The Cox Science Center and Aquarium (CSCA) is once again honoring its hometown heroes with a day of family-friendly festivities.
On Saturday, June 21, community members are invited to join in celebrating Hometown Heroes Appreciation Day. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with exclusive early access starting at 9 a.m. for veterans, active-duty military, first responders, Gold Star families and up to four of their guests, who will receive complimentary admission.
“Our hometown heroes are the backbone of our community, and this event is our way of saying thank you,” said Carla Duhaney, chief operating officer at CSCA. “We’re excited to welcome them and their families for a day filled with engaging activities, hands-on exhibits and well-deserved fun.”
Heroes, their families and the public can enjoy special activities, such as military vehicle demonstrations, a meet-and-greet with local armed forces, as well as live science demonstrations, military ceremonies and a tug-of-war with the troops. Lunch will also be available for heroes and their families.
To redeem tickets, register online at www.coxsciencecenter.org/heroes and bring a military or employee ID.
The CSCA features more than 80 hands-on educational exhibits, a 10,000-gallon aquarium, a digital planetarium and an outdoor science trail. The Cox Amphitheater hosts daily live science shows, seasonal laser shows and special events. The current traveling exhibit, Mission Aerospace, is at the center from May 9 through Sept. 28.
General admission is $26 for adults, $22 for children ages 3-12, $24 for seniors ages 60 and up, and free for children under 3 and CSCA members.
For more information about the CSCA’s expansion campaign, visit www.coxsciencecenter.org/capital-campaign.
