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We're hosting our Third Annual Homeschool Science Fair! Both competitive and non-competitive divisions are available for participation. Students ages 6 and up are invited to participate in the fair; students must be able to present their experiments on their own for our judges. This is an excellent opportunity for all homeschool students looking to explore the various STEM disciplines. Light refreshments provided. Find details on the fair, sample projects, judging tips, and more on our website. Have questions? Email us at volunteer@ecscience.org.

Seven women will be inducted into the 2025 Hall of Fame by the Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women (OCCSW). They are Peggy Brockman, Jenny Hamilton, Sherry Harlow, Helen Harris, Kay Rasmussen, Eloise Stevens, and Donna Tashik.

There will be a reception and cash bar starting at 5:30 p.m., and the program will begin at 6:30 p.m. This is the 30th Anniversary for the OCCSW. The first Hall of Fame was held in 1995, and 147 women have been inducted.

This is a free event, but please RSVP at occsweventrsvp@gmail.com

Join UWF Librarian, Travis Souther, on Monday, February 16, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the UWF Emerald Coast Library for a compelling discussion exploring the life and influence of America's first president, George Washington. This event dives into the core principles and character traits that forged his extraordinary leadership and that still inspire others today. It will be held in the second floor Student Government Association room and all are welcome to attend!

UWF Emerald Coast Library, Building 8
1170 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

If your New Year's resolution is to drink less alcohol, Life Kit is here to help. Sign up for our Dry January newsletter series, and get tips and strategies to help you stay alcohol-free for a month.

Ahoy mateys! Join us on a voyage across the solar system, where you landlubbers will learn the ways in which pirates used the planets and stars to navigate the Seven Seas. Avast, ye scallywags, to learn which planet was the most helpful to pirates, which one would trick them, and which one is full of craters named after sailors. We’ll sail past Neptune, the god of the sea, and his mermaid moons, and learn fun facts about Billy Bowlegs and his crew. We’ll end our voyage by sailing through the constellations and sharing stories of the mythical creatures and monsters that lie just under the waters, waiting for you scurvy dogs to find them. Savvy? Pirate costumes encouraged! Recommended for ages 5+

Our Planetarium is an inflatable dome. Guests sit on cushions on the floor of the planetarium to view the show. Space is limited; purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended for this reason. On Planetarium Night, please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled showing. In case of no-shows/late shows: reserved spots will be released at show time to make space for the next party.

Shows begin at 6 and 7 pm and last approximately 45 minutes.

Don't miss the preshow, included with your reservation! Our planetarium preshow begins at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. During, your family can discover and learn about various space explorations, space facts, and more from our local experts at the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association.
Seating is limited and very popular. We encourage purchasing your tickets in advance, as this is a first come, first served event. Please call 850-664-1261, stop by the Science Center, or use our online ticketing option to purchase your tickets.

Our planetarium is sponsored by FPL

Bring your friends, grab a drink, and get lost under the stars.

What's your sign? Enter our planetarium for a deep dive into the 12 signs of the zodiac. In this adult only show, we’ll talk about what your individual zodiac sign says about your personality, both in and out of the bedroom. We’ll also talk about which signs you're most compatible with, which signs to avoid, and the bizarre (and sometimes sultry) Greek myths that inspired the zodiac symbols.

Sip & Science: Lost in Space takes our usual fun antics appropriate for adults age 21 and up, and turns it into a journey through space (with wine). Join us for this fun and interactive planetarium show, including beer, a specialty cocktail, and appetizers. That's right, you get to eat, drink, and relax while we take you on a tour through the galaxy, chocked full of trivia and audience participation. Sa-TURN down for what?! Join us a little early for each show to play with some of our out-of-this-world space activity stations from the NISE Network.

Shows run from 6:00-7:00 p.m. and 7:30-8:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. for the 6:00 p.m. show and 7:15 p.m. for the 7:30 show.

Our Planetarium is an inflatable dome. Guests sit on cushions on the floor of the planetarium to view the show. Space is limited, so purchase tickets lunar rather than later to reserve your space. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled showing to check in, grab your drinks and apps, and get settled.

Our planetarium is powered by FPL // our Galaxy Gateway is courtesy of Impact100 of Northwest Florida

Plastic is everywhere, but we ditched it for a week. Here are some tips from our experiment that you can use to cut back your own plastic use.

Are you smarter than a 5th grader? Test your wits at Trivia Night! Teams (maximum of 6 people per team) are invited to come nerd out with us and decide once and for all who's the brains of the group. The winning team will receive one $25 gift certificate to the center, good for admission, workshops, gift shop purchases, planetarium events, and more. Have a drink, come up with a ridiculous team name (E = MC Hammer, anyone?), and start the weekend off right with a fun trivia challenge!

Theme
General Science Trivia

Ages
21 & up only

8th annual arts and craft fair May 6, 9-3 PM, at Triangle Park in Navy Point. The original fair started with just a handful of artists and craft folks and has gained a variety of vendors and shoppers each year. This spring fair will host a wide assortment of vendors including, mixed media paintings, glass art, photo jigsaws, books, plants, jewelry, dog treats, pinback buttons, pottery, baked goods, barbecue food truck, ice cream and more. The non profit Joy Committee will be there to provide information about their dog rescue, foster program, and adoption process.

Camp Monarch is a 6-week grief camp for children and teens, ages 5 - 17, that reside in Escambia county. Camp Monarch will run from August 1st - September 7th. Campers will meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Registration is at no cost, but limited to 25 on a first-come, first serve basis.

This Camp is funded by Escambia County Children's Trust. To register please call Elizabeth Wright 850-417-2754.

The campers are eligible to attend for any significant loss: death, foster care, incarceration, deployment etc.
Please see flyer for more details.