Science of Spirits, Brews, & Potions

Friday, October 2 | 6:30 pm - 10 pm | 21+ Step into a night where science meets craft, creativity, and cocktails. Science of Spirits, Brews, & Potions is a 21+ experience that transforms the science center into an after-hours playground filled with interactive exhibits, hands-on experiments, and spirited discoveries. What to Expect: Explore the science behind your favorite drink, then sample the results yourself. This blend of education, entertainment, and spooky October fun makes for one lively, adults-only night! Tickets Include: Tastings of specialty cocktails, mocktails, spirits, wines, and brews Educational demonstrations diving into distillation, fermentation & more Kid-free, after-hours access to the science center Shows in the award-winning Sudekum Planetarium DD tickets enjoy all the above except alcoholic beverage tastings. Tickets: General Admission: $70 Designated Driver: $40 Prices increase by $10 on September 25, 2026. Members save $5.00 Follow us on Facebook or Instagram to be the first to know when we announce participating alcohol partners, food trucks, and more. Interested in Volunteering? Sign up here. Special thanks to our Science of Spirits sponsors: