Join a ranger for a guided hike to learn about the duck species that call Jones Lake home. Hike will be a 1 mile loop.

Lake Norman is proud to host the first annual community day and in honor of America’s 250th birthday the theme will be Conservation Stations! Come out to the park for games, crafts, Ranger-led hikes, and more! Come say hi to: Sandwich Express, Black Diamond Coffee Roasters, DEQ Education Team, Visit Mooresville and Mooresville Parks and Rec, DCNR A250 Team and Education Team, Lake Norman Conservationist, Iredell County Animal Services and Control, and more!

DINOSAURS! has made their way back to CSC!  Get ready to come face-to-face with jaw-dropping fossils, thrilling prehistoric discoveries, and hands-on Jurassic fun for explorers of all ages.   The ROAR of prehistoric fun is here—don’t miss it!

Join us for the NC Fossil Club Fossil Fair on Saturday, November 7th, from 10am – 4pm! This community celebration of North Carolina’s rich fossil heritage brings together amateur fossil hunters, collectors, students, and educators for a day of discovery, learning, and sharing. Whether you’re a lifelong collector with a cabinet full of finds or you’re just getting curious about what’s buried beneath our state, there’s something here for you. Browse show-and-tell tables, swap tips on where and how to hunt for fossils, and enjoy hands-on activities for kids.

Step back 66 million years and journey through the final chapter of the age of dinosaurs in Dinosaur Evolution—a thrilling immersive experience that brings the Cretaceous world to life. Witness feathered raptors on the hunt, armored giants defending their turf, and the mighty T. rex at the top of the food chain. But even these perfectly evolved creatures couldn’t escape Earth’s most devastating extinction event. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science reveal how evolution shaped the dinosaurs—and how birds, their modern-day descendants, continue their legacy. It’s a prehistoric adventure that will inspire the next generation of paleontologists and conservationists alike. This unique experience is a bonus feature to our exhibit which is not included in admission to CSC. Members: $5 | Non-Members: $7

Enjoy some fun at Lake Norman State Park as Santa makes his way back to the North Pole. Bring your camera for a perfect family photo on the beach with Santa.  Games and fun will be had by all as we continue into the holiday season. Light refreshments will be available for sale from our Friends Group. Furry friends are welcome!!  All proceeds from this event will help FLANO pay for a feasibility study at the park to put in a greenway. This greenway will help to give visitors a safe way to get from one end of the park to the other! 

Come dressed up in your favorite Halloween costume and receive $2 off General Admission.

Join us the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 2 PM for our brand-new Facebook Live series, Tune in Tuesday. This interactive experience brings you closer to the science center with exclusive behind-the-scenes access, fun facts you won’t hear anywhere else, and special features on the people, animals, and exhibits that make our center so unique. Best of all, you’re part of the show! Ask questions in real time, connect with our team, and dive deeper into the science that sparks your curiosity.