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Prehistoric Planet: February Vacation Week at The Ecotarium

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Dates:Monday, February 16, 2026 - Friday, February 20, 2026
Hours:10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Ages:Toddlers, Kids, Teens
In/Outdoor:Indoor, Outdoor
Cost:$$ see below
Category:School Vacation
prehistoric planet february vacation week at the ecotarium photoFebruary Vacation Week: Prehistoric Planet

What was the world like when dinosaurs roamed the Earth? Dig into geology and paleontology with us to learn about the history of our planet and all its incredible creatures. We will track footprints, touch real fossils, meet distant descendants of the dinosaurs, and more!

Learn more: https://ecotarium.org/event/february-vacation-week/What was the world like when dinosaurs roamed the Earth?

Dig into geology and paleontology with us to learn about the history of our planet and all its incredible creatures.

We will track footprints, touch real fossils, meet distant descendants of the dinosaurs, and more!

Daily Schedule

Daily Schedule

11:00 am — Science Discovery: Story Time: How the Sea Came To Be
11:45 am — Cosmic Adventure (Planetarium full-dome movie)*
12:30 pm — Science Discovery: Dino Breath
1:15 pm — Astronomy Live! Our Evolving Sky (Interactive program in the planetarium)*
2:00 pm — Astronomy Live! Tour of the Solar System (Interactive program in the planetarium)*
2:45 pm — Science Discovery: Dinosaur Tracking
3:30 pm — Passport to the Universe (Planetarium full-dome movie)*
4:15 pm — Afternoon Astronomy

Ongoing Daily Activities – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Fossil or Not?
Dino Dig
Cretaceous Creation

*Planetarium programs require a separate ticket that is not included with admission. Planetarium movie schedule changes daily.

Additional Programs:

Monday, February 17th


• 10:30 am – Cosmic Adventure: Planetarium Full-Dome Movie*
• 12:00 pm – Animal Discovery

Friday, February 21st

• 12:00 pm – Animal Discovery

Looking for more fun things to do? Check out our Boston February Vacation Week guide for lots more great ideas on things to do with the kids this week.

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EcoTarium Members: Free Adults: $19.00 | Children/Youth: $14.00, ages 2-18 | Children under 2 are admitted FREE | Senior Citizens: $15.00, age 65 and older | College Students: $14.00, student ID required

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ecotarium.org/event/february-vacation-week/

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22 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA, 01604 map

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