Holiday Cheer Meets Hands-On Discovery at MOSI on Dec. 13

🎅🏻 Evening Event: Santa’s Scientific Workshop

December 13, 2025 | 6:00PM – 9:00PM
Tickets: $20 Adults | $15 Children
All Ages

Find a jolly burst of discovery at Santa’s Scientific Workshop, an evening celebration filled with hands-on experiments, stargazing, and classic holiday fun. Meet Santa Claus and snap the perfect festive photo, craft your own ornaments, write letters to the North Pole to send through MOSI’s Magical Mailbox, and enjoy sweet holiday treats—including a complimentary cup of hot cocoa for kids.

Plus, experience a sparkling holiday-themed tour of the night sky in the Saunders Planetarium and Digital Dome Theatre—the second-largest planetarium in the U.S.—included with event admission. From glowing chemistry to shimmering stars, wonder awaits!

“At MOSI, we’re all about helping you have a blast by creating, experimenting, and learning something new. These events bring that same spirit to the holiday season,” said MOSI President & CEO John Graydon Smith. “Whether you’re exploring the creativity of your neighbors at the Merry Maker’s Market or jumping into hands-on science with Santa, you’re expanding your horizons and getting a glimpse of the magic that’s all around us.”

🎁 Daytime Event: Merry Maker’s Market

December 13, 2025 | 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Included with MOSI Admission
All Ages

Explore the Merry Maker’s Market, a daytime celebration of creativity and craftsmanship. This festive pop-up market is packed with one-of-a-kind gifts from local artisans and makers. It’s perfect for families looking to add a handmade touch to their holiday shopping.

From jewelry and artwork to décor and specialty pieces you won’t find anywhere else, the market offers meaningful gifts while supporting local talent. The event is included with regular MOSI admission, so you can enjoy both holiday shopping and MOSI’s hands-on exhibits in one visit.

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About MOSI, Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry

MOSI is Tampa Bay’s center of science and innovation, located in North Tampa at 4801 E. Fowler Ave.

Welcome to the Museum of Science and Industry, where the wonders of science come to life. We are a hands-on science center dedicated to interactive learning and playful exploration. With engaging permanent and rotating exhibits and out of this world programming, MOSI makes science and technology accessible to all. Come join us on a journey of discovery and unlock the mysteries of the world around us.

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