OMSI After Dark: PetPalooza
Join us for OMSI After Dark: PetPaloozaLearn how to read your pets’ body language, meet animal experts and pet professionals, and get to know Portland’s amazing adoption agencies.
21+ Only | A valid government issued ID is required for entry for all attendees.
OMSI After Dark Tickets (Tickets on sale: AUG 1, 2023)
$25pp | Ticket includes all activities listed below.
OMSI members receive a 15% discount
Science Demonstrations
-TBA
Activities Happening All Night
-Explore our featured exhibit Orcas: Our Shared Future. Please note: access to the exhibit will close at 9:15PM.
-Explore Wild Creativity in the Natural Science Hall.
-Check out In Search of Earth's Secrets in the Empirical Theater Lobby.
-Explore the Turbine Halls brain teasers, design challenges, shake house and more.
- DJ Music by Jesse Espinoza | Turbine Hall
Timed Activities
Planetarium Shows: (First come, first served. Limited capacity.)
--6:45 and 8:15PM | TBA
--7:30 and 9:00PM | TBA
Empirical Theater Lectures
--6:45 | Pet Body Language with Aubrey Riggins
--7:15PM | TBA
--8:00PM | TBA
Around the Museum
-- 7:15 & 8:45 Chihuahua, Victor Karloff Performance
Artisan Food Samplers
2 Angry Cats • Ewing Young Distillery • The Fireside • Fort George Brewery • Gonzales Wine Company • Khalsa Salsa • Koa Roots LLC • Mudge Fudge • Sinful Confections • Werner Brewing Company & Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks • Ruzzo - Sparkling Hard Citrus
Themed Vendors
Dorotheaa • Flying Dogheart Farm • Fuzzy Butt Pet Photography • Oregon Dog Rescue • Pets on Broadway • Underdogs Rock • US Fish and Wildlife Service
Food and Beverage
-Our Theory restaurant will be open from 5-10pm! Get a head start with early access from 5-6pm. Grab dinner or a drink before the event begins at 6pm.
-Bars with wine, beer, cider and non-alcoholic beverages.
Questions? Email events@omsi.edu.
Ticketing questions call 503.797.4000 x0
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you must be 21+ to attend. Minors are not allowed. Everyone must present a valid government issued ID.
Yes. If your plans change, if you are feeling sick or have been potentially exposed to COVID please stay home. To request a refund email concierge@omsi.edu or call 503.797.4000 x0. We will give refunds until 5pm the night of the event.
Yes, our restaurant, Theory will be open. Plus, we will have 2-3 bars with beer, wine, cider and non-alcoholic drinks. We also typically have a couple artisan vendors giving out free samples of alcohol or snacks.
Parking is $2 for after-hours events.