Aerospace Center For Excellence

Storytime at the Florida Air Museum
2027-05-04 10:00 - 10:30, 2027-05-11 10:00 - 10:30, 2027-05-18 10:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
Theme: Space/Moon

Come join us as we bring stories to life and create amazing, interactive learning experiences for our Junior ACE’s – exploring the universe, one adventure at a time!

Please email us at museum@flysnf.org with any questions!

StoryTime is FREE. Access to the Florida Air Museum AND the Jerry Holland Destination: Aviation Playground is included!

Wings 'n Waffles
2027-05-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2027-09-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2027-10-09 09:00 - 10:00, 2027-11-13 09:00 - 10:00
The Florida Air Museum presents Wings ‘n Waffles, our monthly speaker series!

Speaker TBD

Join us from 9:00 – 10:00 A.M. to enjoy breakfast (chicken and waffles, thus the event name). Members of the Florida Air Museum receive FREE admission to this event. Non-member cost is $10.00 per person at the door, which includes a day pass to tour the Museum when the event is over, a $5 discount on a regular daily admission!

Kids Museum Day
2027-05-08 10:00 - 14:00
The Florida Air Museum invites you to come and experience the exciting history of aviation! Your FREE admission will give you access to explore the wonderful galleries and aircraft assets the Florida Air Museum has to offer. In addition, you can enjoy bounce houses, local exhibitors, the Jerry Holland Destination: Aviation Playground, and more!

smART Class
2027-05-29 09:00 - 12:00, 2027-08-28 09:00 - 12:00, 2027-11-27 09:00 - 12:00
This class is a STEM learning event for ADULTS that marries art with STEM!

Cost is $10 per person or FREE for Florida Air Museum members. All supplies will be included, and light breakfast fare will be served. This class is for ages 12 and up. Online registration is required, and payment will be made at the door.

Wings 'n Waffles Buehler Build
2027-08-14 09:00 - 10:00

Wings 'n Things
2027-11-06 10:00 - 14:00
This annual event is a “must-do” for family members of all ages. Experience the wonders of aerospace through hands-on activities that range from building a wing rib to exploring flight through simulation, to constructing and testing your own balsa wood glider!

Activities (included but not limited to)

· Launch stomp rockets

· Observe the sun through special telescopes

· Build a wing rib

· Make balsa wood gliders

· Sit in a real aircraft

· Check out Drone Soccer

· Explore the stars in our portable planetarium

· Construct and test your own whirlybird

· Test your mechanic skills with riveting

· Explore flight with our flight simulators

· Control Sphero Robots on Mission Mars

· See a F-14 Tomcat up close

· Bounce houses

· Puppy time with our friends from the SPCA

· Plenty of activities for all age levels

Admission and parking are FREE

Skylight Hangar (Hangar A) SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus 3985 Laird Blvd. Lakeland, FL 33811

CampingIf you want to camp the weekend of Wings ‘n Things, please visit Our Year-Round Camping Page for more information and registration.

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StoryTime Under the Stars
2027-11-22 18:00 - 19:30
Join us for fun under the stars as we bring our weekly Story Time event outside around our fire ring for stories, songs, and s’mores!

Come and be our guest for a unique and fun-filled Story Time. If you have joined us on Tuesdays in the Florida Air Museum, you know that we have a great time with stories, songs, and learning. This event is open to your entire family, so bring everyone for fun around our large fire pit as we read, sing, and enjoy some s’mores together!

The event is free to all. We ask for a $10 donation per family to help offset the material costs.

When you register, please secure a ticket for everyone in your party. This will help us plan for purchasing s’more making materials.

EVENT NOTES:

Bring flashlights. The area is fairly dark and uneven. We want you to be safe while you are walking to/from your cars.

As you know, Florida weather is unpredictable. Stay tuned for updates in the case of bad weather.

Bring camping chairs. There are only a few picnic tables available.

Address – 4590 Rocky Rd Lakeland, FL 33811

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Flight Before Christmas
2027-12-04 16:00 - 20:00
Come and experience the magic of Christmas at the Florida Air Museum! Airplanes are the star of the show as you walk through a maze of twinkling lights and enjoy warm apple cider, hot chocolate, and cookies. Make sure to get your selfie with Santa and personally give him your holiday wish list. Flight Before Christmas: Where Holiday Cheer Takes Flight!

Special Guest – Santa Claus

Admission: $10 adults, $5 kids (under 12) pay at the door. Museum members are FREE!

North Pole Express: Air Mail Edition
2027-12-10 17:00 - 20:00, 2027-12-11 17:00 - 20:00
North Pole Express: Air Mail Edition is a holiday event for the whole family! Begin the evening with a reading of the classic children’s story “Polar Express” then board our Boeing 727 for a “flight” to deliver your personal letter to Santa at the North Pole. Once you’ve “landed”, enjoy some hot chocolate and cookies while watching Santa circle the globe in our Science on a Sphere laboratory.

3 boardings per day, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm or 7:00 pm (45-60 minute experience)

Arrive at the Florida Air Museum

Pajamas encouraged

Don’t forget your letter to Santa!

Gather for a reading of “Polar Express” and board North Pole Express Airways for a “flight” to the North Pole

Take a selfie from the cockpit with a special guest

Return to the Florida Air Museum and enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, and Christmas music while watching Santa circle the globe.

Take home a special gift

One ticket per person (adults and children*)*Children 2 years of age and younger are considered a lap child and do not need a ticket. Limit of one lap child per adult.

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