Air Show Deck Party on the Mather
August 31 - September 2
Check-in begins at 10 a.m.
Registration is available online, via email, and by phone.
Watch the Air Show from the deck of the Mather. Food and drinks are available for purchase at the Science Center (alcohol is not allowed on the Mather). Guests should bring chairs as seating is not provided. Check-in begins at 10 a.m. Event includes on and off access to the ship for the day. Availability is limited and advanced tickets are highly recommended.
Parking: Parking is available in the Great Lakes Science Center's attached parking garage, located on the street between the Science Center and Cleveland Browns Stadium. Validated cost is $9 per car ($7 for members) and validation is available during check-in.
Cancellation and refund policy: Cancellations must be made two days in advance to receive a refund. No refunds will be given less than two days in advance.
Air Show Family Picnic
August 31 - September 2
Check-in begins at 10 a.m.
Registration is available online, via email, and by phone.
Watch the Air Show from the Science Center's terrace overlooking North Coast Harbor while enjoying family games and activities. Tickets include general admission to the Science Center plus a lunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Seating is provided but guests may bring chairs. Check-in begins at 10 a.m.
Parking: Parking is included in ticket prices in the Science Center's attached garage. Note that capacity is limited and not guaranteed.
Cancellation and refund policy: Cancellations must be made two days in advance to receive a refund. No refunds will be given less than two days in advance.
Lunch buffet served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Menu:
- Hot Dog station with classic Chicago style dogs with relish, onion, tomato, pepper, pickle and mustdard, Cleveland dogs with ball park mustard and ketchup and Cincinnati dogs with Skyline Chili, shredded cheese and diced onion.
- Hamburger bar with all-beef or veggie burgers and assorted toppings.
- Chopped salad
- Fruit
- Assorted sodas, iced tea and water.
AIR SHOW VIP RECEPTION
September 1
Noon to 4 p.m.
Join Great Lakes Science Center to observe aerial displays from a unique vantage point overlooking the lakefront. Guests of this exclusive event will enjoy an elevated reception on the Science Center’s outdoor patio with a first-class view of the Air Show as the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels perform over the harbor.
Parking: Reserved parking is included in ticket prices in the Science Center's attached garage.
Interested in a sponsorship? Email development@glsc.org to receive more information on sponsorship opportunities and benefits.
Menu:
- Mediterranean antipasti (imported cured meats, cheeses, marinated vegetables and olives with artisan flatbreads, crostini, and breads)
- Watermelon and feta salad with mint
- Burgundy-braised boneless beef short ribs with shiitake mushroom sauce
- Signature crab cakes with lemon aioli
- Nori cakes with peppadew aioli
- Lemon cake with berries
- Key lime dessert shooter