Closed for Holiday
The DVEC will be closed for Good Friday April 18, 2025

The DVEC will be closed for Good Friday April 18, 2025
The DVEC will be closed for Easter April 20, 2025.
The DVEC will be closed on Independence Day, July 4, 2025
Hi everyone! The DVEC has an exciting lineup of events for October 2025! Stay tuned for fun, facts, and hands-on learning you won’t want to miss! Feel free to share the calendar with friends and family! Have questions? E-mail DVEC@amcdfl.org!
Something spooky is hiding around the DVEC… Get ready to hunt for pumpkins big and small during our Halloween event! Some will bring you sweet treats, while others may come with a playful trick you’ll have to complete to earn your prize! Face painting, candy, and surprises await—so bring your trick-or-treat bags and […]
🎃 Special Event – Halloween Pumpkin Hunt at the DVEC! 👻 Join us for a spooktacular Halloween adventure at the Disease Vector Education Center! Hidden around the center are pumpkins waiting to be found—each one hiding a surprise inside! 🕸️ Event Details: 📅 October 31st, 2025 ⏰ Starts at 10:30 AM *While supplies last* 📍 […]
The DVEC will be closed Thursday–Friday, November 27–28 in observance of Thanksgiving. We’ll reopen with regular hours on Saturday, November 29. We’re so grateful for our community and everyone who visits, learns, and explores with us.Wishing you a warm and wonderful holiday with your loved ones!
Holiday Hours Update! The DVEC will be closed on the following dates in observance of the holidays: • December 24, 2025 – December 25, 2025 • December 31, 2025 – January 1, 2026 We will be open and welcoming visitors at our regular hours: • December 26–28, 2025 • January 2–4, 2026 Programming will be […]
Hi everyone! The DVEC has a fun and educational lineup of events this February 2026! Join us for hands-on science, creative activities, and fascinating explorations into the amazing senses and survival skills of insects and other arthropods. From learning how mosquitoes and other vectors use their super senses, to heart-themed and special […]
Happy Valentine's Day! Join us at the Disease Vector Education Center for a day of hands-on learning focused on kissing bugs and the science behind them. 📅 February 14, 2026 🕥 Goodie bags available first come, first served starting at 10:00 AM 🧪 Classroom Crazy Science at 11:00 AM featuring interactive demonstrations 📄 […]