The Discovery Center is preparing for its annual Pi Fest.
The event will take place on Saturday, March 12 at the center (701 NE Sanchez Avenue in Ocala) as an early celebration of Pi Day.
The mathematical symbol Pi stands for the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, and the infinite number is commonly expressed in decimal form as 3.14. An annual celebration is held for the math symbol each year on March 14.
The Discovery Center will celebrate Pi Fest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Pi-related hands-on activities, pies to eat, and even pies to throw.
At 3:14 p.m., a pie-throwing dodgeball game will take place outside the center. Participants must check-in by 3 p.m. and show a valid Discovery Center admission band. The pie fight will be included with a general admission cost of $8 per person.
The Discovery Center will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and guests will be able to explore the current Brain Games exhibit and the Science on Sale yard sale featuring items from past exhibits, mini pies for sale, and more.
For more information, visit the Discovery Center website or call 352-401-3990.