The Institute travels across campus to join in the holiday festivities at Cranbrook House with a Science-themed tree as part of the Holiday Splendor: Tinsel & Trees event starting November 28. This brand new, highly anticipated annual fundraiser will feature wonderfully decorated trees in the enchanted setting of Cranbrook House during three festive weekends through December 13. Pre-sale tickets at $15 per person are available online until November 30. Thereafter, tickets are $20 at the door for non-members, and $15 for CHGA members. Guests may also join a holiday tea, a cocktail party, or a Santa Sighting.

CIS After Dark celebrates the holiday season with all things Michigan during "Local" at 7pm on Thursday, December 3. This evening out for Adults 21+ offers the opportunity to investigate Michigan fossils with Geologist John Zawiskie, examine our winter sky in the Observatory, and taste the flavors of our state. Preregistered tickets are $10 for Members and $15 for non-Members. Day of admission is $20 at the door. Local vendors, makers, and craftspeople will be on hand to give guests the opportunity to do some holiday shopping

The Science Shop offers a wide range of toys, books, games, activity kits and unique gifts for everyone on your holiday list. Shop Michigan style and buy Petoskey stones, copper, or books about our home state. For the Science lover, a Crystal Growing kit or solar powered car or boat is sure to dazzle. For the stocking, no one will forget receiving astronaut Ice Cream, or Crickettes Edible Crickets in Sour Cream & Onion, Bacon & Cheese, or salt and vinegar flavor! Visiting the shop benefits the museum and its mission. MEMBER EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Bring in a copy of this newsletter or show it to us on your cell phone and get an extra 10% off your 10% Member discount through December 23, 2015. Offer does not apply to consignment and clearance merchandise. You do not need to pay admission to visit the Shop.

Cranbrook Institute of Science invites visitors to enter the realm of the most mysterious and misunderstood animals on our planet in BATS: Superheroes of the Night. Featuring live bats and created especially for the Institute of Science by the Organization for Bat Conservation, the exhibition uses a comic superhero theme to playfully demonstrate why bats are important, what is threatening them, and how kids and adults can help save these important pollinators, insect eaters, and forest regenerators. Visitors will be introduced to three superhero bats and their corresponding villains, and leave armed with the knowledge they need to be superheroes to bats. This is an all age's experience. BATS: Superheroes of the Night continues through June 2016. Admission is $5 for the general public, $4 for Standard Members, and $3 for Seniors 65+ and children 2-12 plus museum admission. Children under 2 and Enhanced Members are free.