CANTON − The Canton Memorial Civic Center will be transformed into a prehistoric dinosaur wonderland this weekend when Jurassic Quest takes over the arena.
Kids will see dinosaurs everywhere when they step into the venue Friday through Sunday. Mechanical dinosaurs, dinosaur puppets, merchandise, inflatables and bounce houses, dinosaur shows and ridable dinosaurs. Fossils include T-Rex teeth, a triceratops horn and life-size dinosaur skull. Dinosaur Ride Amusement Park
Crews were busy on Thursday assembling the dinosaur extravaganza, which will take place both in the Civic Center and the adjacent Cultural Center for the Arts in downtown Canton.
Jurassic Quest runs from noon to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more details and to purchase tickets, go to https://www.jurassicquest.com/.
Since 2013, Jurassic Quest has entertained more than 10 million people in more than 250 cities across the United States and Canada, according to Family Quest Entertainment.
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Jurassic Quest says it represents a period spanning 165 million years −the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
Attendees "can expect to be thrown back in time," said a Jurassic Quest staffer known as Dino Trailer Suave.
"Jurassic Quest is very fun and educational and thrilling as well," he said. "There's a lot to learn when you come to Jurassic Quest."
Fun and intriguing dinosaur facts include that the gigantosaurus is believed to have been larger than the tyrannosaurus rex, commonly known as the T-Rex.
Many of the attractions are hands-on and interactive. Photo opportunities also will be available, including while perched on a dinosaur or with a digitized backdrop.
Activities also include an interactive raptor training experience, and petting one of three interactive puppet baby dinosaurs − Cammie the Camarasaurus, Tyson the T-Rex and Trixie the Triceratops. Families can go on a self-guided scavenger hunt.
Dinosaur exhibits are grouped in correlating eras.
Jurassic Quest touts itself as the largest traveling dinosaur show in North America.
Standing about 30 feet high and roughly 40 feet long, a robotic version of a T-Rex will be on display.
Also in Jurassic Quest's stable is a replica of the apatosaurus, which is tall enough to nearly touch the rafters of the Civic Center.
What Jurassic Quest, an interactive and educational dinosaur experience
When Noon to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Where Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N in downtown Canton
Tickets General admission and kids standard admission tickets cost $22. Kids Ultimate Admission tickets are $36. Children under age 2 are admitted free. Ultimate admission tickets include unlimited access to stationery and walking dinosaur rides, a fossil dig and dinosaur-themed inflatable attractions. Timed tickets can be purchased at https://www.jurassicquest.com or at the box office at the event. Online code QUEST15 will get a discount.
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