DINOSAUR ADVENTURE ROARS INTO Collinsville, IL!

📍 Gateway Convention Center
📅 May 30 & 31, 2026

This family-friendly dinosaur exhibit brings a fun and interactive dinosaur expo experience to life, making Dinosaur Adventure a must-see dino event for families. Children can enjoy themed bounce houses, dinosaur digs, velociraptor training sessions, baby dinosaur meet and greets, and more.

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Step into the world of prehistoric giants at Dinosaur Adventure, a unique exhibit showcasing life-sized, realistic dinosaurs that move and roar just like the real thing!

Children's Activities: Kids can dive into fun-filled activities, including Jurassic scooters, themed obstacle courses, dinosaur rides, and more!

SEE THE FUN IN ACTION!

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything below is included with every General Admission ticket

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Life-Size Dinosaurs

Come face-to-face with awe-inspiring dinosaurs that actually move and roar. Bigger than you'd ever imagine.

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Fossil Digs

Kids become real palaeontologists as they dig through the sand to uncover ancient fossils hidden beneath.

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Jurassic Scooters

Zoom around on dino-shaped scooters for an extra burst of prehistoric fun the little ones will love.

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Dinosaur Rides

Climb aboard and ride your favourite dinosaur. A classic Dinosaur Adventure experience kids never forget.

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Mini Golf

Putt your way through a Jurassic course. Available at select venues.

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Colouring Station

Let creativity run wild with dinosaur-themed colouring activities. A perfect pit-stop to recharge between adventures.

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Prehistoric Playground

Dinosaur-themed bounce houses where kids can jump, slide, and burn off all that Jurassic excitement.

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Live Entertainment

Dance and train with our incredible Velociraptor performers. Guaranteed smiles, guaranteed memories.

⭐ VIP & Optional Add-Ons

UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE

Add these on at the gate — or get them all included with a VIP ticket

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Face Painting

Transform into your favourite dinosaur. Our artists turn little ones into the fiercest creatures of the Jurassic age.

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Gemstone Mining

Sift through the mining sluice and take home real sparkling gemstone treasures as a keepsake from the adventure.

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Green Screen Photos

Choose from 3 epic Jurassic backgrounds and walk away with a photo worth sharing with every friend and family member.

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Front Row Access

VIP guests get exclusive front row viewing of our live dinosaur training sessions, plus dedicated photo opportunities up close with the dinos.

HELPFUL TIPS

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Strollers and wagons are welcome.

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Don't forget socks for the inflatables!

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Don't wear green if you plan on taking a green screen photo!

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You're welcome to stay as long as you'd like, and re-entry is allowed on the same day.

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Bring your camera—plenty of dino-sized photo ops await! 📸

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Concessions Available—Most venues have concession stands open for snacks and drinks.

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Address

Gateway Convention Center
1 Gateway Dr
Collinsville, IL 62234

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Event Times

Saturday: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am – 7:00pm

Ticket Info

Parents and children ages 2 and up must have an Adventure Pass to enter the Dinosaur Exhibit. Children under 2 enter for free and can join in most dinosaur themed activities. All upcoming events are held indoors. Activities are subject to change depending on the venue.

Sunday Access for Sensory-Friendly Families!

To provide a more comfortable experience, we will be opening at 8:30 AM on Sundays specifically for families with children who have special needs or sensory sensitivities. This quieter time allows families to enjoy the event before general admission begins.

Adult (Ages 13+) - $25 Plus tax and fees

Enjoy full access to all exhibits, life-sized dinosaurs, and interactive displays. Adults can explore Dinosaur Adventure and assist their kids in activities like the dinosaur dig and Jurassic scooters. Please note: activities like inflatables are reserved for children only.

Child (Ages 2-12) - $35 Plus tax and fees

This ticket provides UNLIMITED access to children's activities such as dinosaur rides, bounce houses (socks required), Jurassic scooters, a coloring station, fossil digs, and live entertainment. Please note: Face painting, the mining area, and green screen photos are available for an additional cost.

Child VIP (Ages 2-12) - $99 Plus tax and fees

🦕 VIP Ticket – A $124 Value! Give your child the red carpet treatment with our all-new VIP Ticket! 🦖 Includes: ✅ Admission for one child ✅ Ultimate Adventure Pack ✅ Face paint ✅ VIP area access for stage shows (parents welcome) ✅ Exclusive photo op with the Velociraptor (parents may join).

Adventure Packs

Take the adventure home with your very own Adventure Souvenir Pack! (Note: Adventure Packs do not include admission. In the event that certain items are out of stock, we may substitute them with similar products of equal or greater value.)

Adventure Pack - $29 Plus tax and fees

Each pack includes:

  • Dinosaur Adventure drawstring backpack
  • Hatch-a-dinosaur egg
  • Dinosaur Adventure toy
  • Fossil dig block
  • Sticker pack
Ultimate Adventure Pack contents laid out
Ultimate Adventure Pack - $49 Plus tax and fees. Included with the VIP ticket

Each pack includes:

  • One Adventure Pack PLUS
  • Dinosaur Adventure T-Shirt
  • One Mining or Panning Bag
  • Family Green Screen Photo

Ready for a Dino-Sized Adventure?

Gateway Convention Center
May 30 & 31, 2026  ·  Collinsville, IL

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