“Discover the Dinosaurs” is returning to the Big Sandy Superstore Arena Saturday for a three-day run.

The experience features a dino dig, inflatables, gem and fossil painting, a dino theater and face painting.

There are 8-10 lifelike exhibits that depict scenes from the Jurassic period using sound effects, light and motion.

The non-moving dinosaurs are positioned to allow visitors to touch and feel them. Maps are available at the entrance of the attraction to guide guests through the exhibit and engage them in a scavenger hunt. Once the scavenger hunt is completed, children have the chance to win a prize.

Visitors have the opportunity to ride a tyrannosaurus rex or a triceratops. The animatronic dinosaurs move side-to-side, up and down, and they roar.

Cara Hedrick, marketing and sales manager for the Big Sandy Arena, said this is an unusual event to have at the Big Sandy.

“It’s a little bit different than what we normally do here,” Hedrick said. “There’s no show or performance. It’s a hands on experience with the dinosaurs.”

Hedrick said she hopes parents take advantage of the holiday on Monday.

“It’s obviously a family event and something we want to encourage parents to bring their kids to,” Hedrick said. “Monday is Presidents Day and we hope to see adults who might not have work bring their kids out to this event.”

Tickets are available online or at the Big Sandy Arena box office on the days of the event.

Sofie Wachtmeister can be contacted at [email protected].