Jurassic Quest, a traveling dinosaur exhibition featuring life‑size animatronic creatures and hands‑on activities, is scheduled to return to the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds in Ridgefield from Feb. 27 through Feb. 29. Event details published on the official schedule at JurassicQuest.com list operating hours as noon to 8 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The Event Center, located at 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, is hosting all sessions.

According to reporting by The Columbian, the exhibition also includes a Sensory Session from 8 to 9 a.m. on Saturday designed for visitors who prefer a reduced‑stimulus environment.

The attraction offers a range of activities, including interactive displays with “baby” dinosaurs, fossil excavation stations, and a raptor‑themed training area. Large‑scale animatronics—such as spinosaurus, apatosaurus, and tyrannosaurus rex—form the centerpiece of the touring exhibit. Jurassic Quest’s official ticketing page at JurassicQuest.com lists general admission at $31.29, with entry required for all guests age 2 and older; children under 2 may attend at no cost.

Why this matters

Large regional events at the Clark County Event Center bring significant weekend activity to Ridgefield and the surrounding I‑5 corridor. For families in Cowlitz County, the return of Jurassic Quest marks one of the first major youth‑focused indoor attractions of the 2026 winter season, offering an accessible option within a short drive from Longview and Kelso.

Sources

The Columbian: Try this: Jurassic Quest; Improv theater; ‘Enspire Extravaganza’

Jurassic Quest (official): Event schedule and ticketing