Shell-ebration Event Series
Our brand new Shell-ebration Event Series offers an exciting lineup of events right here at MDC where community, conservation, and culture unite.
Shell-ebrate LIVE! feat. Life on Mars
Thursday, October 9
Rock out at MDC’s Hunter Amphitheater this fall with Life on Mars! Known for their unique and engaging renditions of beloved classics—spanning Bowie, Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, U2, INXS, and more — Life on Mars delivers decades of hits with flair and fun.
Parking & Seating opens at 5:00 PM — band begins at 6:00 PM
**Bring your own chair or blanket and set up on the grass for a perfect view of the stage.**
🎟 General Admission: $15 per person | Cooler Ticket: $35 per 40-quart cooler (coolers may include food, drinks, beer, and wine — no liquor allowed).
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Thursday, November 6
Join us under the stars at MDC’s Hunter Amphitheater for an unforgettable evening celebrating nature, adventure, and activism with the Wild & Scenic Film Festival! This nationally acclaimed film festival showcases a powerful selection of short films that highlight the beauty of the outdoors and the bold efforts of individuals and communities working to protect our planet.
Gates open at 5pm and films begin at 6pm.
🎟 General Admission: $18 per person | Cooler Ticket: $35 per 40-quart cooler (coolers may include food, drinks, beer, and wine — no liquor allowed).
Additional options
Parents Night Out: $28 – Let your kids enjoy a fun evening with our Education Team while you enjoy a movie date night under the stars! (Limited to 40 children – reserve early!)
Virtual Ticket: $10 – Enjoy the films online from the comfort of your home, available for five days following the screening (access link sent via email the day of the event)
Film Festival Selections
Want a sneak peek at the films we’ll be showing at Wild & Scenic? You can learn more about our film selections by visiting WildAndScenicfilmfestival.org or click the links below.
The Captain & the Super Clams | Surf and Turf | Wild Hope: Protecting Paradise | Wild Hope: Return of the Manatees | Aldo’s Bug Extravaganza | Wild Hope: The Serpent’s Lair | Wild Hope: Coral Comeback | Wild Hope: The Great Ocean Cleanup | The Human Side of Plastic: Babacar Thiaw | Saving Silence | You Are Not Small


Our Mission:
"To protect our coastal ecosystems through education, conservation, and exploration"