AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- An exciting event is taking place in Augusta. This weekend the James Brown Arena will transform into a prehistoric paradise with big dinosaurs and massive family fun.

For one weekend only, guests will have the chance to travel back 65 million years to experience the thrill of the prehistoric age.

Dinosaur Adventures is an interactive experience where kids of all ages will enjoy some dino-mite activities. They can search for fossils, ride a big dinosaur and play in bounce houses.

Folks will learn about all of their favorite dinosaurs at an exhibit featuring life sized robotic dinos. and there will be dinosaur trainers with their interactive baby dinos, like trainer Christopher Pluket and baby Crush or Kenny Thomas and Baby Trixie.

It’s a fun learning experience and there’s even a gift shop so you can take home some cool dino swag.

Pluket said kids young and young at heart have always been fascinated with dinosaurs.

“There’s such a magical part about it and a mysterious part. So putting those two together , I think there’s magic created with them, even watching them. Seeing them move, even the way they look. Everything from their toes to their nose,” Pluket said. “But also I think there’s the senses and their sounds and everything that involves. So I think it’s the magic and the mystery of it. And we’re all dying to meet you. M-E-A-T!”

Guests can expect the average adventure to last between two to three hours. To guarantee admission, purchase your tickets online in advance. Prices start at $25 with add-on adventure pack options for children. Each child’s admission will include unlimited activities.

The event runs Saturday and Sunday starting at 9 A-M.