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SUMMARY:Spooky Science Festival at Because Science
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Spooky Science Festival\, a frightfully fun celebration of science\, creativity\, experiments\, and discovery! This interactive festival invites visitors of all ages to explore spooky science through hands-on activities\, creepy creations\, colorful experiments\, and engaging STEM experiences.\n\nFestival Details\nDates: Saturday and Sunday\, October 24–25\nFestival Hours: 12 PM–5 PM both days\nTheme: Spooky science\, STEM\, creativity\, and Halloween fun\nFormat: Drop-in activities throughout the day\nActivities: Free and ticketed experiences\n\nOur activities are designed to make science fun\, creative\, and accessible for visitors of all ages. Stop by throughout the weekend to experiment\, create\, discover\, and explore the spooky side of science!\n\nSaturday\, October 24\nFREE Activities\n12:00–5:00 PM — Take-It-Apart\nExplore the science and engineering hidden inside everyday objects by taking things apart\, investigating their components\, and discovering what’s inside.\n\n1:00–3:00 PM — Monster Genetics Lab\nStep into the lab and explore the spooky science of genetics through a fun\, hands-on monster-themed activity.\n\n3:00–5:00 PM — Spooky Science Magnets\nCreate your own spooky science-themed magnet using a button press.\n\nTicketed Craft Lab Workshops\n1:00–3:00 PM — Spooky Slime Make-n-Take — $9\nGet hands-on with spooky slime! Mix\, create\, and customize your own creepy concoction to take home.\n\n3:00–5:00 PM — Beastly Beaded Bracelet or Keychain — $9\nCreate your own spooky accessory using spooky skull beads. Choose between a beaded bracelet or keychain and make a frightfully fun creation to take home.\n\nSunday\, October 25\nFREE Activities\n12:00–5:00 PM — Take-It-Apart\nContinue exploring the science and engineering hidden inside everyday objects by taking things apart\, investigating their components\, and discovering what’s inside.\n\n1:00–3:00 PM — Flying Paper Bat\nCreate your own flying paper bat and explore the science of movement\, flight\, and creative design.\n\n3:00–5:00 PM — Invisible Ink pH Painting\nExperiment with invisible ink and pH science to create a mysterious painting that reveals its secrets through a colorful chemical reaction. \n\n\n\nThe festival is free to attend and includes multiple free activities and some optional paid workshops.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/spooky-science-festival-at-because-science/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:Because Science\, 1759 columbia rd nw\, washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Chemistry,Crafts and Hobbies,D.I.Y.,Early Learning,Earth and Space Science,Engineering,Hands-On Maker Space,Life Sciences,Maker,Makerspace,Physics,play,Robotics,Science and Society,STEM,Technology,Toddler Sci. Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Because Science":MAILTO:becausesciencedc@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:LOAD Robotics: Lego Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Join the LOAD Robotics team to make fun LEGO® robots. Grades 4-8.\n\nA Maryland STEM Festival event. \n\n10 slots
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/load-robotics-lego-challenge/
LOCATION:Cecil County Public Library\, 215 E Main Street\, Cecilton\, Maryland\, 21915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Computer Science,Engineering,play,Robotics,STEM,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="LOAD Robotics":MAILTO:rellis@cecilcountylibrary.org
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