by Alison Brandstedter | May 27, 2026
SPARK Activity: Build a Bouncy Ball Tuesday, June 30, 2026 4:30pm-7:30pm Experiment with stretchy polymers and chemical reactions as you mix up a squishy blob that transforms into your own custom bouncy ball right in your hands! This activity is available from...
by Alison Brandstedter | May 21, 2026
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 4:30-7:30pm Why do magnets stick together? Explore the strange and surprising science behind magnetism through hands-on experiments with invisible forces, floating objects, and magnetic interactions that challenge everything you think you know...
by Alison Brandstedter | May 21, 2026
SPARK Activity: Kitchen Chemistry – Acids & Bases Saturday, June 20, 2026 12-3pm Test everyday liquids with a color-changing indicator and explore the chemical reactions hiding in ingredients you see all the time! This activity is available from 12:00 pm –...
by Alison Brandstedter | Apr 23, 2026
Monday, October 13, 2025 Activity available at intervals starting at 10am and ending at 1pm Using the engineering design process, challenge children to design, build, and test a bridge made out of bones (cotton swabs)! How many pennies can the bridge hold before it...
by Alison Brandstedter | Apr 23, 2026
Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 10am to 1pm Using chemistry and simple household materials, create a spooky handprint that appears like magic! Watch your handprint fizz, bubble, or change color as the reaction happens. Activity available at intervals starting at 10am...
