SPARK Activity: Pipe Cleaner Bees

SPARK Activity: Pipe Cleaner Bees

Sunday, March 22, 2026 from 12-3pm What’s all the buzz about? Find out when you join Miss Lara to make your very own buzzy bee with just two of our favorite supplies: pipe cleaners and googly eyes. Activity available at intervals starting at 12pm and ending at...
SPARK Activity: Rain Cloud in a Jar

SPARK Activity: Rain Cloud in a Jar

Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 12-3pm Bring weather science to life with this mesmerizing, hands-on experiment! In the Rain Cloud in a Jar activity, participants will create their own “cloud” and watch it rain right before their eyes. Using simple materials, students...
SPARK Activity: Black Marker Chromatography

SPARK Activity: Black Marker Chromatography

Saturday April 11, 2026 from 12-3pm What’s really inside a black marker? In this hands-on science exploration, participants will explore capillary action by observing water travel through a coffee filter and separate ink into a surprising spectrum of hidden colors....
SPARK Activity: Create Your Own Hovercraft

SPARK Activity: Create Your Own Hovercraft

Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 12-3pm What happens when air gets trapped with nowhere to go? In this interactive activity, participants will build and test a simple hovercraft while exploring air pressure, friction, and force. Through hands-on experimentation, they’ll...
SPARK Activity: Penny Lab

SPARK Activity: Penny Lab

Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 12-3pm Why do pennies lose their shine, and can we bring it back? In this SPARK activity, participants will investigate chemical reactions using everyday household materials while exploring the science of oxidation and chemical change....