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Oct
28
Mon
all-day Closed on Monday
Closed on Monday
Oct 28 all-day
Closed on Monday
Weekly Hours Tuesday – Saturday:  10am – 5pm Sunday:  1pm – 5pm Monday:  10am – 5pm during March, June, and July. Holiday Closings HandsOn! is closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day every...
Oct
29
Tue
all-day Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab ...
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab ...
Oct 29 all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...
all-day Discovery Cart Activity – Cubele...
Discovery Cart Activity – Cubele...
Oct 29 all-day
Discovery Cart Activity - Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks! Discovery Cart activities are self-guided. All program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. Some activities may contain small parts not suitable for...
all-day October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 29 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
4:00 pm Fossil & Artifact ID Night
Fossil & Artifact ID Night
Oct 29 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Fossil & Artifact ID Night
You don’t have to be a paleontologist to find fossils … but identifying them is a whole different story! During Fossil & Artifact ID Night, you can bring in any type of fossil, artifact, rock, or mineral and scientists at the museum will provide space...
Oct
30
Wed
all-day Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab ...
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab ...
Oct 30 all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...
all-day Discovery Cart Activity – Cubele...
Discovery Cart Activity – Cubele...
Oct 30 all-day
Discovery Cart Activity - Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks! Discovery Cart activities are self-guided. All program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. Some activities may contain small parts not suitable for...
all-day October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 30 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
Oct
31
Thu
all-day Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab ...
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab ...
Oct 31 all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...
all-day Discovery Cart Activity – Cubele...
Discovery Cart Activity – Cubele...
Oct 31 all-day
Discovery Cart Activity - Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks! Discovery Cart activities are self-guided. All program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. Some activities may contain small parts not suitable for...

Calendar of Events

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Discovery Cart Activity – Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks
Discovery Cart Activity – Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks
Oct 1 all-day
Discovery Cart Activity - Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks! Discovery Cart activities are self-guided. All program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. Some activities may contain small parts not suitable for...
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 1 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
Swashbuckling Science Discovery Lab Program
Swashbuckling Science Discovery Lab Program
Oct 1 all-day
Swashbuckling Science Discovery Lab Program
Arrg mateys, it’s a pirate’s life for you!  You’re welcome aboard to discover the swashbuckling science of being a pirate in honor of Talk Like A Pirate Day. Learn at ye own risk as you test out an eye patch perception experiment, find out which...
2
Discovery Cart Activity – Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks
Discovery Cart Activity – Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks
Oct 2 all-day
Discovery Cart Activity - Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks! Discovery Cart activities are self-guided. All program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. Some activities may contain small parts not suitable for...
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 2 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
Swashbuckling Science Discovery Lab Program
Swashbuckling Science Discovery Lab Program
Oct 2 all-day
Swashbuckling Science Discovery Lab Program
Arrg mateys, it’s a pirate’s life for you!  You’re welcome aboard to discover the swashbuckling science of being a pirate in honor of Talk Like A Pirate Day. Learn at ye own risk as you test out an eye patch perception experiment, find out which...
3
Discovery Cart Activity – Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks
Discovery Cart Activity – Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks
Oct 3 all-day
Discovery Cart Activity - Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks! Discovery Cart activities are self-guided. All program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. Some activities may contain small parts not suitable for...
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 3 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
Swashbuckling Science Discovery Lab Program
Swashbuckling Science Discovery Lab Program
Oct 3 all-day
Swashbuckling Science Discovery Lab Program
Arrg mateys, it’s a pirate’s life for you!  You’re welcome aboard to discover the swashbuckling science of being a pirate in honor of Talk Like A Pirate Day. Learn at ye own risk as you test out an eye patch perception experiment, find out which...
4
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 4 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
Space Explorers Pop-Up Program
Space Explorers Pop-Up Program
Oct 4 all-day
Space Explorers Pop-Up Program
To Hands On! Discovery Center and beyond, for World Space Week!  Try your hand at the Deep Impact Simulation challenge.  Then design and build a modular spacecraft, and complete a series of tests to ensure it is ready for launch. Can your spacecraft withstand the...
Swashbuckling Science Discovery Lab Program
Swashbuckling Science Discovery Lab Program
Oct 4 all-day
Swashbuckling Science Discovery Lab Program
Arrg mateys, it’s a pirate’s life for you!  You’re welcome aboard to discover the swashbuckling science of being a pirate in honor of Talk Like A Pirate Day. Learn at ye own risk as you test out an eye patch perception experiment, find out which...
5
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 5 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
Space Explorers Pop-Up Program
Space Explorers Pop-Up Program
Oct 5 all-day
Space Explorers Pop-Up Program
To Hands On! Discovery Center and beyond, for World Space Week!  Try your hand at the Deep Impact Simulation challenge.  Then design and build a modular spacecraft, and complete a series of tests to ensure it is ready for launch. Can your spacecraft withstand the...
Swashbuckling Science Discovery Lab Program
Swashbuckling Science Discovery Lab Program
Oct 5 all-day
Swashbuckling Science Discovery Lab Program
Arrg mateys, it’s a pirate’s life for you!  You’re welcome aboard to discover the swashbuckling science of being a pirate in honor of Talk Like A Pirate Day. Learn at ye own risk as you test out an eye patch perception experiment, find out which...
6
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 6 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
Space Explorers Pop-Up Program
Space Explorers Pop-Up Program
Oct 6 all-day
Space Explorers Pop-Up Program
To Hands On! Discovery Center and beyond, for World Space Week!  Try your hand at the Deep Impact Simulation challenge.  Then design and build a modular spacecraft, and complete a series of tests to ensure it is ready for launch. Can your spacecraft withstand the...
Swashbuckling Science Discovery Lab Program
Swashbuckling Science Discovery Lab Program
Oct 6 all-day
Swashbuckling Science Discovery Lab Program
Arrg mateys, it’s a pirate’s life for you!  You’re welcome aboard to discover the swashbuckling science of being a pirate in honor of Talk Like A Pirate Day. Learn at ye own risk as you test out an eye patch perception experiment, find out which...
7
Closed on Monday
Closed on Monday
Oct 7 all-day
Closed on Monday
Weekly Hours Tuesday – Saturday:  10am – 5pm Sunday:  1pm – 5pm Monday:  10am – 5pm during March, June, and July. Holiday Closings HandsOn! is closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day every...
8
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Oct 8 all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...
Discovery Cart Activity – Snap Circuits
Discovery Cart Activity – Snap Circuits
Oct 8 all-day
Discovery Cart Activity - Snap Circuits
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Snap Circuit electronics! Discovery Cart activities are self-guided. All program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. Some activities may contain small parts not suitable for children...
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 8 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
Space Explorers Pop-Up Program
Space Explorers Pop-Up Program
Oct 8 all-day
Space Explorers Pop-Up Program
To Hands On! Discovery Center and beyond, for World Space Week!  Try your hand at the Deep Impact Simulation challenge.  Then design and build a modular spacecraft, and complete a series of tests to ensure it is ready for launch. Can your spacecraft withstand the...
Home School Day – October 8th 10:00 am
Home School Day – October 8th
Oct 8 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Home School Day - October 8th
Join us for this extra special discount day especially for our loyal home school visitors!  Come together to network, explore, play, and learn about upcoming home school workshops at HandsOn! To receive the discounted Home School Day rate of $8 per person for general admission,...
Trade Up Workshop – October 8th 10:00 am
Trade Up Workshop – October 8th
Oct 8 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Trade Up Workshop - October 8th
TradeUp! Workshop 10am – 1pm Children ages 9 to 14 can explore the tools and sciences of skilled trade career sectors in this hands-on workshop based on our weeklong Trade Up! summer camp program. Find the right tool for every job with our hand tool...
9
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Oct 9 all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...
Discovery Cart Activity – Snap Circuits
Discovery Cart Activity – Snap Circuits
Oct 9 all-day
Discovery Cart Activity - Snap Circuits
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Snap Circuit electronics! Discovery Cart activities are self-guided. All program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. Some activities may contain small parts not suitable for children...
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 9 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
Space Explorers Pop-Up Program
Space Explorers Pop-Up Program
Oct 9 all-day
Space Explorers Pop-Up Program
To Hands On! Discovery Center and beyond, for World Space Week!  Try your hand at the Deep Impact Simulation challenge.  Then design and build a modular spacecraft, and complete a series of tests to ensure it is ready for launch. Can your spacecraft withstand the...
10
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Oct 10 all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...
Discovery Cart Activity – Snap Circuits
Discovery Cart Activity – Snap Circuits
Oct 10 all-day
Discovery Cart Activity - Snap Circuits
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Snap Circuit electronics! Discovery Cart activities are self-guided. All program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. Some activities may contain small parts not suitable for children...
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 10 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
Space Explorers Pop-Up Program
Space Explorers Pop-Up Program
Oct 10 all-day
Space Explorers Pop-Up Program
To Hands On! Discovery Center and beyond, for World Space Week!  Try your hand at the Deep Impact Simulation challenge.  Then design and build a modular spacecraft, and complete a series of tests to ensure it is ready for launch. Can your spacecraft withstand the...
11
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Oct 11 all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 11 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
12
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Oct 12 all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 12 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
STEAM Showcase at HandsOn! 10:00 am
STEAM Showcase at HandsOn!
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
STEAM Showcase at HandsOn!
Stop by any time from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, October 12th, for a spectacular showcase that’s all about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).  Explore a variety of fun and interactive opportunities for curious minds of all ages.  Discover how STEAM plays a...
13
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Oct 13 all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 13 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
14
Closed on Monday
Closed on Monday
Oct 14 all-day
Closed on Monday
Weekly Hours Tuesday – Saturday:  10am – 5pm Sunday:  1pm – 5pm Monday:  10am – 5pm during March, June, and July. Holiday Closings HandsOn! is closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day every...
15
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Oct 15 all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...
Discovery Cart Activity – Lego Bricks
Discovery Cart Activity – Lego Bricks
Oct 15 all-day
Discovery Cart Activity - Lego Bricks
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Lego interlocking blocks design and construction! Discovery Cart activities are self-guided. All program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. (*This activity contains small parts that may...
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 15 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
16
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Oct 16 all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...
Discovery Cart Activity – Lego Bricks
Discovery Cart Activity – Lego Bricks
Oct 16 all-day
Discovery Cart Activity - Lego Bricks
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Lego interlocking blocks design and construction! Discovery Cart activities are self-guided. All program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. (*This activity contains small parts that may...
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 16 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
National Fossil Day Pop-In Family Workshop 1:00 pm
National Fossil Day Pop-In Family Workshop
Oct 16 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
National Fossil Day Pop-In Family Workshop
Stop by any time between 1pm-5pm to examine real fossils on National Fossil Day with a “picking” activity featuring fossil-rich sediment from Aurora, NC*.  Play our “Fossil or Fake?” game and create your own fossil replica to take home with you.  Children must be supervised...
17
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Oct 17 all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...
Discovery Cart Activity – Lego Bricks
Discovery Cart Activity – Lego Bricks
Oct 17 all-day
Discovery Cart Activity - Lego Bricks
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Lego interlocking blocks design and construction! Discovery Cart activities are self-guided. All program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. (*This activity contains small parts that may...
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 17 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
Music in the Garden: Kingsport Community Band 7:00 pm
Music in the Garden: Kingsport Community Band
Oct 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Music in the Garden: Kingsport Community Band
Join us for a FREE musical event in our Discovery Garden on Thursday, October 17! From 7-8pm, enjoy a live performance by the Kingsport Community Band among the beautiful autumn foliage of our Discovery Garden.  Bring along your lawn chairs or picnic blanket to better...
18
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Oct 18 all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 18 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
19
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Oct 19 all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 19 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
20
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Oct 20 all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 20 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
21
Closed on Monday
Closed on Monday
Oct 21 all-day
Closed on Monday
Weekly Hours Tuesday – Saturday:  10am – 5pm Sunday:  1pm – 5pm Monday:  10am – 5pm during March, June, and July. Holiday Closings HandsOn! is closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day every...
22
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Oct 22 all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...
Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex Engineering
Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex Engineering
Oct 22 all-day
Discovery Cart Activity - K'Nex Engineering
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is K’Nex Engineering! Discovery Cart activities are self-guided. All program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. Some activities may contain small parts not suitable for children 3...
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 22 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
23
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Oct 23 all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...
Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex Engineering
Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex Engineering
Oct 23 all-day
Discovery Cart Activity - K'Nex Engineering
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is K’Nex Engineering! Discovery Cart activities are self-guided. All program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. Some activities may contain small parts not suitable for children 3...
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 23 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
24
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Oct 24 all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...
Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex Engineering
Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex Engineering
Oct 24 all-day
Discovery Cart Activity - K'Nex Engineering
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is K’Nex Engineering! Discovery Cart activities are self-guided. All program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. Some activities may contain small parts not suitable for children 3...
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 24 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
BOO!SEUM 4:30 pm
BOO!SEUM
Oct 24 @ 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
BOO!SEUM
Join us for our spook-tacular (but not too scary) evening of fun and science!  Hands On! is hosting its annual Halloween event, BOO!SEUM, which will include science experiments, candy, arts and crafts, games, exploration time in the museum, and more!  Stop by anytime between 4:30pm...
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Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Oct 25 all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 25 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
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Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Oct 26 all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 26 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
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Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Oct 27 all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 27 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
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Closed on Monday
Closed on Monday
Oct 28 all-day
Closed on Monday
Weekly Hours Tuesday – Saturday:  10am – 5pm Sunday:  1pm – 5pm Monday:  10am – 5pm during March, June, and July. Holiday Closings HandsOn! is closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day every...
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Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Oct 29 all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...
Discovery Cart Activity – Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks
Discovery Cart Activity – Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks
Oct 29 all-day
Discovery Cart Activity - Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks! Discovery Cart activities are self-guided. All program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. Some activities may contain small parts not suitable for...
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 29 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
Fossil & Artifact ID Night 4:00 pm
Fossil & Artifact ID Night
Oct 29 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Fossil & Artifact ID Night
You don’t have to be a paleontologist to find fossils … but identifying them is a whole different story! During Fossil & Artifact ID Night, you can bring in any type of fossil, artifact, rock, or mineral and scientists at the museum will provide space...
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Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Oct 30 all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...
Discovery Cart Activity – Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks
Discovery Cart Activity – Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks
Oct 30 all-day
Discovery Cart Activity - Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks! Discovery Cart activities are self-guided. All program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. Some activities may contain small parts not suitable for...
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 30 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
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Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
Oct 31 all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...
Discovery Cart Activity – Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks
Discovery Cart Activity – Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks
Oct 31 all-day
Discovery Cart Activity - Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks! Discovery Cart activities are self-guided. All program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. Some activities may contain small parts not suitable for...
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 31 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...