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				1 Discovery Cart Activity – Lego Building Bricks 10:00 am Discovery Cart Activity – Lego Building Bricks Oct 1 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Lego Building Bricks 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 not... FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit 10:00 am FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit Oct 1 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit... The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program 10:00 am The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program Oct 1 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Did you know there are hidden colors hiding in plain sight inside your favorite art supplies and sweet treats? Using the power of chromatography, the real science technique used by forensic detectives, kids will dissolve candy coatings and find the hidden dyes in classroom markers. Separate...	2 FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit 10:00 am FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit Oct 2 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit... The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program 10:00 am The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program Oct 2 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Did you know there are hidden colors hiding in plain sight inside your favorite art supplies and sweet treats? Using the power of chromatography, the real science technique used by forensic detectives, kids will dissolve candy coatings and find the hidden dyes in classroom markers. Separate...	3 FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit 10:00 am FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit Oct 3 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit... The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program 10:00 am The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program Oct 3 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Did you know there are hidden colors hiding in plain sight inside your favorite art supplies and sweet treats? Using the power of chromatography, the real science technique used by forensic detectives, kids will dissolve candy coatings and find the hidden dyes in classroom markers. Separate...
4 FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit 10:00 am FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit Oct 4 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit... Space Explorers Pop-up Program 10:00 am Space Explorers Pop-up Program Oct 4 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets To Hands On! Discovery Center and beyond, for World Space Week! This year’s theme is the Rocket Revolution! Today’s aerospace engineers are completely changing how we reach the stars! Become a junior aerospace engineer when you create your own ring rocket glider. Decorate your own rocket and watch... The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program 10:00 am The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program Oct 4 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Did you know there are hidden colors hiding in plain sight inside your favorite art supplies and sweet treats? Using the power of chromatography, the real science technique used by forensic detectives, kids will dissolve candy coatings and find the hidden dyes in classroom markers. Separate...	5	6 Discovery Cart Activity – Cubelets Coding Blocks 10:00 am Discovery Cart Activity – Cubelets Coding Blocks Oct 6 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Cubelets 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 children... FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit 10:00 am FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit Oct 6 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit... Space Explorers Pop-up Program 10:00 am Space Explorers Pop-up Program Oct 6 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets To Hands On! Discovery Center and beyond, for World Space Week! This year’s theme is the Rocket Revolution! Today’s aerospace engineers are completely changing how we reach the stars! Become a junior aerospace engineer when you create your own ring rocket glider. Decorate your own rocket and watch... The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program 10:00 am The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program Oct 6 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Did you know there are hidden colors hiding in plain sight inside your favorite art supplies and sweet treats? Using the power of chromatography, the real science technique used by forensic detectives, kids will dissolve candy coatings and find the hidden dyes in classroom markers. Separate...	7 Discovery Cart Activity – Cubelets Coding Blocks 10:00 am Discovery Cart Activity – Cubelets Coding Blocks Oct 7 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Cubelets 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 children... FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit 10:00 am FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit Oct 7 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit... Space Explorers Pop-up Program 10:00 am Space Explorers Pop-up Program Oct 7 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets To Hands On! Discovery Center and beyond, for World Space Week! This year’s theme is the Rocket Revolution! Today’s aerospace engineers are completely changing how we reach the stars! Become a junior aerospace engineer when you create your own ring rocket glider. Decorate your own rocket and watch... The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program 10:00 am The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program Oct 7 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Did you know there are hidden colors hiding in plain sight inside your favorite art supplies and sweet treats? Using the power of chromatography, the real science technique used by forensic detectives, kids will dissolve candy coatings and find the hidden dyes in classroom markers. Separate...	8 Discovery Cart Activity – Cubelets Coding Blocks 10:00 am Discovery Cart Activity – Cubelets Coding Blocks Oct 8 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Cubelets 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 children... FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit 10:00 am FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit Oct 8 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit... Space Explorers Pop-up Program 10:00 am Space Explorers Pop-up Program Oct 8 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets To Hands On! Discovery Center and beyond, for World Space Week! This year’s theme is the Rocket Revolution! Today’s aerospace engineers are completely changing how we reach the stars! Become a junior aerospace engineer when you create your own ring rocket glider. Decorate your own rocket and watch... The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program 10:00 am The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program Oct 8 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Did you know there are hidden colors hiding in plain sight inside your favorite art supplies and sweet treats? Using the power of chromatography, the real science technique used by forensic detectives, kids will dissolve candy coatings and find the hidden dyes in classroom markers. Separate...	9 FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit 10:00 am FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit Oct 9 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit... Space Explorers Pop-up Program 10:00 am Space Explorers Pop-up Program Oct 9 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets To Hands On! Discovery Center and beyond, for World Space Week! This year’s theme is the Rocket Revolution! Today’s aerospace engineers are completely changing how we reach the stars! Become a junior aerospace engineer when you create your own ring rocket glider. Decorate your own rocket and watch... The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program 10:00 am The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program Oct 9 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Did you know there are hidden colors hiding in plain sight inside your favorite art supplies and sweet treats? Using the power of chromatography, the real science technique used by forensic detectives, kids will dissolve candy coatings and find the hidden dyes in classroom markers. Separate...	10 FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit 10:00 am FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit Oct 10 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit... Space Explorers Pop-up Program 10:00 am Space Explorers Pop-up Program Oct 10 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets To Hands On! Discovery Center and beyond, for World Space Week! This year’s theme is the Rocket Revolution! Today’s aerospace engineers are completely changing how we reach the stars! Become a junior aerospace engineer when you create your own ring rocket glider. Decorate your own rocket and watch... The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program 10:00 am The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program Oct 10 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Did you know there are hidden colors hiding in plain sight inside your favorite art supplies and sweet treats? Using the power of chromatography, the real science technique used by forensic detectives, kids will dissolve candy coatings and find the hidden dyes in classroom markers. Separate...
11 FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit 10:00 am FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit Oct 11 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit... The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program 10:00 am The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program Oct 11 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Did you know there are hidden colors hiding in plain sight inside your favorite art supplies and sweet treats? Using the power of chromatography, the real science technique used by forensic detectives, kids will dissolve candy coatings and find the hidden dyes in classroom markers. Separate...	12	13 Discovery Cart Activity – Snap Circuits 10:00 am Discovery Cart Activity – Snap Circuits Oct 13 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets 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... FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit 10:00 am FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit Oct 13 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit... Home School Day – October 13th, 2026 10:00 am Home School Day – October 13th, 2026 Oct 13 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Join us for this special discount day especially for our loyal home school visitors. Come together to network, explore, play, and learn about upcoming homeschool workshops! To receive the discounted Home School Day rate of $8 per person for general admission, please bring your photo ID and... The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program 10:00 am The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program Oct 13 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Did you know there are hidden colors hiding in plain sight inside your favorite art supplies and sweet treats? Using the power of chromatography, the real science technique used by forensic detectives, kids will dissolve candy coatings and find the hidden dyes in classroom markers. Separate...	14 Discovery Cart Activity – Snap Circuits 10:00 am Discovery Cart Activity – Snap Circuits Oct 14 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets 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... FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit 10:00 am FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit Oct 14 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit... The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program 10:00 am The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program Oct 14 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Did you know there are hidden colors hiding in plain sight inside your favorite art supplies and sweet treats? Using the power of chromatography, the real science technique used by forensic detectives, kids will dissolve candy coatings and find the hidden dyes in classroom markers. Separate... National Fossil Day Family Pop-in Workshop 1:30 pm National Fossil Day Family Pop-in Workshop Oct 14 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Stop by between 1:30 and 4:30 (while supplies last) to examine real fossils on National Fossil Day with a “picking” activity featuring fossil-rich sediment from Aurora, NC*. See and touch fossils that range from 11,000 years old to millions of years old and use plaster to create...	15 Discovery Cart Activity – Snap Circuits 10:00 am Discovery Cart Activity – Snap Circuits Oct 15 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets 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... FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit 10:00 am FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit Oct 15 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit... The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program 10:00 am The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program Oct 15 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Did you know there are hidden colors hiding in plain sight inside your favorite art supplies and sweet treats? Using the power of chromatography, the real science technique used by forensic detectives, kids will dissolve candy coatings and find the hidden dyes in classroom markers. Separate...	16 FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit 10:00 am FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit Oct 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit... The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program 10:00 am The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program Oct 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Did you know there are hidden colors hiding in plain sight inside your favorite art supplies and sweet treats? Using the power of chromatography, the real science technique used by forensic detectives, kids will dissolve candy coatings and find the hidden dyes in classroom markers. Separate...	17 FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit 10:00 am FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit Oct 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit... The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program 10:00 am The Great Color Escape! Science Discovery Lab Program Oct 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Did you know there are hidden colors hiding in plain sight inside your favorite art supplies and sweet treats? Using the power of chromatography, the real science technique used by forensic detectives, kids will dissolve candy coatings and find the hidden dyes in classroom markers. Separate...
18 FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit 10:00 am FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit Oct 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit... Solid Science: Concrete Proof Discovery Lab Program 10:00 am Solid Science: Concrete Proof Discovery Lab Program Oct 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2026 with this year’s theme, “Chemistry Under Construction”! Get ready to mix, mold, and marvel! We will be exploring the incredible science that builds our world. Our young scientists will become material engineers as we dive into a pocket concrete experiment! Facilitated...	19	20 Discovery Cart Activity – Reverse Engineering 10:00 am Discovery Cart Activity – Reverse Engineering Oct 20 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Reverse 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... FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit 10:00 am FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit Oct 20 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit... Solid Science: Concrete Proof Discovery Lab Program 10:00 am Solid Science: Concrete Proof Discovery Lab Program Oct 20 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2026 with this year’s theme, “Chemistry Under Construction”! Get ready to mix, mold, and marvel! We will be exploring the incredible science that builds our world. Our young scientists will become material engineers as we dive into a pocket concrete experiment! Facilitated...	21 Discovery Cart Activity – Reverse Engineering 10:00 am Discovery Cart Activity – Reverse Engineering Oct 21 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Reverse 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... FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit 10:00 am FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit Oct 21 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit... Solid Science: Concrete Proof Discovery Lab Program 10:00 am Solid Science: Concrete Proof Discovery Lab Program Oct 21 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2026 with this year’s theme, “Chemistry Under Construction”! Get ready to mix, mold, and marvel! We will be exploring the incredible science that builds our world. Our young scientists will become material engineers as we dive into a pocket concrete experiment! Facilitated...	22 Discovery Cart Activity – Reverse Engineering 10:00 am Discovery Cart Activity – Reverse Engineering Oct 22 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Reverse 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... FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit 10:00 am FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit Oct 22 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit... Solid Science: Concrete Proof Discovery Lab Program 10:00 am Solid Science: Concrete Proof Discovery Lab Program Oct 22 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2026 with this year’s theme, “Chemistry Under Construction”! Get ready to mix, mold, and marvel! We will be exploring the incredible science that builds our world. Our young scientists will become material engineers as we dive into a pocket concrete experiment! Facilitated...	23 FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit 10:00 am FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit Oct 23 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit... Solid Science: Concrete Proof Discovery Lab Program 10:00 am Solid Science: Concrete Proof Discovery Lab Program Oct 23 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2026 with this year’s theme, “Chemistry Under Construction”! Get ready to mix, mold, and marvel! We will be exploring the incredible science that builds our world. Our young scientists will become material engineers as we dive into a pocket concrete experiment! Facilitated... BOO!SEUM 6:00 pm BOO!SEUM Oct 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets HODC Member ONLY entry from 5:30PM – 6:00PM General public entry begins at 6:00PM 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 experiments, candy, arts and crafts, games, and...	24 FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit 10:00 am FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit Oct 24 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit... Solid Science: Concrete Proof Discovery Lab Program 10:00 am Solid Science: Concrete Proof Discovery Lab Program Oct 24 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2026 with this year’s theme, “Chemistry Under Construction”! Get ready to mix, mold, and marvel! We will be exploring the incredible science that builds our world. Our young scientists will become material engineers as we dive into a pocket concrete experiment! Facilitated...
25 FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit 10:00 am FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit Oct 25 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit... Solid Science: Concrete Proof Discovery Lab Program 10:00 am Solid Science: Concrete Proof Discovery Lab Program Oct 25 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2026 with this year’s theme, “Chemistry Under Construction”! Get ready to mix, mold, and marvel! We will be exploring the incredible science that builds our world. Our young scientists will become material engineers as we dive into a pocket concrete experiment! Facilitated...	26	27 Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex Engineering 10:00 am Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex Engineering Oct 27 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets 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... FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit 10:00 am FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit Oct 27 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit... Solid Science: Concrete Proof Discovery Lab Program 10:00 am Solid Science: Concrete Proof Discovery Lab Program Oct 27 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2026 with this year’s theme, “Chemistry Under Construction”! Get ready to mix, mold, and marvel! We will be exploring the incredible science that builds our world. Our young scientists will become material engineers as we dive into a pocket concrete experiment! Facilitated...	28 Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex Engineering 10:00 am Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex Engineering Oct 28 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets 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... FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit 10:00 am FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit Oct 28 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit... Solid Science: Concrete Proof Discovery Lab Program 10:00 am Solid Science: Concrete Proof Discovery Lab Program Oct 28 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2026 with this year’s theme, “Chemistry Under Construction”! Get ready to mix, mold, and marvel! We will be exploring the incredible science that builds our world. Our young scientists will become material engineers as we dive into a pocket concrete experiment! Facilitated...	29 Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex Engineering 10:00 am Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex Engineering Oct 29 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets 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... FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit 10:00 am FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit Oct 29 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit... Solid Science: Concrete Proof Discovery Lab Program 10:00 am Solid Science: Concrete Proof Discovery Lab Program Oct 29 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2026 with this year’s theme, “Chemistry Under Construction”! Get ready to mix, mold, and marvel! We will be exploring the incredible science that builds our world. Our young scientists will become material engineers as we dive into a pocket concrete experiment! Facilitated...	30 FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit 10:00 am FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit Oct 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit... Solid Science: Concrete Proof Discovery Lab Program 10:00 am Solid Science: Concrete Proof Discovery Lab Program Oct 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2026 with this year’s theme, “Chemistry Under Construction”! Get ready to mix, mold, and marvel! We will be exploring the incredible science that builds our world. Our young scientists will become material engineers as we dive into a pocket concrete experiment! Facilitated... Haunting Tales at Hands On! 7:00 pm Haunting Tales at Hands On! @ Hands On! Discovery Center Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets More information coming soon!	31 FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit 10:00 am FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit Oct 31 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit... Solid Science: Concrete Proof Discovery Lab Program 10:00 am Solid Science: Concrete Proof Discovery Lab Program Oct 31 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2026 with this year’s theme, “Chemistry Under Construction”! Get ready to mix, mold, and marvel! We will be exploring the incredible science that builds our world. Our young scientists will become material engineers as we dive into a pocket concrete experiment! Facilitated...

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