Spring Fling in Science City
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 04/26/2025
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Bring your entire family for an exciting day jam-packed with full hands-on activities, FREE face painters, interactive demos, and plenty of FUN – all with a special Spring theme!
FREE Face Painting | Maze Park 11 AM – 2:30 PM
From sunshine to lightning bolts, flowers and butterflies, enjoy spring-themed face painting brought to you by SA Entertainment.
Growing Up Wild | Periodic Table 11 AM and 2 PM
Join Nature Works Educators at 11 AM and 2 PM for a special presentation featuring Science City’s very own critters! Gather around to learn about animals and their offspring during the spring season!
People and Butterflies | PNC Learning Lab
Butterflies are delicate bioindicators, reacting swiftly to changes in the environment. It's our responsibility to protect and preserve the ecosystem to ensure the health of our planet. Join us in the PNC Learning Lab where you can create your very own healthy ecosystem with cut-out figures of people and butterflies using a variety of materials.
Caterpillar Pal | Creative Corner
Create your very own caterpillar friend, with bright colors and tiny, wiggly legs. Watch your creation form as you follow the instructions step-by-step by cutting a leaf, drawing the pattern and adding your caterpillar!
Brushed Ink Cardmaking | Maker Studio
Create a unique spring-inspired card by assembling die-cut pieces and using ink brushing with a 3D-printed stencil to enhance a warm, floral design. This hands-on activity celebrates the beauty of plants, highlighting their essential role in supporting pollinators and promoting biodiversity in thriving ecosystems.
There’s No Place Like Home | Science on a Sphere
There are possibly billions (or trillions) of planets in our Milky Way alone, but we live on just one — our Earth! Join a Science City educator for a brief presentation in learning what makes our planet so special to live on.
Foam Breakdown | Periodic Table
Join us for a fun lab demonstration comparing Styrofoam to plant starch-based packing supplies. Watch as nature's eco-friendly solution shows us a greener future!
Petunia Potting Party | Simple Machines at Play
Step outside and learn how to pot your own cheerful petunia plants in little 3-inch pots—stop by while supplies last! Along the way, learn fun tips about plants, botany, and how things grow.
Busy Bee Race | Tapped Out
Buzz, zoom, and race! In this fun activity, send the Sphero bots zipping around a twisty course to reach the flowers first—just like busy little bees on a mission!
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