Sparking Science
Explore science through hands-on, inquisitive learning in a responsive, playful, exploratory environment! This 1 hour program is an experience for children and caregivers to explore materials and begin engaging in scientific behaviors. These open-ended activities based around scientific concepts allow you and your 2 to 4 year-old learner to engage in imaginative and educational play together. Each 1-hour session meets from 10 – 11 a.m. (Friday or Saturday) in the Edison Room. We are so excited for you and your child to join us!
Who: 2 to 4 year olds and caregiver
When: Friday or select Saturdays (October 2026 - May 2027)
Time: 10 – 11 a.m.
Cost: $12 Members / $20 Not-yet Members
No refunds are available for Sparking Science purchases.
Sparking Science Schedule
October - Chemistry
Slime-y Science - October 9 or 10
Bubble Builders - October 23 or 24
Halloween Laboratory - October 30 or 31
November - Engineering
Build & Destroy - November 6 or 7
Junior Architects - November 13 or 14
Toy Inventor - November 20 or 21
December - Earth Science
Geology BASH! - December 4 or 5
Dino Detectives - December 11 or 12
January - Winter Science
Science of Snow - January 8 or 9
Winter Wildlife - January 23
February - Anatomy
Amazing Anato-ME - February 5 or 6
Skeleton Science - February 12 or 13
Impression-5 Senses - February 19 or 20
March - Science of Art
Painting Palooza - March 12 or 13
Musical Scientists - March 19 or 20
April - Biology
Springtime Science - April 9 or 10
Bugs & Blooms - April 16 or 17
Gardening 101 - April 23 or 24
May - Water Science
Weather Inspectors - May 7 or 8
Color Splash Art - May 14 or 15
Ocean Explorers - May 21 or 22
