Celebrate Halloween with hands-on science and creativity at Because Science in Adams Morgan! From October 19-25, the STEM-themed gift shop and interactive studio is hosting Spooky Science Week with free activities and paid Craft Lab workshops, culminating in a free, two-day Spooky Science Festival.
Weekday Fun: October 19–23, 4–6pm
Bring your own pumpkin for FREE, self-guided pumpkin carving every weekday! Because Science provides all the tools and workspace, you provide the pumpkin and creativity. Make a mess you don’t have to clean up! No instruction or assistance is provided, and adults must remain with children.
Families can also join a different Halloween-inspired Craft Lab workshop Tuesday through Friday:
• Tuesday, October 20: DIY Terror-arium ($16–39)
• Wednesday, October 21: DIY Ghoulish Gemstone Test Tube ($9)
• Thursday, October 22: Scaredy Cat Ornament Painting ($9)
• Friday, October 23: DIY Witch’s Brew Lava Lamp ($9)
Spooky Science Festival: October 24–25, 12–5pm
Keep the experimenting going all weekend with FREE activities and $9 ticketed workshops!
Saturday, October 24
Free activities:
• 12–5pm: Take-It-Apart
• 1–3pm: Monster Genetics Lab
• 3–5pm: Spooky Science Magnets
$9 workshops:
• 1–3pm: Spooky Slime Make-n-Take
• 3–5pm: Beastly Beaded Bracelet or Keychain
Sunday, October 25
Free activities:
• 12–5pm: Take-It-Apart
• 1–3pm: Flying Paper Bat
• 3–5pm: Invisible Ink pH Painting
$9 workshops:
• 1–3pm: DIY Enchanted Wooden Luminary
• 3–5pm: Hallowed Hand Melt Challenge
Activities are generally suitable for ages 3 and up, with many adaptable to each child’s abilities. Most participants are ages 5–9, and adults are always welcome to participate! Reservations aren’t required, but advance registration helps the team plan.
Discover the Craft Lab: Hands-on Science + Art!
The fun continues beyond Halloween at the Craft Lab, Because Science’s hands-on space where science and art meet. Located inside the science-themed gift shop, the Craft Lab invites kids and adults to create, experiment, and explore together. Check the website each month for the calendar of activities and events.
Looking for a birthday celebration for a curious kid?
Craft Lab birthday parties combine a guided hands-on activity with private use of the space for your celebration. Explore the activity options and available dates to plan your own science-filled party!
Follow @becausescience_DC on IG to stay updated on all of their upcoming programs and events!
Because Science
Where: 1759 Columbia Road NW | Adams Morgan, DC
When: Open daily | Sun-Thurs ,12-6pm | Fri-Sat, 11am – 7pm
Admission: Free (fee for some workshops)
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This post is sponsored by Because Science, however, I only promote places, programs, and events that I genuinely believe in and think will be of interest to KFDC readers.
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