# Event Details

- **Event Name**: This Week Rocks: Geology Kids!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Discover the fascinating world of rocks and minerals, right beneath your feet!

In this hands-on program, explore real specimens from Ontario and around the globe while learning how to start your own collection. Through interactive demonstrations, we’ll uncover how to identify minerals using key properties like colour, streak, hardness, and even magnetism.

It’s a fun mix of science and discovery… Rocks rock!

Please bring lawn chairs for seating.

Time: 2:00PM

Cost: General admission – $5/person (5 years and under FREE!)

No pre-registration required.

Presenter Bio

Dr. McLean Trott is a member of the Kingston Lapidary and Mineral Club and has been a geologist since 2005. He has looked for mineral deposits (and collected rocks) from around the world, including South America, Africa, and Eastern Europe. He is passionate about rocks and minerals and eager to share this passion about a wonderful hobby, which in some cases may turn out to be a long and enjoyable career.

Learn more: https://countymuseum.ca/event/geology-kids/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/greater-napanee/this-week-rocks-geology-kids/200030158033952
- **Event Categories**: kids, science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Greater Napanee
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 180 Elizabeth St, Greater Napanee, ON K7R 1B5, Canada
- **lat**: 44.2528
- **long**: -76.94566
- **full address**: 180 Elizabeth St, Greater Napanee, ON K7R 1B5, Canada

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is This Week Rocks: Geology Kids! being held?
  - **A:** This Week Rocks: Geology Kids! takes place on Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 180 Elizabeth St, Greater Napanee, ON K7R 1B5, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing This Week Rocks: Geology Kids!?
  - **A:** This Week Rocks: Geology Kids! is organized by Museum of Lennox & Addington.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** This Week Rocks: Geology Kids! is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Greater Napanee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If This Week Rocks: Geology Kids! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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