Playground at 9th & Penn
Free Tickets Available
Sat, 07 Jun, 2025 at 12:00 pm - Sat, 28 Jun, 2025 at 01:00 pm (GMT-04:00)
Playground At 9th & Penn
900 D Street Southeast, Washington, United States
Mad Science in the Park
Hosted By Barracks Row Main Street
In Partnership with Barracks Row Main Street, the Department of Parks and Recreation & the Office of Councilmember Charles Allen
Mad Science Camps offer hands-on discovery and exploration of scientific principles. Your child will be able to touch, see, hear, and smell what science is really all about! Campers create a variety of take-home projects while exploring how science affects the world around us.
Time & Location:
Saturday, June 7th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Up, Up and Away! - This spellbinding special event introduces children to the principles of air and pressure. Children see an incredible exothermic reaction take place and even get the chance to watch a hovercraft in action!
Saturday, June 14th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Marvels of Motion - In this high-energy event, children see Newton’s three laws of motion in action. They try exciting experiments, compete in crazy competitions, and learn the physics behind some of their favorite sports. This show is best for audiences in 3rd-6th grade and for those learning all about motion and physics
Saturday, June 21st, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Things That Go Boom! - One of our most popular shows, themed all around learning about chemical reactions. Learn the four signs of a chemical reaction through foaming and color-changing experiments, balloon inflation, and, of course, some explosions! Conclude with our Mad Science Bubbling potions, where the kids will get to learn about dry ice and see the creation of real clouds!
Saturday, June 28th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Spectacular Science: Fire & Ice - This spectacular show thrills audiences with impressive science experiments. The event includes foggy dry ice clouds and the chemistry of fire! Learn all about the science of magic, including a disappearing water trick and fun with air pressure. This is one of our most popular shows, covering a wide variety of science topics, and is excellent for audiences of any age range.
Eastern Market Playground at 9th & Penn - 900 D St SE, Washington, DC 20003
For more information on this event:
Check out Barracks Row Main Street's Upcoming Events:
https://www.barracksrow.org/events
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/barracks-row-main-street-45270680923
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Ticket type | Ticket price |
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General Admission | Free |
Park Activities Donation | Free |
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