Fall Into Science: Farm Fest

Sunday, October 30, 2016
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Enjoy fun activities for the whole family on Sundays in October during Fall Into Science at the Saint Louis Science Center.

Kids will love watching Science Goes Splat demonstrations with apples, pumpkins and squash, visitors will learn about dinosaurs (the original chickes), enjoy fantastic food samples (pumpkin ice cream and a caramel apple bar anyone?), a chili cook off, roasted corn, pumpkin pastries, beer and wine tasting for mom and dad, and fun fall activities for all ages. You'll learn what happens on the farm during harvest!
 

During Fall Into Science: Farm Fest, you'll learn how dinosaurs were the original chickens and enjoy a solar observation. There will also be a home brewing demonstration wtih Urban Chestnut Brewing Company at 2 p.m. Your family can also enjoy everything the new GROW exhibit has to offer, including tons of hands-on activities for kids.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Saint Louis Science Center. Free.

More information: slsc.org

 

 

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