STEAM-tastic Activities @ the Spooky Mad Science Expo (All Ages; Drop-in)

Date/Time: Saturday, October 17, 3-7pm

Cost: FREE

(Drop-in; these are self-paced activities)

Don’t miss the 11th year of the Spooky Mad Science Expo! This fantastic event brings together hundreds of curious minds for an afternoon of hands-on discovery, eerie tech, and Halloween-inspired science. Arrive at 2pm for the costume parade; the activities run from 3-7pm. The Expo is at Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4653 Taney Ave, Alexandria VA 22304).

At the expo Del Ray Artisans is hosting two hands-on activities that explore the history and science of animation:

Flip Books and Hand-drawn Animation (instructor: Steve Botts of Steve’s Art and Cacti)

Thaumatropes and Stop Action Animation (instructor: Victoria Walchak of Blue Hippo Pottery)

STEAM-tastic Program – Come join Del Ray Artisans for interactive classes about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), taught by professionals from each field! Geared toward youth, each lesson has a short talk or demonstration and a hands-on project. Del Ray Artisans’ STEAM-tastic workshops and activities are made possible with support from the City of Alexandria and through a generous donation from Genesis Inspiration Foundation.

Community event in Alexandria, VA 22304.