Fall Fling

Fall Fling
Saturday, September 26, 2026

Museum Members: FREE
Non-members: Regular Admission

Get ready for a full day of fall fun! See physics in action as student engineering teams compete head-to-head in a pumpkin launching contest with hand-built catapults and trebuchets.

INSIDE THE MUSEUM

• Get up close with tabletop catapult and trebuchet models and learn more about propulsion and projectile motion.
• Build and decorate your own mini cup flinger to take home!
• Younger scientists can explore the science of fall colors with hands-on leaf creations.

OUTSIDE THE MUSEUM

• Sport inflatables: Try your hand at axe throwing, baseball, football, and basketball.
• Send a museum employee for a swim in the dunk tank!
• Crack open a geode.
• Grab a bite at our outdoor café, featuring special fall festival-inspired treats!
• Plus, head out to the Observatory for a look at the Sun!

MUSEUM MEMBER PERKS
We have a special activity just for you! Stop by the membership table from 10 AM -12 PM for a fun kid craft. Available while supplies last.

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