ACS Fall 2025 Kids Zone

On Saturday, August 16th, ACS President Dorothy J. Phillips will sponsor a complimentary public event at the Ronald Reagan Building on Pennsylvania Avenue (outdoors next to the Children's Museum) in Washington, DC.

What you will experience:

• Explore cool science experiments led by real scientists
• Engage in interactive activities that spark creativity and critical thinking
• Participate in awesome photo ops
• Enjoy exciting giveaways and prizes

Attendees can expect to experience these activities during the event:

• Spice Match: Follow your nose to discover where spices come from.
• Spicy Lotion: Make your own spice-scented lotion.
• Cloud Bubble: Chill with chemistry to make long-lasting cloud bubbles.
• Turmeric Twist: Get to the root of turmeric's amazing properties.
• Chemistry Makes Scents: Does your nose know the difference between similar scents?
• Secret Message: Make and erase a secret message using kitchen chemistry.

Host or Publisher American Chemical Society