Light-Up Valentines! FREE family workshop

A Hands-On STEAM Experience for Kids

Date: Friday, February 7
Time: 12:00–3:00 PM (Clean up will begin at 2:30pm!)

Ages: 4–14 years

Location: MakerSpace NYC, Brooklyn Army Terminal - 140 58th Street, Building B, Unit 1C, Brooklyn NY 11220

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with creativity, curiosity, and a little bit of sparkle!
This interactive, drop-in style program invites children to explore light, circuits, and design through fun, hands-on Valentine’s Day themed activities.

• Explore paper circuits using LEDs, copper tape, and coin batteries
• Design and create light-up Valentine cards and artwork
• Experiment with simple electronics in an age-appropriate way
• Combine art + STEM to make projects they can take home

Activities are scaffolded so younger children can participate with guidance, while older kids can challenge themselves with more complex designs.

• Encourages creativity, problem-solving, and fine motor skills
• Introduces basic electronics in a fun, accessible way
• Perfect for Valentine’s Day without being candy-focused
• Hands-on, engaging, and screen-free

• Suitable for ages 4–14
• Younger children may need light adult assistance
• All materials are provided
• Children may attend for part or all of the time

Registration: Required due to limited materials

Spots are limited—register early to secure your place in this glowing Valentine’s Day experience!

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