Mad Science in the Park

Schedule

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Playground at 9th & Penn | Washington, DC

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Hands-on discovery and exploration of scientific principles.
About this Event

Live on the Hill - Mad Science in the Park

Hosted By Barracks Row Main Street

In Partnership with Barracks Row Main Street, the Department of Parks and Recreation & the Office of Councilmember Charles Allen

Mad Science Camps offer hands-on discovery and exploration of scientific principles. Your child will be able to touch, see, hear, and smell what science is really all about! Campers create a variety of take-home projects while exploring how science affects the world around us.

Location:

Eastern Market Playground at 9th & Penn - 900 D St SE, Washington, DC 20003

Time:

Saturday, June 6th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Spin, Pop, Boom - The audience is amazed when the Mad Scientist defies gravity in this energetic and spectacular special event. The children are enthralled by the exotic sounds of the didgeridoo tubes. An explosion of foam ends this event and leaves the audience wanting more!

Saturday, June 13th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Marvels of Motion - Children see Newton’s three laws of motion in action in this high-energy event. They try exciting experiments, compete in crazy competitions, and learn the physics behind some of their favorite sports. This show is best for audiences in 3rd-6th grade and for those learning all about motion and physics

Saturday, June 20th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Things That Go Boom - Learn the four signs of a chemical reaction through foaming and color-changing experiments, balloon inflation, and, of course, some explosions! Conclude with our Mad Science Bubbling potions, where the kids will get to learn about dry ice and see the creation of real clouds!

Saturday, June 28th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Spectacular Science: Fire & Ice - This spectacular show thrills audiences with impressive science experiments. The event includes foggy dry ice clouds and the chemistry of fire! Learn all about the science of magic, including a disappearing water trick and fun with air pressure. This is one of our most popular shows, covering a wide variety of science topics, and is excellent for audiences of any age range.



About Barracks Row Main Street:

Barracks Row Main Street is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the historic Barracks Row neighborhood in Washington, D.C. Through community engagement, economic development initiatives, and cultural programming, Barracks Row Main Street works to create a vibrant and inclusive community where residents, businesses, and visitors thrive.

For more information on this event:

https://www.barracksrow.org

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https://www.barracksrow.org/events

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/barracks-row-main-street-45270680923

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Playground at 9th & Penn, 900 D Street Southeast, Washington, United States

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