October 2018
Spooktacular Science Weekend
The Connecticut Science Center is getting a little spooky and a little kooky for their annual Spooktacular Science Weekend! Have a ball at the ultimate Halloween party including trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, and spooky crafts. This year, they are is going wild with a special appearance from PBS Kids superstar Nature Cat. Meet Connecticut birds of prey with Horizon Wings and see a larger-than-life animal stage show with Wildlife Encounters (separate ticket required). Spooktacular Science Weekend is sponsored by Big Y…
Find out more »Science Straight Up: The Gene Pool Party
It’s time to blow up your pool floaties, Hartford’s smartest happy hour is going for a swim. Science Straight Up: The Gene Pool Party is diving into the deep end of genetics with hands-on activities and demonstrations. Engage with experts as you explore the latest technology in the field. Analyze DNA with The Jackson Laboratory in their mobile lab, explore gene editing and food safety with EnviroLogix, and investigate controlling genes to improve human health with UCONN. Plus, test your…
Find out more »November 2018
Adult Coffee Club: 15 Letters for Fun
Who makes the crosswords that appear in the New York Times? Hundreds of people around the country, all of whom share a love of wordplay and puzzles. Take a look behind the scenes with Eric Berlin, a professional puzzle constructor who has contributed dozens of crosswords to the New York Times. He’ll demonstrate what goes into the creation of a successful crossword puzzle — from coming up with a theme, to making the grid, to devising the clues. Eric Berlin…
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