Don’t bug out—meet our Madagascar hissing cockroaches! 🪳 #bug #bugslife #stem #science #education #animal #nature #kids #childsci #lab

Labor Day weekend means EXTRA timed entries at the Lab, The Lab will be open Friday through Monday for extra STEM fun! 🌟 childsci.org/tickets

International Whale Shark Day is August 30! Did you know whale sharks are the largest shark and fish in the world? Learn more about them!🐋🦈

Once you start identifying species using SEEK by iNaturalist, you won’t want to stop. Come by the Lab to grab a flyer and learn more about our Summer Science Project! ☀️🦋🌿 childsci.org/tickets #stem #education #inaturalist #seek #childsci #kids #nature #animals #summer

🌟 VOTE FOR US! 🌟 Did you have fun at summer camp this year? Nominate us for best summer camp in Northern Virginia Magazine's Poll! Voting closes Friday, August 29 at 11:59 PM! 🌟 northernvirginiamag.com/best-summer-ca…

How excited are you for Labor Day weekend? We know we are because the Lab is OPEN TODAY THROUGH MONDAY for timed entries! 🌟 childsci.org/tickets

We see butterflies all the time during the day, but have you ever wanted to see and learn more about moths? By making a recipe of your own creation, you can attract moths to a specific spot and study them. 🦋 Try this activity! • childsci.org/test/sugaring-…

It's Labor Day! 🌟 This holiday honors workers from all industries. People enjoy time off to celebrate what their work has made possible. To learn more about this holiday, check out this webpage! 🌟 P.S. The Lab is open for timed entries! kids.britannica.com/kids/article/L…

International Vulture Awareness Day is Saturday! Did you know the California condor is a species of vulture and the largest land bird in the United States? Learn more about them! 🐦

Species Saturday starts THIS SATURDAY at the Lab! Come by for a bonus animal encounter from one of our animal ambassadors. 🦎 🦔 Included with your Saturday timed entry ticket! 🐸 childsci.org/tickets

🌟 THIS SUNDAY bring a grandparent to the Lab for FREE! 🌟 childsci.org/events

Milk is mostly water, but also contains fat, proteins, minerals, and milk sugar. Find out what happens when we add a surfactant to milk in this experiment bursting with bright colors! 🥛 Try this activity! • childsci.org/test/magic-milk

Did you know we have a hedgehog named Olie? Check him out next time you visit us! 🦔

We had an incredible time at the Association of Science and Technology Centers Annual Conference in San Francisco this past weekend! A huge thank you to California Academy of Sciences for hosting such a memorable evening—where else can you experience a rainforest, aquarium, and planetarium all under one roof? 🌿🐠🌌

It's Hispanic Heritage Month! Do you know who the founder of Duolingo is? Learn about his story!

🌌 Kids' Night Out is NEXT SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH! 🌌 Have you bought tickets for an evening of kids-only fun? 👽 BONUS! Registered adults will receive a FREE appetizer at Lazy Dog (next to the mall!) 🪐 childsci.org/events

NEW at the Experiment Bar this Month: Magnetic Slime 🧲 Make slime that can stick to magnets! In this experiment, learn what special ingredient makes this slime so special. ⚡ childsci.org/tickets

What do you think would happen if you tried to stand on some paper cups? They would be crushed, right? What if you used the power of STEM to stand on the cups without crushing them? ⚙️ Try this activity! • childsci.org/test/paper-cup…

Wait... art and technology can be connected? Explore STEAM in our newest phase of Amazon's 3D Printer Experience! Learn about how art can be used with technology to create 3D printed sculptures, textures, and more! 🖌️🎨 Amazon

Happy First Day of Fall! Watch this video to learn more about the autumnal equinox.🍁☀️🌎 youtube.com/watch?v=CSs8K_…