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Thursday, October 2
Pie in the Sky -- Young Scientist Thursday Workshop
Do pies grow on trees? Join us as we learn about the life of a cherry tree -- and all of the wonderful and colorful things that live around it through all of the seasons of the year.
Ages: 3 - 5 with an adult
When: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Where: Young Learner Lab
Cost: $10 members/$12 non-members

Saturday and Sunday, October 17-18
Why Do Leaves Change Color?
Summer is gone and we're settling into the Fall. The temperature is dropping and leaves are changing colors ... but why? In this seasonal Science and Art activity, you'll learn why this happens and even create an artificial color-changing leaf!
When: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Saturday, October 25
Chem Expo: Having a Ball with Chemistry!
Explore the science of bubbles, bouncy materials and much more! See what role chemistry plays in your everyday life in this annual, community-based event co-hosted by the American Chemistry Association. Click here to see the flyer.
When: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Sunday, October 26
Doctor Day
Ever wonder what the inside of your body looks like? Come take a peek at Doctor Day! Using props like real lungs, doctors and medical students from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey will help you see how your body works and explore career options in the medical,research and dental fields.
When: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday, October 25-26
Why Do Leaves Change Color?
Summer is gone and we're settling into the Fall. The temperature is dropping and leaves are changing colors ... but why? In this seasonal Science and Art activity, you'll learn why this happens and even create an artificial color-changing leaf!
When: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday, November 1-2
Why Do Leaves Change Color?
Summer is gone and we're settling into the Fall. The temperature is dropping and leaves are changing colors ... but why? In this seasonal Science and Art activity, you'll learn why this happens and even create an artificial color-changing leaf!
When: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Thursday, November 6
Leaf Motif -- Young Scientist Thursday Workshop
Fall has finally arrived and the leaves are on the move. Do they head north, south, east or west? Or, do the leaves head where the wind blows? Come along with us as we learn about the flight of the leaves and the gusting of the wind.
Ages: 3 - 5 with an adult
When: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Where: Young Learner Lab
Cost: $10 members/$12 non-members

Saturday and Sunday, November 8-9
Why Do Leaves Change Color?
Summer is gone and we're settling into the Fall. The temperature is dropping and leaves are changing colors ... but why? In this seasonal Science and Art activity, you'll learn why this happens and even create an artificial color-changing leaf!
When: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Thursday, December 4
Clickety Clack ... On the Track -- Young Scientist Thursday Workshop
Clickety Clack, Clickety Clack, listen to the train rolling on the track. Come along for a ride as we explore how trains move -- then make your own!
Ages: 3 - 5 with an adult
When: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Where: Young Learner Lab
Cost: $10 members/$12 non-members

Thursday, January 8
A Ball of Snow -- Young Scientist Thursday Workshop
Winter is a fanciful time to build snow families and snow animals. Join us for this chilling workshop as we explore winter and create a family out of snow.
Ages: 3 - 5 with an adult
When: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Where: Young Learner Lab
Cost: $10 members/$12 non-members

Thursday, February 5
My Happy Heart -- Young Scientist Thursday Workshop
Ways to keep my heart happy -- eating grains, vegetables, fruits, oil, milk, meat and beans; exercising; getting a good night's sleep. Come along for a salivating journey as we explore what we need to keep us healthy, wealthy and wise!
Ages: 3 - 5 with an adult
When: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Where: Young Learner Lab
Cost: $10 members/$12 non-members

Thursday, March 5
A Pirate's Life For Me -- Young Scientist Thursday Workshop
Ahoy Matey! X marks the spot! Lucky for us we have a map and know how to use it. Come along for an exciting adventure on the high seas as we explore the science of pirates!
Ages: 3 - 5 with an adult
When: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Where: Young Learner Lab
Cost: $10 members/$12 non-members

Thursday, April 2
With Garbage, You Get Monsters -- Young Scientist Thursday Workshop
Have you ever looked at all of that garbage you create and wonder what you can do with it? Well, have we got an idea for you! If it can be recycled, it can be reused. Join us for a trash-reducing workshop as we explore how to turn that recycled trash into art!
Ages: 3 - 5 with an adult
When: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Where: Young Learner Lab
Cost: $10 members/$12 non-members

Thursday, May 7
My Flowers Are Bugging Me! -- Young Scientist Thursday Workshop
Every spring, butterflies dazzle us as they take flight. Join us for this wing-flapping workshop as we explore the world of butterflies and plant our very own butterfly garden!
Ages: 3 - 5 with an adult
When: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Where: Young Learner Lab
Cost: $10 members/$12 non-members

Thursday, June 4
Shells! -- Young Scientist Thursday Workshop
What makes shells? How do shells grow? Why are some shells bumpy? Join us for this beachcombing workshop as we explore whelks, mussels, clams, and more!
Ages: 3 - 5 with an adult
When: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Where: Young Learner Lab
Cost: $10 members/$12 non-members