September 26, 2026 10:00 AM –3:00 PM
Fall Fling
Overview
Get ready for a full day of fall fun! See physics in action as student engineering teams compete head-to-head in a pumpkin launching contest with hand-built catapults and trebuchets.
INSIDE THE MUSEUM
Get up close with tabletop catapult and trebuchet models and learn more about propulsion and projectile motion.
Build and decorate your own mini cup flinger to take home!
Younger scientists can explore the science of fall colors with hands-on leaf creations.
OUTSIDE THE MUSEUM
Sport inflatables: Try your hand at axe throwing, baseball, football, and basketball.
Send a museum employee for a swim in the dunk tank!
Crack open a geode.
Grab a bite at our outdoor café, featuring special fall festival-inspired treats!
Admission
Members: Free | Non-members: Regular Admission
