Compete to design and build the strongest house to protect your little pig from the Big Bad Wolf. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register. Families welcome.
Have you ever wondered how a flashlight works? Why does the bulb turn on when you flip the switch? Explore electricity and investigate the world of simple circuitry as you search for the correct arrangement of wires that will make a bulb light. Space is limited; registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
You’ll be dazzled and entertained as you interact with a mad scientist! Foggy dry ice storms, giant beach balls floating in the air and even a special “burp” potion will amaze you as you learn about chemical reactions, air pressure and the states of matter. No registration required.
Join us for special programs intended for our youngest Anythinkers – the miniThinkers! We’ll provide a place to spend time with your little one in meaningful ways. Be ready to play, read, sing, talk or write with us. Ages birth - 3.
Use natural ingredients such as jojoba oil and cocoa butter to create a luscious lip balm scented to perfection. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration is required.
Create your own ecosystem inside a small container using sand, pebbles, and tiny plants. Appropriate for adults. Space is limited; registration is required.
Explore bugs in a whole new light. Brought to you by the Imaging Technology Group at the University of Illinois, BugScope uses a special scanning electron microscope to share an amazing glimpse into the world of insects. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12. Space is limited; registration is required.
Embrace your inner photographer by creating your own pinhole camera. These old-fashioned box cameras can create images using just a pinhole opening and manual shutter. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12. Space is limited; registration is required.
Love coffee? Love creating new things with food? Anythink invites you to design your own coffee blend and taste test with friends. You'll have access to coffee, flavorings, and assorted toppings. Appropriate for students in grades 6-12. Space is limited; registration is required.
Sun, water, specially treated fabric and imagination are all you need to produce a cyanotype print. Use this alternative photographic process to create your brilliant blue, light-sensitive masterpiece. Appropriate for tweens ages 9-12. Space is limited; registration is recommended.
