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Science events for curious kids

Science events for kids and their grown-ups around Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Lexington and Winchester.

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24 events · Sat, Oct 10 – Tue, Dec 8

Tuesday, October 13

to 7:00 PM
  • History
  • Adults
  • New

The Tobacco Takers: Puritans, Pipes, and Bodily Care

Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cambridge Indoor

A talk on the history of tobacco pipes and bodily care among Puritans in colonial New England.

English

At the venue (Harvard Museums of Science & Culture, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Harvard Museums of Science & Culture

Thursday, October 15

Saturday, October 17

30 min
  • Science
  • Kids and adults
  • New

Science Spotlights: An Intergenerational Game of Telephone

Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cambridge Indoor

An intergenerational science activity in which participants of different ages play a game of telephone around science topics.

English

At the venue (Harvard Museums of Science & Culture, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Harvard Museums of Science & Culture

Monday, October 19

to 7:30 PM
  • Nature
  • Ages 13+
  • New

Invasive Species Detection Dogs: Pets Trained To Save New England From The Spotted Lantern Fly

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

A dog trainer and author describes how she trained pet dogs to detect the invasive Spotted Lantern Fly and to help protect New England crops.

English

At the venue (Winchester Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Winchester Public Library

Tuesday, October 20

Wednesday, October 21

  • Science
  • Ages 9–17
  • New

Kids Cooking Green Presents Pumpkin Waffles (Grades 6-12)

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

An in-person cooking session in which grades 6 to 12 students make pumpkin waffles while learning multi-step instructions and kitchen safety.

English

At the venue (Cary Memorial Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Cary Memorial Library

Thursday, October 22

  • Science
  • Ages 6–8
  • New

Kids Cooking Green presents Eggs in a Basket (Grades K - 2)

Cary Memorial Library, Lexington Indoor

An in-person cooking class in which kindergarten to second grade children make eggs in a basket with whole wheat bread and vegetables.

English

At the venue (Cary Memorial Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Cary Memorial Library

Saturday, October 24

  • Technology
  • Ages 13+
  • New

CARY HALL: Thought Full: The Human Advantage in an AI World with Po-Shen Loh

Cary Hall, Lexington Indoor

A public lecture on which skills will matter most for the next generation as artificial intelligence changes education, aimed at families, educators and students.

English

At the venue (Cary Memorial Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Cary Memorial Library

Monday, October 26

Tuesday, October 27

  • Nature
  • Adults
  • $12.51
  • New

New England Forests: Insights From Ancient Pollen Preserved in Lake Sediments

Jason Russell House, Arlington Indoor

A lecture on how New England forests have changed over the past 14,000 years, using pollen preserved in lake sediments, and what those changes suggest about climate change today.

English

At the venue (Arlington Historical Society, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Arlington Historical Society

Saturday, October 31

Tuesday, November 3

Wednesday, November 4

Saturday, November 7

30 min
  • Science
  • Ages 6+
  • New

Science Spotlights: Walking Fish and Photosynthesizing Sea Slugs

Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cambridge Indoor

A science presentation on unusual animals, including fish that walk and sea slugs that photosynthesize.

English

At the venue (Harvard Museums of Science & Culture, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Harvard Museums of Science & Culture

Saturday, November 21

Wednesday, December 2

Friday, December 4

  • Science
  • Adults
  • New

Art Study Center Seminar: A Closer Look at the Forbes Pigment Collection

Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge Indoor

A conservation coordinator examines pigments in the Forbes Pigment Collection in a small seminar. Registration is full.

English

At the venue (Harvard Art Museums, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Harvard Art Museums