The City of Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA) and Chrysalis Development Group are organizing the 10th annual Spooky Mad Science Expo. The event will take place on Saturday, October 18 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Recreation Center located at 4653 Taney Ave. A rain date is set for October 25.
The expo will feature more than 100 STEM-inspired games and activities, food trucks serving fall-themed items, live entertainment from a DJ, a costume contest with prizes, and various family-friendly experiments. Costumes are encouraged for attendees.
A “Science on Parade” event will precede the expo from 2 to 3 p.m., allowing participants to showcase science-themed costumes in a lap around the recreation complex. Pre-registration is required for this parade and can be completed by visiting alexandriava.gov/rpca/science-on-parade.
Participants in the expo include organizations such as AAUW Alexandria, Alexandria Fire Department, Alexandria Health Department, Alexandria Library, AlexRenew, NASA, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, United States Naval Academy, University of Maryland Mathematics Department and others.
“This event is made possible through the City of Alexandria’s PARKnerships program in collaboration with Chrysalis Development Group,” according to organizers.
For those needing disability accommodations or language interpretation services, contact information has been provided by the city.
More details about the event can be found at chrysalisdg.org/spooky-mad-science-expo or by calling 571.421.6181.
