Spooky Science Festival: Spooky Science Magnets / October 24 / 3-5pm

Make Your Own Spooky Science Magnet!

Create your very own spooky science keepsake! Choose from a variety of creepy, science-inspired designs, color and customize your artwork, then transform it into a fun magnet to take home using our button press.

Whether you display your creation on the refrigerator or another magnetic surface, you'll leave with a one-of-a-kind spooky science souvenir!

Why This Activity is Fun for Everyone:

Spooky Science Designs: Choose your favorite creepy science-inspired illustration and personalize it with your own colors, patterns, and artistic style.

Magnet-Making Magic: Watch your artwork transform into a real magnet that you can proudly display at home.

Quick & Hands-On: A fun, easy craft that's perfect for curious young scientists and takes just a few minutes to complete.

Create a Spooky Keepsake: Take home your custom science magnet as a fun reminder of your spooky science adventure!

Details:

Includes All Materials: We provide everything you need to color your design and turn it into a spooky science magnet.

Who Can Join: Recommended for young scientists who love science, coloring, creativity, and making their own souvenirs. Great for ages 5–12, with younger children welcome when accompanied by an adult. Our staff will operate the button press for younger participants, while older kids and adults are welcome to help press their own creation.

Registration: No advance registration is required, but signing up helps us estimate materials. This drop-in activity takes about 5–15 minutes, so feel free to stop by anytime during activity hours.

This event is part of our Spooky Science Festival!

Getting Here & What to Expect: 
All events take place inside the Craft Lab at Because Science, our retail shop located at 1759 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC (across from the Line Hotel in Adams Morgan).

 Look for the squiggly rainbow mural! Enter Because Science and walk to the back of the store (between the biology and anatomy sections) to find the entrance to the Craft Lab
 Metro: We're a 10-minute walk from the Woodley Park (red line) or Columbia Heights (green line) Metro stations.
 Bus: The D72, D74, C51, and C53 buses stop nearby.
 Parking: Street parking is mostly limited to 30 minutes—walking, biking, or ride share is recommended. There is a parking garage located at 2421 18th St NW, about a block away.  

If you’re running late or need help finding us, just call the store at 202-248-1366