WonderLab Fridays: Science in Action
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WonderLab Fridays: Science in Action

  • ALL AGES

Get ready to witness mind-blowing experiments and hands-on science fun at WonderLab Fridays - it's gonna be a blast!

By Advocate Access NW

Date and time

Location

Columbia Pacific Food Bank

1421 Columbia Boulevard St. Helens, OR 97051

Agenda

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Event Time!

Carrie Erlandson/Betty Bundy

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Drinks & Gathering!


Welcome, name tags, and science themed drinks!

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Welcome & Project Intro


Small talk, safety tips, and material overview.

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Demo Time


Watch a live demo of the day's experience.

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Hands-On Science Time!


It is time to experiment!

12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

Break Time


Snacks, wiggles, coloring sheets, and science!

12:30 PM - 12:55 PM

Project Round 2!


Continue or start a mini science project!

12:55 PM - 1:00 PM

Clean Up and Wrap up!


Group share, clean-up, and good-bye!

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours
  • ALL AGES
  • Free venue parking

🧬 Event Description: Calling all curious minds! Get ready to fizz, pop, and discover at WonderLab Fridays: Science in Action—a hands-on science adventure for kids of all ages! For the first three Fridays in August, we’ll dive into exciting experiments like lava lamps, erupting volcanoes, slime, bubbles, and more. There’ll be snacks, wiggle breaks, and plenty of time to explore and play. Hosted at the Saint Helens Food Bank, this free event is perfect for families looking for fun, learning, and a little messy magic.

You can come to one or come to all!

🔬 Weekly Themes & Projects🧪 August 1 – Colorful Chemistry

  • Main Project: DIY Lava Lamps
  • Mini Project: Make a Rainbow (layered liquids or light refraction)

🌋 August 8 – Explosive Experiments

  • Main Project: Volcano Eruption (vinegar + baking soda in beakers)
  • Mini Projects:
    • Make Slime
    • Fill Water Balloons (prep for next week)

💧 August 15 – Bubble Bonanza

  • Main Project: Water Balloon Melt (ice balloons with surprises inside)
  • Mini Project: Make Giant Bubbles (DIY bubble wands and solution)

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