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Sun Cookies
Part of Our Eclipse Celebrations
No Registration Required
Friday
September
29
3:30​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Papa Bear)
Event Category: Science & Math
Create a model of the Sun that you can eat! Use candy pieces and a cookie to make a delicious treat. All ages welcome!
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Central Florida Astronomical Society: Eclipse Demonstration
Part of Our Eclipse Celebrations
Registration Required
Saturday
September
30
10:30​am
Washington Park Branch
Event Category: Science & Math
Lean about the Eclipse from Eclipse Ambassadors presented by the Central Florida Astronomical Society. Eclipse Glasses will be provided at this event.
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Solar Eclipse 101
Part of Our Eclipse Celebrations
Registration Required
Saturday
September
30
11:00​am
Orlando Public Library
(Library Central)
Event Categories: Science & Math; General Events
Join Emil Buehler Planetarium director Derek Demeter for an exploration of all you need to know about the upcoming Solar Eclipse on October 14th. Eclipse glasses will be available, while supplies last
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Sorting Games: How Big? How Far? How Hot?
Part of Our Eclipse Celebrations
Registration Required
Thursday
October
5
5:00​pm
Washington Park Branch
Event Category: Science & Math
Discover more about our place in space! Introduce your child to concepts such as size, distance, and temperature. Recommended for adults and families with children ages 5 and up.
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Lego WEDO Build a Robotic Puller (Ages 10-12)
Registration Required
Monday
October
9
5:30​pm
Melrose Center
(Red Room)
Event Categories: Science & Math; Coding & Robotics
Build and program LEGO Robotic Puller with a simple to use computer interface. Learn how technology plays an active role in our everyday life.
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Design Your Own Solar Cupcakes
Part of Our Eclipse Celebrations
No Registration Required
Wednesday
October
11
2:30​pm
Orlando Public Library
(Papa Bear)
Event Category: Science & Math
Decorate your own cupcake inspired by the Sun! Explore aspects of the Sun and solar activity by modeling them as solar cupcakes. Recommended for adults and families with children ages 5 and up.
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Lego WEDO Build a Race Car (10-12)
Registration Required
Thursday
October
12
1:30​pm
Melrose Center
(Red Room)
Event Categories: Science & Math; Coding & Robotics
Build and program LEGO Race Car with a simple to use computer interface. Learn how technology plays an active role in our everyday life.
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Big Sun, Small Moon?
Part of Our Eclipse Celebrations
Registration Required
Saturday
October
14
12:00​pm
Washington Park Branch
(Washington Park - Children's Area)
Event Category: Science & Math
How does the Moon almost cover the Sun when it is nearly 400 times smaller? Discover how distance affects how objects can appear similar in size. Recommended for families with children ages 6 and up.
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Eclipse Viewing Party
Part of Our Eclipse Celebrations
Registration Required
Saturday
October
14
1:00​pm
Washington Park Branch
Event Category: Science & Math
Step outside and view the eclipse in real time. Eclipse glasses will be provided.
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Dem Bones, Dem Bones
Registration Required
Wednesday
October
18
4:00​pm
Washington Park Branch
(Washington Park - Children's Area)
Event Categories: Science & Math; Arts & Crafting
The arm bone is connected to the…what bone? Make skeleton crafts, shake your bones and learn a little about what holds us all together. Recommended for lower and upper elementary.
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