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Special Events

Upcoming Special Events

National Cherry Blossom Festival at the Lab!

It's DC's favorite time of year— Cherry Blossom season! Join us at the Lab to look at the cherry blossoms through the eyes of a scientist. Engineer a kite and test it in our wind tunnel, make cherry blossom origami, and explore the science and history of cherry blossoms on a scavenger hunt throughout the Lab!

🌸 Saturday, March 23- Sunday, April 14

🌸 Included with your timed entry ticket! 

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Eclipse Exploration

Did you know there will be a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th? Join us in the Lab to explore how and why solar eclipses happen, discover how shadows are formed, and model how the Earth and moon move around the Sun!

🌞 Saturday, April 6 & Sunday, April 7• Timed Entries

🌞 Included with your timed entry ticket! 

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Earth Day Extravaganza with the Youth Advisory Board!

Join the Youth Advisory Board for a fun-filled, outdoor celebration of our planet! Celebrate the Earth with hands-on activities, games, a recycled art show, science demonstrations, a hike, and more.


♻️ Sunday, April 14 • 10 AM - 12 PM

♻️ Loudoun Water (44865 Loudoun Water Way, Ashburn, VA 20147) 

Attendance is free, but registration is required to attend. Registration is limited to the first 250 attendees.

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Special Events