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STEM - Science | Lemon Volcano
2026-08-13 17:00:00 2026-08-13 18:00:00 America/New_York STEM - Science | Lemon Volcano Learn about volcanoes then make a colorful erupting volcano with lemons and baking soda! Grayson Branch -

Thursday, August 13
5:00pm - 6:00pm

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Learn about volcanoes then make a colorful erupting volcano with lemons and baking soda!

Volcanoes can be found throughout the world (even in Antarctica) and other planets and moons too! Learn the science behind how they work!

AGE GROUP: | Ages 6-11 |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM - Science |

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