EVENT

Winter Engineering

Catapults and Cotton Balls

February 21, 2026

10:00am–2:00pm

Looking for something fun to do over February break? Join us on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10am-2pm for some fun, family-friendly drop-in activities.

Unleash your inner physicist as you create a catapult out of popsicle sticks and a wooden spoon! Make a cotton ball launcher out of cardboard and try some target practice!

This program is FREE of charge (suggested donation $5) and is recommended for ages 5+. Reservations are REQUIRED so your make sure to get your tickets today!

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