Sciencenter

Science Together: Worms
2026-01-29 15:30 - 16:00, 2026-01-28 10:15 - 10:45 (America/New_York) | Sciencenter, 601 1st Street, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Observe and measure live worms!
Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.

Animal Feeding
2026-01-28 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-01-21 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-01-14 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-01-07 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-24 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-17 16:00 - 16:30
Join an Animal Keeper to observe snakes, lizards, frogs, and fish snacking on their preferred prey.

Science Connections: Cornell Undergraduate Research Board
2026-01-25 14:00 - 15:00
Cornell Undergraduate Research Board (CURB) is excited to bring creative, hands-on science to the Sciencenter! Kids will build their own “robot hand” to explore how our bodies move, and experiment with chemistry by revealing hidden messages through fun acids-and-bases activities. Our goal is to make science feel approachable, playful, and inspiring while giving kids something meaningful to take home.

Science Together: Ice Melting
2026-01-22 15:30 - 16:00, 2026-01-21 10:15 - 10:45
Test out different methods to melt ice with tools like warm water and salt. See if you can rescue an animal trapped in ice!
Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.

Science Connections: BeeBots Workshop
2026-01-18 14:00 - 15:00
Join us to help our BeeBots find their way back to the hive! Together, we’ll learn to code these awesome robots and practice the skills it takes to be a computer scientist.

Science Together: Sink or Float
2026-01-15 15:30 - 16:00, 2026-01-14 10:15 - 10:45
Test and sort items with a water play, sink or float experiment!
Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.

Science Together: Roller Coasters
2026-01-08 15:30 - 16:00, 2026-01-07 10:15 - 10:45
Explore ups and downs as you make and test a roller coaster!
Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.

Science Connections
2026-01-04 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-28 14:00 - 15:00
Join local science experts with hands-on activities and demonstrations.

Science Together: Kinetic Sand
2026-01-02 10:15 - 10:45, 2025-12-31 10:15 - 10:45, 2025-12-12 10:15 - 10:45
Explore the different properties of kinetic sand!
Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.

Forecast Fest with WSKG Kids
2025-12-30 10:00 - 17:00
Join us for a FREE day of hands-on fun as we celebrate PBS KIDS Weather Hunters, hosted by our friends at WSKG Kids. Explore the science behind weather, learn how forecasts are made, and see if you’ve got what it takes to report the next big storm! Meet and get your picture taken with Lily Hunter, meet local meteorologist Rhonda Lee, and get creative with a wind-themed activity.
Free Admission: 10 am – 5 pm
Special Programming: 11 am – 1 pm
Sponsored by

Science Together: Magnet Fishing
2025-12-24 10:15 - 10:45
Sort and count the fish you catch!
Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.

Science Connections: Light Play
2025-12-21 14:00 - 15:00
Explore lights, shadows, and color mixing. Let’s brighten the shortest day of the year!

Math Fun with MathHappens!
2025-12-20 11:00 - 15:00
Join us for playful, informal math exploration with the MathHappens Foundation! Discover the “M” in STEM through hands-on models and engaging learning experiences.

Science Together: Flubber
2025-12-19 10:15 - 10:45, 2025-12-18 10:15 - 10:45, 2025-12-17 10:15 - 10:45
Use a variety of tools to explore and make observations about the fun properties of Flubber!
Science Together activities are designed for ages 0-4.

Science Connections: Naturalist Outreach
2025-12-14 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for a special Science Connections series in partnership with Cornell’s Naturalist Outreach Program featuring insects, reptiles, and birds!

Math Fun with MathHappens!
2025-12-13 10:00 - 14:00
Join us for playful, informal math learning with the MathHappens Foundation! Families and kids can explore hands-on activities that make math fun, creative, and connected to everyday life.
