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Get Ready for Wacky Science at Finch Park! 🔬🚀

Calling all curious minds! Join us for Wacky Science at Finch Park on April 18 from 11am to 1pm; it’s going to be a blast.💥 Join us for a FREE, hands-on STEM adventure where you can launch balloon rockets, mix colorful chemistry concoctions, tackle engineering challenges, and so much more! Wacky Science is part of the North Carolina Science Festival, an annual celebration of science. This year's theme is "Science Matters", emphasizing the critical role STEM plays in nearly every part of our lives. We’re excited to explore the ways science shapes the world we live in!

📅 Save the Date: April 18
📍 Finch Park | 11am - 1pm
💰 FREE for the whole family!
📢 Want to get involved? We’re looking for volunteers and science-loving teachers to help bring the fun to life! Sign up to be a part of the action!

👩‍🔬🧪 Whether you're a mad scientist in the making or just love to experiment, there’s something for everyone at Wacky Science! Families, kids, and science lovers of all ages—don’t miss out on this fun-filled day of discovery and wacky experiments!🔬

About North Carolina Science Festival

Founded in 2010, the North Carolina Science Festival is the first statewide science festival in the United States. Through a series of community-based events each April (hosted by schools, colleges, libraries, museums, parks, businesses, and other local organizations), the Festival celebrates the economic, educational, and cultural impacts of science in North Carolina. It is an initiative of Morehead Planetarium & Science Center at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. For more information, please visit ncscifest.org.

Wacky Science 2026

Lexington Parks and Recreation serves Lexington through our programs, services, and parks. We aim to create moments when you • discover an awesome park • make a new friend • experience different cultures and ideas • learn something about yourself • hear someone laughing and having fun.
  • Our mission is to promote community pride and wellness through diverse, intentional, and relevant leisure opportunities. 
  • Our vision for Lexington is a vibrant, healthy, energized, and progressive community. 
  • We value having a welcoming environment, accessible service, enriching experiences, safe atmospheres, and quality parks and programs.
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