May 23 and 24, 2009

Electric Vehicle Fair

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Saturday only)

Enjoy a display of electric, hybrid and human powered vehicles. Speak with members of the EVCO and find out how you can become a green car owner.

Junkyard Symphony Show

2 p.m.

Enjoy radical rhythms and see how reused instruments and props can be music to your ears!

Light Up This House

10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Learn all about circuits and energy and participate in our “Light up This House” challenge at this hands-on workshop.

The Power of Water and Wind

10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Find out about ways that we can use energy from wind and water. Make your own wind powered craft at our adjacent craft station and then test it out.

The Power of Wind - Craft

10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Make your own wind powered craft to take home and harness the power of the wind!

Amazing Solar Energy

10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Learn about the way the Sun can help us power vehicles, toys, and even our homes! Make your own solar car using K’Nex then race your vehicle down the Museum’s solar racer track.

The Big Green Board Game

11:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Participate in our life-sized trivia board game and test your knowledge of energy facts and myths!