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Kids Night Out at Mad Science Lab

February 20 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Girl exploring hands-on science exhibits during Discovery Days Women and Girls in Science at Cranbrook Institute of Science

Photo credit: iStock / monkeybusinessimages

Description

Kids Night Out at Mad Science Lab gives children an evening of STEM fun with hands on activities in the STEM Studio, MakerSpace and Build It Lab. Kids can also enjoy art and science experiences and relax with a G rated movie. Each child receives pizza, a snack and a juice box, and kids as young as 4 may attend with an older sibling.

Event cost: $19 per child

Event times: 6-9 p.m. Feb. 20, 2026

Additional Information

Website: https://detroit.madscience.org/parents-details-c.aspx?regItemSessionID=456644

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool

Neighborhood: Oakland County

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