Charlotte Mini Maker Faire
Join the Maker Movement at our annual celebration of creative making
Save money by bundling! Quantities can be selected on the next screen.
Have you ever seen an ice cube on fire? Ever wondered where fireworks get their magnificent colors? Fuel your curious mind with an explosive fire demonstration that explores the unique properties of different fuels.
In this show, oxygen, heat and fuel capture all of your senses with experiments so fiery the “don’t try this at home” label is singed. Feast your eyes on the distinct colored flames of Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Strontium Chloride and Copper Chloride. Listen for the “whoosh” of an ethanol explosion, and prepare to plug your nose from the pungent odor of an acetylene gas reaction.
Be sure to stick around until the end of the show for your chance to volunteer to help our scientist with a hydrogen balloon explosion. Just don’t forget to plug your ears!
Looking for fun things to do in Charlotte? Step into a world where science is brought to life through explosive experiments, groundbreaking exhibitions, larger-than-life IMAX Dome films and hands-on activities that let you explore more.
Time | Event | Location |
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10:00 a.m. | Backyard Wilderness | IMAX Dome Theatre |
10:00 a.m. | Nose-to-Nose | Mackay Field Station |
10:30 a.m. | Story Time | KidScience |
10:30 a.m. | The Chemist | The Stage |
11:00 a.m. | A World Apart | Mackay Field Station |
11:00 a.m. | Backyard Wilderness | IMAX Dome Theatre |
11:30 a.m. | What's Glowing On | Discovery Theatre |
11:30 a.m. | Sub-Zero | The Stage |
12:00 p.m. | Wild Africa | IMAX Dome Theatre |
12:00 p.m. | Aquarium Guided Tour | World Alive |
12:30 p.m. | Fired Up! | The Stage |
1:00 p.m. | Backyard Wilderness | IMAX Dome Theatre |
1:30 p.m. | A World Apart | Mackay Field Station |
2:00 p.m. | Groundhog Masks | Explore More Collections |
2:00 p.m. | Wild Africa | IMAX Dome Theatre |
2:00 p.m. | Science at The Stage | The Stage |
2:30 p.m. | Nose-to-Nose | Rainforest Balcony |
3:00 p.m. | Wild Africa | IMAX Dome Theatre |
3:15 p.m. | Aquarium Feeding Tour | World Alive |