STEAM-tastic Activities @ the Spooky Mad Science Expo (All Ages; Drop-in)
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave, Alexandria · Alexandria, VA
About this event
Date/Time: Saturday, October 17, 3-7pm Cost: FREE (Drop-in; these are self-paced activities) Don’t miss the 11th year of the Spooky Mad Science Expo ! This fantastic event brings together hundreds of curious minds for an afternoon of hands-on discovery, eerie tech, and Halloween-inspired science. Arrive at 2pm for the costume parade; the activities run from 3-7pm. The Expo is at Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4653 Taney Ave, Alexandria VA 22304). Del Ray Artisans’ STEAM-tastic program is hosting two (!!) activities at the Expo: Activity TBD – This hands-on activity is led by Steve Botts of Steve’s Art and Cacti. Activity TBD – This hands-on activity is led by Victoria Walchak. STEAM-tastic Program – Come join Del Ray Artisans for interactive classes about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), taught by professionals from each field! Geared toward youth, each lesson has a short talk or demonstration and a hands-on project. Del Ray Artisans’ STEAM-tastic workshops and activities are made possible with support from the City of Alexandria and through a generous donation from Genesis Inspiration Foundation .
Event details
- Date and time
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
- Venue
- Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave, Alexandria · Alexandria, VA
- Category
- Family
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- September 22, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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