Join Us September 27 & 28 For
Wizarding Weekend
Wizarding Weekend
in Science City
Admission
- Union Station Members Free Admission Year-Round to Science City
- General Admission $17.00*
- *Excludes Preservation Fee
Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28
- Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
- Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm
- Please Note: You need to select September 27 or 28 when purchasing Wizarding Weekend tickets.
Wands at the ready! It’s time to cast some spells and make magical potions at Science City’s Wizarding Weekend! Dress in your finest robes and celebrate all things wizarding in one magical day packed with special activities, interactive demos, and hands-on make-and-take projects! Come explore the science behind the magic and enjoy a fun and enchanting weekend!
Schedule
Water Wands | Location: Periodic Table
Create your very own “water wand” using a pipet, and learn how it can make biodegradable targets disappear.
Wizarding Wax Seal | Location: Maker Studio
Use 3D printed tools, including a scoring board and spreader to cut, crease, and construct an envelope out of parchment paper. You can then top off your envelope with a Gryffindor red wax seal at the Maker Studio desk before taking your creation home with you when you leave!
Wand Coding | Location Engineerium
Learn how to program using building blocks, and then wave your wand to cast various spells.
Invisible Ink | Location: Creative Corner
Create your very own secret message, while learning how naturally based inks can interact with PH based chemical reactions!
Care of Magical Creatures | Location: Nature Works
What is a Niffler? How did real world tarantulas inspire Acromantula’s? Learn how the animals from your favorite wizarding books were inspired by real world creatures during Nature Chats at 11 am and 3 pm
Weasley Wizard Wheezes: Fizzing Fireworks | Location: PNC Learning Lab (Early Learning Activity)
Learn how chemical reactions can lead to surprising, fizzy results as you mix acids and bases and watch the results!
Flying Lessons | Location: SkyBike
Please Note: Must meet height/weight requirements
Height: 54 in. minimum. Weight: 200 lbs. maximum
While supplies last for all activities.
At Home Learning:
How to Make Butterbeer
