The Science Mill is bringing in 28 TONS OF REAL SNOW for a flurry of fun science activities that include a mini sled derby, a snowball slingshot, the Fros-TEE Challenge, warm treats, and frosty science demonstrations, on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 10am-2pm at 101 South Lady Bird Lane, Johnson City, TX.
A listing of events:
Snow Pit (all day)
- DIY Snow (10am & 12pm)
- Spaghetti Engineering Challenge (11am & 1pm)
- Liquid Nitrogen (10:30am & 1:30pm) - Demonstrating the chemical properties of a super icy substance as everyday objects are exposed to liquid nitrogen at -321 degrees F.
- Vortex Cannon (12:30, with Frosty Bubbles) - A cannon creates toroidal vortices as educators explain how even the smallest particles and molecules in the air experience the physics of friction
- Frosty Bubbles (12:30, with Vortex Cannon) - In this demonstration, guests will learn about sublimation
- Fros-Tee Challenge (11am, 12pm, & 1pm)
- Snowball Slingshot - Guests will use a mounted slingshot to launch snowballs to hit hanging hula-hoop targets
- Mini Sled Derby - Design and build a custom mini sled derby to test against others
Complete schedule and detailed listing at www.sciencemill.org.
Food vendors will be on hand for a variety of refreshment:
- Kona Ice - Snow cones and cocoa
- Myra Taco Shack - Mexican food & Tacos
- Johnson City Coffee Co. - Packaged sandwiches and wraps and coffee
- Hot Dog King - Hot dogs and other quick bites
- Masshole Foodtruck - Lobster Rolls
Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.sciencemill.org under Upcoming Events.
Regular admission applies. Walk-ins welcome. A limited number of VIP Packages available online.
The museum’s regular exhibits and gift shop will be open all day.
More information and details online at www.sciencemill.org
The Science Mill is a 501(c)3 non-profit museum that opened in 2015 to offer innovative STEM programs and interactive exhibits to all students–regardless of economic status, location, gender or race.