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A non-profit focused on K-12 S.T.E.A.M. to provide the best learning experience for all.

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Spooky Mad Science Expo 2026
Date & Time: Saturday, October 17, 2026 • 3-7 p.m.

It was a late afternoon & evening where science met Halloween! Kids Explored, experimented, built, created, and discovered at the 11th Annual Spooky Mad Science Expo. This family-friendly event brought STEM to the community with hands-on activities, demonstrations, and opportunities to meet STEM professionals. Mayor Alyia Gaskins was on hand to celebrate and proclaim the importance of STEM Learning

Brought to you by- City of Alexandria and
Chrysalis Development Group Zohreh Khoshnamak,
Founder and CEO
Photos: Lucelle O'Flaherty @olucelle

#STEM #STEAM #spookyseason #sciences

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Thank you @cdg_corp for inviting us to the fun. We had a blast meeting new friends and practicing our powers of observation. #femmeinstem #SpookyMadScienceExpo #Astrolith #SpaceScience

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Always a great time at the Spooky Mad Science Expo!

#AlexandriaVA #STEAM #WestEnd

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We had an amazing time at the Spooky Mad Scientist Expo, bringing families together for hands-on learning, creativity, and FUN! 💜

A special thank you to @cdg_corp for welcoming Bridge to Hope Academy and creating opportunities for meaningful community connections.

Catch us tomorrow afternoon at @coxfarmsva for more fun! 🤩

#bridgetohopeacademy #wearebridgebuilders #communityconnections #learningbeyondtheclassroom #stemfun

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Stop by and see us at the Spooky Mad Science Expo! CyberPatriot is here until 7 PM today, and we’d love to see you! Come explore cybersecurity, 100+ STEM activities, music, food, and more!

#CyberPatriot #STEM #Cyber

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🎃🚀 BEFORE YOU CAN FLY IT… YOU HAVE TO FIND IT! 👻

HTCJ SKY LAB™ × 11TH ANNUAL SPOOKY MAD SCIENCE EXPO 2026

We're taking Halloween into the future! From spooky science to drones, robotics, engineering, and aviation, we're giving the next generation of innovators something they can actually BUILD, EXPLORE, and EXPERIENCE!

✈️ YOUR MISSION: BUILD IT. CUSTOMIZE IT. FLY IT.

🧪 WHAT YOU NEED TO PARTICIPATE:

📱 1. A PHONE, TABLET, OR COMPUTER
You'll need an internet-connected device to access our virtual SKY LAB experience.

🌐 2. INTERNET ACCESS
Scan the QR code on our flyer or visit the game link directly.

🧠 3. YOUR CURIOSITY & CREATIVITY
Bring your ideas, problem-solving skills, and imagination. No engineering experience required!

🛠️ 4. YOUR VIRTUAL DRONE BUILD CHECKLIST

Drone frame

Motors

Propellers

Battery

Remote controller

Your own creative design

🔎 5. YOUR EXPLORER MINDSET
Learn about science, technology, engineering, aviation, and the innovators shaping tomorrow. Watch for scavenger-hunt missions as they become available!

👨‍👩‍👧 6. YOUR FAMILY OR TEAM
Kids, parents, educators, students, and future engineers are welcome. Younger participants should have an adult nearby.

🎮 7. GET READY TO EXPLORE
Enter SKY LAB, discover drone components, explore the virtual builder, and learn how aircraft work.

🌍 FLYING OVER TIME: 1927 → 2027

We're connecting 100 years of aviation history to the future of flight through our Flight Path to Paris 2027 initiative.

📅 TODAY — OCTOBER 17, 2026
⏰ 3 PM–7 PM EASTERN | 12 PM–4 PM PACIFIC
💻 HTCJ VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE — FREE TO ACCESS

🎮 ENTER HTCJ SKY LAB™:
https://spooky-sky-lab.vercel.app/

📍 Attending the Spooky Mad Science Expo in Alexandria, Virginia? Look for HTCJ QR flyers at participating locations, subject to on-site placement.

🔥 YOU DON'T HAVE TO OWN A DRONE TO START LEARNING HOW TO BUILD ONE!

HACK THE CONCRETE JUNGLE™
People. Technology. Opportunity. Community. Global Impact.

#HTCJ #HTCJSkyLab #SpookyMadScienceExpo #SpookyBuild #AviationFutures FlightPathToParis2027 FlyingOverTime STEMEducation STEAM DroneTechnology FutureEngineer

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Spook Mad Science Expo’s 11th Anniversary is on today in Alexandria!

Come join me and @delrayartisans in some spooky fun, as we demonstrate different animation techniques!

Bring the kiddos and your best costume! And take home a flip book to show off your cool animations.

See you there!

More details in bio.

@cdg_corp

#steam #education #alexandriava #spookymadscience #delrayartisans

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Don’t hesitate, attend!!

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So excited for tomorrow!! Astrolith has some fun and exciting things planned for the expo... are you going to be there?

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CyberPatriot is heading to the Spooky Mad Science Expo this Saturday! Stop by our booth to learn how students can explore cybersecurity, build their skills, and become the next generation of cyber defenders.

We can’t wait to see you there!

#CyberPatriot #STEM #Cyber

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Top Family-Friendly Activities for this Weekend (10/16 - 10/18) in DC, Maryland & Northern Virginia

This week’s post is sponsored by @potomacmusicllc 🎶🍁🍂 Check out their 5th Annual Fall Fest on Saturday (10/17) from 11am - 6pm in Lorton, VA | Free to attend for all ages! ❤️

Maryland STEM Festival starts this week too! Check out STEM events & Halloween fun in the full list linked in BIO (Linktree)! 🥳🎉

More family-friendly happenings this weekend include:

1⃣ Friday (10/16) at 4:00 pm | Festival of Lights Diwali Celebration at Ballston Quarter in Arlington, VA @ballstonquarter

2⃣ Saturday (10/17) at 11:00 am | 6th Annual Kingman Island Friends and Family Day in NE DC @doee_dc

3⃣ Saturday (10/17) at 3:00 pm | Spooky Mad Science 2026 at Patrick Henry Recreation Center @cdg_corp

+ more activities in this week’s list! 🥳🎉

📌 See details for these events & plenty more linked in bio (Linktree).

& don’t forget to sign up for our email list in bio too 🥳🎉

#4dmvkids #dmvkids #dcmoms #washingtondc #kidfriendlydc

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🚨 WARNING: Side effects may include uncontrollable giggling, mind-blowing illusions, and suddenly thinking you’re a mad scientist. 🧪😂

We’re teaming up with Spooky Mad Science for a day full of tricks, experiments, and spooky fun! 👻

🧠 Your brain might get confused.
🧪 Things might get a little crazy.
🎃 Your Halloween spirit WILL be activated.

📅 October 17, 2026
⏰ 3 PM – 7 PM
📍 Patrick Henry Recreation Center
4653 Taney Ave, Alexandria, VA

Come play with us… if you dare! 💚

#MuseumOfIllusionsDC #SpookyMadScience #DCEvents #FamilyFunDC

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