Are you & the kids counting down the days ’til Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens comes out? Then head over to the Bullock Museum on Sunday, Dec. 6 for free out of this world activities to satisfy your young Star Wars fans. Engineer an AT-AT and learn how to turn your smartphone into a 3D hologram. You can also celebrate DeSTEMber Fest with fun hands-on activities from GirlStart during the Bullock’s monthly Free First Sunday event. Enjoy free admission all day and special family programs from 12-3 p.m.!
–> 12-3 p.m. — At December’s Free First Sunday, families with kids ages five and up will discover the mysteries behind this magical time of year with these special activities from Girlstart:
- Explore winter constellations in a portable planetarium
- Connect a circuit to make holiday stickers
- Learn more about snowflake chemistry, train construction, fluffy snow and more hands-on fun!
Help countdown to the release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens with out of this world activities.
- Engineer an AT-AT Walker
- Turn your smartphone into a hologram
–> 2-3:30 p.m. — Learn the practical magic behind bringing effects to life on the big screen.
- At 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., enjoy special FREE screenings of “The Illusion of Space Flight” and “Petri Dish Planets” from Shanks FX and PBS Digital Studios.
- Following each screening, film director Joey Shanks will join the Museum’s Director of Theaters for a behind-the-scenes conversation about these episodes and practical film effects.
- Between screenings, try your own hand at creating petri dish planets.
You can take advantage of free admission ALL DAY on Sunday through 5 p.m. For more info, please visit the Bullock Museum website.
Have fun!
