Event Date: February 21, 2025
WITF Presents Kids’ Night Out!
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Hey, Kids! Need a break from grocery shopping, running errands, picking up toys, and helping to wash the dishes? Sounds like you need a Kids’ Night Out!
This WITF party is just for kids (ages 6-12)! Each night will feature a different STEAM project, a pizza party, and healthy snacks. Meanwhile, all those parents can run errands on their own!
Cost is $20 per child and is all inclusive.
3rd Fridays • 5:30 ‐ 7:30pm
WITF Public Media Center
4801 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111
Dates include:
- February 21 | Hydroponics — Explore the fascinating world of soil-free gardening and discover how plants can grow without dirt. Explorers will learn how to propagate new plants. Attendees will also get hands-on with their own hydroponic system, learn all about the science behind this sustainable way of growing food and even plant their own veggies to take home. This evening is going to be an adventure that’s truly rooted in excitement!
- Other dates include:
- March 21 | Literacy and STEM — Literacy and STEM- Get ready for an unforgettable night of adventure and discovery as we celebrate National Reading Month with an exciting blend of stories and STEM challenges! Explorers will dive into a world of captivating books, then take those stories to new heights with hands-on STEM activities that bring imagination to life! This night is all about highlighting how reading sparks creativity and fuels innovation—Get ready to read, create, and explore like never before!
- April 18 | Egg-traordinary Science — Egg-traordinary Science- Whether you’re cracking codes or cracking eggs, April Kids’ Night Out is all about fun, creativity, and STEM! Explorers will participate in a series of thrilling egg challenges that highlight skills in physics, chemistry, and design thinking. Activities include constructing a zipline, participating in an epic egg drop design challenge, experimenting with cool chemical reactions, and coding! Join us for an evening that is sure to be filled with egg-citement!
- May 16 | 3D Printing — 3D Printing- Step into the world of 3D Printing—a hands-on, creative experience where your wildest ideas come to life! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned creator, this exciting night will take you on a journey through the fascinating world of 3D design and printing. Explorers will use easy-to-learn software to design their very own 3D model and watch the magic happen layer by layer as their ideas turn into physical objects! Get inspired by the endless possibilities of what can be created using this amazing technology!
Supported by Mr. Scott Shearer - June 20 | Digital Creation — Digital Creation- Come explore the exciting world of media and technology in our brand-new Digital Creator Studio! Explorers will get a behind-the-scenes look at how digital creations come to life. Through hands on exploration, attendees will experience the magic of green screens as they transform backgrounds, conduct original video- and audio-recording, and use iPads to edit and add special effects to their original creations. Join us for a night of creativity, fun, and digital innovation!
Supported by Truist Charitable Fund
The ’24 – ’25 Kids’ Night Out is also made possible with the support from our Innovation Studio Founding Partners:
Anne M. & Philip H. Glatfelter III Family Foundation
Truist Charitable Fund
Mr. Scott Shearer
John Crain Kunkel Foundation
