Adventure Science Center Invites Families to "Spring into Science," Sponsored by Kroger

Seasonal hands-on activities, Spring Break Camp, new exhibit opening, and laser shows fill the month.

by Adventure Science Center

Nashville, TN -- Adventure Science Center is welcoming spring with a month-long celebration of discovery through its March theme, Spring into Science, sponsored by Kroger. Throughout the facility, visitors can take part in hands-on floor activities that blend creativity, chemistry, biology, and friendly competition—making science approachable and fun for all ages.

March floor activities include:

  • Leaf Relief Art
    Guests will explore leaf structures by creating crayon rubbings over raised leaf plates using a technique known as relief art.
  • Gold Doubloons
    Through a series of chemical reactions, guests will transform copper pennies into shiny “gold” coins.
  • Butterfly Chromatography
    Visitors will observe capillary action as water spreads ink from markers across coffee filters, revealing hidden colors.
  • Basketball Ball and Cup Craft
    In celebration of March Madness, visitors will create a basketball-themed ball-and-cup toy and test their skills.

Makerspace activities include:

  • River Life Origami - March 7-8
    Celebrate our new 'Tennessee Rivers' exhibit by hand-folding your own river creatures.
  • Clay Seed Bombs - March 14-15 & 21-22
    Craft a native wildflower seed bomb to attract Tennessee pollinators.
  • Paint a Pollinator: Painting Using Symmetry - March 28-29
    Recreate the bold patterns of our native pollinators in paint!

In addition to the month-long theme activities, Adventure Science Center will host several special events in March:

  • Tennessee Rivers Exhibit – Grand Opening – Wednesday, March 4
    Celebrate the opening of a new exhibit highlighting the science, ecosystems, and importance of Tennessee’s rivers and waterways.
  • Dark Side of the Moon Laser Show – Sudekum Planetarium – Saturday, March 7
    A stunning fusion of Pink Floyd’s iconic album with immersive laser visuals.
  • Spring Break Camp: “Kaboom: Chemistry” – Monday, March 9 – Friday, March 13
    Campers will dive into the exciting world of chemical reactions through hands-on experiments and explosive discoveries that showcase the power and possibilities of chemistry.
  • Laser Prince – Sudekum Planetarium – Saturday, March 21
    Experience Prince’s legendary music paired with dynamic laser effects in the planetarium.
  • Kroger Day of Service – Thursday, March 26
    Guests will build mini DIY greenhouses and pollinator seed bombs to promote pollinator health while learning about sustainable food practices with volunteers from Kroger's 'Zero Hunger | Zero Waste' initiative.

Visitors can also take advantage of the Spring Break Membership Sale, offering families a chance to enjoy a full year of science experiences while saving on membership: $10 off Gemini, Voyager, and Endeavour memberships using code SB26 through March 16.

For tickets, camp registration, membership details, and full event information, visit adventuresci.org.

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