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CHICAGO— In partnership with the American Chemical Society (ACS), Navy Pier is thrilled to host ACS Kids Zone, a free interactive program featuring science activities from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20 in the Fifth Third Family Pavilion.
The fun-filled event offering hands-on science activities will feature exciting educational giveaways and more. Children of all ages, accompanied by legal guardians, can participate in the experience. ACS Kids Zones are hosted by ACS volunteers to teach the public about the importance and relevance of chemistry.
The ACS Committee on Community Activities and ACS President Angela K. Wilson, along with partners such as the ACS Chicago Local Section, Navy Pier, and others, will celebrate the Fall 2022 meeting theme, “Sustainability in a Changing World,” with three activities for kids.
The “Color with Bugs” experiment incorporates crushed cochineal beetles and water to make a vibrant color-changing dye. Kids will make and take a bright, beautiful bookmark they made while learning science. Children will also make a “UV Bead Bracelet.” The UV-light-detecting-beads change color in sunlight.
There is a growing need to investigate alternative energy resources due to the depletion of petroleum, a widely used energy source. Energy from the sun is free, readily available, and a plentiful resource that can be collected by solar cells to generate electricity. The “Blackberry Solar Cells” experiment helps children understand solar cells and the importance of this form of energy.
Note: All activities and dates are subject to change.
About Navy Pier
Located on Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is the most visited destination in the Midwest, stretching more than six city blocks and welcoming nearly 9 million annual guests. Originally opened in 1916 as a shipping and recreation facility, this Chicago landmark showcases over 50 acres of parks, restaurants, attractions, retail shops, sightseeing and dining cruise boats, exposition facilities, and more. The Pier celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016 with the unveiling of the Centennial Wheel, Polk Bros Park, and Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion. Today, Navy Pier continues to usher in its second century with ongoing redevelopment efforts including the 223-room Sable hotel, the all-transient Navy Pier Marina, and thrilling new attractions such as Flyover Chicago. The Pier is proud to present free programming designed to inspire and engage communities across the city and globe, including the #1 Fireworks display in the nation. For more information, visit NavyPier.org.