Winter Chemists: Family Event
Tue, Dec 08
|SciTech
Why does salt melt ice? How do snowflakes grow? Why do hand warmers get hot? Become a winter chemist as you investigate the fascinating chemistry behind snow, ice, temperature, and everyday winter materials through hands-on experiments and engineering challenges.


Time & Location
Dec 08, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
SciTech, 336 McKee St, Batavia, IL 60510, USA
About the event
Why does salt melt ice? How do snowflakes grow? Why do hand warmers get hot? Become a winter chemist as you investigate the fascinating chemistry behind snow, ice, temperature, and everyday winter materials through hands-on experiments and engineering challenges.
Participants will:
Investigate chemical and physical changes.
Explore freezing point depression and crystallization.
Observe endothermic and exothermic reactions.
Available Programs
Tickets
Family Event
Sale ends
Dec 03, 9:05 AM
Winter Chemists | Family Event December 8 | 5:30-7:00 PM Ticket price varies by age $10-20. This ticket includes admission for one participant to SciTech's Winter Chemists hands-on STEM experience. Participants will investigate the fascinating chemistry behind snow, ice, temperature, and everyday winter materials through hands-on experiments and engineering challenges. Please note: Tickets are non-refundable.
From $10.00 to $50.00
$17.00
+$0.43 ticket service fee
$10.00
+$0.25 ticket service fee
$50.00
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Total
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