Behind IlluminOdyssey 2018
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Behind IlluminOdyssey 2018
Wow! Our exhibits team was hard at play tweaking current exhibits and creating new ones for our 2018 winter light experience for kids, IlluminOdyssey (open Nov. 2 – Jan. 6). Scenes from the CuriOdyssey workshop*: *May or may not be featured in the final IlluminOdyssey 2018 exhibit series. So much is in store for you and…
Read MoreSeptember 2018 Closure
CuriOdyssey is closed for a rejuvenation from September 10 to September 21, 2018. Here’s a peek at the happenings behind-the-scenes. What’s pictured is just the beginning! Everyone at CuriOdyssey is contributing to multiple projects at once, with so much being done in just 12 days. Thank you for your patience as our team…
Read MoreBubbles & Rainbows Weekend
One of the most popular family science gatherings ever at CuriOdyssey—this year’s Bubbles & Rainbows weekend inspired thousands, and set a new record! Over the weekend, hundreds of Bay Area kids were every day scientists as they dabbled in elasticity, surface tension, chemistry, light, and geometry with rainbow and bubble science stations throughout CuriOdyssey. Did you know?…
Read MoreThe Science of Bubbles
Bubbles! What makes them so enticing? Bubbles are something so common that most people have interacted with one; either grabbing a bubble wand and creating giant bubbles yourself, making a bubble bath, or encountering a stray bubble (like the one that floats around when washing the dishes). We ask, how are bubbles formed? Why are…
Read MoreBubbles & Rainbows 2018
Join us in San Mateo for a celebration of science, summer, and pride! The 2018 Bubbles & Rainbows annual event is scheduled for pride weekend, June 23-24, 2018. 10a-3p. Event included with daily admission, and admission is always free for members! Click to become a member now. Proudly partnered with volunteers from the San Mateo County Pride Center. Find more of our upcoming…
Read MoreSave The Frogs Day
Why Save The Frogs Day? Besides eating pests that transmit disease, “frogs and toads play an important role, serving as both prey and predator, in wetland ecosystems and are considered indicators of environmental health. Many previously abundant frog and toad populations have experienced dramatic population declines both in the United States and around the world…
Read MoreEarth Day Beach Cleanup 2018
Thank you sponsors and volunteers! Your commitment to a cleaner world helped remove an estimated 520 gallons of trash and 105 gallons of recyclables during our 2018 Earth Day Beach Cleanup on April 21, 2018. An annual event, Earth Day Beach Cleanup at Coyote Point was sponsored by The Pacific Gas and Electric Company, CuriOdyssey, and…
Read MoreNational Volunteer Week April 2018
Happy 2018 National Volunteer Week! This is an annual, nationwide observation created to recognize the vital contributions of our country’s volunteers and to encourage individuals to make a difference in their communities through volunteer projects and events. In 2016-2017, volunteers contributed 10,532 hours of service to CuriOdyssey… …assisting with camp, recording animal observations, engaging visitors,…
Read MoreScenes from Bots & Bugs 2018
Welcome to a photo recap of our exciting Bots & Bugs event that took place Fri, April 6 – Sun, April 8, 2018. We hope your family will join us at our next event (click here to explore)! Special thanks to our guests Beetlelady, FIRST California, Pepper, Starship, iD Tech, Museum of Craft and Design, Giant Cardboard…
Read MoreThings to Do with Kids in the Bay Area This Weekend
Things to do with kids in the Bay Area, weekend exclusives for Friday, 04/13/2018 – Sunday, 4/15/2018. As always, CuriOdyssey events can be found on our calendar here. Every weekend we have 2 bonus animal presentations, we hope you’ll join in the fun. Plan your visit here. Friday: Toddler Ramble: Spring Fever! (Hayward, CA) When: Friday, April 13, 2018.…
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