Carnivorous Plant Basics and DIY Bog Gardens
Aug. 2, 1-2 p.m. | Plants Alive!
15710 Layhill Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906
Looking for a unique way to deal with flies? Just want to add a touch of nature to your home? Either way, this class will teach you the basics of caring for carnivorous plants and will even let you take home one of your own.
$23.18-$49.87 | cultivatethecity.com
Adventure of the Missing Color with Science Heroes at Shirlington
Aug. 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Shirlington Branch Library
4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA 22206
When a color goes missing from the spectrum, the Science Heroes are on the case! Young audiences can help the performers solve the mystery by taking part in a variety of fun science experiments exploring different STEM concepts.
Free | library.arlingtonva.us
Professor Wow’s Space Adventures
Aug. 5-6, 10:30 a.m. | Theatre-in-the-Woods
1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182
Professor Wow and his puppet friends teach children about space and the history of space exploration at this exciting science show, which focuses on the history of the Apollo 11 mission.
$12; younger than 2 free | wolftrap.org
STEMusic Concert Live!
Aug. 7, 11 a.m. | Courthouse Library
2100 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201
Hosted by “The Singing Engineer” Roy Moye III, this STEM-themed performance makes learning fun with original music, science experiments and interactive activities throughout the show.
Free | library.arlingtonva.us
