STEAM Night: Balloon Building - Fabrication and Beyond
STEAM Night at the Balloon Museum is an evening event for curious minds of all ages. Four times a year, the museum explores a theme that relates to the science, technology, engineering, art, or math (STEAM) of ballooning through demonstrations, experimentation, presentations, and hands-on activities.
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STEAM Night at the Balloon Museum is an evening event for curious minds of all ages. Four times a year, the museum explores a theme that relates to the science, technology, engineering, art, or math (STEAM) of ballooning through demonstrations, experimentation, presentations, and hands-on activities.
Do you ever wonder what goes into crafting and flying a hot air balloon? Come explore the how-tos of building a balloon in the 21st century and learn about new technology being developed by local enthusiasts to help balloons fly higher, farther, and smarter.
Highlights of the evening include:
- live demonstrations with local balloon innovators and builders;
- tinker challenge for all ages;
- balloon-themed craft activities;
- Building a Balloon Envelope, a lecture and demonstration by balloon pilot and fabricator, Jonathan Wolfe;
- music by DJ Charmar Valdez;
- food from The Munchie Truck;
- and remote-control balloons launching on the north lawn (weather permitting).
At 6:30pm meet us in the theater for Building a Balloon Envelope, led by Jonathan Wolfe.
