The Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS), 401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale will be hosting the Visit Lauderdale Science Festival on March 8 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

This FREE indoor and outdoor science expo promises a day packed with thrilling live science shows, hands-on Makerspace workshops and interactive experiences designed to highlight the critical role of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) in education and ignite curiosity and enthusiasm in young minds.

The Visit Lauderdale Science Festival will open with a colorful, ooey, gooey celebratory start as MODS President and CEO Joseph P. Cox gets SLIMED in the name of science! From there, the excitement spreads throughout the Museum and Esplanade Park, featuring nationally renowned STEM presenters, gravity-defying acrobatics and interactive challenges that will amaze and astound guests of all ages.

This year’s festival highlights include nationally renowned headline performances that blend science, engineering and entertainment:

• It’s Not Magic, It’s Science – Starring Jay Flores, global STEM ambassador, PBS’s Make48 host and American Ninja Warrior star, this show blends mind-bending illusions with real science to spark curiosity in all ages. As a Discovery Education Mystery Science Guide, Flores has inspired millions of students by answering fun STEM questions. Witness the magic of science in this eye-opening, interactive experience!
• Spheres Bubble Show – A mind-blowing fusion of art, science and magic! Created by Blaise Ryndes, the bubble phenom from America’s Got Talent Season 13, this Cirque Du Soleil-style performance transforms simple bubble science into a dazzling display of visuals and comedic charm.
• WeFlip Science Acrobats – Physics in motion! What started in a circus-renovated garage has soared to new heights, amazing audiences at Disney and beyond. WeFlip Entertainment is known for its gravity-defying stunts and thrilling acrobatics, all showcasing Newton’s Second Law in action! Experience the flips, stacks and daring feats that make them a must-see experience!

Hands-On STEM Fun – Makerspace Workshops including:

• Coding Bracelets: Learn binary code and create a bracelet with initials encoded in black and white beads.
• Mini Makerspace: Early learners explore engineering through tinkering and tool use.
• Geometric Gaming: Sharpen  math skills with a take home paper board game.
• Balloon Hover Boards: Defy gravity with DIY hover boards made of CD’s and ballons!
• Cradle to Career: Explore STEM career pathways through hands-on activities with CTS Engines, LEGO^® Build the Change, Broward MPO, Blue Frontier and more.

Live Science Demonstrations:

• Oobleck Run: Race across a pool of non-Newtonian fluid and explore the surprising science of solid-liquid hybrids.
• Liquid Nitrogen Show: Witness the power of extreme temperatures as liquid nitrogen shatters objects and fuels an explosive festival finale!

Plus, storytime session with bestselling authors, including Brad Meltzer and Miss Penny from KidVision, Science Challenges for prizes, an Innovation Showcase and Science Cafés where families can connect with leading STEM professionals and explore the latest discoveries.

Guests can explore the new Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit, presented locally by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans. Unravel the secrets of world-famous heroes in this new exhibit that brings to life the acclaimed PBS KIDS^® TV series, Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum, which follows kid adventurers Xavier Riddle, his little sister Yadina and best friend Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures when they were kids. The PBS KIDS^® TV series, Xavier Riddle and The Secret Museum is based on the highly acclaimed children’s book series Ordinary People Change the World by #1 New York Times bestselling author and South Florida resident Brad Meltzer and award-winning letterer and illustrator Chris Eliopoulos. Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit is a national traveling exhibit created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum in collaboration with 9 Story Media Group, Inc.

As part of the Visit Lauderdale Science Festival, the IMAX Film Series Expo, presented by MacGillivray Freeman Educational Foundation, guests are invited to experience Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels, an awe-inspiring journey into the cutting-edge advancements transforming human health. From bionic limbs to revolutionary gene therapies, this immersive IMAX^® experience showcases the future of medicine on the GIANT screen at the AutoNation^® IMAX^® Theater.

 https://mods.org/event/sciencefest/For more information, visit