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Mon, Nov 03
|Rockville Science Center
Jr. Scientists: Why Do Fireflies Glow at Night?
Come learn about the fascinating science behind why fireflies and some ocean creatures glow at night! Ages 4-6
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Nov 03, 2025, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Rockville Science Center, 36C Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, USA
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Why do fireflies and some ocean creatures glow at night?
Young scientists, ages 4-6, will explore the science and magic of bioluminescence, nature’s glow-in-the-dark phenomenon! Children will discover how animals like jellyfish, fireflies, and deep-sea fish use light to communicate, attract, and survive. Through hands-on glowing experiments, kids will mix their own “light potions,” explore glowing ocean slime, and make firefly art that actually glows. Don't miss out on this illuminating experience!
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