The love potion lab is a fun Valentine’s Day chemistry project with color-changing, fizzy, and glowing potions that teach real science. Love Potion Lab – A Valentine’s Day Chemistry Project This entry was posted on February 3, 2026 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on February 15, 2026)
Mole Day celebrates Avogadro’s number and the mole unit in chemistry on October 23 from 6:02 a.m. to 6:02 p.m. Learn why it matters. Mole Day – Celebrating Chemistry by the Mole This entry was posted on October 11, 2025 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on October 18, 2025)
Discover how fireworks work via the science of chemistry and physics. Learn about their history, parts, colors, and environmental impact. How Fireworks Work – The Science Behind the Spectacle This entry was posted on June 3, 2025 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on July 8, 2026)
Make science Christmas ornaments for your Christmas tree or holiday decorations using chemical reactions, crystal growing, and more. Science Christmas Ornaments You Can Make This entry was posted on December 10, 2024 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on December 27, 2025)
Try the self carving pumpkin Halloween science demonstration. Carve the pumpkin from the inside using calcium carbide and acetylene gas. Self Carving Pumpkin Halloween Science Demonstration This entry was posted on October 15, 2024 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on October 20, 2024)
Explore Easter science experiments and STEM activities, including candy projects, Easter eggs, crystals, and flowers. Easter Science Experiment and STEM Activities This entry was posted on February 22, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on February 11, 2026)
Make natural Easter egg dyes in all the colors of the rainbow using safe cooking ingredients with these simple recipes. Natural Easter Egg Dyes This entry was posted on March 29, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on September 13, 2023)
Find fun and interesting St. Patrick's Day science experiments. Projects deal with gold, rainbows, leprechauns, and the color green. St. Patrick’s Day Science Experiments This entry was posted on February 23, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on March 2, 2025)
Explore Valentine's Day science experiments and activities. Grow heart crystals, color flowers, make colored chemical solutions, and more. Valentine’s Day Science Experiments This entry was posted on January 11, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on February 15, 2026)