Join us as we celebrate the 11th annual Franklin Family Funfest
Friday, October 24!
This year's event will explore the exhilarating world of pirates, and will include a sea of themed activities that will delve into the water beneath their ships and the sky above their sails.
A fun-filled fusion of a science fair and carnival, Funfest features interactive science programming, thrilling entertainment, unique make-and-take projects, an unrivaled family-friendly menu, and exciting live demonstrations and shows.
Funfest exemplifies what The Franklin does best - filling every corner of the Museum with the sensational sights and sounds of science.
- In addition to The Franklin’s permanent exhibits, this year's Funfest will feature:
- Balloon Artist and Magician John Cassidy!
- Face painting!
- Real Pirates!
- Skybike and Flight Simulator rides!
- Back-pack full of goodies!
- And much, much more!
What does Funfest support?
Each year, The Franklin delights the imaginations of more than 300,000 schoolchildren, awakening their curiosity to the wonders of science and technology. Your support of Franklin Family Funfest ensures that the cost of a visit to The Franklin remains affordable for these young people and guarantees that all students, especially those from underserved communities, can learn at The Franklin.
Franklin Fact: 19,417,552 visits to www.fi.edu in 2007