Chemistry Magic Show

Carleton University’s Chemistry Department is back with its 13th annual Chemistry Magic Show on Sunday, January 19, 2020. Come see flames, explosions, amazing colour changes, things that glow in the dark, and so much more! This free event features fun targeted at the whole family with explosions, a look at the inner workings of fireworks, reactions that can tell time, and things that glow in the dark.

There will be hands-on activities before the show starting at 9:00 a.m.. You can make ice cream with liquid nitrogen (and yes, of course you can eat it!), encounter interesting smells (from the pleasant aromas of spices to the not so nice aromas of sweaty feet, and everything in between), learn about fluorescence and phosphorescence, discover the secret to making great bubbles, see some of the demonstrations up close, and much more.

Who is it for?

All ages – Family

The show is appropriate and fun for everyone ages 5 and up. Please be aware that there will be loud noises that may scare some younger children.

FREE – we will be accepting donations of cash and non-perishable food for the Ottawa Food Bank.

How to get tickets?

Free tickets will be distributed on the day of the event and can be obtained upon arrival at Richcraft Hall or Steacie Building.

Tickets (seating) will be first come, first serve. Each show will have ~340 available seats. Please plan to arrive early to ensure admittance to your preferred show time.

Date & Time: Sunday, January 19, 2020

Hands-on activities | 9:00 a.m. and run until 3:30 p.m.

Magic Shows | 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:45 p.m.

Venue :

Hands-on activities: Superlab (Steacie Building, room 204)

Magic Shows: Richcraft Hall, room 2200

Carleton University Alumni Park, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa

Parking is available on campus in the parking garage (P9) next to Robertson Hall. Carleton is also accessible via OC Transpo routes 4, 7, 104, 111 and the Trillium O-Train line.