ScienceWorks is buzzing with special programming the weekend of September 6 – 7
A Big Weekend at ScienceWorks:
🎪Circus & 🌱Compost!
Cirque De ScienceWorks
Saturday, Sept 6, 11AM to 2 PM
Step right up for Cirque De Science-Works! Meet Flynn Creek Circus artists in a noon Q&A, try balloon animals, plate spinning, beginner magic, and balance challenges. Play circus-inspired games with Fun Again Games & grab popcorn or cotton candy for sale in the Atrium.
Free with museum admission!
Compost in a Jar
Sunday, Sept 7, 11 AM to 2 PM
Volunteers from Ashland Climate Collaborative will help families build mini compost systems to take home — with instructions to track their progress. This hands-on activity is free with admission. Plus, it’s First Sunday: just $5 per person all day.
September STEAM Social:
Burning to Learn
Friday, September 12
6 to 8 PM
Free for Members & SOU Students | $10 for Non-Members
Includes full access to the museum’s exhibits
Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase
Discover how creativity, curiosity, and community can make wildfire readiness empowering — and fun — at Burning to Learn! This special STEAM Social blends science, art, and hands-on activities for all ages, making wildfire preparedness approachable, inspiring, and even joyful.
- Start your evening with a Fire & Smoke Preparedness Passport from Southern Oregon Forest Restoration Collaborative (SOFRC). Collect stamps as you visit each engaging station — completed passports will win a prize!
- Build your own DIY air filter and explore a smoke inversion demo with Smokewise Ashland, Ashland Fire & Rescue, and SOFRC staff
- Learn how to assemble a Go-bag with tips and free materials from Silvia Ceron of the Oregon Department of Human Services
- Discover home hardening and defensible space strategies with Teresa Vonn of the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office
- Learn about wildfire science through art in the Blaze & Brush workshop
- Test your skills in the Tree ID activity from Kara Baylog of the OSU Extension Service
The evening also features engaging presentations from SOFRC staff and the
Be Ready, Be Set wildfire readiness talk with Kelly Burns,
City of Ashland Emergency Management Coordinator.
Leave with new skills, fresh ideas, and the confidence to make wildfire preparedness a part of your everyday life.
Creative Dance for Children
Fridays in July & August
We’re teaming up with Creative Dance for Children to offer joyful movement classes for kids 7 and under, Fridays from July 11 to August 29. Held in our colorful Pacific Crest Cove, classes are $10–15 drop-in or $68–100 for the series. Member discounts available! Register at CreativeDance.me
Please note: there is no class August 15.
Flynn Creek Circus
The circus is coming!
ScienceWorks is thrilled to welcome Flynn Creek Circus back for the third year! Performing under their iconic red and white striped Big Top, this award-winning circus-theater company brings awe-inspiring acrobatics and theatrical magic to Ashland starting September 5. Their 2025 show, The Bridge, draws on Nordic myth and the power of connection, weaving stunning visuals, jaw-dropping stunts, irreverent comedy, and unexpected twists into an unforgettable performance. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind experience! Purchase your tickets on the Flynn Creek website.
Flynn Creek Youth Circus Clinic 2025
For ages 7 - 18
Under the Big Top Tent at ScienceWorks
SEPT 6
9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
This clinic brings award winning coaches to share their craft with students of all levels. Explore a spectrum of circus disciplines including Chinese Pole, Partner Acrobatics, Aerial Rope, and Duo Rope. Students are broken into small groups for maximum contact time. Whether a beginner or an experienced student, we've got curriculum to challenge and entertain.
About Us
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum is a vibrant hub for curiosity, creativity, and discovery located in Southern Oregon. Designed for learners of all ages, ScienceWorks offers interactive exhibits, hands-on workshops, and engaging programs that bring the wonders of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) to life. It's more than a museum—it's a place to spark imagination and discover new ways to play, learn, and stay curious!
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