Fall Fling
Get ready for a full day of fall fun! See physics in action as student engineering teams compete head-to-head in a pumpkin launching contest with hand-built catapults and trebuchets.
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INSIDE THE MUSEUM
- Get up close with tabletop catapult and trebuchet models and learn more about propulsion and projectile motion.
- Build and decorate your own mini cup flinger to take home!
- Younger scientists can explore the science of fall colors with hands-on leaf creations.
OUTSIDE THE MUSEUM
- Sport inflatables: Try your hand at axe throwing, baseball, football, and basketball.
- Send a museum employee for a swim in the dunk tank!
- Crack open a geode.
- Grab a bite at our outdoor café, featuring special fall festival-inspired treats!
MEMBER PERKS
- We have a special activity just for you! Stop by the membership table from 10 AM - 12 PM for a fun kid craft. Available while supplies last.
Location:
Tellus Science Museum, Tellus Drive, Cartersville, GA, USA
See map: Google Maps
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Dates:
09/26/2026
Time:
10 AM - 3 PM
Price:
Members: Free | Non-members: Regular Admission
Ages
Adults & kids togetherWeb Service