Saturday October 21st was the annual Pumpkin Launch sponsored by Bloomington Parks & Rec at the Fairgrounds. About 500 people attended the event. There were only 2 launchers this year, one that could launch up to 1000 feet and one family’s first attempt that could launch 40 feet. Hopefully next year we can get some schools to participate.
I had two mini catapults made out of PVC that could launch tennis balls. The little kids had fun with these. Since I didnt glue them, they kept coming apart. I had wanted them to be adjustable, but little kids are rough with things, so I should probably glue them. I also had a my tote of PVC parts out for kids to free build with. I was surprised that several kids built their own catapult based on my design. I also had my tables of LEDs & batteries and pipe cleaners and craft sticks
Sunday was Safe Trick or Treat night put on by the Fairgrounds. It was non stop families for 3 hours. We gave out over 1000 pieces of candy. We also had pipe cleaners for them to take home to build something. We had some trinkets to give out (3D printed/laser cut skulls, ghosts, pumpkins) , but they had to do some science first (light up an LED).
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