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Manufacturing First Friday @ The Lancaster Science Factory, Presented by ManTec!
October 2 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
FREEEvery First Friday the Lancaster Science Factory offers free admission from 5 – 7pm for the first 300 guests. Explore over 80 interactive exhibits for kids in grades K – 8 and their families! This program is possible through the generous support of PPL.
Manufacturing First Friday is sponsored by ManTec! There will be fun, hands-on, manufacturing themed activities all over the museum, including Make 717 and robotics team One Small Step for an Axolotl!
Lancaster Science Factory will be closing at 4:00pm on Friday, October 2 to allow for vendor set up. We will reopen at 5:00pm for the event!
All children must be accompanied by an adult. To make the most of your experience, we recommend 1 adult for every 5 kids during your First Friday visit.
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