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EMPOW[HER] Collective STEM Lab: Girl Power at The Discovery in Reno, NV
Sat
17
Oct

STEM Lab: Girl Power

The Discovery’s Halloween Trick or Treat
Sat
24
Oct

15th Annual Halloween Trick or Treat

Science Distilled: Dark Skies & Distant Galaxies on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at The Discovery in downtown Reno, NV
Thu
19
Nov

Science Distilled: Dark Skies & Distant Galaxies

All events for Turkey Catapults

Do-it-Yourself Turkey Launcher
Wed
18
Nov

Turkey Catapults

November 18 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The Discovery, 490 S. Center Street
Reno, NV 89501 United States

Can a turkey really fly? Find out in The Shop when you build a catapult-style turkey launcher using available tools and materials. Design, built, test and repeat—how far can your tiny turkey fly? Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.

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Do-it-Yourself Turkey Launcher
Wed
25
Nov

Turkey Catapults

November 25 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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One event on November 21, 2026 at 10:30 am

One event on November 22, 2026 at 10:30 am

One event on November 25, 2026 at 4:30 pm

One event on November 28, 2026 at 10:30 am

One event on November 29, 2026 at 10:30 am

The Discovery, 490 S. Center Street
Reno, NV 89501 United States

Can a turkey really fly? Find out in The Shop when you build a catapult-style turkey launcher using available tools and materials. Design, built, test and repeat—how far can your tiny turkey fly? Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.

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