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Registration opens:
October 22nd, 2026

Fizz Bang Boom

A Larger Than Life Science Show
2026-11-05 14:00:00 2026-11-05 15:00:00 America/New_York Fizz Bang Boom Join family entertainer Conrad Cologne for the Fizz Bang BOOM Science show. With huge experiments, lots of audience participation, and family-friendly comedy, explore science in a whole new way. Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch - Meeting Room

Thursday, November 05
2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Join family entertainer Conrad Cologne for the Fizz Bang BOOM Science show. With huge experiments, lots of audience participation, and family-friendly comedy, explore science in a whole new way.

In this EXCITING 45-minute science extravaganza, explore the scientific method with explosive experiments, surprising optical illusions, topological mysteries, flying rockets, and MORE.  Most appropriate for children in grades K-5th.  Please register everyone in your group attending.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Pre-School | Kids | Families |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM & Maker | Fun & Entertainment |

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Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
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Mon, Sep 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 19 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Sep 20 Closed
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The Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch is located in Blairstown on Lambert Rd. off of Rte. 94. The branch offers a children’s area, public computers, and a large public meeting room.

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