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70+ Mad Scientist Experiments for Freaky Deaky Fun

The leaves are turning colors, sweater weather is upon us and, drumroll, please … fall is here. Before spending countless hours clicking through Pinterest and Instagram for inspo, start your holiday celebration with a few crazy-cool science experiments. Yep, these all-out awesome ideas are straight out of a mad scientists lab! Scroll down to find your favorite.

11 Bubbling Potions

They bubble. They fizz. And they're all kinds of ooey, gooey fun. What better way to play the role of the mad scientist than with 11 different potion-filled experiments? These ideas include everything from fizzy fairy potions and witch's brew to rainbow concoctions and glittering galaxies. Read more about how to mix up your very own potion lab here . 

6 Ways to Get Glowing

Halloween science? Your kiddo can get glowing with these cool, but kind-of-creepy mad science experiments. Turn out the lights, tell a not-so-scary ghost story and watch as these awesome explorations glow brightly in the night. Learn more about creating all things that glow with six, easy how-to ideas and instructions . 

35 Experiments Like Exploding Pumpkins

By now you've probably parented for long enough to have tried the good ol' baking soda and vinegar volcano more than a few times. This fall-themed take on the classic, is a science exploration that will make a mess in the most magnificent way possible! Click here for the how-to, plus got 35 more madly amazing experiments to keep your laboratory full of fun. 

8 Disgusting Ways to Play with Science

From spit to boogers to germs, we've got eight oozy, gross science experiments we guarantee they will love. 

Super-Slimy Stuff

We all know that slime-making is THE activity of choice for many, maaaany kids. Hey, it's fun all year-round. But when Halloween rolls around, slime science kicks up to another (decidedly creepier) level. Whether your kids are into fluffy slime, chalkboard slime, glowing slime, glitter slime or just about any other crazy concoction, you can find a bounty of recipes from Little Bins for Little Hands here . 

Pumpkin Science

It's fall and Halloween is right around the corner. And that means pumpkins are plentiful. Along with painting, carving and otherwise decorating your pumpkins, you can use the squashy gourds as part of majorly mad science experiments. You'll find several tutorials for pumpkin science activities over at iGame Mom . 

11 Freaky Fall Favorites

Science for the season equals fab fall fun! So get ready for your mini mad scientist to make a major mess (in a totally educational way, of course). Your science-loving kid can experiment with oil and water, learn about tissue paper color transfers, get ooey gooey with a pumpkin's insides, make perfectly messy pumpkin-canons and so, so, so much more with these 11 autumn explorations , activities and science ideas. 

Mad Mason Jars

Okay, okay, so we all kind of equate mason jar activities with the cute crafts on Pinterest. But you can use these jars for sooooooo much more. Forget about the crafty jar projects (at least for right now), and check out these, "slimy, squishy, super-cool experiments." Try these mason jar science experiments are activities anytime or add them to your Halloween party line-up!

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101 Sublime Science Experiments

101 awesomely fun science experiments you can do at home with 'stuff' you've already got from Dragons' Den winner and Sublime Science founder, Mad Marc (Wileman!).

P.S. If you love these fun science experiments, you'll the love the Sublime Science Party !

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Exploding Fountain

Let’s Make Some Lava!

The Legendary Volcano!

Magical Cup Drop!

Make Your Own Flute

The Sachet Submarine!

Milktastic Fun!

A Balloon Kebab Please!

Magical Movement?

Blowing Up Balloons Chemical Reactions

How to Make a Lava Lamp

How to Make a CD Hovercraft

A Nutty Experiment

Screeching Science In A Cup

How to Make an Egg Float In Water!

How to Put A Candle Out with a Balloon!

Float a Paperclip in Water Experiment

How to Make a Soap Powered Boat!

The Standing On Eggs Experiment  

Exploding Sandwich Bag Experiment

Let's Launch a Rocket!

The Balancing Can Experiment

A Cracking Eggs Experiment!

How to Suck Up An Egg!

The Mighty Can Experiment!

An Indestructible Sandwich Bag?

The Sticky Rice Experiment!

The Balloon Rocket Experiment

Clanging Coathanger Sounds!

Flying Ping Pong Balls?

The Impossible Balloon Experiment!

The Magic Water Trick!

Hairdryer and Ping Pong Ball Experiment!

How To Make A Tornado In A Bottle!

The Drowning Orange Experiment!

The Screeching Wine Glass Experiment!

The Homemade Hot Air Balloon!

Scientific Suction!

How To Put Out A Candle With Science

The Empty Bottle?

How To Make A Paper Helicopter?

The Naked Egg Experiment!

'You're In Hot Water' Experiment!

The Bouncing Ball Experiment!

Bridge Over Untroubled Water!

Smelly Red Cabbages Kitchen Chemistry

Bouncing Bubbles Experiment!

Egg/Water Balloon in a Bottle!

The Unravelling Cup!

Ultimate Egg Drop Challenge

Water Bomb Catapult

Bubble Worms

Ice Cold Magic

Ice Volcanoes

Slimy Ice Chalk

Gravity Defying Drinks

Marshmallow Mayhem

Food Colouring Flowers

Scientific Ice Cream

Unbelievable Bat

Spooky Slimer

Apple Eruption

Flying Bat Rocket

Biohazard Brain In A Bag

Explosive Ghost Rockets

Exploding Ghoul

Spooky Teabag Rocket

Growing Ghost

Giant Bat Rocket

Starlight Slime

Scientific Snowman

Scientific Snowflakes

Step Through A Christmas Card

Wrap Up That Phone Call

Christmas Tree Construction

Hot Or Cold Ice

Sweet Rainbow

Crystal Cane

Hydration Motivation

Ultimate Paper Popper

Spinning Buzzer

Ultimate Paper Shrieker

Bed Of Nails

Magically Dry Paper

Stick To Reading

Toaster Powered Hot Air Balloon

Spinning Cups Flyer

Paper Boomerang

Ultimate Paper Glider

Spinning CD

Cleaning Coins

See Through Cola

Bicarb Bath Bombs

Dancing Raisins

Scientastic Sherbet

Spool Science

Giant Bubbles

Square Bubble

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12 Fun Science Experiments for Your Little Mad Scientist

Baking soda and vinegar certainly will always have a place in our hearts, but homemade science experiments have come a long way since the days of homemade volcanos. And with breaks and summer coming up, you might be looking for some way to beat boredom and keep little hands (and brains) busy by dabbling in some fun — and educational — projects. Get ready to teach your wee ones about things like magnetism, the water cycle and chemistry with these 12 easy experiments. If you have a science- or tech-inclined kiddo in your brood, make sure to also check out Linkitz and Quirkbot . And when you’re ready for creative time, we’ve got plenty of summer camp DIYs and indoor crafts to try as well.

1. Magnet Magic : You’re just a few household items away from a hands-on lesson on magnetic force. (via Babble Dabble Do )

2. Tornado in a Jar : Everything you need for this weather experiment is already in your kitchen. Simply hit up the pantry and you’ve got a DIY twister. (via Juggling With Kids )

3. Peeps Boats: Not sure what to do with all those leftover   Peeps ? An army of ’em can be your guinea pigs for a bathtub flotation experiment. (via Kids Play Box)

4. Mason Jar Solar Lights : Check out this eco-friendly solar light that doubles as a homemade night light. You can even can etch the jar for a frosted look. (via TinkerLab )

5. Empathy-Building Design Exercise : Building a project for another child (or group of kids) like this DIY storefront helps build empathy and planning and design skills. (via Meri Cherry )

6. Water Cycle in a Bag : Learn how precipitation and evaporation work, all in a tiny Ziploc bag. (via Playdough to Plato )

7. Tiny Dancers (Homopolar Motors) : This one’s best for older kids, and lets them combine science with sculpture. (via Babble Dabble Do )

8. Magic Milk Science Experiment : Little ones will love watching the colors swirl around in this easy but wow-worthy experiment. (via Laughing Kids Learn )

9. Paper Building Blocks : Have a boatload of colored paper sitting around? Use it to make blocks that teach some basic engineering principles. (via Babble Dabble Do )

10. Elephant Toothpaste : Use food coloring to up the fun in this foam experiment. (via Fun at Home With Kids )

11. Glow-in-the-Dark Jello : The incredible, edible… glow-in-the-dark Jello? Yep, you can eat this one when you’re done! (via Instructables )

12. Homemade Rock Candy : Candy’s even sweeter when you make it yourself AND when it comes in rainbow colors. (via Happiness is Homemade )

Which experiment are you pinning? Any fun ones that we missed? Let us know in the comments below!

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