ChemFest 2026

ChemFest is a science festival presented for children of all ages and their parents/guardians. There will be hands-on activities exploring chemical and physical phenomena, colorful demonstrations, and two formal chemical demonstration shows. The event is free and open to the public. Hands-on activities are from 9 am – 12:30 pm. The Demo Show will be presented at 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. Parking is available in JMU’s D2 lot across from the Physics/Chemistry Building: https://www.jmu.edu/parking/_files/parkingmap.pdf