Blast Off Bash is coming to Bangor Get ready for a high flying week of rocket launches at the Blast Off Bash, a four day celebration of creativity, engineering, and pure launch day excitement with the Challenger Learning Center of Maine at the Cole Land Transportation Museum. Here’s how it works: Register ahead of time to pick up your rocket kit, build it at home, and come ready to launch… OR grab a kit on site and build your rocket right at the event, with help from the Challenger staff! Choose your day, and launch window Wednesday, August 19 • 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Saturday, August 22 • 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM • 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Choose how you want to build Take-Home Rocket Kit Ticket – $15 Receive an Estes Cosmic Ray Rocket Kit before the event and build it at home. After registering, you'll receive an email with information about rocket kit pickup locations, dates, and times. Bring your completed rocket to your selected launch window and get ready for liftoff! Build-On-Site Rocket Kit Ticket – $15 Prefer to build with us? We'll provide the rocket kit during your selected launch window and our STEM educators and volunteers will help guide you through the building process before launch activities begin. Each ticket includes: • One Estes Cosmic Ray Rocket Kit • Participation in Blast Off Bash launch activities • Hands-on STEM learning experiences • Support from Challenger Learning Center of Maine staff and volunteers Please note: • Each participant launching a rocket must have their own ticket. • Children should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. • Launch activities are weather and field-condition dependent. • Tickets are valid only for the specific date and launch window selected during registration. Whether you're a first time flyer or a seasoned rocketeer, this is your chance to send your creation skyward and be part of an unforgettable launch experience.