When does the event take place?

Mach MINT: Only for Baking? Not at All! takes place on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The venue is the City Library at Judenstraße 1, 31134 Hildesheim.

What do children experience at Mach MINT?

Children experiment with baking powder, recreate a volcano, and discover how baking powder can be used as rocket fuel and for extinguishing fires.

What age is the event suitable for?

A specific age recommendation is not provided in the available event information.

Is the event held indoors?

Yes, the event takes place in the Hildesheim City Library, thus in an indoor space.

What is the ticket price?

A specific ticket price is not indicated in the available event information.

Baking powder becomes an adventure: Families discover exciting STEM experiments together in Hildesheim

Name: Mach MINT: Only for Baking? Not at All!
Start: 2026-11-09T16:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-09T17:30:00+01:00
Location: Stadtbibliothek

Baking powder becomes the star of experiments

What really is in the unassuming powder from the kitchen cupboard? At Mach MINT: Only for Baking? Not at All!, children will discover at the Hildesheim City Library that baking powder can do much more than just leaven dough. Together they will experiment, observe, and be amazed.

Volcano, Rocket, and Fire Extinguisher

Baking powder transforms into an exciting research material during this family experience. The children will recreate a small volcano, witness a reaction with visible effects, and learn how the powder can even be used as rocket fuel. Its properties in fire extinguishing are also on the agenda.

Researching with all senses

Bubbling, fizzing, and surprising changes make the experiments a lively learning experience. The event combines children's laughter with child-friendly science and invites them to ask their own questions. This makes STEM education tangible and particularly memorable through hands-on experimentation.

Age-appropriate fun learning in the library

This interactive event fosters curiosity, observational skills, and problem-solving thinking. Children experience scientific connections practically and discover that research begins in the midst of everyday life. The city library provides a protected indoor space where families can spend time together and experiment safely.

A family afternoon full of discoveries

From the kitchen cupboard to the small research lab: this family experience showcases how exciting everyday materials can be. The experiments encourage questioning, promote the development of scientific interests, and give children a sense of achievement when an idea results in a visible outcome.

Conclusion: At Mach MINT: Only for Baking? Not at All!, families can expect a lively interactive experience with volcanoes, rocket experiments, and surprising discoveries around baking powder. Those who want to not only watch science but experience it themselves are exactly right at the Hildesheim City Library.