Many hands-on learning activities at the 2025 celebration of Neutrino Day in Lead, SD, were thanks to Little Shop of Physics out of Colorado State University.
Photo by Matthew Kapust
Neutrino Day 2025
A record-breaking celebration of science, community, and curiosity
Neutrino Day 2025 brought more than 2,300 people to Lead, South Dakota, for a citywide science festival like no other. Through these photos, captured by SURF staff and participating photographers, we celebrate the energy, creativity, and collaboration that made the day unforgettable.
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A full house is gathered inside the classroom at the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center for the Neutrino Day 2025 livestream from the underground hosted by Fermilab.
Photo by Matthew Kapust
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A photographer takes a shot at a performance underway during Neutrino Day 2025 in Lead, SD
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A child looks into an orange bag provided to all attendees at registration (thanks to Black Hills Energy), during the 2025 celebration of Neutrino Day in Lead, SD.
Photo by Matthew Kapust
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Jason Connot give a thumbs up inside the Handley Center during the 2025 celebration of Neutrino Day in Lead, SD.
Photo by Matthew Kapust
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Amber Sky Aerial performs "The Physics Behind Aerial Arts" at the 2025 celebration of Neutrino Day in Lead, SD.
Photo by Ollie Peterson
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Professor Sko performs inside the Homestake Opera House during the 2025 celebration of Neutrino Day in Lead, SD.
Photo by Matthew Kapust
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Starr Chief Eagle performs and teaches the Lakota hoop dance at Čhaŋgléška Wakȟáŋ during Neutrino Day 2025 in Lead, SD.
Photo by Matthew Kapust
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The Black Hills Energy mascot poses with Michelle Kane during the 2025 celebration of Neutrino Day.
Photo by Matthew Kapust
Professor Sko takes the stage.
The Professor Sko show is taking the science world by storm through interactions and entertainment. With two shows at the Homestake Opera House, she got everyone excited about science.
Hands on science for kids of all ages!
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Children engaged in hands-on learning activities with circuit boards, created by the 2025 SURF Artist in Residence Chris Combs, at Neutrino Day in Lead, SD.
Photo by Matthew Kapust
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Children engage in hands-on learning fun with a listening contraption built by the Little Shop of Physics during Neutrino Day 2025.
Photo by Matthew Kapust
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Children and an adults alike engage in hands-on learning and fun during Neutrino Day 2025 in Lead, SD. This group is looking at a gold bearing rock being described by Dr. Colin Paterson, a professor emeritus of geology at South Dakota Mines.
Photo by Matthew Kapust
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Children engaged in many hands-on learning activities thanks to Little Shop Of Physics during the 2025 celebration of Neutrino Day in Lead, SD.
Photo by Matthew Kapust
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Children engaged in many hands-on learning activities during the 2025 celebration of Neutrino Day in Lead, SD.
Photo by Matthew Kapust
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Neutrino Day temporary tattoos are always a hit.
Photo by Matthew Kapust
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Children engaged in many hands-on learning activities during the 2025 celebration of Neutrino Day in Lead, SD.
Photo by Matthew Kapust
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This slinky headgear is one of the hands-on learning activities brought by the Little Shop of Physics during the 2025 celebration of Neutrino Day in Lead, SD.
Photo by Matthew Kapust
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Children engaged in many hands-on learning activities during the 2025 celebration of Neutrino Day in Lead, SD.
Photo by Matthew Kapust
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Children engaged in many hands-on learning activities during the 2025 celebration of Neutrino Day in Lead, SD.
Photo by Matthew Kapust
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Children engaged in many hands-on learning activities during the 2025 celebration of Neutrino Day in Lead, SD.
Photo by Matthew Kapust
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Children engaged in many hands-on learning activities during the 2025 celebration of Neutrino Day in Lead, SD.
Photo by Matthew Kapust
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Children engaged in many hands-on learning activities at the Handley Center during the 2025 celebration of Neutrino Day in Lead, SD.
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Children engaged in many hands-on learning activities at the Handley Center during the 2025 celebration of Neutrino Day in Lead, SD.
Photo by Matthew Kapust
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Children engaged in many hands-on learning activities at the Handley Center during the 2025 celebration of Neutrino Day in Lead, SD.
Photo by Matthew Kapust
Hoop dancing at the garden
Starr Chief Eagle is an enrolled member of the Sicangu (Rosebud) Lakota Sioux Tribe. She was born with the Lakota name Wichahpi Tokahe (First Star) and was later given the Lakota name Wichahpi Ohitika Winyan (Brave Star Woman) as she entered into adulthood. Starr enjoys sharing her culture through art, language, dance, and song for future generations in hopes of restoring and maintaining the Lakota culture. She has performed the art of Hoop Dancing throughout the world and continues to further reach out at home and in the heart of the Paha Sapa (Black Hills of South Dakota) at places such as Crazy Horse Memorial as well as schools, libraries, camps, and other gatherings.
The physics of aerial arts
Kaitlyn Abrahamson is a local aerial performer and aerial arts teacher in Spearfish, South Dakota. She performs all over the Black Hills and surrounding states, with Amber Sky Aerial and other traveling circuses. Kaitlyn has been teaching and performing for years and is passionate about sharing her love of aerial arts with her community.
Thanks to our volunteers and sponsors
More than 200 volunteers gave their time, talent, and energy to help make the event run smoothly—from setting up booths to guiding guests and sharing science with enthusiasm.
We’re also deeply grateful to our generous sponsors and community partners, whose support brings this celebration of science to life.
