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Colorful sugar and vinegar fireworks experiment fizzing in clear cups with red, blue, green, and yellow bubbles bursting upward like fireworks.

Sugar and Vinegar Fireworks

A fun and fizzy science-meets-art activity using kitchen staples! Watch vibrant colors and bubbles erupt in a mini fireworks show with just sugar, vinegar, and a little imagination.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 activity setup
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • granulated sugar used as the base for the reaction
  • baking soda the fizzing agent
  • white vinegar triggers the reaction
  • food coloring for colorful bursts
  • edible or craft glitter optional, for sparkle
  • shallow dish or plate for setup

Method
 

  1. Arrange small mounds of sugar on a shallow dish. For multiple colors, make several mounds and add a drop of food coloring to each.
  2. Sprinkle glitter over each sugar mound for a sparkling effect (optional).
  3. Carefully drizzle vinegar over the sugar. Watch the foamy, fizzy reaction burst with color like a tiny fireworks show.
  4. Enjoy the visual display — perfect for curious kids and science fun!

Notes

Use a tray to contain the mess. For extra fun, try using different shapes of containers or layering baking soda under the sugar. Always supervise young children during the activity. While the ingredients are mostly safe, craft glitter is not edible — use only edible glitter if little ones may taste.