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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.

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42 early childhood Events Found

Mar 4

Preschool STEAM Days | Creepy, Crawly Creatures

We will take a merry, not scary, look at some of the animals that crawl and creep. We'll watch worms at work, meet a visiting reptile friend, and make a firefly model that glows in the dark. Two class options available: Class #1 at 10:30am and Class #2 at 11:45am. Check-in starts 30 minutes before each class. Adult (+1) will check in for program upon arrival.
Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center
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3/4/26
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Mar 4

Preschool STEAM Days | Creepy, Crawly Creatures

We will take a merry, not scary, look at some of the animals that crawl and creep. We'll watch worms at work, meet a visiting reptile friend, and make a firefly model that glows in the dark. Two class options available: Class #1 at 10:30am and Class #2 at 11:45am. Check-in starts 30 minutes before each class. Adult (+1) will check in for program upon arrival.
Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center
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3/4/26
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Mar 5

Preschool Pioneers

Reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences; Preschool Pioneers has it all! A unique program designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregivers for fun activities with each week focusing on a topic related to the museum's exhibits, and siblings are welcome to attend. Classes fill up fast; we encourage you to arrive a few minutes early as class size is limited to 15 children.
Museum of the Rockies - Redstart Classroom
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3/5/26
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Mar 5

Little Nature Explorers

In this hands-on, sensory-based program at The Morton Arboretum, young explorers will hike, play, listen to stories, and engage in science and art activities. Topics change monthly. An adult must accompany the child. This program takes place outdoors. Dress for the weather. Course number: Y081
The Morton Arboretum Visitor Center
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3/5/26
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Mar 7

Paleontology for Preschoolers

This hands-on session features a guided tour of the museum's Siebel Dinosaur Complex and provides developmentally appropriate strategies for incorporating dinosaur content into your curriculum. You will gain access to a week-long lesson plan and practical tools to help your students learn through play and wonder.
Museum of the Rockies - Siebel Dinosaur Complex
$25.00
3/7/26
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Mar 7

Young Scientists: Exploring Senses

4-week session for children ages 3-5 (must be accompanied by an adult). Explore all five senses through hands-on activities including optical illusions, color-mixing, sound vibrations, instrument-making, tactile art, and edible experiments. Session dates: Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28. Participants can enjoy exhibit galleries complimentary after each program.
Fleet Science Center
Free
3/7/26
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Mar 10

Toddler Tuesday

Monthly program designed exclusively for children ages 6 and under. The Science Center transforms into a welcoming play space with crowd-controlled galleries, hands-on activities, and special programming designed for young learners. Hours are 9AM-1PM.
Connecticut Science Center
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3/10/26
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Mar 10

Nature Tales: Pollinator Pals

Every Nature Tales includes an engaging, themed storytime led by Cumberland County librarians and a child friendly craft project selected and prepared by CFBG environmental educators. Storytimes are enhanced with engaging songs, puppets, and movement breaks. Themed crafts allow children to connect with nature and create a souvenir of their Garden experience. Target Audience: Designed for ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Siblings are welcome to accompany if included on the registration. Come dressed for the weather outside! There are two back-to-back one-hour sessions of this class offered: 10:00AM and 11:00AM. Storytime Benefits: Develops Early Language and Literacy Skills, Encourages Interest in Nature and Science, Promotes Creativity and Art, Supports Preschool Social and Emotional Development. Please check in with the Gift Shop on arrival. Nature Tales may meet in indoor Classroom or Children's Pavilion.
Cumberland County Botanical Garden
Free program
3/10/26
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Mar 10

Toddler STEM Party

STEM-focused activities and learning for toddlers
Northwest One Neighborhood Library
Free
3/10/26
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Mar 11

Preschool: Baby Animals

Learn about cute baby animals! Explore how they grow, what they eat, and where they live through hands-on play with stuffed animals and textured materials. There are two consecutive one-hour sessions of this class. The same class is offered twice to accommodate more kids. Designed for ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Siblings are welcome to accompany if included on the registration. Preschool Program Benefits: Instill an early love for nature, Develop enthusiasm for science and art, Promote early language and literacy skills. Location: Please check in with the Gift Shop on arrival. Preschool may meet in our indoor Classroom or outdoor Children's Garden Pavilion. Come dressed for the weather outside!
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
$17.00 - $17 per...
3/11/26
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Mar 12

Little Nature Explorers

In this hands-on, sensory-based program at The Morton Arboretum, young explorers will hike, play, listen to stories, and engage in science and art activities. Topics change monthly. An adult must accompany the child. This program takes place outdoors. Dress for the weather. Course number: Y081
The Morton Arboretum Visitor Center
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3/12/26
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Mar 13

CCF Spring Lecture Series: "Playful Learning Landscapes: Supporting early learning and strengthening relationships through play"

The Margaret Tresch Owen Lecture Series is a series of developmental science talks by center-affiliated researchers. This 18th annual lecture explores Playful Learning Landscapes, drawing on research from psychology, education, and community-based design to show how simple, joyful interactions in public or routine environments can promote children's language, problem-solving, social emotional growth, and family connection. Available both in-person and online via MS Teams. Parking passes and instructions will be sent to registered attendees.
Callier Center Richardson Addition (CRA), 12.120
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3/13/26
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Mar 14

Tales from the Great Outdoors

Listen to captivating children's stories that ignite a love for the great outdoors, meet talented children's books authors, and get creative with hands-on activities that support literacy skill development. Representatives from Basics DuPage, Glen Ellyn Public Library, and Warrenville Public Library will share tips for nurturing literacy at home and accessing valuable early childhood resources. Children's books readings take place every 30 minutes between 9:30 a.m. and noon. Crafts, activities, and local literacy resources available for the duration of the event. A selection of children's books will be available for sale.
Sterling Morton Library, Administration and Research Center, The Morton Arboretum
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3/14/26
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Mar 16

Spring Break Camps - Sensory Science

Look, listen, touch, taste, smell - your senses are amazing tools for exploring the world! Through colorful experiments, playful textures, exciting sounds, and tasty discoveries, campers will use their senses to investigate, discover, and play like real scientists. Ages 4+. SOLD OUT.
Science Museum Oklahoma
$150.00 - $150 m...
3/16/26
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Mar 16

Sensory Science - Early Explorers Spring Break Camp

Look, listen, touch, taste, smell - your senses are amazing tools for exploring the world! Through colorful experiments, playful textures, exciting sounds, and tasty discoveries, campers will use their senses to investigate, discover, and play like real scientists. Currently sold out. For ages 4+ (Pre-K).
Science Museum Oklahoma
$150.00 - $150 m...
3/16/26
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Mar 16

Sensory Science - Spring Break Camp

Look, listen, touch, taste, smell - your senses are amazing tools for exploring the world! Through colorful experiments, playful textures, exciting sounds, and tasty discoveries, campers will use their senses to investigate, discover, and play like real scientists. For Pre-K (minimum age 4). Currently sold out.
Science Museum Oklahoma
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3/16/26
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Mar 25

Little Explorer and Me - Wednesday

Sign up for an exciting, hands-on program where curiosity and learning come to life as Little Explorers engage in STEM activities.
North Museum
Free
3/25/26
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Mar 27

Tiny Ones - TimberNook Mid-Michigan Tiny Ones Spring 4-Session Series

Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture outdoors for creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development. This is a 4 session series on Fridays: March 27th, April 10th, April 24th, May 8th. Adult participation required. Age range: 1.5 - 5 years. 100% outdoor program in all weather conditions. Holidays: Apr 3, 2026, Apr 17, 2026, May 1, 2026.
JaxNaz Church
$88.00 - 4-sessi...
3/27/26
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Mar 28

Tiny Ones - TimberNook Lake Winnebago Region Pizza Kitchen

Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest of TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture outdoors for creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development. This is a 1-day popup session on March 28th from 9:30-11am where kids have the opportunity to make their own 'pizza' in the woods in a woodland pizza kitchen. This is a 100% outdoor program. Adult participation is required. Children should wear weather appropriate attire and families should bring a backpack with change of clothes, water bottle, healthy snack, and towel.
Kiekhaefer Park
$20.00 - Single...
3/28/26
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Apr 4

Young Scientists: Exploring Earth

4-week session for children ages 3-5 (must be accompanied by an adult). Discover the dynamics of Earth including how landforms develop, rock formation, plant growth, and other natural phenomena. Session dates: Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25. Participants can enjoy exhibit galleries complimentary after each program.
Fleet Science Center
Free
4/4/26
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Apr 4

Tiny Ones - TimberNook Northwood Saturdays, April 2026

Four week outdoor nature program for ages 1-4 with required caregiver participation. Sessions on April 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th from 9:00am-11:00am. Program includes gathering, story time, and open-ended imaginative play in natural environment. Children should come dressed for outdoor weather with rain boots required. Includes climbing trees, exploring woods, crafting, discovering wildlife, and building confidence through nature-based activities.
TimberNook Northwood
$108.00 - Four w...
4/4/26
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Apr 8

Preschool: Trees are Terrific

Explore the amazing world of trees! Learn about leaves, bark, and branches by making leaf rubbings and feeling bark textures up close. There are two consecutive one-hour sessions of this class. The same class is offered twice to accommodate more kids. Designed for ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Siblings are welcome to accompany if included on the registration. Please check in with the Gift Shop on arrival. Preschool may meet in our indoor Classroom or outdoor Children's Garden Pavilion. Come dressed for the weather outside!
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
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4/8/26
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Apr 17

Early Childhood & Elementary Share-a-Thon

Hands-on showcase of science and STEM teaching strategies for young learners. Interactive stations, classroom resources, and ready-to-use lessons and activities.
Virtual
Free
4/17/26
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Apr 21

Tiny Ones - TimberNook Lake Winnebago Region Spring 4-Week Session

This program is designed for tots and caregivers. Children will have the opportunity to live and breathe the stories of Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Dinosaurs, Hansel and Gretel, & Caps for Sale. This is a 4-week session meeting on Tuesdays April 21, 28 and May 5, 12 from 9-11am. TimberNook is a 100% outdoor program in all weather. Adult participation is required - this is NOT a drop-off program. Designed for ages 1-6 years.
Kiekhaefer Park
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4/21/26
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May 2

Young Scientists: Kitchen Science

4-week session for children ages 3-5 (must be accompanied by an adult). Investigate fizzing reactions, colorful chemistry, and edible science with simple snacks. Session culminates in making homemade ice cream to understand freezing and scientific principles. Session dates: May 2, 9, 16, 23. Participants can enjoy exhibit galleries complimentary after each program.
Fleet Science Center
Free
5/2/26
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