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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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22 family Events Found
NHMU Family STEAM Explorations: Electricity
Come spark your curiosity with electricity! In this hands-on drop-in session, you'll explore how simple circuits work by experimenting with opening and closing circuits to control the flow of electricity. Discover what makes a circuit complete--and what happens when it's not! Activities are open from 5:15-8:15pm; stay as long as you like! Children must be accompanied by an adult. FREE with Museum admission.
Natural History Museum of Utah - Earth Lab
Free with museum...
Free with museum admission
4/22/26
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22
NHMU Family STEAM Explorations: Electricity
Come spark your curiosity with electricity! In this hands-on drop-in session, you'll explore how simple circuits work by experimenting with opening and closing circuits to control the flow of electricity. Discover what makes a circuit complete--and what happens when it's not! Activities are open from 5:15-8:15pm; stay as long as you like! Children must be accompanied by an adult. FREE with Museum admission.
Free with museum...
Free with museum admission
In-Person
Apr 23, 1:15 AM ET
Electricity
Circuits
Hands-On
Drop-In
Family
Steam
Physics
Engineering
Interactive
Museum
Exploration
Youth
02-12-2026
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Kids Fest: Celebrating Health + Safety (4th Annual)
Family party combining New American Safety Day and YMCA Healthy Kids Day. Features tons of fun for kids, health and safety info for parents/caregivers, activity booklet, crafts, airbrush tattoos, games, bounce house, free bicycle helmets and t-shirts while supplies last. Hosted by Greater Burlington YMCA, SafeKids Vermont, and Golisano Children's Hospital at UVM Health.
Greater Burlington YMCA
Free event
4/25/26
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Apr
25
Kids Fest: Celebrating Health + Safety (4th Annual)
Family party combining New American Safety Day and YMCA Healthy Kids Day. Features tons of fun for kids, health and safety info for parents/caregivers, activity booklet, crafts, airbrush tattoos, games, bounce house, free bicycle helmets and t-shirts while supplies last. Hosted by Greater Burlington YMCA, SafeKids Vermont, and Golisano Children's Hospital at UVM Health.
Free event
In-Person
Apr 25, 2:00 PM ET
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01-18-2026
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4th Annual Kids Fest: Celebrating Health + Safety
A family party that combines New American Safety Day and YMCA Healthy Kids Day. Features tons of fun for kids, health and safety info for parents/caregivers, activity booklet, crafts, airbrush tattoos, games, bounce house, free bicycle helmets and t-shirts (while they last).
Greater Burlington YMCA
Free
4/25/26
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Apr
25
4th Annual Kids Fest: Celebrating Health + Safety
A family party that combines New American Safety Day and YMCA Healthy Kids Day. Features tons of fun for kids, health and safety info for parents/caregivers, activity booklet, crafts, airbrush tattoos, games, bounce house, free bicycle helmets and t-shirts (while they last).
Free
In-Person
Apr 25, 2:00 PM ET
02-10-2026
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Family Program: Night Hike & Campfire
Get ready for an unforgettable evening exploring the Garden after dark with our Family Night Hike and Campfire event! Perfect for families looking to connect with nature through fun, family friendly adventure. Includes guided night hike with opportunities to discover nocturnal wildlife, interactive activities, campfire circle with marshmallow roasting and s'mores, and storytelling. Safety equipment recommended includes warm clothing, sturdy shoes, and flashlight/headlamp. Event will be rescheduled in case of rain. Pre-registration required with group size specified.
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
$30.00 - Night H...
$30.00 - Night Hike & Campfire - $30.00 regular, $20.00 for members
4/25/26
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Apr
25
Family Program: Night Hike & Campfire
Get ready for an unforgettable evening exploring the Garden after dark with our Family Night Hike and Campfire event! Perfect for families looking to connect with nature through fun, family friendly adventure. Includes guided night hike with opportunities to discover nocturnal wildlife, interactive activities, campfire circle with marshmallow roasting and s'mores, and storytelling. Safety equipment recommended includes warm clothing, sturdy shoes, and flashlight/headlamp. Event will be rescheduled in case of rain. Pre-registration required with group size specified.
$30.00 - Night H...
$30.00 - Night Hike & Campfire - $30.00 regular, $20.00 for members
In-Person
Apr 25, 10:00 PM ET
Nature
Outdoor Education
Wildlife
Family
Environmental Science
Nocturnal Animals
Botany
Botanical Garden
Hands-On Learning
02-11-2026
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Homeschool Day
Wrap up the homeschool year with a hands-on science and nature celebration! Families will explore the outdoors through guided investigations, simple experiments, and creative nature-based activities. This event is ideal for homeschool students ages 5-11 (Kindergarten through 5th grade), but all are welcome. Members save on admission! Start time: 10:00 AM.
Garden
$5.00 - Each par...
$5.00 - Each participating child is $5, plus Garden admission for adults and siblings
5/5/26
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May
5
Homeschool Day
Wrap up the homeschool year with a hands-on science and nature celebration! Families will explore the outdoors through guided investigations, simple experiments, and creative nature-based activities. This event is ideal for homeschool students ages 5-11 (Kindergarten through 5th grade), but all are welcome. Members save on admission! Start time: 10:00 AM.
$5.00 - Each par...
$5.00 - Each participating child is $5, plus Garden admission for adults and siblings
In-Person
May 5, 2:00 PM ET
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02-11-2026
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Mother's Day at the Zoo
Celebrate Mom with the variety of Zoo mothers and their little wild ones. All moms will be celebrated during this special day whether they have toes, paws, hooves or claws. Enjoy music around every corner with the family as you learn more about how the animals raise their young at the Zoo. Grab a yummy snack from one of the stands around the facility or have a picnic in the grass. Parking is limited. Glass containers, weapons, alcohol, tents, canopies, and sports equipment are prohibited. Pets are not allowed at the ABQ BioPark. Smoking and vaping are not permitted on City Property.
ABQ BioPark Zoo
Free
5/10/26
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May
10
Mother's Day at the Zoo
Celebrate Mom with the variety of Zoo mothers and their little wild ones. All moms will be celebrated during this special day whether they have toes, paws, hooves or claws. Enjoy music around every corner with the family as you learn more about how the animals raise their young at the Zoo. Grab a yummy snack from one of the stands around the facility or have a picnic in the grass. Parking is limited. Glass containers, weapons, alcohol, tents, canopies, and sports equipment are prohibited. Pets are not allowed at the ABQ BioPark. Smoking and vaping are not permitted on City Property.
Free
In-Person
May 10, 5:00 PM ET
Zoo
Animals
Biology
Family
Mothers Day
Educational
Animal Behavior
Wildlife
Life Sciences
Animal Care
02-12-2026
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IMAGINE Family STEM Night - May Session
IMAGINE Family STEM Nights give middle school students and adult caregivers exposure to different areas of engineering through fun challenges, introductions to different types of careers, and related activities. Dinner is provided. Topic to be determined. Registration coming soon.
First Presbyterian Church
Free (dinner pro...
Free (dinner provided)
5/21/26
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May
21
IMAGINE Family STEM Night - May Session
IMAGINE Family STEM Nights give middle school students and adult caregivers exposure to different areas of engineering through fun challenges, introductions to different types of careers, and related activities. Dinner is provided. Topic to be determined. Registration coming soon.
Free (dinner pro...
Free (dinner provided)
In-Person
May 21, 1:00 AM ET
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Snorin' Safari - North American Adventures (Family)
Overnight family camping adventure featuring evening zoo walk, American Red Wolf howling experience, s'mores by campfire, meals included (dinner and breakfast), and engaging wildlife conservation activities. For families with children 6+ years old.
North Carolina Zoo
$75.00 - per per...
$75.00 - per person (ages 6 and up)
5/22/26
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May
22
Snorin' Safari - North American Adventures (Family)
Overnight family camping adventure featuring evening zoo walk, American Red Wolf howling experience, s'mores by campfire, meals included (dinner and breakfast), and engaging wildlife conservation activities. For families with children 6+ years old.
$75.00 - per per...
$75.00 - per person (ages 6 and up)
In-Person
May 22, 9:00 PM ET
01-20-2026
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Family Camp - Memorial Day
Arrival: 4pm Fri, May 22, 2026 | Departure: 12pm Mon May 25, 2026. Bring friends and family for a weekend at Camp Hancock. Enjoy OMSI hospitality, outdoor exploration and more as you soak in Oregon's incredible high desert. Fill your days with activities led by OMSI instructors; fill your evenings with astronomy and family fun around the campfire.
Camp Hancock
Range from $550...
Range from $550 to $2,260 depending on type and duration
5/22/26
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May
22
Family Camp - Memorial Day
Arrival: 4pm Fri, May 22, 2026 | Departure: 12pm Mon May 25, 2026. Bring friends and family for a weekend at Camp Hancock. Enjoy OMSI hospitality, outdoor exploration and more as you soak in Oregon's incredible high desert. Fill your days with activities led by OMSI instructors; fill your evenings with astronomy and family fun around the campfire.
Range from $550...
Range from $550 to $2,260 depending on type and duration
In-Person
May 23, 2:00 AM ET
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02-08-2026
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STEMFest
First annual STEMFest - a celebration of all things science in the local community! Exhibitors will offer demonstrations of tools, experiments, equipment, and data, as well as hands-on STEM activities for kids and families. Takes place Saturday May 30 and Sunday May 31, 2026 from 10am to 3pm each day. Universities, educational organizations, non-profits, and for-profit companies are encouraged to participate. This is the new Family Fest event.
American Helicopter Museum and Education Center
$100.00 - Single...
$100.00 - Single Day $100, Both Days $175, Non-profit Vendor $0
5/30/26
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May
30
STEMFest
First annual STEMFest - a celebration of all things science in the local community! Exhibitors will offer demonstrations of tools, experiments, equipment, and data, as well as hands-on STEM activities for kids and families. Takes place Saturday May 30 and Sunday May 31, 2026 from 10am to 3pm each day. Universities, educational organizations, non-profits, and for-profit companies are encouraged to participate. This is the new Family Fest event.
$100.00 - Single...
$100.00 - Single Day $100, Both Days $175, Non-profit Vendor $0
In-Person
May 30, 2:00 PM ET
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Stem
Science
Family
Hands-On Activities
Demonstrations
Education
Community
Festival
Exhibits
Experiments
01-18-2026
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4th of July Family-Fun Bash at North Bend State Park - July 4, 2026
Celebrate Independence Day at North Bend State Park with this family-friendly event at Shelter 3. The gates open at 11 a.m.
North Bend State Park - Shelter 3
Free
7/4/26
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Jul
4
4th of July Family-Fun Bash at North Bend State Park - July 4, 2026
Celebrate Independence Day at North Bend State Park with this family-friendly event at Shelter 3. The gates open at 11 a.m.
Free
In-Person
Jul 4, 3:00 PM ET
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4th of July Family-Fun Bash at North Bend State Park - July 4, 2026
Celebrate Independence Day at North Bend State Park with this family-friendly event at Shelter 3. The gates open at 11 a.m. The Bash features a...
North Bend State Park - Shelter 3
Free
7/4/26
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Jul
4
4th of July Family-Fun Bash at North Bend State Park - July 4, 2026
Celebrate Independence Day at North Bend State Park with this family-friendly event at Shelter 3. The gates open at 11 a.m. The Bash features a...
Free
In-Person
Jul 4, 3:00 PM ET
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4th of July Family-Fun Bash at North Bend State Park - July 4, 2026
Celebrate Independence Day at North Bend State Park with this family-friendly event at Shelter 3. The gates open at 11 a.m. The Bash features a...
North Bend State Park
Free
7/4/26
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Jul
4
4th of July Family-Fun Bash at North Bend State Park - July 4, 2026
Celebrate Independence Day at North Bend State Park with this family-friendly event at Shelter 3. The gates open at 11 a.m. The Bash features a...
Free
In-Person
Jul 4, 3:00 PM ET
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4th of July Family-Fun Bash at North Bend State Park
Celebrate Independence Day at North Bend State Park with this family-friendly event at Shelter 3. The gates open at 11 a.m.
North Bend State Park
Free
7/4/26
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Jul
4
4th of July Family-Fun Bash at North Bend State Park
Celebrate Independence Day at North Bend State Park with this family-friendly event at Shelter 3. The gates open at 11 a.m.
Free
In-Person
Jul 4, 4:00 PM ET
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Farm & Wilderness Fair
A decades-long, end of camp tradition featuring camper-run rides & games, local food, swimming, bonfire & contra dance, conservation education, goat milking demonstrations, camper-made crafts, human-powered fair rides, and camper skits. Pre-sale for shirts, tickets, Friend of Fair ends midnight 8/5/26. Everyone is welcome including campers, alumni, families and local community members.
Farm & Wilderness Camp
Tickets and park...
Tickets and parking passes available for purchase
8/8/26
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Aug
8
Farm & Wilderness Fair
A decades-long, end of camp tradition featuring camper-run rides & games, local food, swimming, bonfire & contra dance, conservation education, goat milking demonstrations, camper-made crafts, human-powered fair rides, and camper skits. Pre-sale for shirts, tickets, Friend of Fair ends midnight 8/5/26. Everyone is welcome including campers, alumni, families and local community members.
Tickets and park...
Tickets and parking passes available for purchase
In-Person
Aug 8, 3:00 PM ET
Farm
Wilderness
Conservation
Sustainability
Outdoor Education
Environmental Science
Community
Family
Fair
Stem Education
02-14-2026
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Family Camp - Labor Day
Arrival: 4pm Fri, Sept 4, 2026 | Departure: 12pm Mon Sept 7, 2026. Bring friends and family for a weekend at Camp Hancock. Enjoy OMSI hospitality, outdoor exploration and more as you soak in Oregon's incredible high desert. Fill your days with activities led by OMSI instructors; fill your evenings with astronomy and family fun around the campfire.
Camp Hancock
Range from $550...
Range from $550 to $2,260 depending on type and duration
9/4/26
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Sep
4
Family Camp - Labor Day
Arrival: 4pm Fri, Sept 4, 2026 | Departure: 12pm Mon Sept 7, 2026. Bring friends and family for a weekend at Camp Hancock. Enjoy OMSI hospitality, outdoor exploration and more as you soak in Oregon's incredible high desert. Fill your days with activities led by OMSI instructors; fill your evenings with astronomy and family fun around the campfire.
Range from $550...
Range from $550 to $2,260 depending on type and duration
In-Person
Sep 5, 2:00 AM ET
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02-08-2026
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N.C. State Fair
The N.C. State Fair creates an experience unique to North Carolina with free entertainment, thrilling rides and games, thousands of animals, endless family activities, competitions, vendors and creative deep-fried delights. Features agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, and promotes North Carolina agriculture and livestock industry.
N.C. State Fairgrounds
Unparalleled val...
Unparalleled value with free entertainment
10/15/26
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Oct
15
N.C. State Fair
The N.C. State Fair creates an experience unique to North Carolina with free entertainment, thrilling rides and games, thousands of animals, endless family activities, competitions, vendors and creative deep-fried delights. Features agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, and promotes North Carolina agriculture and livestock industry.
Unparalleled val...
Unparalleled value with free entertainment
In-Person
Oct 15, 2026
01-16-2026
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Carolina Kite Fest XXXIX
Two-day kite festival held Oct. 24-25, 2026. Flying centered around swimming beach area. Best flying expected between 10am and 4pm both days. Sponsored by Kites Unlimited. Bring your own kites and meet other flyers.
Ft. Macon State Park
Free event
10/24/26
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Oct
24
Carolina Kite Fest XXXIX
Two-day kite festival held Oct. 24-25, 2026. Flying centered around swimming beach area. Best flying expected between 10am and 4pm both days. Sponsored by Kites Unlimited. Bring your own kites and meet other flyers.
Free event
In-Person
Oct 24, 2:00 PM ET
02-12-2026
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Science Saturday
Conduct fun and educational experiments and projects with guest scientists & STEAM instructors every Science Saturday! Wade Harrell from the Santa Fe Reptile & Bug Museum will bring his friends to meet all guests! Science Saturday Programming is included in Museum Admission.
Santa Fe Children's Museum
Included in Muse...
Included in Museum Admission
5/29/27
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May
29
Science Saturday
Conduct fun and educational experiments and projects with guest scientists & STEAM instructors every Science Saturday! Wade Harrell from the Santa Fe Reptile & Bug Museum will bring his friends to meet all guests! Science Saturday Programming is included in Museum Admission.
Included in Muse...
Included in Museum Admission
In-Person
May 29, 10:00 PM ET
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Science Saturday
Conduct fun and educational experiments and projects with guest scientists & STEAM instructors every Science Saturday!
Santa Fe Children's Museum
Included in Muse...
Included in Museum Admission
7/29/28
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Jul
29
Science Saturday
Conduct fun and educational experiments and projects with guest scientists & STEAM instructors every Science Saturday!
Included in Muse...
Included in Museum Admission
In-Person
Jul 29, 10:00 PM ET
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Science Saturday
Conduct fun and educational experiments and projects with guest scientists & STEAM instructors every Science Saturday!
Santa Fe Children's Museum
Included in Muse...
Included in Museum Admission
9/30/28
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Sep
30
Science Saturday
Conduct fun and educational experiments and projects with guest scientists & STEAM instructors every Science Saturday!
Included in Muse...
Included in Museum Admission
In-Person
Sep 30, 10:00 PM ET
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Science Saturday
Conduct fun and educational experiments and projects with guest scientists & STEAM instructors every Science Saturday!
Santa Fe Children's Museum
Included in Muse...
Included in Museum Admission
3/31/29
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Mar
31
Science Saturday
Conduct fun and educational experiments and projects with guest scientists & STEAM instructors every Science Saturday!
Included in Muse...
Included in Museum Admission
In-Person
Mar 31, 10:00 PM ET
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