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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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35 family event Events Found

Apr 23

Take Your Child To Work Day at the NJ State Museum 2026

The New Jersey State Museum hosts NJ State employees for Take Your Child to Work Day featuring multiple planetarium shows: 12:00 PM - The Great Solar System Adventure (grades 2-6), 1:00 PM - We Are Guardians about climate monitoring satellites (grades 4+), 2:00 PM - Messengers of Time and Space about observatories (grades 6+), 3:00 PM - One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure Sesame Street show (grades 2 and younger). Each show is 50 minutes long. Arrive 10-15 minutes early. Reserved for NJ State employees in Trenton area only. Request tickets for one showtime only.
New Jersey State Museum
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4/23/26
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Apr 23

Take Your Child To Work Day at the NJ State Museum 2026

Multiple planetarium shows throughout the day: 12:00 PM - The Great Solar System Adventure (grades 2-6), 1:00 PM - We Are Guardians (grades 4+), 2:00 PM - Messengers of Time and Space (grades 6+), 3:00 PM - One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure (grades 2 and younger). Event runs from 12:00 PM to 3:45 PM EDT.
NJ State Museum
Free admission
4/23/26
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Apr 23

Take Your Child To Work Day at the NJ State Museum 2026

Special event for NJ State employees featuring multiple planetarium shows: 12:00 PM - The Great Solar System Adventure (grades 2-6), 1:00 PM - We Are Guardians about satellites and climate change (grades 4+), 2:00 PM - Messengers of Time and Space about observatories (grades 6+), 3:00 PM - One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure Sesame Street show (grades 2 and younger). Each show is approximately 50 minutes long. Arrive 10-15 minutes early. Reserved for New Jersey State employees working in the Trenton area only.
New Jersey State Museum
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4/23/26
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Apr 25

Girl Scouts of Central Indiana Circle the City event

A day full of programming and opportunities; the entire family is invited. 10AM - 3PM.
Camp Dellwood
Free
4/25/26
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Apr 25

Summer Camp Open House

Join us for an exciting and interactive Summer Camp Open House to learn how the YMCA of Greater Brandywine's summer camps can create unforgettable experiences for your child. Whether your camper loves adventure, sports, arts, science, or simply making new friends, we have the perfect camp to spark their interest and nurture their potential. Event includes camp previews with STEM challenges, facility tours, hands-on activities, and Q&A sessions.
Upper Main Line YMCA
Free
4/25/26
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Apr 25

Parent Summer Camp Open House

Join us for an exciting and interactive Summer Camp Open House to learn how the YMCA of Greater Brandywine's summer camps can create unforgettable experiences for your child. Whether your camper loves adventure, sports, arts, science, or simply making new friends, we have the perfect camp to spark their interest and nurture their potential. Event highlights include meeting camp directors and counselors, exploring various camp themes including STEM challenges, facility tours, hands-on activities, and Q&A sessions about schedules, registration, and safety protocols.
Kennett Area YMCA
Free
4/25/26
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Apr 25

Parent Summer Camp Open House

Join us for an exciting and interactive Summer Camp Open House to learn how the YMCA of Greater Brandywine's summer camps can create unforgettable experiences for your child. Whether your camper loves adventure, sports, arts, science, or simply making new friends, we have the perfect camp to spark their interest and nurture their potential. Event highlights include meeting camp directors and counselors, exploring camp themes including STEM challenges, facility tours, hands-on activities like crafts and games, and Q&A sessions about schedules, registration, and safety protocols.
Coatesville YMCA
Free
4/25/26
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Apr 25

Day of the Books/El Día de los Libros

Annual children's festival promoting literacy, the arts, early childhood education and multiculturalism. Features live arts performances, music, family friendly activities, giveaways including interactive arts and crafts, free multicultural books, and take-away picnic lunch for families. Supported by the North Carolina Arts Council with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Bray Park
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4/25/26
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May 2

Kindergarten to 12th grade Resource Fair

Resource fair providing information and resources for families with children from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Community Education Center
Free
5/2/26
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May 2

Science & Technology Festival Giant Expo

A FREE full-day science and technology expo featuring robotics demonstrations, live animals, giant fossils from Nevada, hands-on activities and experiments, interactive demonstrations including Star Wars-themed shows, Energy Smart theater show, off-axis trampoline show, and science experiments. The festival awards $1,000 to the CCSD school that brings the most students and family members. Features over 50 exhibitors including museums, universities, STEM organizations, and technology companies.
World Market Center
FREE Admission
5/2/26
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May 2

5th Annual Tampa Riverwalk Lantern Parade

A glowing, family-friendly event featuring large illuminated lantern floats alongside more than 500 handmade lanterns created and carried by community members of all ages. The parade will light up the Riverwalk from Water Works Park to Curtis Hixon Park in partnership with Riverfest. The event celebrates creativity, light, and community through workshops and partnerships with Armature Works, local businesses, and the Tampa Arts Alliance.
Tampa Riverwalk
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5/2/26
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May 9

Summer Camp Open House

Join us for an exciting and interactive Summer Camp Open House to learn how the YMCA of Greater Brandywine's summer camps can create unforgettable experiences for your child. Whether your camper loves adventure, sports, arts, science, or simply making new friends, we have the perfect camp to spark their interest and nurture their potential. Event includes camp previews with STEM challenges, facility tours, hands-on activities, and Q&A sessions.
Upper Main Line YMCA
Free
5/9/26
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May 13

Parent Summer Camp Open House

Join us for an exciting and interactive Summer Camp Open House to learn how the YMCA of Greater Brandywine's summer camps can create unforgettable experiences for your child. Whether your camper loves adventure, sports, arts, science, or simply making new friends, we have the perfect camp to spark their interest and nurture their potential. Event highlights include meeting camp directors and counselors, exploring camp themes including STEM challenges, facility tours, hands-on activities like crafts and games, and Q&A sessions about schedules, registration, and safety protocols.
Coatesville YMCA
Free
5/13/26
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May 16

6th Annual S.T.E.A.M.'d Up for Kids

S.T.E.A.M.'d Up for Kids is a playful and engaging family event tailored for younger explorers, offering activities like miniature train rides, scavenger hunts, hands-on craft building, steam traction engine wagon rides, and various STEAM activities. The event showcases partner museums at Powerland Heritage Park's 62-acre campus and includes trolley rides, museum visits, toy truck play area, and demonstrations. Activities focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math education while exploring Oregon's agricultural heritage.
Heritage Powerland Park
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5/16/26
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May 16

Parent Summer Camp Open House

Join us for an exciting and interactive Summer Camp Open House to learn how the YMCA of Greater Brandywine's summer camps can create unforgettable experiences for your child. Whether your camper loves adventure, sports, arts, science, or simply making new friends, we have the perfect camp to spark their interest and nurture their potential. Event highlights include meeting camp directors and counselors, exploring various camp themes including STEM challenges, facility tours, hands-on activities, and Q&A sessions about schedules, registration, and safety protocols.
Kennett Area YMCA
Free
5/16/26
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May 30

STEMFest 2026

A family celebration of all things STEM! Multiple dates available.
American Helicopter Museum
Tickets required
5/30/26
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May 30

24th Annual Marine Science Day!

VIMS' annual open house is a free, fun-filled event for the whole family! Join us for marine science exhibits, child-friendly crafts and activities, hands-on experience with animals, lab and facility tours, and more! Event proceeds rain or shine.
Batten School & VIMS - Watermen's Hall, Campus-wide
Free event
5/30/26
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Jun 5

Zoo Music

Bring the family to Zoo Music during the summer to enjoy performances by national touring entertainment. Plan to spend an evening with wildlife, food, music and fun. Kids will have fun getting their faces painted. Adults with an ID can order a drink from the variety of bars at the Zoo. Dusk is one of the more active times for animals and a great time to learn about the Zoo's conservation initiatives. Event runs 6-8:30 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring chairs, coolers and picnics. Glass containers, alcohol, sports equipment, tents and canopies are prohibited. Pets are not allowed. This is a rain or shine event. All habitats will be open except the Penguin Chill. Multiple dates: June 5, June 19, July 10, and July 24, 2026.
ABQ BioPark Zoo
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6/5/26
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Jun 6

Zoo Music

Bring the family to Zoo Music during the summer to enjoy performances by national touring entertainment. Plan to spend an evening with wildlife, food, music and fun. Kids will have fun getting their faces painted. Adults with an ID can order a drink from the variety of bars at the Zoo. Dusk is one of the more active times for animals and a great time to learn about the Zoo's conservation initiatives. All habitats will be open except the Penguin Chill. Guests are welcome to bring chairs, coolers and picnics. Glass containers, alcohol, sports equipment, tents and canopies are prohibited. This is a rain or shine event.
ABQ BioPark Zoo
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6/6/26
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Jun 13

Discovery Days: Rock On!

Interactive geology and earth science activities including mineral scavenger hunt, geode cracking, boulder trail tour, volcano/earthquake programs, earthquake-proof building challenge, mineral identification, meteorite identification, and fossil exploration activities.
Cranbrook Institute of Science
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6/13/26
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Jun 20

Zoo Music

Bring the family to Zoo Music during the summer to enjoy performances by national touring entertainment. Plan to spend an evening with wildlife, food, music and fun. Kids will have fun getting their faces painted. Adults with an ID can order a drink from the variety of bars at the Zoo. Dusk is one of the more active times for animals and a great time to learn about the Zoo's conservation initiatives. All habitats will be open except the Penguin Chill. Guests are welcome to bring chairs, coolers and picnics. Glass containers, alcohol, sports equipment, tents and canopies are prohibited. This is a rain or shine event.
ABQ BioPark Zoo
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6/20/26
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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 various activities for families.
North Bend State Park - Shelter 3
Free
7/4/26
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Jul 11

Zoo Music

Bring the family to Zoo Music during the summer to enjoy performances by national touring entertainment. Plan to spend an evening with wildlife, food, music and fun. Kids will have fun getting their faces painted. Adults with an ID can order a drink from the variety of bars at the Zoo. Dusk is one of the more active times for animals and a great time to learn about the Zoo's conservation initiatives. All habitats will be open except the Penguin Chill. Guests are welcome to bring chairs, coolers and picnics. Glass containers, alcohol, sports equipment, tents and canopies are prohibited. This is a rain or shine event.
ABQ BioPark Zoo
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7/11/26
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Jul 25

Zoo Music

Bring the family to Zoo Music during the summer to enjoy performances by national touring entertainment. Plan to spend an evening with wildlife, food, music and fun. Kids will have fun getting their faces painted. Adults with an ID can order a drink from the variety of bars at the Zoo. Dusk is one of the more active times for animals and a great time to learn about the Zoo's conservation initiatives. All habitats will be open except the Penguin Chill. Guests are welcome to bring chairs, coolers and picnics. Glass containers, alcohol, sports equipment, tents and canopies are prohibited. This is a rain or shine event.
ABQ BioPark Zoo
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7/25/26
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Aug 7

Mount Rogers Summer Naturalist Rally

Join us for the Mount Rogers Summer Naturalist Rally! There's something for the entire family with a keynote speaker Friday evening followed by nighttime explorations. Saturday promises a full day of expert-led nature programs and youth programming. Topics include salamanders, wildflowers, geology, birding, fishing, cultural history, mammals, medicinal plants, general natural history, and much, much more! Event runs Friday August 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM through Saturday August 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Register for the rally, buy meal tickets, and reserve a room.
Blue Ridge Discovery Center
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8/7/26
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