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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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7 Flight Events Found
Chester County Balloon Festival
Father's Day weekend hot air balloon festival featuring balloon flights, tethered balloon rides, kids zone, vendor area, and balloon glow events. Multi-day event running Friday 4pm-after glow, Saturday 2pm-after glow, Sunday 2pm-last balloon flight. Weather permitting for balloon activities. No outside food/drink, free parking, rain or shine event.
Ludwig's Corner Horse Show Grounds
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Admission tickets available, prices increase closer to event. Tethered balloon rides $25 for adults. Flight tickets available separately.
6/19/26
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19
Chester County Balloon Festival
Father's Day weekend hot air balloon festival featuring balloon flights, tethered balloon rides, kids zone, vendor area, and balloon glow events. Multi-day event running Friday 4pm-after glow, Saturday 2pm-after glow, Sunday 2pm-last balloon flight. Weather permitting for balloon activities. No outside food/drink, free parking, rain or shine event.
Admission ticket...
Admission tickets available, prices increase closer to event. Tethered balloon rides $25 for adults. Flight tickets available separately.
In-Person
Jun 19, 2026, 9:00 PM ET
Hot Air Balloon
Festival
Family Event
Aviation
Engineering
Flight
Father's Day
Outdoor Event
Technology Demonstration
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https://ccballoonfest.com/
05-09-2026
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Chester County Balloon Festival
Annual hot air balloon festival featuring balloon flights, kids zone, food vendors, and hot air balloon glow. Three-day event on Father's Day weekend with activities for the entire family. Best balloon viewing times are 6am-8am and 5pm-7pm. Weather permitting for balloon flights. Rain or shine event with activities even if balloons cannot fly. Free parking available. No outside food, coolers, umbrellas (except handheld), tents, or drones allowed.
Ludwig's Corner Horse Show Grounds
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Admission tickets available, prices increase closer to event date. Untethered balloon flights available for purchase online. Tethered balloon rides $25 for adults.
6/19/26
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Jun
19
Chester County Balloon Festival
Annual hot air balloon festival featuring balloon flights, kids zone, food vendors, and hot air balloon glow. Three-day event on Father's Day weekend with activities for the entire family. Best balloon viewing times are 6am-8am and 5pm-7pm. Weather permitting for balloon flights. Rain or shine event with activities even if balloons cannot fly. Free parking available. No outside food, coolers, umbrellas (except handheld), tents, or drones allowed.
Admission ticket...
Admission tickets available, prices increase closer to event date. Untethered balloon flights available for purchase online. Tethered balloon rides $25 for adults.
In-Person
Jun 19, 2026, 9:00 PM ET
Hot Air Balloons
Aviation
Family Event
Festival
STEM Demonstration
Physics
Flight
Father's Day
Outdoor Event
Pennsylvania
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https://ccballoonfest.com/
05-09-2026
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Astroneers
Build and test simple rockets to learn the basics of flight and propulsion. Discover what it takes to live in space. Participate in a simulated space mission and construct survival items you would need. Multiple sessions: M-Th, June 29-July 2, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; M-Th, August 10-13, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; M-Th, August 17-20, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | @MCM. Ages 6-8.
The Works Museum
$235.00 - $235,...
$235.00 - $235, $211.50 members
6/29/26
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29
Astroneers
Build and test simple rockets to learn the basics of flight and propulsion. Discover what it takes to live in space. Participate in a simulated space mission and construct survival items you would need. Multiple sessions: M-Th, June 29-July 2, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; M-Th, August 10-13, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; M-Th, August 17-20, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | @MCM. Ages 6-8.
$235.00 - $235,...
$235.00 - $235, $211.50 members
In-Person
Jun 29, 2026, 9:00 AM ET
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02-10-2026
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Physics, Flights, Vehicles & Drones
Full-day camp (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) for ages 8-12. Explores physics principles through flight, vehicles, and drone technology.
St. Charles Community College
$355.00 - Full-d...
$355.00 - Full-day camp
7/6/26
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Physics, Flights, Vehicles & Drones
Full-day camp (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) for ages 8-12. Explores physics principles through flight, vehicles, and drone technology.
$355.00 - Full-d...
$355.00 - Full-day camp
In-Person
Jul 6, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
01-19-2026
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Flight & Rocket Camp
From the earliest flying machines to the first rocket flights, this hands-on program will give children a bird's eye view of the history and science of flight. Your child will build many different flying devices and explore the science of aerodynamics and flight with the help of Newton's laws. Then we're heading out of the atmosphere with a look at rockets and our galactic neighborhood! 5 sessions of 3 hours each. Ages 7-12.
RPCC - Juniper A
$188.00 - Reside...
$188.00 - Residents: $188, Non-residents: $207
7/6/26
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6
Flight & Rocket Camp
From the earliest flying machines to the first rocket flights, this hands-on program will give children a bird's eye view of the history and science of flight. Your child will build many different flying devices and explore the science of aerodynamics and flight with the help of Newton's laws. Then we're heading out of the atmosphere with a look at rockets and our galactic neighborhood! 5 sessions of 3 hours each. Ages 7-12.
$188.00 - Reside...
$188.00 - Residents: $188, Non-residents: $207
In-Person
Jul 6, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
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Flight Lab: Drone Dynamics in Action (High School)
Registration is open for 2026. High-energy, hands-on program focused on flight, coding, and innovation. Introduction to aerial robotics through daily challenges and collaborative exploration. Mandatory student and parent virtual orientation on July 23 at 6:30pm.
Virginia Tech Academic Building One
Free
7/27/26
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Jul
27
Flight Lab: Drone Dynamics in Action (High School)
Registration is open for 2026. High-energy, hands-on program focused on flight, coding, and innovation. Introduction to aerial robotics through daily challenges and collaborative exploration. Mandatory student and parent virtual orientation on July 23 at 6:30pm.
Free
In-Person
Jul 27, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
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https://dcarea.vt.edu/k12/camps.html
01-19-2026
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125th Anniversary Celebration
On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the impossible. Now, 125 years later, we celebrate not just that moment, but the endless journey of human flight.
Virtual
Free
12/17/28
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Dec
17
125th Anniversary Celebration
On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the impossible. Now, 125 years later, we celebrate not just that moment, but the endless journey of human flight.
Free
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Dec 17, 2028, 12:00 PM ET
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https://firstflight.org/events
02-14-2026
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