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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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17 free event Events Found
Girls & Science
Join us for the Girls & Science Kick Off Event to meet the mentors and participate in hands-on STEM activities. Come explore the many diverse opportunities a future career in science, technology, engineering, and math can bring. Programming will run from 4:00-8:00pm. The museum will remain open until 9:00pm. All new this year: Teen Zone! The teen zone is designed for girls 13+.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Free admission
3/6/26
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6
Girls & Science
Join us for the Girls & Science Kick Off Event to meet the mentors and participate in hands-on STEM activities. Come explore the many diverse opportunities a future career in science, technology, engineering, and math can bring. Programming will run from 4:00-8:00pm. The museum will remain open until 9:00pm. All new this year: Teen Zone! The teen zone is designed for girls 13+.
Free admission
In-Person
Mar 7, 1:00 AM ET
02-11-2026
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March First Thursday
Every First Thursday downtown Boise comes alive, and JUMP opens up our building for the community to explore various activities with community collaborators. Features multiple activities across different studios including Writers Detention, Studio Socials for PLAY and MAKE Studios, America 250 Lecture Series on Living Legacies and Changemakers (Women's History Month celebration), Restoring Boise - Women's History with Global Lounge, Spin Jams with Boise Flow Arts, and Open Arms Showcase featuring collaboration between Open Arms Dance Project, Boise Women's Chorus, and Boise High School Orchestra.
JUMP
Free Community E...
Free Community Event
3/6/26
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Mar
6
March First Thursday
Every First Thursday downtown Boise comes alive, and JUMP opens up our building for the community to explore various activities with community collaborators. Features multiple activities across different studios including Writers Detention, Studio Socials for PLAY and MAKE Studios, America 250 Lecture Series on Living Legacies and Changemakers (Women's History Month celebration), Restoring Boise - Women's History with Global Lounge, Spin Jams with Boise Flow Arts, and Open Arms Showcase featuring collaboration between Open Arms Dance Project, Boise Women's Chorus, and Boise High School Orchestra.
Free Community E...
Free Community Event
In-Person
Mar 6, 3:00 AM ET
Community Event
Women's History
Interdisciplinary
Showcase
Lecture Series
Technology
Creative Arts
Stem Education
Community Collaboration
Free Event
02-12-2026
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SC4 STEM Fest
Mind Trekkers and St. Clair County Community College are excited to partner again for the 4rd annual SC4 STEM Fest! This event is free and open to the public. Bring the whole family to enjoy hands-on STEM and fun.
St. Clair County Community College
Free and open to...
Free and open to the public
3/7/26
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Mar
7
SC4 STEM Fest
Mind Trekkers and St. Clair County Community College are excited to partner again for the 4rd annual SC4 STEM Fest! This event is free and open to the public. Bring the whole family to enjoy hands-on STEM and fun.
Free and open to...
Free and open to the public
In-Person
Mar 7, 2026
01-18-2026
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SC4 STEM Fest
The fifth annual SC4 STEM Fest featuring more than 150 hands-on activities for learners of all ages. Event partners include Michigan Technological University Mind Trekkers, Cranbrook Institute of Science, Mad Science-Detroit, Reptarium of Utica, Saginaw Valley State University, Michigan State University, and University of Michigan. Activities include robotics, chemistry, wildlife encounters, engineering challenges, coding, physics, and more. Registration provides early access to interactive session sign-ups.
St. Clair County Community College
Free admission t...
Free admission thanks to generous donors
3/7/26
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Mar
7
SC4 STEM Fest
The fifth annual SC4 STEM Fest featuring more than 150 hands-on activities for learners of all ages. Event partners include Michigan Technological University Mind Trekkers, Cranbrook Institute of Science, Mad Science-Detroit, Reptarium of Utica, Saginaw Valley State University, Michigan State University, and University of Michigan. Activities include robotics, chemistry, wildlife encounters, engineering challenges, coding, physics, and more. Registration provides early access to interactive session sign-ups.
Free admission t...
Free admission thanks to generous donors
In-Person
Mar 7, 3:00 PM ET
Stem
Robotics
Chemistry
Physics
Coding
Engineering
Hands-On Activities
Interactive Exhibits
Wildlife
Science Fair
Community College
Michigan
Free Event
Family-Friendly
Educational Outreach
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https://sc4.edu/stem-fest
02-10-2026
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Ag Day
Ag Day Sioux Falls is a free, hands-on event that invites children and families to explore the importance of agriculture in South Dakota and beyond. With more than 30 participating vendors, the event connects agriculture to everyday life through interactive exhibits and activities. Kids can try hands-on activities, ask questions, explore real-world topics, and learn directly from local agriculture experts. Takes place in the Washington Pavilion lobby spaces from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Washington Pavilion
Free
3/7/26
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Mar
7
Ag Day
Ag Day Sioux Falls is a free, hands-on event that invites children and families to explore the importance of agriculture in South Dakota and beyond. With more than 30 participating vendors, the event connects agriculture to everyday life through interactive exhibits and activities. Kids can try hands-on activities, ask questions, explore real-world topics, and learn directly from local agriculture experts. Takes place in the Washington Pavilion lobby spaces from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free
In-Person
Mar 7, 5:00 PM ET
Agriculture
Science Education
Hands-On Activities
Family Event
Educational Outreach
Stem Learning
Interactive Exhibits
South Dakota Agriculture
Free Event
02-14-2026
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ArtPop Community Market
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Le Méridien Lobby
Free
3/21/26
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Mar
21
ArtPop Community Market
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Free
In-Person
Mar 21, 11:00 PM ET
02-14-2026
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Northeastern Splash
Splash offers the opportunity for high school students to take fun and informative workshops offered by undergraduates. Student check-in starts at 9 am, first classes are at 9:30 am, last class of the day ends at 5:10 pm. Student registration will open at noon, date TBD.
Ryder Hall
100% free (inclu...
100% free (including lunch and whatever you craft)
3/28/26
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Mar
28
Northeastern Splash
Splash offers the opportunity for high school students to take fun and informative workshops offered by undergraduates. Student check-in starts at 9 am, first classes are at 9:30 am, last class of the day ends at 5:10 pm. Student registration will open at noon, date TBD.
100% free (inclu...
100% free (including lunch and whatever you craft)
In-Person
Mar 28, 1:30 PM ET
Stem Education
Workshops
Undergraduate Teaching
High School Students
Hands-On Learning
Educational Outreach
University Program
Free Event
02-10-2026
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Multiple Choice Screening - Documentary about Career-Based Learning in Education
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center will host a free screening of Multiple Choice, a documentary that examines the 'college for all' mindset and showcases innovative career-based learning approaches. Set in a Virginia community, the film highlights Winchester's Innovation Center and follows students exploring career pathways, collaborating on real-world projects, and developing both traditional academic knowledge and new-economy skills. The screening aligns with the Center's mission to support education, workforce development, and innovative learning opportunities across Southwest Virginia. Community members, educators, students, and families are encouraged to attend. Seats are limited and reservations are required.
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center - Executive Auditorium
Free admission
3/30/26
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Mar
30
Multiple Choice Screening - Documentary about Career-Based Learning in Education
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center will host a free screening of Multiple Choice, a documentary that examines the 'college for all' mindset and showcases innovative career-based learning approaches. Set in a Virginia community, the film highlights Winchester's Innovation Center and follows students exploring career pathways, collaborating on real-world projects, and developing both traditional academic knowledge and new-economy skills. The screening aligns with the Center's mission to support education, workforce development, and innovative learning opportunities across Southwest Virginia. Community members, educators, students, and families are encouraged to attend. Seats are limited and reservations are required.
Free admission
In-Person
Mar 30, 10:00 PM ET
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Touch-A-Truck
8th Annual Touch-a-Truck event providing hands-on opportunity to explore larger-than-life vehicles like fire trucks, law enforcement vehicles, construction equipment, race cars and more. Many civic groups will be on site offering unique experiences for children to grow and learn while having fun.
North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex, Soccer/Lacrosse Complex Large Parking Lot
Free
4/11/26
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Apr
11
Touch-A-Truck
8th Annual Touch-a-Truck event providing hands-on opportunity to explore larger-than-life vehicles like fire trucks, law enforcement vehicles, construction equipment, race cars and more. Many civic groups will be on site offering unique experiences for children to grow and learn while having fun.
Free
In-Person
Apr 11, 6:00 PM ET
Hands-On Learning
Vehicles
Construction Equipment
Engineering
Transportation
Family-Friendly
Community Event
Educational
Interactive
Mechanical Engineering
Automotive
Free Event
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https://nmb.us/635/Touch-A-Truck
02-14-2026
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FREE Bokashi Composting Workshop-Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium
Bokashi is a simple fermentation style of composting that relies on anaerobic or effective micro organisms (EM)-Think Probiotics! This style of composting pickles your food scraps, is great for small spaces, and allows you to compost prepared foods, scraps, meat, small bones, and dairy in only 5-8 weeks! Attendees received a FREE bokashi system complete with 2, repurposed 5-gal buckets with air-tight lids and 2 lbs of upcycled bokashi bran from Garden of Oz (limited to one system per household WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!). Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium admission is included with event registration! Park in the main Zoo parking lot and proceed to the Education Complex. Financial support provided by the Department of Environmental Protection's Environmental Education Grants Program.
Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium
Free
4/12/26
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Apr
12
FREE Bokashi Composting Workshop-Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium
Bokashi is a simple fermentation style of composting that relies on anaerobic or effective micro organisms (EM)-Think Probiotics! This style of composting pickles your food scraps, is great for small spaces, and allows you to compost prepared foods, scraps, meat, small bones, and dairy in only 5-8 weeks! Attendees received a FREE bokashi system complete with 2, repurposed 5-gal buckets with air-tight lids and 2 lbs of upcycled bokashi bran from Garden of Oz (limited to one system per household WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!). Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium admission is included with event registration! Park in the main Zoo parking lot and proceed to the Education Complex. Financial support provided by the Department of Environmental Protection's Environmental Education Grants Program.
Free
In-Person
Apr 12, 6:00 PM ET
Composting
Environmental Education
Sustainability
Bokashi
Fermentation
Waste Reduction
Microbiology
Environmental Protection
Zoo
Workshop
Free Event
02-11-2026
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STEM Challenge Expo
Culminating event for the 2025-2026 STEM Challenge where students present their engineering design projects to content expert judges. Students compete in four tracks: Paleontology, Marine Science, Health, and Astronomy, using emerging technologies to develop solutions. Winners receive college scholarships to Florida public universities through Florida Prepaid.
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
Free for partici...
Free for participants
4/18/26
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Apr
18
STEM Challenge Expo
Culminating event for the 2025-2026 STEM Challenge where students present their engineering design projects to content expert judges. Students compete in four tracks: Paleontology, Marine Science, Health, and Astronomy, using emerging technologies to develop solutions. Winners receive college scholarships to Florida public universities through Florida Prepaid.
Free for partici...
Free for participants
In-Person
Apr 18, 2:00 PM ET
Science Fair
Engineering Design
Student Presentations
Emerging Technologies
Middle School
High School
Stem Education
Science Projects
Community Partners
Free Event
Museum
Miami
02-08-2026
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Big Science Celebration
The ultimate celebration of science and discovery! The Big Science Celebration (BSC) is a free, outdoor event featuring over 100 exhibitor stations filled with hands-on science activities hosted by STEAM professionals, researchers, and experts from Central Ohio and beyond. Held on the Scioto Peninsula surrounding COSI, this high-energy event also includes live performances, food trucks, and fun for all ages. Whether you're a science enthusiast or just curious, there's something here for everyone. Rain or shine event. COSI will be open but requires separate admission.
COSI (Center of Science and Industry)
Free outdoor eve...
Free outdoor event
5/2/26
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May
2
Big Science Celebration
The ultimate celebration of science and discovery! The Big Science Celebration (BSC) is a free, outdoor event featuring over 100 exhibitor stations filled with hands-on science activities hosted by STEAM professionals, researchers, and experts from Central Ohio and beyond. Held on the Scioto Peninsula surrounding COSI, this high-energy event also includes live performances, food trucks, and fun for all ages. Whether you're a science enthusiast or just curious, there's something here for everyone. Rain or shine event. COSI will be open but requires separate admission.
Free outdoor eve...
Free outdoor event
In-Person
May 2, 3:00 PM ET
Science Fair
Steam
Hands-On Activities
Research
Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Engineering
Mathematics
Robotics
Genetics
Archeology
Computer Engineering
Pharmacology
Geology
Entomology
Automotive Engineering
Nature Conservation
Family-Friendly
Outdoor Event
Columbus
Ohio
Free Event
Science Celebration
Exhibition
Demonstrations
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https://cosiscifest.org/visit/bsc
01-18-2026
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Science & Technology Expo
A FREE full-day of one-of-a-kind science and technology experiences and engaging science-themed entertainment. Features robotics demonstrations, opportunities to meet animals, and giant fossils discovered in Nevada. FREE parking available at the World Market Center Self-Parking Garage.
The EXPO at World Market Center
FREE event
5/2/26
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May
2
Science & Technology Expo
A FREE full-day of one-of-a-kind science and technology experiences and engaging science-themed entertainment. Features robotics demonstrations, opportunities to meet animals, and giant fossils discovered in Nevada. FREE parking available at the World Market Center Self-Parking Garage.
FREE event
In-Person
May 2, 8:00 PM ET
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Marine Science Day 2026
24th annual Marine Science Day open house event featuring exhibits, children's activities, seining in the York River, tours, seafood cooking demonstrations, and more. Located at the Batten School & VIMS campus in Gloucester Point. This fun-filled family-friendly event takes place rain or shine with all exhibits and timed activities included with entry. Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site. Advance registration is highly encouraged. Marine Life Costume Contest included with awards for most original plant or animal, most creative use of sustainable materials, best group costume, best representation of a plant or animal, and grand prize.
Batten School & VIMS
This event is co...
This event is completely free, open to the public
5/30/26
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May
30
Marine Science Day 2026
24th annual Marine Science Day open house event featuring exhibits, children's activities, seining in the York River, tours, seafood cooking demonstrations, and more. Located at the Batten School & VIMS campus in Gloucester Point. This fun-filled family-friendly event takes place rain or shine with all exhibits and timed activities included with entry. Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site. Advance registration is highly encouraged. Marine Life Costume Contest included with awards for most original plant or animal, most creative use of sustainable materials, best group costume, best representation of a plant or animal, and grand prize.
This event is co...
This event is completely free, open to the public
In-Person
May 30, 2026
Marine Science
Open House
Family Friendly
Exhibits
Tours
Hands-On Activities
Costume Contest
Free Event
Chesapeake Bay
Coastal Science
Environmental Education
Virginia Institute Of Marine Science
Vims
Outreach
02-10-2026
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SciFest: The Great Outdoors Expo
Discover a deeper appreciation for the great outdoors at our all-day, free event! Meet and engage with STEM experts and organizations related to outside life, activity, work, and play. Location: Entire Science Center Campus. Parking: Regular price at the Oakland Lot. McDonnell Planetarium parking is FREE. Science Center Membership Special: Purchase a Family level Membership or above and save $10 during today's SciFest event!
Saint Louis Science Center
Entry is always...
Entry is always free
5/30/26
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May
30
SciFest: The Great Outdoors Expo
Discover a deeper appreciation for the great outdoors at our all-day, free event! Meet and engage with STEM experts and organizations related to outside life, activity, work, and play. Location: Entire Science Center Campus. Parking: Regular price at the Oakland Lot. McDonnell Planetarium parking is FREE. Science Center Membership Special: Purchase a Family level Membership or above and save $10 during today's SciFest event!
Entry is always...
Entry is always free
In-Person
May 30, 3:30 PM ET
Science Expo
Stem Professionals
Outdoor Science
Biological Sciences
Earth Sciences
Environmental Sciences
Technology
Creativity
Innovation
Plants
Animals
Free Event
All Day Event
02-13-2026
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STEM Fest
STEM Fest is a celebration of all things science, technology, engineering and math. This free event features more than 100 exhibits, speakers, and demonstrations designed to inspire and engage guests of all ages with opportunities for STEM learning. It is one of the largest free family events in northern Illinois. The event includes interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, robotics demonstrations, and educational opportunities from NIU departments and community groups.
Northern Illinois University
Free event
9/19/26
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Sep
19
STEM Fest
STEM Fest is a celebration of all things science, technology, engineering and math. This free event features more than 100 exhibits, speakers, and demonstrations designed to inspire and engage guests of all ages with opportunities for STEM learning. It is one of the largest free family events in northern Illinois. The event includes interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, robotics demonstrations, and educational opportunities from NIU departments and community groups.
Free event
In-Person
Sep 19, 4:00 PM ET
Science
Technology
Engineering
Mathematics
Family-Friendly
Interactive Exhibits
Demonstrations
Robotics
Hands-On Learning
Free Event
Educational
Community Outreach
University Event
Stem Education
Exhibits
Speakers
02-08-2026
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STEAM-A-Palooza
The Discovery Center's signature Tennessee STEAM Festival kick-off event featuring local artists, scientists and engineers for all-ages, hands-on fun. Activities include robotics, composting, cosmetics, creative arts, physics, environmental conservation, mathematics, meteorology and more. Live performances and food trucks included. Rain or shine event. Overflow parking available at Holloway High School (619 S Highland Ave, Murfreesboro, TN 37130).
Discovery Center
Free outdoor eve...
Free outdoor event, museum admission half-priced
10/10/26
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Oct
10
STEAM-A-Palooza
The Discovery Center's signature Tennessee STEAM Festival kick-off event featuring local artists, scientists and engineers for all-ages, hands-on fun. Activities include robotics, composting, cosmetics, creative arts, physics, environmental conservation, mathematics, meteorology and more. Live performances and food trucks included. Rain or shine event. Overflow parking available at Holloway High School (619 S Highland Ave, Murfreesboro, TN 37130).
Free outdoor eve...
Free outdoor event, museum admission half-priced
In-Person
Oct 10, 5:00 PM ET
Steam
Festival
Hands-On Activities
Robotics
Physics
Mathematics
Environmental Conservation
Meteorology
Chemistry
Astronomy
Free Event
Family-Friendly
Outdoor Event
Tennessee
Discovery Center
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https://tnsteam.org/steamapalooza
02-11-2026
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