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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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195 hands-on Events Found
Preschool Recycled Art: Stained Glass Rocks
In this hands-on art class series, students will explore how to create beautiful works of art, using easy-to-find materials. Each session encourages curiosity, imagination, and teaches that art can be created with anything! We will be creating all manner of beautiful things out of items that might normally be thrown away. There are two consecutive 45-minute sessions of this class. The same class is offered twice to accommodate more children. Format: Step-by-step instruction. The instructor will craft alongside the class, demonstrating each step of the crafting process, so students can follow along and leave that day with their very own finished projects.
Children's Classroom
$20.00 - $20 per...
$20.00 - $20 per child per class. All materials included.
3/4/26
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Preschool Recycled Art: Stained Glass Rocks
In this hands-on art class series, students will explore how to create beautiful works of art, using easy-to-find materials. Each session encourages curiosity, imagination, and teaches that art can be created with anything! We will be creating all manner of beautiful things out of items that might normally be thrown away. There are two consecutive 45-minute sessions of this class. The same class is offered twice to accommodate more children. Format: Step-by-step instruction. The instructor will craft alongside the class, demonstrating each step of the crafting process, so students can follow along and leave that day with their very own finished projects.
$20.00 - $20 per...
$20.00 - $20 per child per class. All materials included.
In-Person
Mar 4, 3:00 PM ET
02-11-2026
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Spring I: Lego Robotics Level II
Team members learn how to design, program, and control fully-functioning robots. This program is geared toward children ages 8-13. Level II Lego Robotics is for children who have taken and fully understand our Level I Lego Robotics program. Children must be recommended for Level II to ensure they are ready for the class materials. Every Thursday from March 5 - April 16, 2026, 6:00-7:00pm.
Wilkes-Barre YMCA
Free for all par...
Free for all participants
3/5/26
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Spring I: Lego Robotics Level II
Team members learn how to design, program, and control fully-functioning robots. This program is geared toward children ages 8-13. Level II Lego Robotics is for children who have taken and fully understand our Level I Lego Robotics program. Children must be recommended for Level II to ensure they are ready for the class materials. Every Thursday from March 5 - April 16, 2026, 6:00-7:00pm.
Free for all par...
Free for all participants
In-Person
Mar 5, 11:00 PM ET
02-08-2026
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Spring I: Lego Robotics Level I
Team members learn how to design, program, and control fully-functioning robots. This program is geared toward children ages 7-13. Level I Lego Robotics is designed for children who are just beginning with our Lego Robotics program. Every Thursday from March 5 - April 16, 2026, 5:45-6:45pm.
Wilkes-Barre YMCA
Free for all par...
Free for all participants
3/5/26
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5
Spring I: Lego Robotics Level I
Team members learn how to design, program, and control fully-functioning robots. This program is geared toward children ages 7-13. Level I Lego Robotics is designed for children who are just beginning with our Lego Robotics program. Every Thursday from March 5 - April 16, 2026, 5:45-6:45pm.
Free for all par...
Free for all participants
In-Person
Mar 5, 10:45 PM ET
02-08-2026
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Fossil Friday with Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson
Join Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. He will be on hand to share projects currently being worked on and to help identify your fossil finds. This program is for children of all ages, especially those young at heart.
The Charleston Museum - Bunting Natural History Gallery
FREE for Members...
FREE for Members and FREE with admission to The Charleston Museum
3/6/26
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Mar
6
Fossil Friday with Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson
Join Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. He will be on hand to share projects currently being worked on and to help identify your fossil finds. This program is for children of all ages, especially those young at heart.
FREE for Members...
FREE for Members and FREE with admission to The Charleston Museum
In-Person
Mar 6, 8:30 PM ET
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Spring I: Master Chef Jr.
Welcome to Master Chef Jr. - where young chefs will explore how science, math, and creativity come together in every recipe! Every Saturday from March 7-March 28, 2026. Two time slots available: 9:00-9:45 AM OR 10:00-10:45 AM.
Wilkes-Barre YMCA
Free
3/7/26
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Mar
7
Spring I: Master Chef Jr.
Welcome to Master Chef Jr. - where young chefs will explore how science, math, and creativity come together in every recipe! Every Saturday from March 7-March 28, 2026. Two time slots available: 9:00-9:45 AM OR 10:00-10:45 AM.
Free
In-Person
Mar 7, 2:00 PM ET
02-08-2026
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Maker Crafts: Book Nooks
Create a world in between your books! Book Nooks are tiny rooms placed between your books to show hidden worlds behind your bookshelf. Come decorate your own miniature fairy wonderland! All supplies provided, and space is very limited. This workshop will take place in the Makerspace, which is on the first floor of Central Library.
Central Library - Makerspace
All supplies pro...
All supplies provided
3/7/26
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Maker Crafts: Book Nooks
Create a world in between your books! Book Nooks are tiny rooms placed between your books to show hidden worlds behind your bookshelf. Come decorate your own miniature fairy wonderland! All supplies provided, and space is very limited. This workshop will take place in the Makerspace, which is on the first floor of Central Library.
All supplies pro...
All supplies provided
In-Person
Mar 7, 7:30 PM ET
02-08-2026
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Science Symposium+ for Girls
SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM+ FOR GIRLS is a free program which focuses on the areas of SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, THE ARTS AND MATHEMATICS (STEAM). This year's SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM+ runs from 8:30 to 11:40 a.m. for GIRLS in grades five to nine and their parents. Expertise in STEAM fields promotes career inventiveness, scientific discovery and efficiency in the ways things are done, while also opening up new job and economic opportunities for girls. Jam packed with fun, hands-on STEAM activities.
Sacred Hearts Academy
Free program
3/7/26
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Mar
7
Science Symposium+ for Girls
SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM+ FOR GIRLS is a free program which focuses on the areas of SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, THE ARTS AND MATHEMATICS (STEAM). This year's SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM+ runs from 8:30 to 11:40 a.m. for GIRLS in grades five to nine and their parents. Expertise in STEAM fields promotes career inventiveness, scientific discovery and efficiency in the ways things are done, while also opening up new job and economic opportunities for girls. Jam packed with fun, hands-on STEAM activities.
Free program
In-Person
Mar 7, 11:30 PM ET
Steam
Science
Technology
Engineering
Mathematics
Arts
Girls
Hands-On
Career
Discovery
Symposium
Free
Parents
Sourced:
https://sacredhearts.org/symposium
02-10-2026
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From Wood to Wildflowers
In this hands‑on woodworking and laser‑cutting workshop, you'll learn essential fabrication and safety techniques while customizing and constructing a wooden windowsill planter. No experience necessary--just bring your curiosity and love for DIY home décor. Ages 10+, 120 minutes duration.
Arizona Science Center
$40.00 - $40 per...
$40.00 - $40 per person
3/7/26
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7
From Wood to Wildflowers
In this hands‑on woodworking and laser‑cutting workshop, you'll learn essential fabrication and safety techniques while customizing and constructing a wooden windowsill planter. No experience necessary--just bring your curiosity and love for DIY home décor. Ages 10+, 120 minutes duration.
$40.00 - $40 per...
$40.00 - $40 per person
In-Person
Mar 7, 2:00 AM ET
02-10-2026
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The Key to CREATE-ivity: 3D Printed Keychain
In this workshop, you'll design and 3D print your very own custom keychain. From initials and symbols to fun shapes, you'll learn the basics of digital design, so you can carry your creativity with you! Ages 10+, 120 minutes duration.
Arizona Science Center
$30.00 - $30 per...
$30.00 - $30 per person
3/7/26
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Mar
7
The Key to CREATE-ivity: 3D Printed Keychain
In this workshop, you'll design and 3D print your very own custom keychain. From initials and symbols to fun shapes, you'll learn the basics of digital design, so you can carry your creativity with you! Ages 10+, 120 minutes duration.
$30.00 - $30 per...
$30.00 - $30 per person
In-Person
Mar 7, 9:00 PM ET
02-10-2026
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Putnam Explorers: Chemistry
Dive into exciting experiments led by museum educators. Through hands-on activities, kids explore chemical reactions and scientific concepts in a fun, interactive setting. Duration: 2 hours.
Putnam Museum
$20.00 - $20/pro...
$20.00 - $20/program • $15/members
3/7/26
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Mar
7
Putnam Explorers: Chemistry
Dive into exciting experiments led by museum educators. Through hands-on activities, kids explore chemical reactions and scientific concepts in a fun, interactive setting. Duration: 2 hours.
$20.00 - $20/pro...
$20.00 - $20/program • $15/members
In-Person
Mar 7, 5:00 PM ET
02-10-2026
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Crafting Botanicals with Paper: Trilliums
In celebration of spring ephemerals, this paper botanical workshop focuses on trilliums, which emerge in March and typically bloom through April. Trillium catesbaei (rosy wakerobin) and Trillium discolor (pale yellow trillium) will be featured. Participants will use crepe paper to make a life-size replica of two trillium plants while learning about the botanical characteristics of this genus. No previous experience needed, but requires use of scissors and good finger dexterity. Materials provided, 30-minute lunch break (bring your own).
North Carolina Botanical Garden
$57.00 - $57 ($5...
$57.00 - $57 ($52 Members)
3/7/26
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Mar
7
Crafting Botanicals with Paper: Trilliums
In celebration of spring ephemerals, this paper botanical workshop focuses on trilliums, which emerge in March and typically bloom through April. Trillium catesbaei (rosy wakerobin) and Trillium discolor (pale yellow trillium) will be featured. Participants will use crepe paper to make a life-size replica of two trillium plants while learning about the botanical characteristics of this genus. No previous experience needed, but requires use of scissors and good finger dexterity. Materials provided, 30-minute lunch break (bring your own).
$57.00 - $57 ($5...
$57.00 - $57 ($52 Members)
In-Person
Mar 7, 3:00 PM ET
Botany
Plants
Workshop
Hands-On
Art
Science Education
Spring
Trilliums
Paper Crafts
Botanical Art
Nature Education
02-10-2026
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Build a Wind Powered Car: STEM
Build a wind powered car in this hands-on STEM activity exploring engineering and renewable energy concepts.
Germantown Library
Free
3/7/26
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Mar
7
Build a Wind Powered Car: STEM
Build a wind powered car in this hands-on STEM activity exploring engineering and renewable energy concepts.
Free
In-Person
Mar 7, 5:00 PM ET
02-11-2026
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Lego Construction (and Duplo, too!)
We supply the LEGO and Duplo bricks, and you supply the imagination! Join us in the Children's Area from 4:00pm-5:00pm for a session of building with LEGO bricks and Duplos! This hands-on program will provide children with the opportunity to use their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to achieve a result. We will provide all the materials for this program.
Long Branch Library
Free
3/7/26
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Mar
7
Lego Construction (and Duplo, too!)
We supply the LEGO and Duplo bricks, and you supply the imagination! Join us in the Children's Area from 4:00pm-5:00pm for a session of building with LEGO bricks and Duplos! This hands-on program will provide children with the opportunity to use their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to achieve a result. We will provide all the materials for this program.
Free
In-Person
Mar 7, 9:00 PM ET
Lego
Construction
Building
Problem-Solving
Critical Thinking
Engineering
Hands-On
Children
Creativity
02-13-2026
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Build a Wind Powered Car: STEM - @ Germantown Library
STEM workshop focused on building wind powered cars, exploring engineering and renewable energy concepts.
Germantown Library
Free
3/7/26
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Mar
7
Build a Wind Powered Car: STEM - @ Germantown Library
STEM workshop focused on building wind powered cars, exploring engineering and renewable energy concepts.
Free
In-Person
Mar 7, 4:00 PM ET
02-13-2026
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Build a Wind Powered Car: STEM
Hands-on STEM activity where participants build wind-powered cars, learning about engineering and renewable energy.
Germantown Library
Free
3/7/26
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Mar
7
Build a Wind Powered Car: STEM
Hands-on STEM activity where participants build wind-powered cars, learning about engineering and renewable energy.
Free
In-Person
Mar 7, 4:00 PM ET
02-13-2026
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Build a Wind Powered Car: STEM - @ Germantown Library
STEM workshop focusing on building wind-powered vehicles, combining engineering and renewable energy concepts.
Germantown Library
Free
3/7/26
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Mar
7
Build a Wind Powered Car: STEM - @ Germantown Library
STEM workshop focusing on building wind-powered vehicles, combining engineering and renewable energy concepts.
Free
In-Person
Mar 7, 4:00 PM ET
02-13-2026
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Sullenberger Aviation Museum : Pop up Program- Ditching
Learn how to safely evacuate an aircraft after an emergency water landing- just like the landing of US Airways Flight 1549! Led by a former US Airways training specialist, this hands-on activity is FREE with admission to the museum and suitable for most ages.
Sullenberger Aviation Museum
FREE with admiss...
FREE with admission to the museum
3/8/26
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Mar
8
Sullenberger Aviation Museum : Pop up Program- Ditching
Learn how to safely evacuate an aircraft after an emergency water landing- just like the landing of US Airways Flight 1549! Led by a former US Airways training specialist, this hands-on activity is FREE with admission to the museum and suitable for most ages.
FREE with admiss...
FREE with admission to the museum
In-Person
Mar 8, 6:00 PM ET
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Build It!
YOUR imagination + OUR really cool building stuff = FUN! Recurring program held every Sunday in March 2026.
Dover Public Library - Children's Program Room
Free
3/8/26
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Mar
8
Build It!
Recurring
YOUR imagination + OUR really cool building stuff = FUN! Recurring program held every Sunday in March 2026.
Free
In-Person
Mar 8, 6:00 PM ET
02-11-2026
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Creative AI-Powered Lessons with Minecraft Education
In this hands on workshop, K12 educators will discover new AI-powered tools to level up their lesson planning and create game-changing learning experiences. Explore AI supported planning strategies for STEM, ELA, and project-based learning, then prototype your own lessons to bring learning to life in Minecraft. Attendees will leave with adaptable lesson drafts and classroom-ready methods, inspired by the possibilities of play! Presented by Microsoft Learning Worldwide.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Room 604-605
Free
3/9/26
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Mar
9
Creative AI-Powered Lessons with Minecraft Education
In this hands on workshop, K12 educators will discover new AI-powered tools to level up their lesson planning and create game-changing learning experiences. Explore AI supported planning strategies for STEM, ELA, and project-based learning, then prototype your own lessons to bring learning to life in Minecraft. Attendees will leave with adaptable lesson drafts and classroom-ready methods, inspired by the possibilities of play! Presented by Microsoft Learning Worldwide.
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 9:00 PM ET
Ai
Artificial Intelligence
Minecraft
Education
K-12
Stem
Lesson Planning
Workshop
Hands-On
Educational Technology
Game-Based Learning
Microsoft
Teachers
Educators
Project-Based Learning
02-09-2026
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Town of Gilbert: Arizona Science Center Outbreak Alert - Survival Science
Outbreak Alert! Survival Science is an exciting, hands-on adventure where participants use science to survive and thrive in a changed world. Working in teams, they'll tackle real-world challenges like creating survival gear, building shelters, purifying water, and growing food, all while exploring the science behind infectious diseases and how scientists combat dangerous viruses. Through interactive experiments, tool-building, and teamwork, participants gain essential survival skills and scientific knowledge, preparing them to face any challenge the world throws their way. Ages 5-8. Runs weekdays 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM from March 9-13, 2026.
MCLDAZ - Southeast Regional Library
$285.00
3/9/26
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Mar
9
Town of Gilbert: Arizona Science Center Outbreak Alert - Survival Science
Outbreak Alert! Survival Science is an exciting, hands-on adventure where participants use science to survive and thrive in a changed world. Working in teams, they'll tackle real-world challenges like creating survival gear, building shelters, purifying water, and growing food, all while exploring the science behind infectious diseases and how scientists combat dangerous viruses. Through interactive experiments, tool-building, and teamwork, participants gain essential survival skills and scientific knowledge, preparing them to face any challenge the world throws their way. Ages 5-8. Runs weekdays 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM from March 9-13, 2026.
$285.00
In-Person
Mar 9, 7:00 PM ET
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Town of Gilbert: Chemical Creations
Come experience a hands-on world of fun as you conduct a variety of scientific experiments! You will work on and take home your very own Chemistry Lab Kit, enabling you to complete many activities! Learn and discover many different scientific concepts in an entertaining and innovative approach. You will be trained to work like a real scientist in the lab. You will also make and take home some cool chemical creations! Learn all about energy and molecules, create a crazy bouncy glob from glue, and some scary green slime! Make your very own UV bracelet and watch it react to the sun. You will also get to witness some amazing scientific demonstrations from your instructor. Watch snow being created and feel how cold it is! Experience a powerful magnet, magic sand, and many other exciting experiments in this fascinating and educational program! All supplies are included. Provided by Minds in Motion - STEM Programs for Kids and Entrepreneurship for Teens taught by qualified certified teachers.
McQueen Park Activity Center
$260.00 - $260
3/9/26
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Mar
9
Town of Gilbert: Chemical Creations
Come experience a hands-on world of fun as you conduct a variety of scientific experiments! You will work on and take home your very own Chemistry Lab Kit, enabling you to complete many activities! Learn and discover many different scientific concepts in an entertaining and innovative approach. You will be trained to work like a real scientist in the lab. You will also make and take home some cool chemical creations! Learn all about energy and molecules, create a crazy bouncy glob from glue, and some scary green slime! Make your very own UV bracelet and watch it react to the sun. You will also get to witness some amazing scientific demonstrations from your instructor. Watch snow being created and feel how cold it is! Experience a powerful magnet, magic sand, and many other exciting experiments in this fascinating and educational program! All supplies are included. Provided by Minds in Motion - STEM Programs for Kids and Entrepreneurship for Teens taught by qualified certified teachers.
$260.00 - $260
In-Person
Mar 9, 11:30 PM ET
02-10-2026
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Spring Break Camp - Woven Wonders
A 5-day spring break camp for artists ages 10 and over exploring fiber arts through daily crafts including sewing, knitting, embroidery, weaving, and more. Campers learn techniques used by makers around the world, creating friendship bracelets to felted creations. The Clay Center provides light afternoon snacks, campers must bring bagged lunch or pre-purchase. Wrap care available 8-9am and 4-5pm for additional fee. Week ends with showcase of handcrafted pieces. Daily schedule includes 4 activity blocks, gallery visits, lunch, and snack time.
The Clay Center
Registration req...
Registration required, wrap care available for additional fee
3/9/26
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Mar
9
Spring Break Camp - Woven Wonders
A 5-day spring break camp for artists ages 10 and over exploring fiber arts through daily crafts including sewing, knitting, embroidery, weaving, and more. Campers learn techniques used by makers around the world, creating friendship bracelets to felted creations. The Clay Center provides light afternoon snacks, campers must bring bagged lunch or pre-purchase. Wrap care available 8-9am and 4-5pm for additional fee. Week ends with showcase of handcrafted pieces. Daily schedule includes 4 activity blocks, gallery visits, lunch, and snack time.
Registration req...
Registration required, wrap care available for additional fee
In-Person
Mar 9, 1:00 PM ET
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Fiber Arts
Crafts
Sewing
Knitting
Embroidery
Weaving
Hands-On
Creativity
Spring Break
Showcase
Multi-Day Camp
02-11-2026
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STEM at the Library: Spycraft! - at Olney Library
STEM program focusing on spycraft - likely involving science, technology, engineering and math concepts related to espionage and detective work.
Olney Library
Free
3/9/26
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Mar
9
STEM at the Library: Spycraft! - at Olney Library
STEM program focusing on spycraft - likely involving science, technology, engineering and math concepts related to espionage and detective work.
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 9:00 PM ET
02-13-2026
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Fun with Florida Flowers
Learn about the amazing native wildflowers found in your own Floridian backyard! Afterwards, make seed balls and pressed flower bookmarks to take home. Registration opens Tuesday, February 10 2026 at 9:00am.
78th Street Community Library - Community Room
Free
3/10/26
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Mar
10
Fun with Florida Flowers
Learn about the amazing native wildflowers found in your own Floridian backyard! Afterwards, make seed balls and pressed flower bookmarks to take home. Registration opens Tuesday, February 10 2026 at 9:00am.
Free
In-Person
Mar 10, 4:00 PM ET
02-08-2026
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NHMU Family STEAM Explorations: Bubbles
Dive into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) with this FREE hands-on, interactive program designed for families. This drop-in event invites visitors to engage in exciting, rotating STEAM topics every other month. Come explore the magic of bubbles and shapes!
Natural History Museum of Utah
FREE with regula...
FREE with regular museum admission; completely free for Museum Members
3/11/26
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Mar
11
NHMU Family STEAM Explorations: Bubbles
Dive into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) with this FREE hands-on, interactive program designed for families. This drop-in event invites visitors to engage in exciting, rotating STEAM topics every other month. Come explore the magic of bubbles and shapes!
FREE with regula...
FREE with regular museum admission; completely free for Museum Members
In-Person
Mar 12, 1:15 AM ET
02-10-2026
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