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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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137 hands-on activities Events Found
Partners In Parenting - Preschool Program
Six-week program focusing on encouraging positive parent-child interaction and learning through creative play. Highlights include inspiring children to learn and have fun, participating in hands-on activities related to school readiness skills, and introducing parents to Nevada Pre-Kindergarten standards. For families with children ages 3-5. Additional dates: March 11, 18, 25, and April 1, 2026 at 9:30 am to 10:30 am.
Alexander Library
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Free, must register in advance
3/4/26
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Partners In Parenting - Preschool Program
Six-week program focusing on encouraging positive parent-child interaction and learning through creative play. Highlights include inspiring children to learn and have fun, participating in hands-on activities related to school readiness skills, and introducing parents to Nevada Pre-Kindergarten standards. For families with children ages 3-5. Additional dates: March 11, 18, 25, and April 1, 2026 at 9:30 am to 10:30 am.
Free, must regis...
Free, must register in advance
In-Person
Mar 4, 8:30 PM ET
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Personal Finance for Teens - Virtual
Learn how to manage your money in this program promoting essential life skills! Are you ready to start saving and manage your expenses? Join us in this interactive program promoting essential life skills! Set your financial goals, develop a budget from scratch, shop for a credit card and calculate the monthly cost of your dream car. Students also learn about mortgages, FICO scores, taxes and the dangers of piling up debt. Through simulations and hands-on activities, participants gain confidence to explore financial decisions they will have to make in the future. You will need to be signed into Zoom to attend this program via the web. Registration for this program ends twenty-four hours before the program start time.
Virtual Branch
Free
3/4/26
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4
Personal Finance for Teens - Virtual
Learn how to manage your money in this program promoting essential life skills! Are you ready to start saving and manage your expenses? Join us in this interactive program promoting essential life skills! Set your financial goals, develop a budget from scratch, shop for a credit card and calculate the monthly cost of your dream car. Students also learn about mortgages, FICO scores, taxes and the dangers of piling up debt. Through simulations and hands-on activities, participants gain confidence to explore financial decisions they will have to make in the future. You will need to be signed into Zoom to attend this program via the web. Registration for this program ends twenty-four hours before the program start time.
Free
Virtual
Mar 4, 10:00 PM ET
Personal Finance
Financial Literacy
Budgeting
Credit Cards
Mortgages
Fico Scores
Taxes
Debt Management
Teens
Interactive
Simulations
Hands-On Activities
Life Skills
Mathematics Applications
Data Analysis
02-11-2026
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Girls & Science 2026 Kick Off
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. Bring the whole family for a night all about igniting a passion for science--try it on, test it out, and play! Programming will run from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The museum will remain open until 9:00 p.m. The annual Girls & Science event is hosted by the Museum, CBS Colorado, and Girls Inc. of Metro Denver.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Free admission d...
Free admission during SCFD Free Days and Nights
3/6/26
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Girls & Science 2026 Kick Off
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. Bring the whole family for a night all about igniting a passion for science--try it on, test it out, and play! Programming will run from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The museum will remain open until 9:00 p.m. The annual Girls & Science event is hosted by the Museum, CBS Colorado, and Girls Inc. of Metro Denver.
Free admission d...
Free admission during SCFD Free Days and Nights
In-Person
Mar 7, 12:00 AM ET
Stem
Girls
Science
Mentorship
Career Exploration
Hands-On Activities
Family Event
Free Admission
Engineering
Technology
Mathematics
02-14-2026
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S.T.E.M. Night
STEM Night event at Northwest Harnett Elementary School featuring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics activities for students and families.
Northwest Harnett Elementary School
Free
3/6/26
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6
S.T.E.M. Night
STEM Night event at Northwest Harnett Elementary School featuring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics activities for students and families.
Free
In-Person
Mar 6, 12:00 AM ET
Stem
Science
Technology
Engineering
Mathematics
Family Night
Elementary
Educational
Hands-On Activities
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01-15-2026
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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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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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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. All new this year: Teen Zone! The teen zone is designed for girls 13+.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Free
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. All new this year: Teen Zone! The teen zone is designed for girls 13+.
Free
In-Person
Mar 7, 1:00 AM ET
02-11-2026
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Girls & Science
Join us for the Girls & Science Kick Off Event to meet mentors and participate in hands-on STEM activities. Explore diverse opportunities in science careers. Programming runs 4:00-8:00pm with museum open until 9:00pm. Includes Teen Zone for girls 13+. Hosted by the Museum, CBS Colorado, and Girls Inc. of Metro Denver.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Free event
3/6/26
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6
Girls & Science
Join us for the Girls & Science Kick Off Event to meet mentors and participate in hands-on STEM activities. Explore diverse opportunities in science careers. Programming runs 4:00-8:00pm with museum open until 9:00pm. Includes Teen Zone for girls 13+. Hosted by the Museum, CBS Colorado, and Girls Inc. of Metro Denver.
Free event
In-Person
Mar 7, 1:00 AM ET
02-11-2026
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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. All new this year: Teen Zone! The teen zone is designed for girls 13+.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Free
3/6/26
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Mar
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. All new this year: Teen Zone! The teen zone is designed for girls 13+.
Free
In-Person
Mar 7, 1:00 AM ET
02-11-2026
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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.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Free
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.
Free
In-Person
Mar 6, 6:00 AM ET
02-11-2026
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Girls & Science
Kick off event connecting girls with women mentors in STEM careers. Hands-on STEM activities, career exploration. Programming 4:00-8:00pm, museum open until 9:00pm. Includes Teen Zone for girls 13+. Partnership with CBS Colorado and Girls Inc. of Metro Denver.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Free SCFD event
3/6/26
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Mar
6
Girls & Science
Kick off event connecting girls with women mentors in STEM careers. Hands-on STEM activities, career exploration. Programming 4:00-8:00pm, museum open until 9:00pm. Includes Teen Zone for girls 13+. Partnership with CBS Colorado and Girls Inc. of Metro Denver.
Free SCFD event
In-Person
Mar 7, 12:00 AM ET
02-11-2026
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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 teen zone is designed for girls 13+. The annual Girls & Science event is hosted by the Museum, CBS Colorado, and Girls Inc. of Metro Denver.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Free
3/6/26
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Mar
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 teen zone is designed for girls 13+. The annual Girls & Science event is hosted by the Museum, CBS Colorado, and Girls Inc. of Metro Denver.
Free
In-Person
Mar 7, 12:00 AM ET
Stem Education
Women In Science
Mentorship
Career Exploration
Hands-On Activities
Girls Empowerment
Outreach
02-11-2026
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Science for All Youth Summit
A conference-style event designed for students in grades 4-7 from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds in STEM. Features hands-on activities led by graduate and undergraduate students from UNC-Chapel Hill, NC State University, and Duke University. Activities include: Colorful Chemistry, Ziplines engineering challenge, Ping Pong Pickup device building, computer science concepts without computers, biology DNA extraction, and strawberry DNA experiments. Volunteer training sessions on February 24 or 26 from 5-6 pm. Supported by Gilead Sciences.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
$10.00 - Registr...
$10.00 - Registration includes lunch, conference swag, and a t-shirt
3/7/26
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Science for All Youth Summit
A conference-style event designed for students in grades 4-7 from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds in STEM. Features hands-on activities led by graduate and undergraduate students from UNC-Chapel Hill, NC State University, and Duke University. Activities include: Colorful Chemistry, Ziplines engineering challenge, Ping Pong Pickup device building, computer science concepts without computers, biology DNA extraction, and strawberry DNA experiments. Volunteer training sessions on February 24 or 26 from 5-6 pm. Supported by Gilead Sciences.
$10.00 - Registr...
$10.00 - Registration includes lunch, conference swag, and a t-shirt
In-Person
Mar 7, 2:00 PM ET
Stem
Science
Youth
Conference
Hands-On Activities
Chemistry
Engineering
Biology
Dna Extraction
Computer Science
Underserved Students
Diversity
Education
Outreach
University Collaboration
01-17-2026
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Teens Go STEM
A free career exploration event for students in grades 9 through 12. Students will join medical and health sciences students and professionals from the University of Iowa for hands-on simulations and activities focused on health care skills, innovations in health care, critical issues impacting Iowa's health, pursuing a career in health care, and health literacy. Parents or chaperones will have special access to presentations from University of Iowa experts on academic preparation, adolescent health, and more.
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine campus
Free
3/7/26
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7
Teens Go STEM
A free career exploration event for students in grades 9 through 12. Students will join medical and health sciences students and professionals from the University of Iowa for hands-on simulations and activities focused on health care skills, innovations in health care, critical issues impacting Iowa's health, pursuing a career in health care, and health literacy. Parents or chaperones will have special access to presentations from University of Iowa experts on academic preparation, adolescent health, and more.
Free
In-Person
Mar 7, 2026
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Teens Go STEM
UI Health Care STEM Education career exploration program targeting students in grades 9 through 12, but anyone is welcome to participate. Students will join medical and health sciences students and professionals from the University of Iowa for hands-on simulations and activities focused on health care skills, innovations in health care, critical issues impacting Iowa's health, pursuing a career in health care, and health literacy. Parents or chaperones will have special access to presentations from University of Iowa experts on academic preparation, adolescent health, and more.
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Free
3/7/26
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7
Teens Go STEM
UI Health Care STEM Education career exploration program targeting students in grades 9 through 12, but anyone is welcome to participate. Students will join medical and health sciences students and professionals from the University of Iowa for hands-on simulations and activities focused on health care skills, innovations in health care, critical issues impacting Iowa's health, pursuing a career in health care, and health literacy. Parents or chaperones will have special access to presentations from University of Iowa experts on academic preparation, adolescent health, and more.
Free
In-Person
Mar 7, 3:00 PM ET
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Science Symposium+ for Girls
Annual Science Symposium+ for Girls focusing on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, The Arts and Mathematics) fields. The program runs from 8:30 to 11:40 a.m. and includes hands-on STEAM activities. Designed to promote career inventiveness, scientific discovery and efficiency while opening up new job and economic opportunities for girls. Parents are encouraged to attend with their daughters.
Sacred Hearts Academy
Free program
3/7/26
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7
Science Symposium+ for Girls
Annual Science Symposium+ for Girls focusing on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, The Arts and Mathematics) fields. The program runs from 8:30 to 11:40 a.m. and includes hands-on STEAM activities. Designed to promote career inventiveness, scientific discovery and efficiency while opening up new job and economic opportunities for girls. Parents are encouraged to attend with their daughters.
Free program
In-Person
Mar 7, 11:30 PM ET
Steam
Science
Technology
Engineering
Arts
Mathematics
Hands-On Activities
Career Exploration
Girls In Stem
Symposium
Free Program
Parents Welcome
02-08-2026
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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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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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02-10-2026
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Inside GSSM
Are you curious about the #1 Public High School in South Carolina, awarded by Niche Best Schools? Want to explore the South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics, experience the excitement of STEM, and discover new opportunities? INSIDE GSSM is your chance to visit our campus, meet our amazing GSSM community, and participate in fun, hands-on activities and demonstrations! This event is open to the general public and registration is required.
South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics
Free
3/7/26
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Mar
7
Inside GSSM
Are you curious about the #1 Public High School in South Carolina, awarded by Niche Best Schools? Want to explore the South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics, experience the excitement of STEM, and discover new opportunities? INSIDE GSSM is your chance to visit our campus, meet our amazing GSSM community, and participate in fun, hands-on activities and demonstrations! This event is open to the general public and registration is required.
Free
In-Person
Mar 7, 3:00 PM ET
Stem Education
Campus Visit
Hands-On Activities
Demonstrations
Community Event
Science
Mathematics
Public School
Open House
Family Friendly
02-11-2026
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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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Town of Gilbert: Challenge Island Sharktopia Camp
Bring this Challenge Island series, to life! You and your STEAM Team will join book characters Daniel, Joy, Kimani, and Davinci on their Sharktooth Island adventures from bridge-building to pirate ship exploring to mixing up spectacular slime seas. You'll dive into the fascinating world of SHARKS and tackle an ocean full of shark-inspired challenges! Coupled with Sharks campers will embark on making Under the Sea Marine Butter Slime and Sparkling Sail Away Soda Slime ending with Ocean Slime. A $20 supply fee will be collected by the instructor on the first day of camp.
MCLDAZ - Southeast Regional Library
$200.00 - $200 p...
$200.00 - $200 plus $20 supply fee collected by instructor on first day
3/9/26
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9
Town of Gilbert: Challenge Island Sharktopia Camp
Bring this Challenge Island series, to life! You and your STEAM Team will join book characters Daniel, Joy, Kimani, and Davinci on their Sharktooth Island adventures from bridge-building to pirate ship exploring to mixing up spectacular slime seas. You'll dive into the fascinating world of SHARKS and tackle an ocean full of shark-inspired challenges! Coupled with Sharks campers will embark on making Under the Sea Marine Butter Slime and Sparkling Sail Away Soda Slime ending with Ocean Slime. A $20 supply fee will be collected by the instructor on the first day of camp.
$200.00 - $200 p...
$200.00 - $200 plus $20 supply fee collected by instructor on first day
In-Person
Mar 9, 7:00 PM ET
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Homeschool Monday
Every child, regardless of income or geography, should have the chance to stare down a T. rex, weave on an 1890's-era loom, or experience the wider world through our changing exhibits. Homeschool Monday admission is free for students and one chaperone per group. Join us at 10 a.m. for Secret of the Cardboard Rocket for $3/person. Registration is required for non-member families.
Museum of the Rockies
Free admission f...
Free admission for students and one chaperone per group. Secret of the Cardboard Rocket activity available for $3/person at 10 a.m.
3/9/26
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9
Homeschool Monday
Every child, regardless of income or geography, should have the chance to stare down a T. rex, weave on an 1890's-era loom, or experience the wider world through our changing exhibits. Homeschool Monday admission is free for students and one chaperone per group. Join us at 10 a.m. for Secret of the Cardboard Rocket for $3/person. Registration is required for non-member families.
Free admission f...
Free admission for students and one chaperone per group. Secret of the Cardboard Rocket activity available for $3/person at 10 a.m.
In-Person
Mar 9, 6:00 PM ET
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Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS)
A free, in-person ARISS Proposal Training Workshop designed to help educators apply to the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program. This hands-on workshop will guide educators through the process of writing a strong, competitive proposal while building confidence in bringing authentic space science experiences into the classroom. Participants will receive expert insights from experienced ARISS contributors, take part in engaging STEM activities, and tour Challenger's newly upgraded simulators and learning spaces. Lunch will be provided. The workshop runs from 9:00am - 3:30pm with registration from 8:30-8:45am.
Challenger Maine
Free
3/13/26
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Mar
13
Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS)
A free, in-person ARISS Proposal Training Workshop designed to help educators apply to the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program. This hands-on workshop will guide educators through the process of writing a strong, competitive proposal while building confidence in bringing authentic space science experiences into the classroom. Participants will receive expert insights from experienced ARISS contributors, take part in engaging STEM activities, and tour Challenger's newly upgraded simulators and learning spaces. Lunch will be provided. The workshop runs from 9:00am - 3:30pm with registration from 8:30-8:45am.
Free
In-Person
Mar 13, 2:00 PM ET
Amateur Radio
Space
Nasa
International Space Station
Iss
Stem Education
Educator Workshop
Proposal Writing
Space Science
Astronomy
Professional Development
Hands-On Activities
02-10-2026
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Rocket Family Day - Online Activities
Online activities including videos and hands-on demonstrations learners of all ages can do at home, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Robert Goddard's first liquid-fueled rocket. Part of the rocket-themed educational programming.
Online
Free
3/13/26
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13
Rocket Family Day - Online Activities
Online activities including videos and hands-on demonstrations learners of all ages can do at home, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Robert Goddard's first liquid-fueled rocket. Part of the rocket-themed educational programming.
Free
Virtual
Mar 13, 5:00 AM ET
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Member Only Special Science Days: Pi Day
Math in Motion - It's time to celebrate the most famous number in math! Dive into hands-on activities exploring circles, patterns, and problem-solving as we bring math to life through fun, interactive STEM challenges perfect for curious minds of all ages. Drop-in Workshops | No Registration Required
Putnam Museum
Member Exclusive...
Member Exclusive Event
3/14/26
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14
Member Only Special Science Days: Pi Day
Math in Motion - It's time to celebrate the most famous number in math! Dive into hands-on activities exploring circles, patterns, and problem-solving as we bring math to life through fun, interactive STEM challenges perfect for curious minds of all ages. Drop-in Workshops | No Registration Required
Member Exclusive...
Member Exclusive Event
In-Person
Mar 14, 9:00 PM ET
Mathematics
Pi Day
Hands-On Activities
Stem
Problem-Solving
Circles
Patterns
Family-Friendly
Drop-In Workshops
02-10-2026
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Rocket Family Day - 100th Anniversary of Robert Goddard's First Liquid-Fueled Rocket
Get a hands-on understanding of rockets in honor of 100th anniversary of Robert Goddard's first liquid-fueled rocket. Enjoy a rocket-themed day of hands-on building, make-and-take activities, and family-friendly science. Make and launch straw rockets, explore how fins, mass, and noses affect flight, enjoy Meet an Expert stations, a kids book talk, and story time. American Sign Language interpretation available for kids book talk and story time. Sponsored by Northrop Grumman.
National Air and Space Museum
Free, Timed-Entr...
Free, Timed-Entry Passes Required
3/14/26
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Mar
14
Rocket Family Day - 100th Anniversary of Robert Goddard's First Liquid-Fueled Rocket
Get a hands-on understanding of rockets in honor of 100th anniversary of Robert Goddard's first liquid-fueled rocket. Enjoy a rocket-themed day of hands-on building, make-and-take activities, and family-friendly science. Make and launch straw rockets, explore how fins, mass, and noses affect flight, enjoy Meet an Expert stations, a kids book talk, and story time. American Sign Language interpretation available for kids book talk and story time. Sponsored by Northrop Grumman.
Free, Timed-Entr...
Free, Timed-Entry Passes Required
In-Person
Mar 14, 3:00 PM ET
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Small Explorers Learning Together - Dino Motion!
Small Explorers Learning Together program is for families with children ages 1-5. March Program focuses on dinosaur motion, examining fossil footprints, and sorting dinosaurs by land, sea and air. Includes interactive story time, gallery exploration of 'Written in the Rocks: Fossil Tales of New Jersey', dig activity, reading of 'Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus!', and take-home dinosaur craft. Classes meet in Discovery Den play space and are 45 minutes long. Program runs October to June. Children over 5 not allowed, siblings under 12 months attend free. Tickets non-refundable but can be applied to other classes. Tickets expire June 18, 2026. NJ State Museum Foundation members receive 10% off.
New Jersey State Museum
$20.00 - $20.00...
$20.00 - $20.00 per child, 20% discount for additional siblings, caregivers attend free
3/14/26
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Mar
14
Small Explorers Learning Together - Dino Motion!
Small Explorers Learning Together program is for families with children ages 1-5. March Program focuses on dinosaur motion, examining fossil footprints, and sorting dinosaurs by land, sea and air. Includes interactive story time, gallery exploration of 'Written in the Rocks: Fossil Tales of New Jersey', dig activity, reading of 'Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus!', and take-home dinosaur craft. Classes meet in Discovery Den play space and are 45 minutes long. Program runs October to June. Children over 5 not allowed, siblings under 12 months attend free. Tickets non-refundable but can be applied to other classes. Tickets expire June 18, 2026. NJ State Museum Foundation members receive 10% off.
$20.00 - $20.00...
$20.00 - $20.00 per child, 20% discount for additional siblings, caregivers attend free
In-Person
Mar 14, 1:30 PM ET
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