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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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26 interactive Events Found
Open Organ Console Day
Interactive hands-on experience where visitors can play The Longwood Organ for five minutes each during a 3-hour open console period.
Longwood Gardens
Free with Garden...
Free with Gardens admission
4/19/26
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Apr
19
Open Organ Console Day
Interactive hands-on experience where visitors can play The Longwood Organ for five minutes each during a 3-hour open console period.
Free with Garden...
Free with Gardens admission
In-Person
Apr 19, 5:00 PM ET
02-11-2026
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Once Upon a Time @ NHMU: April
Our final Storytime for the season will be all about eggs. We'll read the book "An Extraordinary Egg" by Leo Lionni. Interactive storytime designed to ignite the imagination of young visitors as they explore fascinating tales inspired by our natural world. Includes a small game, craft, or interactive activity based on the book.
Natural History Museum of Utah
Free
4/21/26
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Apr
21
Once Upon a Time @ NHMU: April
Our final Storytime for the season will be all about eggs. We'll read the book "An Extraordinary Egg" by Leo Lionni. Interactive storytime designed to ignite the imagination of young visitors as they explore fascinating tales inspired by our natural world. Includes a small game, craft, or interactive activity based on the book.
Free
In-Person
Apr 21, 6:30 PM ET
Storytime
Natural History
Eggs
Children
Interactive
Nature Education
Biology
Family Program
Life Science
02-10-2026
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NHMU Family STEAM Explorations: Electricity
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 spark your curiosity with electricity!
Natural History Museum of Utah
FREE with regula...
FREE with regular museum admission; completely free for Museum Members
4/22/26
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Apr
22
NHMU Family STEAM Explorations: Electricity
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 spark your curiosity with electricity!
FREE with regula...
FREE with regular museum admission; completely free for Museum Members
In-Person
Apr 23, 1:15 AM ET
02-10-2026
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NHMU Family STEAM Explorations: Electricity
Come spark your curiosity with electricity! In this hands-on drop-in session, you'll explore how simple circuits work by experimenting with opening and closing circuits to control the flow of electricity. Discover what makes a circuit complete--and what happens when it's not! Activities are open from 5:15-8:15pm; stay as long as you like! Children must be accompanied by an adult. FREE with Museum admission.
Natural History Museum of Utah - Earth Lab
Free with museum...
Free with museum admission
4/22/26
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Apr
22
NHMU Family STEAM Explorations: Electricity
Come spark your curiosity with electricity! In this hands-on drop-in session, you'll explore how simple circuits work by experimenting with opening and closing circuits to control the flow of electricity. Discover what makes a circuit complete--and what happens when it's not! Activities are open from 5:15-8:15pm; stay as long as you like! Children must be accompanied by an adult. FREE with Museum admission.
Free with museum...
Free with museum admission
In-Person
Apr 23, 1:15 AM ET
Electricity
Circuits
Hands-On
Drop-In
Family
Steam
Physics
Engineering
Interactive
Museum
Exploration
Youth
02-12-2026
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OMSI After Dark: Bogs & Swamps
The ultimate night out! A 21+ event that gathers local vendors, artisans, and science content. Taste test local brews, catch a show, or try science demos while exploring the museum's permanent exhibit halls.
OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry)
Tickets required
4/23/26
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Apr
23
OMSI After Dark: Bogs & Swamps
The ultimate night out! A 21+ event that gathers local vendors, artisans, and science content. Taste test local brews, catch a show, or try science demos while exploring the museum's permanent exhibit halls.
Tickets required
In-Person
Apr 23, 5:00 AM ET
02-15-2026
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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
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.
Free
In-Person
Apr 25, 4:00 PM ET
Summer Camp
Open House
Stem
Science
Family Event
Youth Programs
Education
Interactive
Hands-On Activities
02-10-2026
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Homeschool S.T.E.M. Day at TrainTastic
Monthly STEM education program for homeschool families combining hands-on learning with full museum access. Includes all-day admission from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, structured STEM lesson from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and access to model train exhibits, LEGO areas, play zones, and hands-on engineering spaces.
TrainTastic
$14.00 - Adults:...
$14.00 - Adults: $14, Children ages 3-17: $10, Children 2 and under: FREE
5/6/26
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May
6
Homeschool S.T.E.M. Day at TrainTastic
Monthly STEM education program for homeschool families combining hands-on learning with full museum access. Includes all-day admission from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, structured STEM lesson from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and access to model train exhibits, LEGO areas, play zones, and hands-on engineering spaces.
$14.00 - Adults:...
$14.00 - Adults: $14, Children ages 3-17: $10, Children 2 and under: FREE
In-Person
May 6, 5:00 PM ET
Stem
Homeschool
Engineering
Science
Technology
Mathematics
Hands-On Learning
Interactive
Museum
Education
02-08-2026
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Tuesdays for Teens
Join us at 6pm on the second Tuesday of the month from January-May for an evening of fun interactive teen activities where we will create art, taste foods, explore through science and just hang out. Registration is required. To register, call the library at 610-273-3303.
Honey Brook Library
Free
5/12/26
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May
12
Tuesdays for Teens
Join us at 6pm on the second Tuesday of the month from January-May for an evening of fun interactive teen activities where we will create art, taste foods, explore through science and just hang out. Registration is required. To register, call the library at 610-273-3303.
Free
In-Person
May 12, 11:00 PM ET
02-13-2026
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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
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.
Free
In-Person
May 13, 8:00 PM ET
Summer Camp
Open House
Stem
Science
Family Event
Youth Programs
Education
Interactive
Hands-On Activities
02-10-2026
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After School Gaming Program
Drop by the library's large meeting room every Tuesday afternoon for video games, board games, hanging out with friends, and snacks! Play multiplayer games on our old Wii, Playstation2, and more, or on our new Nintendo Switch, with the library's extensive game catalog. Drop in any time during the program and stay the whole time or for just a few minutes. This program is intended only for tweens and teens in grades 6-12. Adults may drop their teens off or wait in the library during the program. Some games may be rated T for teens. Additional dates: May 26, 2026 and June 2, 2026.
Large Meeting Room
Free
5/19/26
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May
19
After School Gaming Program
Recurring
Drop by the library's large meeting room every Tuesday afternoon for video games, board games, hanging out with friends, and snacks! Play multiplayer games on our old Wii, Playstation2, and more, or on our new Nintendo Switch, with the library's extensive game catalog. Drop in any time during the program and stay the whole time or for just a few minutes. This program is intended only for tweens and teens in grades 6-12. Adults may drop their teens off or wait in the library during the program. Some games may be rated T for teens. Additional dates: May 26, 2026 and June 2, 2026.
Free
In-Person
May 19, 7:15 PM ET
02-13-2026
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Science with a Twist Presents: Nebula Nights Prom
Science-themed prom event at Arizona Science Center.
Arizona Science Center
Free
5/30/26
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May
30
Science with a Twist Presents: Nebula Nights Prom
Science-themed prom event at Arizona Science Center.
Free
In-Person
May 30, 4:00 AM ET
02-08-2026
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High School Workshop
Our interactive workshop, developed for high school students at all levels, provides a unique experience to investigate issues surrounding design and learn more about the design professions of architecture, landscape architecture and interior design...
Architecture Hall
Free
6/7/26
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Jun
7
High School Workshop
Our interactive workshop, developed for high school students at all levels, provides a unique experience to investigate issues surrounding design and learn more about the design professions of architecture, landscape architecture and interior design...
Free
In-Person
Jun 7, 2:00 PM ET
02-14-2026
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Herps Alive! - North Bend State Park - June 12, 2026
Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for all ages.
North Bend State Park
Free
6/12/26
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Jun
12
Herps Alive! - North Bend State Park - June 12, 2026
Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for all ages.
Free
In-Person
Jun 12, 2026
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Herps Alive! - North Bend State Park - June 12, 2026
Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for...
North Bend State Park
Free
6/12/26
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Jun
12
Herps Alive! - North Bend State Park - June 12, 2026
Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for...
Free
In-Person
Jun 12, 2026
02-10-2026
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Herps Alive! - North Bend State Park - June 12, 2026
Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for...
North Bend State Park
Free
6/12/26
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Jun
12
Herps Alive! - North Bend State Park - June 12, 2026
Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for...
Free
In-Person
Jun 12, 2026
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Herps Alive! - North Bend State Park - June 12, 2026
Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for all ages.
North Bend State Park
Free
6/12/26
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Jun
12
Herps Alive! - North Bend State Park - June 12, 2026
Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for all ages.
Free
In-Person
Jun 12, 2026
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Herps Alive! - North Bend State Park - June 12, 2026
Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for...
North Bend State Park
Free
6/12/26
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Jun
12
Herps Alive! - North Bend State Park - June 12, 2026
Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for...
Free
In-Person
Jun 12, 4:00 AM ET
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Herps Alive! - North Bend State Park - June 12, 2026
Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for...
North Bend State Park
Free
6/12/26
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Jun
12
Herps Alive! - North Bend State Park - June 12, 2026
Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for...
Free
In-Person
Jun 12, 2026
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Herps Alive! - North Bend State Park
Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for all ages.
North Bend State Park
Free
6/12/26
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Jun
12
Herps Alive! - North Bend State Park
Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for all ages.
Free
In-Person
Jun 12, 2026
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Herps Alive! - North Bend State Park
Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for all ages.
North Bend State Park
Free
6/12/26
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Jun
12
Herps Alive! - North Bend State Park
Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for all ages.
Free
In-Person
Jun 12, 2026
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Herps Alive! - North Bend State Park - June 12, 2026
Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for all ages.
North Bend State Park
Free
6/12/26
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Jun
12
Herps Alive! - North Bend State Park - June 12, 2026
Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for all ages.
Free
In-Person
Jun 12, 2026
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Herps Alive! - North Bend State Park - June 12, 2026
Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for...
North Bend State Park
Free
6/12/26
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Jun
12
Herps Alive! - North Bend State Park - June 12, 2026
Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for...
Free
In-Person
Jun 12, 2026
Reptiles
Amphibians
Wildlife
Educational
Interactive
Biology
Nature-Education
Environmental-Science
Hands-On-Learning
State-Park
West-Virginia
02-10-2026
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TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures
A full-day event featuring more than a dozen brand-new TED Talks from the Marian Anderson Hall stage, exploring the evolving story of modern democracy. Includes interactive activations, performances, culinary pop-ups and networking opportunities throughout the venue. Held in honor of America's 250th birthday in 2026, this flagship event marks the culmination of Visit Philadelphia's three-year partnership with TED Democracy. The event's Founding Futures theme explores how we are founding the future of democracy - examining ideals that shaped the past and lessons that push us forward to create a more just, inclusive, participatory and resilient future.
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
15% discount ava...
15% discount available with promo code IDEAS2026
6/13/26
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Jun
13
TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures
A full-day event featuring more than a dozen brand-new TED Talks from the Marian Anderson Hall stage, exploring the evolving story of modern democracy. Includes interactive activations, performances, culinary pop-ups and networking opportunities throughout the venue. Held in honor of America's 250th birthday in 2026, this flagship event marks the culmination of Visit Philadelphia's three-year partnership with TED Democracy. The event's Founding Futures theme explores how we are founding the future of democracy - examining ideals that shaped the past and lessons that push us forward to create a more just, inclusive, participatory and resilient future.
15% discount ava...
15% discount available with promo code IDEAS2026
In-Person
Jun 13, 2026
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Little Hands on the Farm
Interactive agricultural education exhibit for children ages 2-10. Children become farmers and learn about agriculture through hands-on activities including garden, grain bin, apple orchard, chicken coop, tractor shed, sheep barn, and dairy barn. Includes farmers' market simulation and grocery store experience.
Kids Zone
Free hands-on ex...
Free hands-on exhibit
8/13/26
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Aug
13
Little Hands on the Farm
Recurring
Interactive agricultural education exhibit for children ages 2-10. Children become farmers and learn about agriculture through hands-on activities including garden, grain bin, apple orchard, chicken coop, tractor shed, sheep barn, and dairy barn. Includes farmers' market simulation and grocery store experience.
Free hands-on ex...
Free hands-on exhibit
In-Person
Aug 13, 2026
02-10-2026
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Math Spooktacular and Science Expo
Hands-on and interactive STEM stations where elementary students and families explore science, technology, engineering and math experiments, activities, and games. Includes light meal and participation from multiple afterschool programs and organizations.
Machine Shop
Free
10/26/26
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Oct
26
Math Spooktacular and Science Expo
Hands-on and interactive STEM stations where elementary students and families explore science, technology, engineering and math experiments, activities, and games. Includes light meal and participation from multiple afterschool programs and organizations.
Free
In-Person
Oct 26, 5:00 AM ET
01-17-2026
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