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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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41 interactive learning Events Found

Mar 5

Preschool Pioneers

Reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences; Preschool Pioneers has it all! A unique program designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregivers for fun activities with each week focusing on a topic related to the museum's exhibits, and siblings are welcome to attend. Classes fill up fast; we encourage you to arrive a few minutes early as class size is limited to 15 children.
Museum of the Rockies - Redstart Classroom
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3/5/26
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Mar 5

Preschool Pioneers

Reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences; Preschool Pioneers has it all! A unique program designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregivers for fun activities with each week focusing on a topic related to the museum's exhibits, and siblings are welcome to attend. Classes fill up fast; we encourage you to arrive a few minutes early as class size is limited to 15 children. Held in the Redstart Classroom.
Museum of the Rockies - Redstart Classroom
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3/5/26
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Mar 6

Dinosaur Expedition

Featuring over 60 animatronic dinosaurs, skeletons, photo ops, and rides. Guests will engage with prehistoric creatures from the Jurassic, Cretaceous, and Triassic Periods. Learn to identify which OKC Zoo animals are living relatives of dinosaurs and how supporting conservation efforts can help save these species. Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., weather dependent. Additional experiences include dinosaur rides ($6 per ride or 3 for $15) and naming sponsorship opportunities. Zoo admission required before accessing Dinosaur Expedition.
OKC Zoo
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3/6/26
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Mar 7

Art 360: Sip n' Paint... Crafty Kaleidoscopes

Unleash your creativity under the stars at Art 360: Sip n' Paint! Each month, the Dorrance DOME transforms into a vibrant, 360° canvas where stunning visuals and immersive soundscapes spark your imagination. Admission includes painting supplies and one (1) drink ticket per person.
Arizona Science Center - Dorrance DOME
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3/7/26
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Mar 7

Young Scientists: Exploring Senses

4-week session for children ages 3-5 (must be accompanied by an adult). Explore all five senses through hands-on activities including optical illusions, color-mixing, sound vibrations, instrument-making, tactile art, and edible experiments. Session dates: Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28. Participants can enjoy exhibit galleries complimentary after each program.
Fleet Science Center
Free
3/7/26
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Mar 9

Monday Meetups: Video Gamers In-Person

Monday Meetups for ages 7-11 are all about fun and games. But they are also all about fostering social and emotional well-being in every participant. In every iteration, this program strives to empower each participant through cognitive challenges, positive social interaction, and active learning. Each meetup is planned with micro learning lessons, while still allowing for student choice to drive the direction of the day's activity in a fun, low pressure environment. This program supports Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and PA Forward(R) Civic-Social Literacy. Multiple dates available from March 9, 2026 through June 29, 2026.
Atglen Library Program Room
Free
3/9/26
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Mar 10

Mentor Session: Karen Whitney LaVohn

Talk to Me About: - Designing creative activities to supplement the curriculum and engage diverse learners - Creating interactive notes for content (plus the 'In My Own Words' supplement) - Organizing & planning teaching units (scaffolding content)
Hilton Austin Downtown - Room 410
Free
3/10/26
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Mar 14

Junior 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. Program designed for Grades 1-3.
Putnam Museum
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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.
New Jersey State Museum
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3/14/26
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Mar 18

KFOR 4Warn Storm School - Emily Sutton

Interactive weather education program featuring hands-on activities and expert insights about Oklahoma's unique weather patterns including tornadoes, lightning, and heat waves. Takes place monthly in the Science Live auditorium.
Science Museum Oklahoma - Science Live Auditorium
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3/18/26
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Mar 19

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
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3/19/26
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Mar 20

Explore Chemistry

A 3-hour hands-on chemistry program for students ages 11-18, featuring interactive sessions covering topics like plastics, food chemistry, electrochemistry, and more. Part of a four-year rotating schedule exploring different aspects of chemistry through a creation science perspective. Current season covers Year 4 topics: Plant Chemistry, Acids & Bases, and Water Chemistry.
Creation Museum
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3/20/26
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Mar 21

Teen Science Cafe - Visualizing Space

Monthly teen science cafe including exciting activities, engaging talks from expert speakers, and free food. Program includes pizza social from 6:00-6:30 pm, followed by discussion & activities from 6:30-7:30 pm.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
Free
3/21/26
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Mar 23

Spring Break Camp: Space Explorers - The Museum of Life and Science

Space-themed spring break camp at the Museum of Life and Science. Multi-day program running from March 23-April 3, 2026. Interactive science learning focused on space exploration topics.
Museum of Life and Science
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3/23/26
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Mar 25

STEM Challenge

Students will learn about STEM and participate in an exciting challenge or experiment. This program is designed especially for students in grades K-5. The activities may be challenging for younger children, so we kindly ask that participants meet the age/grade range. Online registration will open two-weeks prior to event start time. Sign-up one child per registration. Walk-ins are not guaranteed entry. This program generously funded by the Friends of Ridley Township Library.
Meeting Room, Ridley Township Public Library & Resource Center
Free
3/25/26
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Mar 28

Ms. Madkin's Literacy Class

Ms. Madkin's Literacy Class is a joyful, interactive experience that nurtures early reading skills through movement, music, and play. Created especially for children ages 3-6, this class invites young learners and their caregivers to explore stories, letters, sounds, and language in a fun, welcoming environment. This month's theme is Earth Day. Kids are encouraged to wear green, blue, white, and brown. Through shared reading, singing, dancing, imaginative play, and hands-on activities, children build vocabulary, listening skills, and early literacy foundations while developing confidence and creativity.
Creative Construction Zone, The Arts & Science Center
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3/28/26
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Apr 2

KFOR 4Warn Storm School - Aaron Bracket

Interactive weather education program featuring hands-on activities and expert insights about Oklahoma's unique weather patterns including tornadoes, lightning, and heat waves. Takes place monthly in the Science Live auditorium.
Science Museum Oklahoma - Science Live Auditorium
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4/2/26
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Apr 8

Steps into Nature Presents: How Do Our Bodies Fight Germs?

Featuring a guest speaker who is a germ scientist, we'll learn about the many different kinds of germs, and the many different ways our bodies fight them. It's a war! Each side (the germs against us) has special tricks to mess up the plans of the other side. We'll act some of the war out! And of course, have a snack at the end.
Community Room, Lansdowne Public Library
Free
4/8/26
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Apr 10

Science After Dark

Adults-only event (18+) featuring hands-on science experiments, planetarium shows, liquid nitrogen ice cream, beer and wine sampling, and light bites. ID required for alcohol consumption (21+). Tickets include exhibit admission, food samples, drinks, planetarium shows, and hands-on activities. Non-refundable and non-transferable tickets.
MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry)
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4/10/26
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Apr 16

Education Days

Education Days at Six Flags Over Georgia offer knowledge and fun in one sweet deal. Students will explore math, science, and physics by observing and riding the mechanics of world-class coasters, thrill rides, and more. Park Hours: 9am - 4pm, Show Time Hours: 11am - 1pm. Multiple dates available: April 16, April 23, May 7th, and May 14th, 2026. Workbooks provided. Data collection possible with smartphone apps like Physics Toolbox and phyphox.
Six Flags Over Georgia
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4/16/26
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Apr 20

Monday Meetups: Board Gamers In-Person

Monday Meetups for ages 7-11 are all about fun and games. But they are also all about fostering social and emotional well-being in every participant. In every iteration, this program strives to empower each participant through cognitive challenges, positive social interaction, and active learning. Each meetup is planned with micro learning lessons, while still allowing for student choice to drive the direction of the day's activity in a fun, low pressure environment. This program supports Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and PA Forward(R) Civic-Social Literacy. Recurring weekly program with multiple dates through August 2026. Registration opens March 23, 2026 at 4:30pm.
Atglen Library Program Room
Free
4/20/26
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Apr 22

STEM Challenge

Students will learn about STEM and participate in an exciting challenge or experiment. This program is designed especially for students in grades K-5. The activities may be challenging for younger children, so we kindly ask that participants meet the age/grade range. Online registration will open two-weeks prior to event start time. Sign-up one child per registration. Walk-ins are not guaranteed entry. This program generously funded by the Friends of Ridley Township Library.
Meeting Room, Ridley Township Public Library & Resource Center
Free
4/22/26
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Apr 25

Teen Science Cafe - Hollywood Science

Monthly teen science cafe including exciting activities, engaging talks from expert speakers, and free food. Program includes pizza social from 6:00-6:30 pm, followed by discussion & activities from 6:30-7:30 pm.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
Free
4/25/26
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Apr 27

Monday Meetups: STEM Challengers In-Person

Monday Meetups for ages 7-11 are all about fun and games. But they are also all about fostering social and emotional well-being in every participant. In every iteration, this program strives to empower each participant through cognitive challenges, positive social interaction, and active learning. Each meetup is planned with micro learning lessons, while still allowing for student choice to drive the direction of the day's activity in a fun, low pressure environment. This program supports Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and PA Forward® Civic-Social Literacy. Registrations open at 4:30pm Monday, March 30, 2026. Additional dates: May 4, 11, 18; June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27; August 3, 10, 17, 2026.
Atglen Library Program Room
Free
4/27/26
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May 16

6th Annual S.T.E.A.M.'d Up for Kids

S.T.E.A.M.'d Up for Kids is a playful and engaging family event tailored for younger explorers, offering activities like miniature train rides, scavenger hunts, hands-on craft building, steam traction engine wagon rides, and various STEAM activities. The event showcases partner museums at Powerland Heritage Park's 62-acre campus and includes trolley rides, museum visits, toy truck play area, and demonstrations. Activities focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math education while exploring Oregon's agricultural heritage.
Heritage Powerland Park
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5/16/26
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