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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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64 museum Events Found
Ceramic Rattle Workshop
Ceramic rattle workshop led by Daven Hee and Joy Sanchez as part of the Toshiko Takaezu: Worlds Within exhibition programming. Registration opens February 24.
Honolulu Museum of Art
Free
4/19/26
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Apr
19
Ceramic Rattle Workshop
Ceramic rattle workshop led by Daven Hee and Joy Sanchez as part of the Toshiko Takaezu: Worlds Within exhibition programming. Registration opens February 24.
Free
In-Person
Apr 19, 2026
02-15-2026
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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
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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
21+ event that gathers local vendors, artisans, and science content. Taste test local brews, catch shows, or try science demos while exploring the museum's permanent exhibit halls.
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
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Tickets required - pricing not specified
4/23/26
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Apr
23
OMSI After Dark: Bogs & Swamps
21+ event that gathers local vendors, artisans, and science content. Taste test local brews, catch shows, or try science demos while exploring the museum's permanent exhibit halls.
Tickets required...
Tickets required - pricing not specified
In-Person
Apr 23, 5:00 AM ET
02-10-2026
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Take Your Child To Work Day at the NJ State Museum 2026
Multiple planetarium shows throughout the day: 12:00 PM - The Great Solar System Adventure (grades 2-6), 1:00 PM - We Are Guardians (grades 4+), 2:00 PM - Messengers of Time and Space (grades 6+), 3:00 PM - One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure (grades 2 and younger). Event runs from 12:00 PM to 3:45 PM EDT.
NJ State Museum
Free admission
4/23/26
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Apr
23
Take Your Child To Work Day at the NJ State Museum 2026
Multiple planetarium shows throughout the day: 12:00 PM - The Great Solar System Adventure (grades 2-6), 1:00 PM - We Are Guardians (grades 4+), 2:00 PM - Messengers of Time and Space (grades 6+), 3:00 PM - One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure (grades 2 and younger). Event runs from 12:00 PM to 3:45 PM EDT.
Free admission
In-Person
Apr 23, 4:00 PM ET
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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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Take Your Child To Work Day at the NJ State Museum 2026
Special event for NJ State employees featuring multiple planetarium shows: 12:00 PM - The Great Solar System Adventure (grades 2-6), 1:00 PM - We Are Guardians about satellites and climate change (grades 4+), 2:00 PM - Messengers of Time and Space about observatories (grades 6+), 3:00 PM - One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure Sesame Street show (grades 2 and younger). Each show is approximately 50 minutes long. Arrive 10-15 minutes early. Reserved for New Jersey State employees working in the Trenton area only.
New Jersey State Museum
Free for NJ Stat...
Free for NJ State employees
4/23/26
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Apr
23
Take Your Child To Work Day at the NJ State Museum 2026
Special event for NJ State employees featuring multiple planetarium shows: 12:00 PM - The Great Solar System Adventure (grades 2-6), 1:00 PM - We Are Guardians about satellites and climate change (grades 4+), 2:00 PM - Messengers of Time and Space about observatories (grades 6+), 3:00 PM - One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure Sesame Street show (grades 2 and younger). Each show is approximately 50 minutes long. Arrive 10-15 minutes early. Reserved for New Jersey State employees working in the Trenton area only.
Free for NJ Stat...
Free for NJ State employees
In-Person
Apr 23, 4:00 PM ET
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Sensory Saturday
Special sensory-friendly science programming for visitors with sensory processing needs
Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI)
Free
4/25/26
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Apr
25
Sensory Saturday
Special sensory-friendly science programming for visitors with sensory processing needs
Free
In-Person
Apr 25, 1:00 PM ET
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01-18-2026
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Sensory Saturday
Sensory-friendly mornings at MOSI with reduced lights and sounds in partnership with CARD (Center for Autism & Related Disabilities). Experience hands-on activities in the Idea Zone, explore exhibits in a relaxed atmosphere with lowered lights and reduced noise levels. Museum opens before regular hours for a quieter, less crowded environment. Guests welcome to stay past event time and continue enjoying exhibits.
MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry)
$7.00 - $7 in ad...
$7.00 - $7 in advance for non-members, $10 at door, Free for MOSI members
4/25/26
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Apr
25
Sensory Saturday
Sensory-friendly mornings at MOSI with reduced lights and sounds in partnership with CARD (Center for Autism & Related Disabilities). Experience hands-on activities in the Idea Zone, explore exhibits in a relaxed atmosphere with lowered lights and reduced noise levels. Museum opens before regular hours for a quieter, less crowded environment. Guests welcome to stay past event time and continue enjoying exhibits.
$7.00 - $7 in ad...
$7.00 - $7 in advance for non-members, $10 at door, Free for MOSI members
In-Person
Apr 25, 12:00 PM ET
Sensory-Friendly
Accessibility
Museum
Exhibits
Hands-On Activities
Family-Friendly
Autism
Special Needs
02-10-2026
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Girl Scout Late Night @ NHMU
An evening of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities including catapults, rollercoasters, salt water painting, LED explorations, dinosaur skin necklaces, late night snack and flashlight exploration of the entire Museum. Open to all Girl Scouts and their adult chaperones. Arrive having eaten dinner. Registration via the GSU Event Calendar.
Natural History Museum of Utah
$32.00 - $32/Sco...
$32.00 - $32/Scout, $8/Leaders
4/25/26
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Apr
25
Girl Scout Late Night @ NHMU
An evening of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities including catapults, rollercoasters, salt water painting, LED explorations, dinosaur skin necklaces, late night snack and flashlight exploration of the entire Museum. Open to all Girl Scouts and their adult chaperones. Arrive having eaten dinner. Registration via the GSU Event Calendar.
$32.00 - $32/Sco...
$32.00 - $32/Scout, $8/Leaders
In-Person
Apr 25, 2:30 AM ET
Steam
Science
Technology
Engineering
Math
Girl Scouts
Hands-On Activities
Catapults
Rollercoasters
Led
Dinosaurs
Museum
Youth
Families
Flashlight Exploration
02-12-2026
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TACNY Junior Café Scientifique
Junior science café event at the Museum of Science & Technology
Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology
Free
4/25/26
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Apr
25
TACNY Junior Café Scientifique
Junior science café event at the Museum of Science & Technology
Free
In-Person
Apr 25, 2:30 PM ET
02-15-2026
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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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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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Dinos & Dice | 05/12 One-Shot
An exclusive, after-hours tabletop RPG event held at NHMU in collaboration with The Legendarium. Participate in a single one-shot session with local Game Masters in a world of prehistoric monsters and magical mysteries. Rewards include after-hours access to the Past Worlds gallery, dinosaur-themed dice, and an exclusive 'die'-nosaur dice holder. Adults only event. Previous D&D experience not required but valued.
Natural History Museum of Utah - Past Worlds Exhibition
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Ticket required - pricing not specified
5/13/26
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May
13
Dinos & Dice | 05/12 One-Shot
An exclusive, after-hours tabletop RPG event held at NHMU in collaboration with The Legendarium. Participate in a single one-shot session with local Game Masters in a world of prehistoric monsters and magical mysteries. Rewards include after-hours access to the Past Worlds gallery, dinosaur-themed dice, and an exclusive 'die'-nosaur dice holder. Adults only event. Previous D&D experience not required but valued.
Ticket required...
Ticket required - pricing not specified
In-Person
May 13, 2:00 AM ET
Tabletop Gaming
Rpg
Dungeons And Dragons
Paleontology
Dinosaurs
Museum
After Hours
Gaming
Adult Education
Stem Education
Prehistoric
Collaboration
02-14-2026
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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
$10.00 - $10 for...
$10.00 - $10 for Adults and those over age 12, FREE for children 12 and under
5/16/26
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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.
$10.00 - $10 for...
$10.00 - $10 for Adults and those over age 12, FREE for children 12 and under
In-Person
May 16, 7:00 PM ET
Steam
Science
Technology
Engineering
Arts
Mathematics
Hands-On Activities
Family Event
Educational
Heritage
Agriculture
Museum
Interactive Learning
Children
Kids
Oregon
Steam Engines
Trains
Trolleys
Crafts
Stem
01-18-2026
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Science on the Rocks - May
Adults-only event at Discovery Place Science featuring cocktails, science shows, hands-on lab activities, IMAX documentaries, and planetarium shows. Ages 21+ only, photo ID required. Parking available for $10 in Discovery Place Science Parking Deck at 220 W 6th Street.
Discovery Place Science
Tickets must be...
Tickets must be purchased online in advance
5/16/26
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May
16
Science on the Rocks - May
Adults-only event at Discovery Place Science featuring cocktails, science shows, hands-on lab activities, IMAX documentaries, and planetarium shows. Ages 21+ only, photo ID required. Parking available for $10 in Discovery Place Science Parking Deck at 220 W 6th Street.
Tickets must be...
Tickets must be purchased online in advance
In-Person
May 16, 11:00 PM ET
02-11-2026
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TACNY Junior Café Scientifique
Junior science café event at the Museum of Science & Technology
Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology
Free
5/16/26
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May
16
TACNY Junior Café Scientifique
Junior science café event at the Museum of Science & Technology
Free
In-Person
May 16, 2:30 PM ET
02-15-2026
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North Carolina Fossil Festival
The North Carolina Fossil Festival celebrates the Aurora Fossil Museum and the rich fossil record of North Carolina. This family-friendly event features fossil digging, fossil displays, silent auction, displays by partner nonprofit organizations, live entertainment, food & craft vendors, dinosaur show, and much more! Activities include STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math) components, fossil pits for digging, and educational experiences for children with an interest in science.
Aurora Fossil Museum
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FREE ADMISSION with special ticketed events
5/23/26
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May
23
North Carolina Fossil Festival
The North Carolina Fossil Festival celebrates the Aurora Fossil Museum and the rich fossil record of North Carolina. This family-friendly event features fossil digging, fossil displays, silent auction, displays by partner nonprofit organizations, live entertainment, food & craft vendors, dinosaur show, and much more! Activities include STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math) components, fossil pits for digging, and educational experiences for children with an interest in science.
FREE ADMISSION w...
FREE ADMISSION with special ticketed events
In-Person
May 23, 12:00 PM ET
Fossils
Paleontology
Geology
Earth Science
Museum
Family-Friendly
Educational
Hands-On Learning
Natural History
Science Education
Steam
North Carolina
Dinosaurs
Fossil Digging
Science Festival
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01-17-2026
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Summer Science Camp
Summer Science Camp runs from June 1st through August 7th, 2026. Registration opens in January 2026. Camps offered for children in grades K-1, 2-3, and 4-5. Activities include museum exhibitions, Infinity Theater and planetarium shows. Registration forms required through CampDoc system, due 2 weeks prior to camp start.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Cost varies, sch...
Cost varies, scholarships available for qualifying families
6/1/26
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Jun
1
Summer Science Camp
Summer Science Camp runs from June 1st through August 7th, 2026. Registration opens in January 2026. Camps offered for children in grades K-1, 2-3, and 4-5. Activities include museum exhibitions, Infinity Theater and planetarium shows. Registration forms required through CampDoc system, due 2 weeks prior to camp start.
Cost varies, sch...
Cost varies, scholarships available for qualifying families
In-Person
Jun 1, 5:00 PM ET
Science Camp
Stem Education
Museum
Elementary
Summer Program
Hands-On Learning
Planetarium
Exhibitions
01-18-2026
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Leslie Science & Nature Center Summer Camps
Runs June 9-Aug 27, 2026. Offered in partnership with Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. Wide range of educational summer camps for kids as young as 4 years old.
Leslie Science & Nature Center
$350.00 - $325-$...
$350.00 - $325-$375
6/9/26
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Jun
9
Leslie Science & Nature Center Summer Camps
Runs June 9-Aug 27, 2026. Offered in partnership with Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. Wide range of educational summer camps for kids as young as 4 years old.
$350.00 - $325-$...
$350.00 - $325-$375
In-Person
Jun 9, 4:00 AM ET
02-12-2026
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Cruise Night at the Northwest Car and Motorcycle Museum
Bring your classic vehicle to the Northwest Car and Motorcycle Museum at Powerland Heritage Park museum for a fun-filled evening!
Northwest Car and Motorcycle Museum at Powerland Heritage Park
Free
6/10/26
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Jun
10
Cruise Night at the Northwest Car and Motorcycle Museum
Bring your classic vehicle to the Northwest Car and Motorcycle Museum at Powerland Heritage Park museum for a fun-filled evening!
Free
In-Person
Jun 10, 5:00 AM ET
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Brooks Historical Society Depot Day
Brooks Historical Society Depot Day event held on a Saturday in June. Event runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. See Brooks Historical Society website for more information.
Powerland Heritage Park
Free
6/13/26
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Jun
13
Brooks Historical Society Depot Day
Brooks Historical Society Depot Day event held on a Saturday in June. Event runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. See Brooks Historical Society website for more information.
Free
In-Person
Jun 13, 7:00 PM ET
02-10-2026
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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)
$35.00 - Members...
$35.00 - Members $35, Non-members $40 online, $40-45 at door
6/19/26
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Jun
19
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.
$35.00 - Members...
$35.00 - Members $35, Non-members $40 online, $40-45 at door
In-Person
Jun 19, 11:00 PM ET
Science
Adults-Only
Museum
Planetarium
Hands-On Activities
Chemistry
Astronomy
Interactive Learning
Science Education
After Hours Event
02-10-2026
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TACNY Junior Café Scientifique
Junior science café event at the Museum of Science & Technology
Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology
Free
6/20/26
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Jun
20
TACNY Junior Café Scientifique
Junior science café event at the Museum of Science & Technology
Free
In-Person
Jun 20, 2:30 PM ET
02-15-2026
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Cruise Night at the Northwest Car and Motorcycle Museum
Bring your classic vehicle to the Northwest Car and Motorcycle Museum at Powerland Heritage Park museum for a fun-filled evening!
Northwest Car and Motorcycle Museum at Powerland Heritage Park
Free
6/24/26
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Jun
24
Cruise Night at the Northwest Car and Motorcycle Museum
Bring your classic vehicle to the Northwest Car and Motorcycle Museum at Powerland Heritage Park museum for a fun-filled evening!
Free
In-Person
Jun 24, 5:00 AM ET
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Cruise Night at the Northwest Car and Motorcycle Museum
Bring your classic vehicle to the Northwest Car and Motorcycle Museum at Powerland Heritage Park museum for a fun-filled evening! Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Northwest Car and Motorcycle Museum at Powerland Heritage Park
Free
6/24/26
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Jun
24
Cruise Night at the Northwest Car and Motorcycle Museum
Bring your classic vehicle to the Northwest Car and Motorcycle Museum at Powerland Heritage Park museum for a fun-filled evening! Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Free
In-Person
Jun 25, 2:00 AM ET
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MOR's Taste of the Rockies
Signature fundraising event at Museum of the Rockies to support educational programs and exhibitions.
Museum of the Rockies
Free
6/26/26
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Jun
26
MOR's Taste of the Rockies
Signature fundraising event at Museum of the Rockies to support educational programs and exhibitions.
Free
In-Person
Jun 26, 2026
02-10-2026
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