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28 Science Education Events Found

Jul 25

Zoo Music

Bring the family to Zoo Music during the summer to enjoy performances by national touring entertainment. Plan to spend an evening with wildlife, food, music and fun. Kids will have fun getting their faces painted. Adults with an ID can order a drink from the variety of bars at the Zoo. Dusk is one of the more active times for animals and a great time to learn about the Zoo's conservation initiatives. All habitats will be open except the Penguin Chill. Guests are welcome to bring chairs, coolers and picnics. Glass containers, alcohol, sports equipment, tents and canopies are prohibited. This is a rain or shine event.
ABQ BioPark Zoo
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7/25/26
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Jul 26

Explore Science Summer Camp - Residential (Rising 9th-10th Grade)

5-day residential summer camp for rising 9th-10th graders featuring hands-on science activities including neuroscience, DNA, microbiology, paleontology, physics, nanoscience, crime scene investigation, coding, game theory, and more. Runs Sunday July 26 to Thursday July 30, 2026. Check-in at 3:00 PM on Day 1, check-out at 3:00 PM on Day 5.
Virginia Tech
$1,150.00 - Cove...
7/26/26
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Jul 30

Garden Music

Surround yourself with the beauty of nature while listening to local, live music at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden. Bring the family to enjoy an evening in the Garden. The Shark Reef Cafe will be cooking up delicious food for the perfect picnic on the grass and local bands will provide a dinner soundtrack. Kids can get their face painted and adults with an ID can order drinks. The entire Botanic Garden will be open to experience. Guests welcome to bring chairs, coolers and picnics. Glass containers, alcohol, sports equipment, tents and canopies are prohibited. This is a rain or shine event.
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
$15.00 - Adult:...
7/30/26
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Aug 13

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...
8/13/26
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Aug 15

Rootle Roadster Tour - N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center

The Rootle Roadster Tour is a free, playful learning event for children ages 0-8 and their families. Features include hands-on learning activities and games, PBS KIDS education resources, local community partners offering resources and support services, take-home learning materials and giveaways, and special screenings and live performances. Activities include STEM experiments, literacy and movement-based games, and creative arts experiences. Event runs 10 AM - 2 PM local time.
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center
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8/15/26
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Aug 15

2026 Rootle Roadster Tour - Barco, Currituck County

The Rootle Roadster Tour offers free hands-on experiences for families, specially designed to support children ages 8 and under. Activities include STEM experiments, literacy games, and social-emotional learning exercises. Local community partners are also on hand to offer family resources and support. Event runs 10 AM–2 PM ET. Partners include Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families.
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center
Free
8/15/26
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Aug 24

Marine Science Camp - Somers Point August 24-28 (Ages 5-14)

Join us for an exciting summer of learning about the environment! Our camp activities will take you on a journey of discovery, with marine ecology education, water quality testing, and hands-on experiences like seining and sieving. Explore William Morrow Beach!
William Morrow Beach
$415.00 - Camp f...
8/24/26
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Aug 24

YMCA After School Care Program 2026-2027 (Guilford & Rockingham Counties)

The YMCA of Greensboro offers After School Care programs for youth in Kindergarten through Middle School across Guilford and Rockingham Counties. Programs run Monday–Friday, 2:30–6:00 PM on regular school days and early release days. All Day Care is available 7:30 AM–6:00 PM on teacher workdays and select holidays. Programming includes homework support, STEAM exploration, creative arts, character development, movement-based activities, and social-emotional learning. Locations: Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA, Ragsdale Family YMCA, Spears Family YMCA (Guilford County); Eden Family YMCA, Reidsville Family YMCA (Rockingham County). Guilford County end date: June 10, 2027. Rockingham County end date: May 28, 2027. All Day Care Drop-In individual registration opens June 1. Please allow minimum 2 business days after registration before child begins attending. Reidsville YMCA also offers tutoring for grades 3–12 in Common Core math, reading comprehension, English literature, and writing; $90 Member / $120 Community Guest for three 30-minute sessions.
YMCA of Greensboro (Multiple Branches)
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8/24/26
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Aug 24

After School Care at the YMCA of Greensboro (2026-2027)

The YMCA of Greensboro After School Care program runs from August 24, 2026 through June 10, 2027 (Guilford County) and May 28, 2027 (Rockingham County). After School hours are Monday–Friday 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM. All Day Care hours are 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Programming includes homework support, STEAM exploration, creative arts, movement-based activities, character development, and social-emotional growth. Available at Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA, Ragsdale Family YMCA, Spears Family YMCA (Guilford County) and Eden Family YMCA, Reidsville Family YMCA (Rockingham County). Serves youth in Kindergarten through Middle School. A one-time registration fee of $50 per child applies at some branches. Please allow a minimum of two business days after registration before child begins attending. The Reidsville Family YMCA also offers individualized tutoring for 3rd–12th grade students: three 30-minute sessions for Member $90 / Community Guest $120, covering Common Core math, reading comprehension, English literature, and writing.
YMCA of Greensboro (Multiple Branches)
$240.00 - Varies...
8/24/26
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Aug 27

Chemistry High School Lab

12 sessions with two two-hour labs per session totaling 24 labs. Open to students ages 15 to 18. Additional requirements: scientific calculator and completed Algebra I. The Chemistry High School Lab follows the BJU Chemistry 4th edition Textbook. Lunch is not provided. Bring your own lunch or purchase an optional meal voucher during registration. Museum General Admission Not Required.
Creation Museum
$314.10 - Save 1...
8/27/26
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Sep 1

Awards & Scholarships: Excellence in Science

Student and Teaching Awards. Applications due September 1, 2026.
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Free
9/1/26
Sourced: https://hmns.org/ 01-18-2026
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Sep 1

Biology High School Lab - Tuesday Sessions

12 sessions with two two-hour labs per session totaling 24 labs. Open to students ages 14 to 18. The Biology High School Lab follows the BJU Biology 5th edition Textbook. Labs run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesdays. Price includes all supplies and parking. Lunch not provided - bring your own or purchase meal voucher during registration. Sessions run from September 1, 2026 through March 16, 2027.
Creation Museum
$314.10 - Early...
9/1/26
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Sep 4

Family Camp - Labor Day

Arrival: 4pm Fri, Sept 4, 2026 | Departure: 12pm Mon Sept 7, 2026. Bring friends and family for a weekend at Camp Hancock. Enjoy OMSI hospitality, outdoor exploration and more as you soak in Oregon's incredible high desert. Fill your days with activities led by OMSI instructors; fill your evenings with astronomy and family fun around the campfire.
Camp Hancock
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9/4/26
Sourced: https://omsi.edu/camps 02-08-2026
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Sep 19

Mississippi Science Fest

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Free
9/19/26
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Sep 19

Marine Life Day at Eastern Shore Laboratory

Marine Life Day at the VIMS Eastern Shore Laboratory in Wachapreague, VA. Listed at 4:00pm local time (20:00 UTC) on September 19.
VIMS Eastern Shore Laboratory
Free
9/19/26
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Sep 22

Girls in STEM Symposium - Discover and Explore Your Passion

Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation's Girls in STEM Symposium is a one day event designed to inspire and empower middle and high school girls (7th grade through 12th grade) to explore careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The 2026 event will feature a stronger focus on hands-on activities, streamlined speaker schedule with more Q&A time, expanded vendor and scientist displays, informational tables closer to pavilion area for meeting STEM professionals during breaks, and programming designed to maximize student engagement and discovery through small-group interactions and instructor-led demos.
Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation
Free
9/22/26
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Sep 23

2026 Rootle Roadster Tour - Franklin, Macon County Fair

The Rootle Roadster Tour offers free hands-on experiences for families, specially designed to support children ages 8 and under. Activities include STEM experiments, literacy games, and social-emotional learning exercises. Multi-day event: Wednesday Sept 23, 1–8 PM; Thursday & Friday Sept 24–25, 9 AM–8 PM; Saturday Sept 26, 9 AM–2 PM (all times ET). Partners include the Macon County Fair and Region A Partnership for Children.
Macon County Fair
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9/23/26
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Oct 1

Evening at The Museum

Evening event at the museum from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on October 1, 2026.
Museum of the Rockies
Free
10/1/26
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Oct 7

2026 Pumpkin Adventure

Join us for Pumpkin Adventure 2026! Your adventure will include a hayride around the grounds of the Ag Museum which will drop you off for a yummy snack. Feel free to explore Small Town, Mississippi, visit the General Store and tour the Heritage Center Gallery. On your way out, stop by the Pumpkin Patch and choose your very own pie pumpkin to take home with you! Groups of 10 or more MUST make a reservation by phone. October 10, 17 & 24 are Pumpkin Adventure Family Days with adjusted hours from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Multiple date ranges: October 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, 2026. Weekdays: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mississippi Agriculture Museum
$8.00 - General...
10/7/26
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Oct 10

2026 Rootle Roadster Tour - Clinton, Sampson County (Clinton Square Fair & BBQ Cookoff)

The Rootle Roadster Tour offers free hands-on experiences for families and is specially designed to support children ages 8 and under. Activities include STEM experiments, literacy games and social-emotional learning exercises. Local community partners are also on hand to offer family resources and support. Tour hours: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET.
Clinton Square Fair & BBQ Cookoff
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10/10/26
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Oct 10

2026 Rootle Roadster Tour - Clinton, Sampson County

The Rootle Roadster Tour offers free hands-on experiences for families, specially designed to support children ages 8 and under. Activities include STEM experiments, literacy games, and social-emotional learning exercises. Local community partners are also on hand to offer family resources and support. Event runs 10 AM–3 PM ET. Partners include the Clinton Square Fair & BBQ Cookoff.
Clinton Square Fair & BBQ Cookoff
Free
10/10/26
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Oct 15

Tri-state STEM+ Conference

Professional development (PD) for P-12 educators exploring STEM, STEAM, and STREAM education instruction, technology, and cutting-edge techniques. New Flexible Format: Option A: 12:00–4:00 pm (up to 4 contact hours); Option B: 4:00–8:00 pm (up to 4 contact hours); Option C: 12:00–8:00 pm (up to 8 contact hours). Itinerary: 12:00–1:30 pm Lunch, Showcase #1, and Raffle #1; 1:40–2:15 pm Concurrent Session 1; 2:25–3:00 pm Concurrent Session 2; 3:10–3:50 pm Concurrent Session 3; 3:50–4:00 pm Collection from Raffle #1; 4:00–4:15 pm Welcome and Awards; 4:15–5:20 pm Dinner/Dessert, Showcase #2, and Raffle #2; 5:30–6:05 pm Concurrent Session 4; 6:15–6:50 pm Concurrent Session 5; 7:00–8:00 pm Sharathon and Collection from Raffle #2. Features: 3 Unique Learning Sessions (Instructional Programs & Strategies, Interactive Workshops, Sharathon), Showcase of Regional Resources, Raffle Prizes, STEM Educator Awards, up to 8 Contact Hours, Lunch and/or Dinner and Dessert. Target audience: Pre-service Teachers, Teachers, School Administrators, Instructional Coaches. Collaboratively presented by CINSAM and regional partners.
University of Cincinnati
$65.00 - Early B...
10/15/26
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Oct 19

Nuclear Science Week 2026 - National Celebration in Wilmington, NC

Nuclear Science Week (NSW) 2026 is an internationally recognized, week-long observance scheduled for October 19-23, 2026. The Wilmington Area Local Section of the American Nuclear Society (ANS) has been selected as the national host. The week-long celebration explores multiple aspects of nuclear science including energy, medicine, innovation, careers, and community impact. Industry partners include Duke Energy and GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy. Activities include hands-on student experiences, facility tours, and community events. Local events are also encouraged nationwide. This announcement was made from Albuquerque, NM on March 09, 2026. NSW is held annually during the third week of October.
Wilmington, NC (National Host City)
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10/19/26
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Nov 6

2026 California Science Education Conference

The premier event for science educators across California featuring keynote speakers, workshops, special events, and learning opportunities with a focus on 'Science for All'.
Sacramento Convention Center
Free
11/6/26
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Nov 9

AVS Science Educators' Workshop 2026

AVS Science Educators' Workshop on November 9-10, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A two-day in-service workshop on low-pressure experiments and modeling for high school science teachers from the United States and Canada, held since 1990. The workshop has five elements: (1) lectures on underlying science and mathematical calculations, (2) hands-on experiments and model development under instructor guidance, (3) onsite visit to a major industrial or research laboratory, (4) overview of science and technologies using vacuum technology, and (5) lessons on vacuum pump operation and maintenance. Approved for CEUs and aligned with national science and mathematics standards. Participating teachers receive a Certificate of Completion, 1.5 CEUs from the University of Dayton, and a vacuum system for their school (school must sign a liability release). Application deadline: September 18, 2026.
Virtual
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11/9/26
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