Sensory Sunday in Science City at Union Station Kansas City. A kid-centric event listed on September 20, 2026. Science City is an interactive science museum within Union Station Kansas City.

WORK! is a pop-up exhibit designed by the Asheville Museum of Science exploring the real-world work of women STEAM leaders. On view until September 20, 2026. Note: as of the page capture date (2026-09-12), this exhibit is still active but closes 2026-09-20.

DiscoverFest is Science Museum Oklahoma's largest event of the year. Full day of free hands-on tinkering experiences, live demonstrations, community partners, and family fun. Pre-registration encouraged due to popularity. Hours: 9am - 4pm (CDT).

DiscoverFest, powered by OGE Power, fills Science Museum Oklahoma with tons of extra hands-on activities and free admission on September 26, 2026, 9am - 4pm (local time). Pre-registration at smo.org/discoverfest is recommended for easier check-in.

Community Access Day event featuring Harvest Fest and Worldwide Day of Play. Free admission for everyone. Takes place at the Buell Children's Museum, a 12,000 sq ft two-level STEAM facility.

H-E-B Free Fourth Sundays offer free museum admission all day, held on the fourth Sunday of every month. Visit greater Austin's only natural history museum to walk beneath the 33-foot wingspan of a pterosaur and come face to face with a Texas Tyrannosaur. Features spectacular fossils of animals and plants that once inhabited Texas, historical to present-day Texas wildlife in dioramas depicting the diverse ecoregions of Texas, and a hands-on Discovery Center designed especially for families and upper elementary-age learners. Upcoming dates: 09/27/2026, 10/25/2026, 11/22/2026, 12/27/2026. Hours: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Museum website: http://sciencemuseum.utexas.edu

Sensory-Friendly Hours at Discovery Place Kids. 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm local time. Cost is $15.00.

Sensory-friendly hours at Discovery Place Science museum. 10:30 am to 1:30 pm local time. Cost is $18.00-$23.00.

Overnight event from Friday October 9 into Saturday October 10, 2026. Schedule: 5:30–7:30pm check-in (Constellation Learning Group Entrance on Key Highway side); 5:30–10pm open exploration and themed activities; 7:30pm planetarium show (outer space adventure, not part of daytime schedule); 9:00pm departure for non-overnight guests; 10:15pm lights out; 6:30am lights on; 7:00–8:00am light breakfast in the cafe; 8:15am IMAX; 9:00am final departure for overnight guests. Activities include: building and testing Pokéball launchers, exploring Ditto slime, creating an evolution kaleidocycle, battling and trading in a dedicated TCG arena, accessing a gym and multiple Pokéstops. Intended for families with children ages 5+. Younger siblings welcome but not permitted to sleep over. All attendees must purchase a ticket. Children must have an adult in their party — not a drop-off event.

The STEMPossible Symposium is an annual event organized by Tech United, a group of chief information officers and IT professionals from local enterprise companies committed to closing the digital divide and increasing STEM opportunities for students. The event is held at the Michigan Science Center. Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT. Tech United's focus areas include bridging the digital divide (donating decommissioned digital devices), developing STEM career pathways through site-based programming, and fundraising for youth opportunities. Over 3,500 devices have been distributed to students in Southeastern Michigan, and $153K+ was raised in 2025 for STEMPossible.

What did dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals really do when no one was around to see them? Spend an enchanting night experiencing the magic of the museum with your whole family! Wear your costumes while participating in Halloween hands-on science, crafts and more. Snuggle up for Storytime, enjoy a show in the Gates Planetarium, and access to a new temporary exhibit opening this fall! After a night of fun, sleep among the animals in world-famous diorama halls.

Step into an after-hours experience designed for the curious adult. You might catch a mini-lecture on something weird and wonderful, get an up-close-and-personal look at the science behind the exhibits, or end up deep in a scavenger hunt you wandered into. Come with a date, bring your friends and see where the night takes you. Science Lounge is 21+, so take the chance to dress in your Halloween best and get a sitter for the evening - crafting delicious cocktails, mocktails and surprises to explore all night.

Sensory-Friendly Hours at Discovery Place Kids. 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm local time. Cost is $15.00.

Sensory-friendly hours at Discovery Place Science museum. 10:30 am to 1:30 pm local time. Cost is $18.00-$23.00.

Night at the Museum meets Dungeons & Dragons at this unique after-hours experience at NHMU. Meet new friends, dive into character creation and world-building, and begin an epic adventure! All quests are created by local Game Masters of The Legendarium. Included with ticket: after-hours access to the Past Worlds exhibit, a set of dice sourced by the Legendarium, and a 'die'-nosaur dice holder (new design for Fall 2026/Spring 2027!). Open to adults 18+ only. Tables located in the galleries; snacks and drinks allowed in designated 'Tavern' areas on breaks. No alcohol permitted (University of Utah dry campus). Groups may not exceed 6 players per table. Previous D&D experience not required but valued. The August 18, September 15, and October 20 sessions are sold out or registration closed.

Homeschool families are invited to spend the day exploring the Greensboro Science Center with special hands-on activities from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, including animal meet & greets, tabletop science in the Safari Room, and a scavenger hunt with a chance to win prizes. Activities are included with a GSC membership or general admission ticket.

Homeschool families are invited to spend the day exploring the Greensboro Science Center with special hands-on activities from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, including animal meet & greets, tabletop science in the Safari Room, and a scavenger hunt with a chance to win prizes. Activities are included with a GSC membership or general admission ticket.