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Ages 6-12 can design, create and make using nature as the inspiration to solve real-world challenges at this event! December's theme is circuits. Makerspace learning fosters STEM skills and is driven by children's natural curiosity and desire to make things. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Pre-registration...
Ages 6-12 can design, create and make using nature as the inspiration to solve real-world challenges at this event! November's theme is racer. Makerspace learning fosters STEM skills and is driven by children's natural curiosity and desire to make things. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Pre-registration...
Ages 6-12 can design, create and make using nature as the inspiration to solve real-world challenges at this event! October's theme is seeds. Makerspace learning fosters STEM skills and is driven by children's natural curiosity and desire to make things. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Pre-registration...
Ages 6-12 can design, create and make using nature as the inspiration to solve real-world challenges at this event! September's theme is water. Makerspace learning fosters STEM skills and is driven by children's natural curiosity and desire to make things. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Pre-registration...
This immersive STEM event features dozens of big telescopes, showing the rings of Saturn, Jupiter’s Red Spot, exploding stars and distant galaxies. An  (in the past, many teachers have given extra credit to their students who attend). We’ll be showing and explaining the new Webb telescope images!
Event cost: Free
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At this family-friendly fair, you will learn about geology, habitats, invasive species, water quality, ecology, and more! There will be a story time, fishing game, water testing, building a boat, watercolor painting and water cycle activities for kids of all ages.
Event cost: $5/person, free/ages 3 and under
Event time: noon-4...
This limited time exhibition features more than 30 interactive exhibits that celebrate and explore the greatest works of innovation and imagination in pop culture history. It will feature E.T., R2-D2, Hal 9000 and the DeLorean. Also, play arcade games, explore Mars, 3D printing displays and more. Great for all...
Local schools and technology groups from around Southeast Michigan will showcase their technology talent with drones, robots, 3-D printing and much more. There will be demonstrations and classes for kids and teens ages 5-17. No registration is required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: noon-4:30 p.m. May 21, 2022
Learn how astronauts train underwater to live and work in space. Watch them go into microgravity simulation in the world’s most high-tech swimming pool, where they practice repairing the International Space Station. Discover how astronauts test equipment, conduct experiments and live in isolation to prepare for space.
Event cost: $7/adults, $5/seniors...
Expert stargazers will be at the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House to share tips and tricks. All levels of experience is welcome to this event. It is recommended for adults and youth ages 13 and up. Make sure to dress for the weather. Registration required.
Event cost: $3/members, $5/non-members
Event times: 8-10 p.m....
Tollgate Farm stewards care for campers, the farm, the earth and each other. Farm Stewards, ages 13-19, develop resiliency and gain life and leadership skills. These teens will form friendships, overcome challenges and have fun while serving as mentors to campers and assistants to camp staff. As a steward-in-training,...
