35 upcoming STEM events in Chicago for preteens ages 9-12, from 9 year olds to 12 year olds.
📍 Vodak-East Side
An introduction on how to use online software to design 3D objects that will then be printed out on the library's 3D printer! The printed design will usually be picked up at a later date. For kids 6 t...
📍 Beverly
Join the Forest Preserves of Cook County for sensory-friendly science and art exploration! Have fun while learning about natural science with hands-on experiments and crafts. For families with kids 2 ...
📍 Canaryville
Try a fun building activity for kids to develop engineering, motor and analytical skills while making new friends! For ages 2 to 6. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibili...
📍 Blackstone
Calling all elementary schoolers! Join us for fun science activities. Sessions are led by University of Chicago pre-med students as a part of Med-ucate . For ages 6 to 13. Accessibility Need sign lang...
📍 McKinley Park
Most weeks we feature a drop-in activity which may include a simple STEM or craft activity, building materials, puzzles, toys or maybe even a coloring bonanza! Come color a turkey mask to get ready fo...
📍 Canaryville
You bring your imagination and engineering skills, and we supply the cardboard and makedo ® tools to create whatever you can dream up ! For ages 6+. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or ...
📍 Humboldt Park
Fredrick "Fritz" Douglass Pollard is a Chicago-born, Lane Tech High School graduate. In 1921, he earned another distinction becoming the first African American head coach in NFL history when the Pros ...
📍 Vodak-East Side
An introduction on how to use online software to design 3D objects that will then be printed out on the library's 3D printer! The printed design will usually be picked up at a later date. For kids 6 t...
📍 McKinley Park
STEAM Day is a fun, story powered introduction to science, technology, engineering, art and math for young learners presented by FIRST STAR FORCE. Each session starts with an engaging picture book rea...
📍 Woodson Regional
Join us on the bus from the library to the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, where families can enjoy the exhibits, including the holiday trees and a new Goodnight Moon exhibit. For ages 10 and ...
📍 Blackstone
Calling all elementary schoolers! Join us for fun science activities. Sessions are led by University of Chicago pre-med students as a part of Med-ucate . For ages 6 to 13. Accessibility Need sign lang...
📍 Roden
This is a hands-on STEM series designed for students in grades 4 to 6. During these interactive workshop, participants will explore the fundamentals of robotics, engineering and computer programming u...
📍 West Town
Curious what it might really feel like to grow up on Mars? Join us for a one-of-a-kind book club exploring science fiction, real-world space science and just plain fun conversation. We will talk about...
📍 Blackstone
Join the Kenwood High School STEMsters Club for a hands-on physics lesson! Perfect for curious builders, we will design skateparks for toy skateboards and test the different terrains. For ages 8 and u...
📍 Vodak-East Side
An introduction on how to use online software to design 3D objects that will then be printed out on the library's 3D printer! The printed design will usually be picked up at a later date. For kids 6 t...
📍 Canaryville
Try a fun building activity for kids to develop engineering, motor and analytical skills while making new friends! For ages 2 to 6. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibili...
📍 Vodak-East Side
Join us on the bus from Vodak-East Side to the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, where families can enjoy the exhibits, including the holiday trees and a new Good Night Moon exhibit. For ages 10...
📍 Mount Greenwood
Fredrick "Fritz" Douglass Pollard is a Chicago-born, Lane Tech High School graduate. In 1921, he earned another distinction becoming the first African American head coach in NFL history when the Pros ...
📍 Blackstone
Calling all elementary schoolers! Join us for fun science activities. Sessions are led by University of Chicago pre-med students as a part of Med-ucate . For ages 6 to 13. Accessibility Need sign lang...
📍 Legler Regional
Let’s get curious and experiment to learn about the world around us! For kids ages 3 to 13 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for t...
📍 Canaryville
Build! Create! Explore! Join us for a variety of activities that highlight STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and/or mathematics). For kids 7 to 12. Accessibility Need sign language interpre...
📍 Canaryville
You bring your imagination and engineering skills, and we supply the cardboard and makedo ® tools to create whatever you can dream up ! For ages 6+. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or ...
📍 Canaryville
Love building different objects and making your imagination come to life? If so, join us for some open play time with our collection of LEGO bricks! This drop-in program is for LEGO aficionados who en...
📍 Daley, Richard J.-Bridgeport
STEAM Day is a fun, story-powered introduction to science, technology, engineering, art and math for young learners. Each session starts with an engaging read aloud picture book, followed by a hands-o...
📍 Logan Square
Fredrick "Fritz" Douglass Pollard is a Chicago-born, Lane Tech High School graduate. In 1921, he earned another distinction becoming the first African American head coach in NFL history when the Pros ...
📍 Vodak-East Side
An introduction on how to use online software to design 3D objects that will then be printed out on the library's 3D printer! The printed design will usually be picked up at a later date. For kids 6 t...
📍 Northtown
Fredrick "Fritz" Douglass Pollard is a Chicago-born, Lane Tech High School graduate. In 1921, he earned another distinction becoming the first African American head coach in NFL history when the Pros ...
📍 Blackstone
Calling all elementary schoolers! Join us for fun science activities. Sessions are led by University of Chicago pre-med students as a part of Med-ucate . For ages 6 to 13. Accessibility Need sign lang...
📍 Edgewater
At this program we do multiple experiments that help us see the world in a different way. Find out what an egg can teach you about air pressure, fill a glass of water from across the room, create a to...
📍 Vodak-East Side
An introduction on how to use online software to design 3D objects that will then be printed out on the library's 3D printer! The printed design will usually be picked up at a later date. For kids 6 t...
📍 Roden
This is a hands-on STEM series designed for students in grades 4 to 6. During these interactive workshop, participants will explore the fundamentals of robotics, engineering and computer programming u...
📍 Sulzer Regional
Fredrick "Fritz" Douglass Pollard is a Chicago-born, Lane Tech High School graduate. In 1921, he earned another distinction becoming the first African American head coach in NFL history when the Pros ...
📍 Avalon
Join us for science that explores holidays like Hannukah and Kwanzaa this season! For ages 5 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Pl...
📍 Legler Regional
Let’s get curious and experiment to learn about the world around us! For kids ages 3 to 13 and their caregivers. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for t...
📍 Avalon
Join us for science that explores holidays like Hannukah and Kwanzaa this season! For ages 5 to 13. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Pl...
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