National STEM Day!

NATIONAL STEM DAY Sponsored by ExxonMobil ‍ This exciting event celebrates the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, and engaging workshops. Kids of all ages can explore their curiosity with fun experiments, coding challenges, and engineering projects. Enjoy special demonstrations from local scientists and educators, and discover how STEM shapes our world. Don’t miss out on a day filled with learning, creativity, and inspiration—let’s spark a love for STEM together! ‍ WHAT'S HAPPENING ‍ ‍ STEM Challenge Course : Test your strength, speed, and science skills with activities including magnetic building blocks, programming robots, and balloon rockets—all while exploring the wonders of STEM! Weather permitting. When: From 9 am to 2 pm outside in Playscape ‍ Squishy Circuits : Learn about electricity by building hands-on circuits using soft, conductive materials! When: From 10 am to 4 pm in Chevron Maker Lab ‍ ‍ Bernoulli Blowers : Learn about the Bernoulli Principle as you create your own hand-held Bernoulli Blower. When: From 12 to 5 pm in Science Station ‍ Get a Grip: A Claw Machine Engineering Challenge: Get ready to grab, drop and win as you take on our giant, hands-on claw challenge! Use problem-solving and creative design to engineer and test a custom claw that can grab your target and put your STEM skills to the test. When: From 1 to 4 pm in Kids’ Hall Alcove ‍ ‍ ON-GOING ACTIVITIES ‍ Houston Bricks : Marvel at impressive LEGO displays showcasing the creativity and innovation behind engineering! When: All Day in Kids’ Hall ‍ Animal Tracks : Become an expert at identifying the tracks of native species as you match the tracks to the animal that left them! All Day in EcoStation ‍ Circle Art : Create a geometric masterpiece using paper circles. When: All Day at the Kids’ Hall Activity Tables ‍ ‍