While we make every effort to ensure events are up-to-date, some may have been postponed or canceled. We recommend checking with the venue or organization before attending any of the following events.
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January 2026
STEAM Team Saturdays
On the second and fourth Saturday of each month, children, ages 5-11 discover the wonder of S.T.E.A.M. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Find out more »Homeschool Hangout
Homeschool students explore the exciting world of science with hands-on experiments. 1-2 p.m.
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Storytime with Josh
Spark a Love of Science Through Stories with Josh Avsec, Associate Director of Museum Experience. Josh is a Cleveland-born zoologist and will share stories about amazing animals, wild places, and the science behind it all. Nothing makes him happier than sharing the magic of science with others. This story time will occur every Friday in the Corning Gallery. Dive into a fun, engaging children’s book and read about Museum artifacts, natural wonders, and other science topics. This series is free with…
Find out more »February 2026
Junior Wizard Day
Enjoy a day of wizardry, including creating a wand, learning spells, making potions, caring for magical creatures, and more. Science Saturdays are free with Museum admission. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Find out more »Super Science Saturday
Discover different types of rabbits and their habitats in this monthly, hands-on event for kids (K-3rd & 4th-7th grades). Each month will focus on a different science topic. This is a fun, interactive way for students to learn about paleontology and geology through activities, making the AFSC a go-to spot for local fossil fun. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Find out more »Design & Build Challenge 2026
Join Great Lakes Science Center for the fifteenth annual Design & Build engineering competition! On the day of the competition, sponsor and high school teams of up to eight people are given a design challenge and materials. Teams race to design, build, and test a successful solution in just three hours. Which team will take home the win in 2026? Sponsors are provided with an opportunity to engineer victory, engage the community, generate excitement about STEM careers, and support the…
Find out more »Intro to Summer Science Fair
A free event designed to stimulate ideas for a summer science fair project. Learn how to do the scientific method, how to analyze data from an experiment and hear from actual science fair judges. Discuss all things science fair and how to make the best project this year. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Find out more »March 2026
Total Lunar Eclipse
Visit Observatory Park in Geauga County for a special viewing of the lunar eclipse on Tuesday, March 3. The viewing begins at 4:30 a.m. with maximum totality occurring around 6 a.m.
Find out more »Play Lab
Hands-on, open-ended, STEAM, and creative play experiences for ages 2-5. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Find out more »Super Science Saturday: Marvelous Matter
An all day, once-a-month event for students in K-3rd and 4-7th grades. Explore a new topic through hands-on activities and take-home projects each month. This month, Look at matter and see how marvelous it really is. The day will be filled with new learning opportunities. Children 4 and under are welcome to stay but must be accompanied by an adult. This is a re-registration, pre-pay event. Day-of registrations & walk-ins are not accepted. Admission price is $18 per person for…
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