STEM & Science
Science, maker, and discovery
Pancake Breakfast and Young Eagles at Geauga County Airport
Young aviators and families explore aircraft and aviation at Geauga County Airport.
Children Exploration Session
Hands-on exploration session for children in Cleveland—discovery-based learning.
Propagating Our Favorite Plants at Lowe's Greenhouse
Plant propagation workshop at Lowe's Greenhouse in Chagrin Falls—grow your own.
Cleveland Railroad Festival at the Historic B&O Roundhouse
Explore vintage trains and railroad history at the Historic B&O Roundhouse.
Pollinator Workshop
Learn about pollinators and native plants at this hands-on workshop.
Drop-by: Upcycling Craft
Drop-in upcycling craft at Brecksville Nature Center.
SPLASH! FRESHWATER EXPLORATION DAY
Free freshwater exploration day at Great Lakes Science Center.
More events outside the Cleveland area
30 events farther afield.
Intro to Woodturning
Intro to woodturning workshop in Adrian—hands-on creative craft for budding makers.
Blacksmithing 101 (Age 16 and up)
Blacksmithing 101 for older teens at Grand Rapids workshop.
Making Midwest
Maker-focused event at Columbus College of Art & Design with hands-on fun.
Tamiya Mini 4wd Ohio Grand Prix
Kids build and race Tamiya Mini 4WD toy cars in friendly competition.
Capt. Scupper's Kid's Club: Recycled Regatta
Kids build and race recycled boats at the Great Lakes Museum.
Letterpress Workshop - Concert Posters
Design and print your own concert posters using letterpress in Toledo.
Firework Photography Workshop
Learn firework photography techniques at Gardner Lane.
Outdoor Natural Pottery
Hands-on outdoor pottery workshop in Batavia—creative class for kids.
KY Science Center Science Expo
Hands-on STEM fun at KY Science Center Science Expo in Falmouth.
Lego Cup Challenge
LEGO competition and building challenge at Bowling Green Library.
Dinosaur Build
Hands-on dinosaur building workshop at Walbridge Library.
OMNIMAX® – Wild Rescue
Immersive giant-screen film about wildlife rescue and conservation.
OMNIMAX® – T.Rex
T.Rex comes alive on the giant OMNIMAX screen.
Science Stage Show
Interactive science demonstrations on the Museum's Science Stage.
Cyanotype Printmaking - One Day Workshop
Hands-on cyanotype printmaking workshop—kids create sun-print art.
Predator Plants Presentation
Discover carnivorous plants at the conservatory science presentation.
ARRL Field Day 2026
ARRL Field Day — ham radio enthusiasts & curious families explore amateur radio.
Planetarium Double Feature
Double planetarium show at Bowling Green State University—stellar family STEM fun.
Planetarium Show: A Teenager's Guide to the Galaxy
Explore the cosmos designed for teen astronomy fans at BGSU Planetarium.
In-person Free Robotics Workshop For Kids at Dublin, OH (7-14yrs)
Free hands-on robotics workshop for kids 7–14 in Dublin.
Planetarium Show: A Teenager's Guide to the Galaxy
Teen-focused planetarium show at BGSU—a teenager's guide to the galaxy and space exploration.
Carmel Klavier International Piano Competition - Daytime Competition/Awards Ceremony/Winners Concert
Carmel Klavier International Piano Competition—inspiring classical music performances.
STEAM Sundays: Sun Prints
Hands-on STEAM craft using sun prints at Cover to Cover Children's Books.
Exploration Lab Opening in Main Library Kids Area
New hands-on discovery lab opens in Carmel library kids area.
Dig into STEM: Unearthing Fossils
Hands-on fossil dig at Bowling Green Library—kids unearth STEM fun and discovery.
Hands-On Mushroom Workshop
Hands-on mushroom workshop teaches foraging and fungi identification.