Sat, 04/11 from 1:00-4:00 pm
Bring the whole family to our 9th Annual STEAM Fest! We invited local area organizations to showcase the latest innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Make sure to catch performances of Science Live: Fire & Ice from the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry at 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm.
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Abbott & Lois is a children’s theater education company dedicated to developing the “whole child” through acting and technical design. By emphasizing teamwork and collaboration, they teach students that every role is equally vital to a production, whether they are on stage or behind the scenes. Their instructors will show off real stage lights up close, while helping kids play with sound effects and creating a costume headpiece to take home.
Argonne is a multidisciplinary science and engineering research center, where talented scientists and engineers work together to answer the biggest questions facing humanity, from how to obtain affordable clean energy to protecting ourselves and our environment. Join Argonne staff to get hands on with energy storage (battery) research.
Cosley Zoo is a wonderful five-acre home for farm animals and native wildlife right in our community. This special place helps kids and families learn how to care for nature and the world around them through fun education and conservation programs. Their instructors will share fascinating biofacts and lead hands-on activities to help guests discover more about all kinds of amazing animals.
DuPage Children’s Museum in Naperville, IL ignites the potential of all children to learn through hands-on exploration by integrating art, math, and science. Try out the Wind Tube, Giant Tinker-Toys, and Grippies from their Exhibits-to-Go collection!
For over 100 years, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has protected our beautiful local nature and provided fun outdoor adventures like hiking and fishing. They help families explore the environment we all share through high-quality educational programs. Take an exciting look at their worm bin and learn how wiggly worms turn food scraps into rich soil that helps gardens grow.
The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry has been sparking curiosity and inspiring scientific exploration for over 90 years. From towering tornadoes to massive submarines, this world famous museum brings science to life for kids of all ages. Educators will perform the exciting Science Live: Fire & Ice show at 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm during this year’s STEAM Fest.
Illinois Aviation Academy (IAA) offers flight training at DuPage and DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airports. They are home to Boy/Girl Scouts of America Explorer Post #1426, giving teens ages 14–19 a chance to pursue their interest in aviation. Soar to new heights as you navigate the skies in their interactive flight simulator!
The Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum is a small natural history museum located on the second floor of the Michael and Kay Birck Hall of Science at Benedictine University. The museum represents the work of Fr. Hilary Jurica, O.S.B. and his brother, Fr. Edmund Jurica, O.S.B. who collected specimens for their students to use during their almost 100 combined years of teaching at Benedictine University. They’ll bring select pieces from the collection so kids can get hands-on with natural history!
Sewing it STEAM too! Sandy Plahetka is an an award-winning sewing artist with a passion for sewing and a love for teaching others her craft. Learn how the sewing basics, like patterns, repetition, and math, relate to our most fundamental STEAM principles.
Suburban Music has been rocking Wheaton, IL since 1996, offering solo lessons, group classes, and even high-energy rock band sessions. Explore the physics of acoustic sound and discover how vibrations, frequencies, and harmonics shape the music you love!