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Make a mess at FLIP on Thursdays. We break out the OOBLECK and FLUBBER supplies so you can mix and play all afternoon. Let us deal with the mess, so your kids can explore this fun STEM, sensory experience. Of course, all the normal exhibits will be available as well, including the cartoon-making room, green […]
Learn about electricity and how circuits work at FLIP on Fridays. With a little parental guidance, kids can make cups draw, toothbrushes walk, and more. All our other exhibits will be open as well, including our cartoon-making room, green screen stage, wind tunnels, and forts. The FLIP Museum stands for Fun, Learning, Inspiration, and Play […]
Get S.T.E.A.M.'d Up! A Day of Discovery for Kids at Powerland Heritage Park Portland-area families, get ready for an unforgettable day trip! Powerland Heritage Park in Salem invites you to S.T.E.A.M.'d Up for Kids – a fantastic event packed with hands-on fun designed to ignite your child's curiosity in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Held at […]
Welcome to Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center in Vancouver, WA! Join us on Saturdays from 10am-3pm for a day of STEAM education through aviation. Our center is perfect for youth of all ages to experience hands-on learning and exploration. Explore our flight simulator lab featuring Kerbal Space Program and Microsoft Flight Simulator, a […]
Join us for Portland's premier public LEGO ® event. See creations from hundreds of builders from the Pacific Northwest and around the world in this two day event. Talk to the creators of these amazing creations and then leave your own builds on our Wall of Creation. Race your own brick-built car on our derby […]
Saturday May 17-The Magic of Science Kids see science in action as they create a container of bubbly “lava” and learn how to paint using paper clips and magnets! They can even explore top-rated science products and hear a favorite story. Parents and guardians, check in at the event for a chance to win a […]
Join us for Portland's premier public LEGO ® event. See creations from hundreds of builders from the Pacific Northwest and around the world in this two day event. Talk to the creators of these amazing creations and then leave your own builds on our Wall of Creation. Race your own brick-built car on our derby […]
Come celebrate volcano science with us! Don’t miss this explosive day of discovery, creativity, and fun for the whole family. Trashcano Eruptions at 2pm and 4pm Witness explosive science in action as we launch our famous Trashcano-an unforgettable, hands-on volcanic eruption experience! Touch Real Volcanic Rocks Get up close and personal with genuine volcanic specimens from […]
Welcome to Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center in Vancouver, WA! Join us on Saturdays from 10am-3pm for a day of STEAM education through aviation. Our center is perfect for youth of all ages to experience hands-on learning and exploration. Explore our flight simulator lab featuring Kerbal Space Program and Microsoft Flight Simulator, a […]
Hey dads, moms, and little green thumbs—get ready to celebrate spring in the sweetest way! The weekend after Mother’s Day, join us for a joyful Family Planting Event at Kitchen Garden Playschool in Gladstone, OR! What to expect: Hands-on planting fun made just for little ones (ages 3–5) Quality bonding time in the garden Tips […]
Welcome to Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center in Vancouver, WA! Join us on Saturdays from 10am-3pm for a day of STEAM education through aviation. Our center is perfect for youth of all ages to experience hands-on learning and exploration. Explore our flight simulator lab featuring Kerbal Space Program and Microsoft Flight Simulator, a […]
Explore the museum’s permanent exhibit halls and labs for just $5 per person on the first Sunday of each month. Tickets for Empirical Theater and Kendall Planetarium shows, tours of the USS Blueback Submarine as well as select special exhibitions can also be purchased for $5 per person on OMSI $5 Days. We anticipate higher […]
If you are looking for the perfect way to invigorate the science curriculum of your child or student, our educational STEM program, curated specifically for home school students, does exactly that for learners of all levels. Each lesson will demonstrate how STEM is used within multiple facets of roller skating and teaches concepts such as […]
Welcome to Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center in Vancouver, WA! Join us on Saturdays from 10am-3pm for a day of STEAM education through aviation. Our center is perfect for youth of all ages to experience hands-on learning and exploration. Explore our flight simulator lab featuring Kerbal Space Program and Microsoft Flight Simulator, a […]
Saturday May 17-The Magic of Science Kids see science in action as they create a container of bubbly “lava” and learn how to paint using paper clips and magnets! They can even explore top-rated science products and hear a favorite story. Parents and guardians, check in at the event for a chance to win a […]
