Local STEM Events
Local STEM Events
We are very excited to announce our Saturday Pop-In events at our newest location in Boise ID. These events are all about showing what makes STEM so fun. Get hands on with some great activities, led by one of our STEM Experts. While here you can also see some of the other great products we have available. Bring the family, and be prepared for an hour of enjoyment at STEMfinity.
Click on an event below to sign-up. Seats are limited, so reserve today. Make sure to check back often as we are going to be adding events on a regular basis.
March 19
Build your own working hand model with cardboard, straws & strings Learn how 3-D printing is being used to print and build prosthetics and casts for hands.
March 20
Humans use tools constantly to make our lives easier, but did you know that many of our inventions and innovations were actually inspired by animals? Get inspired by some of the unique ways that animals have adapted to hunt and gather in their environments. Then take your inspiration to invent a simple machine to help you dig like a coyote or hold onto a slippery fish like an eagle or gather nuts like a chipmunk.
March 21
Get ready for some high-flying fun as you construct your own rubberband-powered paper airplane launcher. Then, design and create your very own paper airplane But the fun doesn't stop there - test your paper airplanes in exciting flight trials and find out which design can soar the highest and furthest or can do a trick!
March 30
Get ready to spread your wings and dive into the fascinating world of owls at our hands-on STEM event for kids! Join us for a hootin' good time as we unravel the mysteries of these incredible creatures. Get up close and personal with owls, learn their distinctive calls, and become an owl expert in no time. It's a feathered adventure that'll leave you wide-eyed with wonder!
Check out some of the most recent events!
February 17
Imagine designing your own heart-pounding roller coaster from just straws! Using colorful straws from Strawbees and a splash of imagination, you'll build and test your gravity-defying creations, discovering the secrets of motion and energy along the way.
February 19
Out of school and looking for something to do on President's Day? Come try your hand at Block-based Coding! Using Micro:bits, learn how to use block-based coding to light up pictures and messages, make music, and play the most unique game of rock, paper, scissors ever!
February 21
Unleash your inner magnet mastermind with your mini me! My Adult & Me Preschool Activity is all about magnetic paddles and Magformers magic! Build towering castles, whizzing race cars, and giggle-inducing magnet mayhem. Plus, simple games ignite curiosity and learning for brains big and small. It's playtime, bonding time, magnet time – time for an unforgettable adventure!
February 28
Come try your hand at Block-based Coding! Using Micro:bits, learn how to use block-based coding to light up pictures and messages, make music, and play the most unique game of rock, paper, scissors ever!
March 9
On your mark, get set, BUILD! Explore kinetic energy and simple machines by building and testing your own rubber band race car. BUT WAIT! Your not done yet! Now is the time to tweak your design and ZOOM to the finish line even faster!
March 16
Calling all Engineers! We're using Strawbees to learn about and build several models of simple machines, like scissor linkages and levers. Not sure what simple machines are or how exciting they will be? Learn what everyday tools are based on simple machines, and using simple machines, get your Strawbees builds MOVING! We will build scissors, grabbers, and tweezer models using Strawbees.