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Adler Planetarium: Free Admission for Illinois ResidentsChicago
Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 27, 2025
On Wednesdays
From 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Adler Planetarium is free for Illinois residents (with proof of residency) every Wednesday evening from 4:00 pm–10:00 pm. Stop by after work or school, or for date night and enjoy everything the Adler has to offer at night, for free as part of our Illinois Resident Discount Days program. Reserve your free Museum Entry tickets and add on any sky shows for the full experience! Illinois residents may upgrade to a Museum Entry +2 pass at a discounted price and gain access to any of our breathtaking sky shows. You’ll be given an option to do this upon checkout. All tickets must be purchased online and in advance. All sales are final. Proof of residency will be required upon checkout. To show proof of residency, you can use a valid Illinois driver’s license or photo ID, Illinois student ID with photo, or a photo ID plus a document (utility bill, lease, etc.) that shows your name and Illinois address.
PreK-12Free
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All About ScienceAurora
Mar 31, 2025, 12:30 pm to 1:03 pm
Science experts Diana & Pat will lead us in fun science activities with the theme of “Incredible Ingenious Insects”! Ages 6-11.
1-6Free
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All About ScienceAurora
Mar 31, 2025, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Science experts Diana & Pat will lead us in fun science activities with the theme of “Incredible Ingenious Insects”! Ages 6-11.
1-6Free
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Budding NaturalistSwansea
Apr 4, 2025 - Apr 4, 2025
On Fridays
From 10:00 am to 10:45 am
Sing and dance, craft and play - learn about living things every day! Great for ages 2-4, but all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration encouraged. First Friday of the Month, 10a.m.
PreK-kFree
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3rd Annual STEAM FairPalatine, IL
Apr 26, 2025, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm
Dive into an action-packed experience at our dynamic STEAM Fair, the Biggest Family Event of the Year! 🚀 Join our high-energy event with hands-on interactive STEAM activities, connect with STEAM leaders in the industry, and discover connections to Computer Science that impact all areas of life.
PreK-12Free
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Budding NaturalistSwansea
May 2, 2025, 10:00 am to 10:45 am
Sing and dance, craft and play - learn about living things every day! Great for ages 2-4, but all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration encouraged. First Friday of the Month, 10a.m.
PreK-kFree
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Free Kids Workshops (Birdy Buffet)All citites
May 3, 2025, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Home Depot kids workshops are back! Stop by your local shop on the first Saturday of the month from 9:00am – 12:00pm (while supplies last)
k-5Free
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Scott AFB Open House & STEM ExpoShiloh
Jun 14, 2025, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Scott Air Force Base will be opening its doors to the public for its 2025 Open House and STEM Expo on June 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. While there will not be any major flying acts or aerial demonstrations this year, the 2025 Open House and STEM Expo will feature static aircraft and a variety of military equipment, assets, and exhibits. This event is free and open to all. More information will be announced as details are confirmed. Follow along on www.scott.af.mil.
PreK-12Free
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IMSA CS+X campAurora
Jun 22, 2025 - Jun 27, 2025
On Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays
From 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
CS+X Summer Camp at IMSA is an immersive one-week residential experience for 8th and 9th-grade students. The camp offers a dynamic, project-based curriculum created by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. By showing how different aspects and applications of CS tools can be used in various fields (X), we can nurture the next wave of tech innovators.
7-8Scholarship Based
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IMSA Introductory Particle Physics ResearchAurora
Jun 30, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025
Every Day
From 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
This project will involve generating Monte Carlo events that simulate events that could occur at the Large Hadron Collider. We will then analyze them by comparing histograms of various quantities to see which ones would do a good job of separating signal from background, and then construct a series of cuts that are designed to do just that. If time allows, we can look at Monte Carlo that has been processed by a detector simulation and talk about the messiness of real-world physics and calculate some efficiencies and systematic uncertainties.
10-11Scholarship Based
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Molecular Modeling of MaterialsAurora
Jul 7, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025
Every Day
From 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Molecular modeling, or computational chemistry, is a broadly applicable research pursuit without a required association to experiment. Molecular modeling encompasses all theoretical and computational methodologies used to model or mimic the behavior of molecules. Modeling techniques are routinely used in the fields of drug design, computational biology and materials science to investigate the structure, dynamics, surface properties, and thermodynamics of inorganic, biological, and polymeric systems. Molecular modeling is a predictive technique but most predictions are validated by experiment. On the other hand, experimental data is prone to error and misinterpretation. Molecular modeling provides additional, often not experimentally attainable, data to solve scientific problems more completely and can explain unusual experimental results. The combination of both experimental and computational techniques provide an excellent toolkit to probe the atomic structure and behavior of materials, new and known. In short, experiment tells us what the molecules are doing and modelling helps us understand why.
10-12Scholarship Based
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IMSA Effects of Natural Compounds on Diabetic Blood and UrineAurora
Jul 7, 2025 - Jul 25, 2025
Every Day
From 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Students will identify the effects of natural compounds such as turmeric and cinnamon on diabetic blood and urine. Hyperglycemic blood and urine will be created by adding different amounts of glucose to lab created simulated blood and urine. Students will study the effects of natural compounds in reducing glucose concentration k. Both blood and urine and then project their knowledge through experimentation. Students will use the same concentrations of 4 spices known to reduce glucose levels. The students will identify the effects of turmeric, ginger, curcumin and cinnamon on simulated diabetic blood and urine by measuring the concentration of glucose in blood and urine will to see what effect these compounds have in reducing glucose concentration. Differences between the effects of the individual compounds on simulated blood and urine will also be studied and conclusions drawn based on evidence. Once the best candidate for reducing glucose concentration has been identified for both blood and urine (they might be different), students will proceed to further study these compounds by testing the effect of different concentrations on blood and urine and draw conclusions based on evidence from their project. Students will also be responsible for providing suggestions for further research. This project will give students an overall idea of diabetes (a rising concern among youth) and how ingesting natural compounds can help prevent or manage this condition.
10-12Scholarship Based
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STEM Exploration DayNaperville
Aug 16, 2025, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Come join us for a day filled with exciting S.T.E.M. activities at Alive Center! Get ready to dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on experiments, interactive workshops, and engaging demonstrations. Whether you're a budding scientist, a tech enthusiast, or just curious about the wonders of S.T.E.M., this event is perfect for all ages. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore, learn, and have fun! Families of students in Kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to join us!