The Chicago Toy and Game Fair is coming back to town. It’s been fun to see this family-friendly festival of play grow over the years. From its humble roots in a convention center in Schaumburg, it seems to grow larger with each new year at Navy Pier. The 2019 Chicago Toy and Game Fair, also known as ChiTag, will take place on Saturday, November 23 from 10 to 6 and Sunday, November 24 from 10 to 5. [Read more…]
Chicago Winter Break STEM Camps
There’s a chill in the air. Jack Frost has relocated to Chicago and will soon be nipping at our noses. That means winter break is just around the corner. While a change from the everyday routine can be nice, it’s still important to keep kids active and busy. We’ve partnered with several of Chicago’s leading STEM education providers to bring you a directory of science and technology-themed winter break camps that will keep your kids engaged and happy while teaching them cutting-edge skills, like coding (computer programming), 3D modeling, and real-world construction!
Chicago International Children’s Film Festival 2019
The Chicago International Children’s Film Festival features a selection of high-quality films for children from tots to teens. The 2019 festival kicks off on November 1 and wraps up on November 10. [Read more…]
What to do in Chicago in November for STEM and STEAM Fun
It’s November and your STEM-loving family is looking for cool things to do around Chicago. We’ve got this for you. Check out our top picks for STEM and STEAM fun around Chicagoland, as well as a bit of timely inspiration for science fun at home.
Chicago STEM Experiences in October
Halloween is just around the corner. Don’t miss this easy, not-so-spooky dancing ghost experiment.
October 31st is also the last day to register a team for the Future City. Have you ever stopped to wonder what cities will look like in the future? Future City is a project-based learning program where students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades imagine, research, design and build cities of the future. Don’t miss our list of other great STEM Competitions for middle and high school students! [Read more…]
October STEM Adventures in Chicago
Temperatures are slowly and steadily dropping. Take your mind off winter’s encroaching by checking out these fabulous October STEM adventures in Chicago.
Exciting October STEM Events in Chicago!
Whether you want to go on a nature walk or tour great buildings, celebrate the harvest or the build coding skills, we’ve got exciting STEM events in Chicago for you!
Fall is the time of year when many people think about heading outdoors and enjoying the beauties of nature. If this describes you, don’t miss the Harvest Festival at North Park Village Nature Center. Build a scarecrow, create beautiful nature crafts and enjoy nature-themed storytelling! While checking out the farmer’s market, enjoy live music and seasonal refreshments. Take a tour on the many trails and check out fall’s natural beauty. [Read more…]
Awesome October STEM Activities in Chicago!
Fall is here and with it comes a great opportunity to celebrate awesome October STEM activities in Chicago.
What to do in Chicago in October: STEM and STEAM Edition
October in Chicago. The temperatures are dropping, rain is falling, and the tourists have cleared out of town. That means it’s the perfect time to hit up our internationally recognized museums. There are plenty of free museum days for Illinois residents this month. We’ve got a few other ideas for STEM fun in and around Chicago, too. [Read more…]
Where to go for September STEM Adventures in Chicago this Weekend
September is nearly done and October is on its way. We know that means cooler temperatures, apple-picking and getting ready for Halloween. Of course, we also want to make sure to fill up our calendar with plenty of STEM adventures too! Thankfully, Chicago has plenty of STEM adventures available for everyone!