STEAM activities that celebrate the changing seasons
Museum Educators will set up several Autumn inspired STEAM Stations:
Leaf Litter MicroBiomes - Explore the hidden world under your feet with magnifying glasses and scientific collection tools to discover miniature creatures and ecosystems in leaf litter.
Digital Jack ‘O Lanterns - Create digitally animated faces for our pumpkins using customizable LED technology. Pumpkin Carving of the future!
DIY Corn Maze - Create a custom maze using engineering design techniques, plan, test, evaluate, and improve to ensure a unique and challenging experience for those who navigate it.
Applesauce Cinnamon Dough Sculptures - Mix applesauce and cinnamon to make awesome scented playdough, then craft it into art sculptures.
Seed Sorting - Think like a squirrel and categorize plant seeds by physical characteristics like size, count, and texture.
Leaf Raking - Experience the joy of autumn by raking leaves and jumping into piles - indoors! Use kids-sized rakes and paper & felt leaves for a safe and enjoyable experience.
Special Guests Bring Their Own Unique STEAM Activities:
Sew your own scarecrow with Sew Fun 4 Kids
Sew Fun 4 Kids
Sunday, November 16 | 9:30am – 5:30pm
Activity: Create Your Own Scarecrow Face
Come join us to create your own scarecrow face for the fall! Learn to hand sew and add decorations to your scarecrow, choosing between an ornament or keychain.
MakeInspires
Sunday, November 16 | 12:00 – 3:00pm
Activity: Pumpkin Circuit Challenge
Make your pumpkin light up with MakeInspires! Participants will create a simple circuit using a coin battery, LED light, and paper pumpkin cutout. Learn how electricity flows while designing your own glowing jack-o’-lantern.
Children’s Art Classes
Saturday, November 15 & Sunday, November 16 | 9:30am – 12:30pm
Activity: Fall Fest: Leaf Printing
Celebrate fall with a fun leaf printing activity where kids can explore color, texture, and creativity.