Science in the National Park

FREE, no registration required

There is so much science to celebrate in the birthplace of our country! Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the connection between history and science at Independence National Historical Park at this free event.  Activities are geared to a fourth and fifth-grade audience. Email everykidinapark@nps.gov for more information.

Science After School: Chestnut Hill Library

FREE, no registration required

Spark your student’s passion for STEM learning when local engineers, scientists, and other experts visit your neighborhood library to lead FREE after-school programs. Take part in these exciting experiments, animal encounters, and kid- (and scientist-) approved hands-on activities, right in your neighborhood library.

Science After School programs hosted by FLP Curiosity

Science After School: Blanche A. Nixon/Cobbs Creek Library

FREE, no registration required

Spark your student’s passion for STEM learning when local engineers, scientists, and other experts visit your neighborhood library to lead FREE after-school programs. Take part in these exciting experiments, animal encounters, and kid- (and scientist-) approved hands-on activities, right in your neighborhood library.

Science After School programs hosted by FLP Curiosity

Brain Food: Science Night at the Market

Science + Music

FREE, no registration required

Join Franklin Institute science educators, C.B. Fisk organ builders, and members of International Contemporary Ensemble as we explore the science of Christ Church's newly installed pipe organ!

Parents' Night Out: Food Science

FREE, no registration required

We’re cooking up some crafts, community building, and a few chemical reactions at this event all about having fun with your favorite foods. Discover how a pinch of salt and a dash of science can transform everyday foods into something magical. This special event encourages adults to play with their food!

West Philly STEM-A-THON

FREE, no registration required

Calling all amateur engineers and curious chemists! Gear up for an evening of STEM challenges, explorations, and activities. Build, program, tinker, and try in a series of activities designed to challenge young scientists to think critically, work collaboratively, innovate, and invent.

Science Carnival on the Parkway

FREE, no registration required

The 2018 Philadelphia Science Festival culminates in a super-charged, super-fun celebration of science! This FREE event is unlike any other—with dynamic demonstrations, engaging experiments, geeky games, and electrifying entertainment for the entire family. Returning to the newly-renovated Benjamin Franklin Parkway, this finale event promises to be the ultimate daylong science extravaganza!