Explora at the Downtown Grower’s Market
Visit Explora at the Downtown Growers Market to experiment, engineer, explore, and more!
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September 2026
Explora at Prickly Pear Festival
Visit Explora at the Prickly Pear Festival to experiment, engineer, explore, and more!
CADurday
Are you 13-19 years old and interested in making your own designs using CAD? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Join X Studio for a three-week workshop to learn the basics of computer-aided design as you create a project of your own. Discover the world of 2D sketching and drafting before diving into 3D modeling and design. This ...
Science Saturday
Create a work of art as you learn how to grow E. coli in a lab environment. Since we will be working with live bacteria, participants need to wear lab-appropriate clothing (closed-toe shoes, long pants/skirts, covered shoulders/midriffs, and long hair tied back) for this program! For teens 13-19
Sticker Making
Sticker making and design! One sheet of small stickers, or the option of making a few bigger stickers. Procreate options, as well as scanning original work, will be available as well. For teens 13-19
Woodworking: Free Carving
This program allows teens to learn the art of carving on their own terms. Learning how to use a bandsaw, disc/belt sander, carving knives, and more, teens will create a sculpture or object of their own design. For teens 13-19 Registration required REGISTER HERE
Family STEAM Studio
Join us at Explora on Monday, September 21, from 4:30 – 6:00 pm for family fun and snacks. This is a free event for all families. Materials and snacks are provided. If you have any questions, please email us at education@explora.us.
Cricut T-Shirt Design
Come design T-shirts from scratch using Cricut machines to create, cut, and iron on your own creations. For teens 13-19
Science Communication Workshop for STEM Professionals: Teen Engagement
Join Explora and X Studio to learn how to hook middle and high school students and help them imagine themselves as STEAM professionals. REGISTER HERE
Teen Night: Hardcore Battle of the Bands
Join us at Warehouse 505 for a Hardcore Edition of Battle of the Bands featuring up-and-coming bands from the local metal, punk, hardcore, and heavy rock scene. Doors will open at 6 pm. We will have a food truck, a snack/drink cart, and local orgs with information and resources for teens. The audience will vote for the winner, so stay ...
Worldwide Day of Play
Let’s play! Join Explora on Saturday, September 26, from 10 am – 3 pm, for Worldwide Day of Play! Spend the day enjoying playful activities in the museum’s outdoor spaces, including our new outdoor exhibition, Explora Inside Out. Remember, we can’t spell FUN without U!
Renewable Energy: Wind Power Educator Workshop
Join us for an in-person educator workshop. Investigate the science and engineering behind renewable energy! Explore hands-on activities with motors and generators, and design your own wind turbine blade using everyday materials. REGISTER HERE
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