Cambridge, MA: Cambridge Science Festival

Cambridge Science Festival, the first of its kind in the United States, is a city-wide celebration showcasing the leading edge in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). Comprising hundreds of events, workshops, lectures, demonstrations, multidisciplinary collaborations, family-friendly exhibitions and interactive experiences, CSF is a STEAM-themed extravaganza highlighting Cambridge’s diverse innovative community.

Free

Austin, TX: October Starry Night @ Girlstart

Girlstart 1400 W Anderson Lane, Austin, TX, United States

Girlstart’s STEM Studio and Mini-Planetarium is a unique space for families to explore astronomy! Starry Nights are held the first Thursday of every month and each event features a new astronomy experience and related hands-on activities. Family members of all ages and genders are welcome!

Free

Austin, TX: November Starry Night @ Girlstart

Girlstart 1400 W Anderson Lane, Austin, TX, United States

Girlstart’s STEM Studio and Mini-Planetarium is a unique space for families to explore astronomy! Starry Nights are held the first Thursday of every month and each event features a new astronomy experience and related hands-on activities. Family members of all ages and genders are welcome!

Free

Austin, TX: Arbor Day @ Lady Bird Wildflower Center

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX

Get ready to celebrate live oaks (Quercus fusiformis), pecans (Carya illinoinensis) and cedar elms (Ulmus crassifolia) — Texas Arbor Day is Saturday, Nov. 4! Admission is FREE all day, with special activities from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.