Austin, TX: STEM Extravaganza @ The Bullock

Austin, TX: September 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: 2023 Austin ISD Showcase @ Palmer Events Center

Palmer Events Center 900 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX, United States

This year, Austin ISD will not be hosting a districtwide back-to-school bash in August. Instead, each campus will host its own individual events to welcome families and students back to the classroom. In September, Austin ISD is hosting the 2nd annual district-wide Showcase on Saturday, September 23, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Palmer Events …

Free

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

Houston, TX: Free Family Night @ Children’s Museum Houston

Children's Museum Houston 1500 Binz St., Houston, TX, United States

Discover everything the Museum has to offer as they open their doors for two extra hours. From minds-on exhibits to experiments, bilingual story time and more, there's lots to discover on Free Family Night Thursday! Join Girlstart for hand-on STEM fun and use a pair of tongue depressors, a rubber band, and a pencil to …