Ciencia en Vacaciones de Verano con Scientific Adventures for Girls
Julio 22, 27, y 29 - miércoles y lunes | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
¡Únase a Scientific Adventures for Girls en nuestra serie de Ciencia en Vacaciones de Verano! Este mes de julio, nos hemos asociado con las bibliotecas locales para llevar a la comunidad un aprendizaje STEM (ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas) divertido y práctico.
Estas sesiones interactivas son completamente GRATUITAS, no requieren inscripción previa y están diseñadas para que toda la familia disfrute junta. ¡Solo venga y prepárese para explorar!
Horario y Detalles del Evento
🧱 Ingeniería con Lego ¡Aprenda sobre el fascinante mundo de la física y las fuerzas mientras diseña y construye sus propias máquinas simples!
🧪 Slime-topía (Slimetopia) ¡Sumérjase en la química y explore la ciencia de los polímeros mientras crea su propio slime personalizado!
Resumen Rápido:
Costo: 100% GRATIS
Inscripción: No es necesaria, ¡solo venga!
A quién va dirigido: Abierto a todas las familias y niños que tengan curiosidad por la ciencia.
🎟 General Admission: FREE
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Summer Break Science: Scientific Adventures for Girls at East Bay Libraries
July 22, 27, and 29, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Join Scientific Adventures for Girls for our Summer Break Science series! We are partnering with local libraries to bring fun, hands-on STEM learning to the community this July.
These interactive sessions are completely FREE, require no prior registration, and are designed for the whole family to enjoy together. Just drop in and get ready to explore!
Event Schedule & Details
🧱 Engineering with Lego Learn about the fascinating world of physics and forces as you design and build your own simple machines!
Wednesday, July 22 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM at Westside Library
Monday, July 27 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM at Bayview Library
🧪 Slimetopia Dive into chemistry and explore the science of polymers while creating your very own custom slime!
Quick Summary:
🎟 General Admission: FREE
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Experience Marine Biology Through Interactive Coastal Exploration
Open Wednesday through Sunday | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Perched right on the bayfront in Alameda, this regional environmental center specializes in teaching families about marine biology and coastal ecosystems, and it offers free admission.
Interactive Aquariums: Houses an 800-gallon tank featuring native Bay fish, along with touch-screen exhibits and micro-aquariums.
Public Feeding Viewings: Schedules free, family-friendly live fish-feeding demonstrations where naturalists explain local marine food webs.
Beach Exploration: Directly adjoins a protected shoreline where kids can safely explore mudflats, view shorebirds, and search for crabs at low tide.
Location: 1252 McKay Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
Schedule: Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Phone: (510) 544-3187
Price: Free admission to the visitor center. (Note: There is a $5 parking fee at the adjacent regional shoreline lot on weekends and holidays during the peak season, but nearby street parking is free.)
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Discover Nature’s Superheroes: Free Family Fun at the Library! 🕷️🌿
Saturday | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Alameda Main Library
Looking for a fun, educational weekend activity for the whole family? Join Scientific Adventures for Girls at the Alameda Free Library for a hands-on adventure into the world of biomimicry! Discover how amazing ideas in science and technology are completely inspired by nature, animals, and insects.
This is a free, drop-in program for all ages—no registration required! Just show up ready to explore and create.
When: Saturday, June 13, from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Where: Alameda Free Library (Main Library), 1550 Oak St., Alameda, CA
More Info: Visit www.alamedafree.org/SAfG
Note: If you need accessibility accommodations, please contact ada@alamedaca.gov at least seven working days before the event.
🎟 General Admission: FREE
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Hammer, Saw, and Construct Your Own Adventure at Adventure Playground
Saturdays and Sundays | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The Adventure Playground
The Adventure Playground is situated at the Berkeley Marina. This unique, entirely free outdoor facility is widely recognized for encouraging constructive, sensory-driven play.
Real Tools for Kids: Children are provided with actual hammers, saws, nails, and paint to modify and build onto the constantly evolving wooden forts and climbing structures.
Teamwork Focus: Encourages collaboration among kids as they swap found materials, design new features, and learn basic physical-building concepts.
Location: 160 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710 (Located at the Berkeley Marina)
Schedule: Open Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed Monday through Friday.
Phone: (510) 981-6720
🎟 General Admission: FREE
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Celebrate AAPI Heritage at Children's Fairyland
Saturday through Monday | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage!
Join us for two wonderful weekends of community, culture, beauty, tradition, and joy. Experience lively performances, storytelling, music, games, food, and art as we uplift the vibrant beauty and rich diversity within the Asian and Pacific Islander diaspora.
Available Every Day: Kids can play with giant Mahjong tiles and make kite crafts inspired by Monisha Bajaj’s “Year of the Kites.”
Special Entertainment: Halau Makana Polynesian Dance Collective, Oakland Taiko, KulArts Philippine Folkloric Dance, Kids Go Mandarin with Miss V, Donut Making with Third Culture Bakery, and Magician Perry Yen!
Check the Daily Schedule for times and activity details.
All activities and performances are included with General Admission.
When: June 23-25, from 10 AM – 4 PM
Where: 699 Bellevue Avenue,
Oakland, CA 94610
More Info: https://fairyland.org/
Phone Number: (510) 452-2259
🎟 General Admission:
Guest Under Age 1: FREE
Children: $18
Adults: $20
Seniors: $17
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SAfG's STEM Career Day
Get ready for an inspiring afternoon of creativity, connection, and career exploration! Participants will collaborate on a hands-on team project and hear directly from local women in tech during an engaging Career Panel.
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For Scientific Adventures for Girls Families: End-of-Year Celebration at the USS Hornet Museum
Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 11 AM - 3:00 PM
Celebrate the end of the school year with an exciting afternoon of STEM exploration aboard the historic USS Hornet Museum.
Families with a girl enrolled in a Scientific Adventures for Girls (SAfG) program are invited to join us for a fun end-of-school-year STEM celebration with the SAfG community!
🎟 Free event — RSVP using the QR code or link on the flyer.
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Earth Day Celebration
Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 11 AM - 3:00 PM
Join community partners and UC Berkeley student organizations for our third-annual Earth Day celebration! Observe crawly critters, explore climate science, step into the shoes of a paleontologist, and more!
Earth Month at The Lawrence
We’re celebrating the environment all month long, leading up to Earth Day! Join us in the Outdoor Nature Lab, where we’re highlighting different ways to explore and discover in our backyard each week, culminating in our Earth Day Celebration!
🎟 General Admission: $25. Free for Members.
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Redefining Research: Grounded in Lived Experience
Friday, April 24 | 1 PM - 6 PM
The Research Justice at the Intersections (RJI) Program at the Mills Institute at Northeastern, Oakland, fosters social justice-oriented research and groundbreaking critical analysis by creating an interdisciplinary community of scholars. RJI scholars consider new forms of knowledge production that challenge traditional research hierarchies, mobilize the leadership of those directly affected by the investigated phenomena, and acknowledge and promote subaltern ways of knowing.
Event Information:
Date: April 24, 2026 - In Person
Time: 1:00 pm-6:00pm PT
Location: Reinhardt Alumnae House, Northeastern University, Oakland Campus
🎟 Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffwV1i5iWkxLrJIkFOdYe7l1OKeOJrtVRXnpQccQdGXSr6Rw/viewform
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National Robotics Week 2026: Petoi Robotics & AI Celebration
April 14, 2026 | 23:59, PST
Join Petoi as we celebrate National Robotics Week (NRW 2026)! Petoi’s Robotics & AI Celebration from March 10 to April 14, 2026 is a community showcase—whether you’re building, coding, teaching, researching, or just having fun with your open source robot pet. Share your story, your build, or even just a fun moment with your robot.
Website:
https://bit.ly/petoi_robotics_ai_celebration
Hosted By: Petoi
**Public, anyone can attend**
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Slimetopia
Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 2 PM - 3:30 PM
Discover all about polymers & chemistry while making 3 types of slime!
Locations:
FREE Upcoming Session! Drop in!
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The Amazing Brain Adventure
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | 2 PM - 3:30 PM
Hands-on fun to learn about your brain and nervous system!
Locations:
FREE Upcoming Session! Drop in!
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Gadgeteers: Engineering with Lego
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | 2 PM - 3:30 PM
Learn about forces as you build simple machines!
Locations:
FREE Upcoming Session! Drop in!
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Celebrate Women’s Empowerment Month with SAfG
Join Girls' STEM Scholar Club and Mecha Mantises robotics team for a fun session on the FTC National Robotics Program! Learn about FTC, robotics teamwork, and getting involved in building, coding, and competing. Great for teen girls interested in STEM, robotics, and new experiences—no experience needed!
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Commemorates the Contributions of American Civilians
The Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park commemorates the contributions of American civilians during World War II, with a special focus on the roles of women. Through exhibits, guided tours, and educational programs, the Park preserves the rich history of the Home Front and celebrates the spirit of the "We Can Do It!"
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An Introduction to FTC Robotics with Mecha Mantises and Scientific Adventures for Girls
Join Scientific Adventures for Girls' STEM Scholar Club and Mecha Mantises robotics team for a fun, interactive session exploring the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) National Robotics Program! Learn what FTC is, how robotics teams work, and how you can get involved in building, coding, and competing. Perfect for teen girls who are interested in STEM, robotics, and trying something new—no experience needed!
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MITES at MIT Information Session with SAfG
Join Scientific Adventures for Girls and MITES alum Jeralyn for a free virtual info session to learn about MITES, a fully funded, transformative STEM program at MIT.
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Exploratorium Hydrogen-Powered Boat Ride with SWITCH Maritime
The Exploratorium museum guests can now take a free cruise on the Sea Change, the world’s first commercial zero-emissions ferry powered 100% by hydrogen fuel cells. The Sea Change is developed and owned by SWITCH Maritime.
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SAfG Library Program
Come join Scientific Adventures for Girls at the Richmond Public Library Main Branch for 10 weeks of drop-in programming. Attendees will learn about all about Biomimicry and what humans can learn from plants and animals and how we use Biomimicry in inventions & design.
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