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SciFest: Play and Creativity Expo

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All Ages

August 8 9:30am - 4:30pm

 

Welcome to SciFest: Play and Creativity Expo

“Play is fundamentally important for learning 21st century skills, such as problem solving, collaboration, and creativity.” ~ American Academy of Pediatrics

Enjoy our free, all-day event showcasing how STEM concepts, innovation, play, and creativity all go together! Meet, work, and play alongside artists, authors, innovators, STEM experts, creatives, and entrepreneurs. Get involved and engage your own creativity and bright ideas.

 


 

Full Schedule coming later in 2026!

 


 

Mark your calendar and join us for our 2026 SciFest events
  • February 28, 2026: Engineering Expo
  • May 30, 2026: The Great Outdoors Expo
  • August 8, 2026: Play and Creativity Expo
  • November 14, 2026: Sci-FEAST

 

SciFest: Connect with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) professionals gathered exclusively for a series of day-long science and technology themed events.  Meet local scientists, engineers and other experts for a personal, close-up look at cutting-edge, creative STEM applications. Learn more about our other SciFest events.

Parking: Regular price at the Oakland Lot. McDonnell Planetarium parking is FREE
Location: Entire Science Center Campus

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SLSC Membership Special: Purchase a Family level Membership or above and save $10 during today’s SciFest event!

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Saint Louis Science Center

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11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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Oakland Entrance

5050 Oakland Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
314.289.4400
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McDonnell Planetarium Entrance

Clayton Ave. at Faulkner Dr.
in Forest Park
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