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Celebrate the Wonders of Science


Saturday, September 12, 2026 – Saturday, September 19, 2026
Houston Citywide

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In collaboration with organizations across Houston, Bridges to Science presents the Houston Science Festival – Science Week! This multi-day, city-wide celebration proves that science truly is for everyone everywhere. Join us for hands-on community events designed to bring engaging science experiences directly to families and students across Houston!

2026 Science Week Schedule

Science Week Highlights

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Build. Experiment. Discover.

Explore scientific concepts together as a family through engaging activities designed to spark curiosity.

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Meet the Experts!

Engage with inspiring STEM professionals. Discover exciting career paths and get your questions answered!

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Experience Science!

Witness mind-blowing live demonstrations that showcase the power and wonder of science in everyday life.

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Hispanic Culture

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with us at the Houston Science Festival - Science Week!

FREE Technology Kits

Technology Kits

Technology Kits vary and may include one or more of the following: school supplies (pencils, pencil sharpeners, notebooks, colored pencils, earbuds, and calculators), a 7" tablet, a Chromebook, and a printer.

Eligibility

Bridges to Science has partnered with Canary Academy Online under the Equity in Home Education Program (EHEP) to provide FREE Technology Kits to disadvantaged, historically underrepresented, or low-income background homeschool families attending the Houston Science Festival. Aid is given on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Although completing this form DOES NOT guarantee free admission tickets to the Houston Science Festival or a Technology Kit, we highly encourage you to apply.

Application Deadline

The application for free admission tickets and free technology kits is open until August 15, 2023 or while supplies last.
Families who qualify will be emailed starting August 18, 2023.

Kit Pick Up

• Attend the festival to personally pick up your free admission tickets and technology kit on September 9, 2023
• Arrive 15-30 minutes before your session starts at 9am or 12pm to register - designated sessions can not be modified
• Present a valid official ID or a Harris County Enhanced+ Library Card that matches information on your application

Apply Now!

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Festival Guide

Domino Dissection Puzzles

Try these fun and challenging domino puzzles to build your problem-solving skills!

Sumo-bot Wars!

Put your tactical skills to the test with our cyber:bot sumo challenge. Remotely control your Sumo-bot to push your opponent’s bot out of the sumo ring to claim ultimate bragging rights!

Microcontrollers and Popsicle Sticks!

Explore engineering oriented games like LED games using microcontrollers and popsicle sticks.

The Magic of Equilateral Triangles

Come to construct a fascinating manipulative called the hexaflexagon using equilateral triangles. Let us fold, flex, and reveal mesmerizing patterns. Discover the magic of geometry!

How Does Augmented Reality Touch Your Math Learning?

Discover spatial transformations and their mathematical representations.

Jumping Julia Mazes

Practice your logical reasoning skills to help mathematician Julia find the best pathways to jump through mazes.

Science Week Schedule

Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Saturday, October 4, 2025

Date Event Location
Saturday, 09/12/26 Rice Science Open House 🪇 Rice University – 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005
Moody Gardens STEAM by the Sea Fest! 🪇 Moody Gardens – One Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554
Monday, 09/14/26 Miniature Brick Layer's Club 🪇 Atascocita Branch Library
Tuesday, 09/15/26 Young at heART: Watercolor Group Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library
Rootsquad Genealogy at LSC-Tomball Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library
Adult Crafting Stratford Branch Library
Craft Club Atascocita Branch Library
Wednesday, 09/16/26 Homeschool Hangout! Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library
Tween Spark Legos Aldine Branch Library
Wednesday Wonders Maud Smith Marks Branch Library
The Magic of Color: Watercolor Painting for Adult High Meadows Branch Library
Thursday, 09/17/26 Art Club Northwest Branch Library
Chat and Chain West University Branch Library
Savvy Stitchers Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek
Roots Research Help Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library
Sit and Stitch (Afternoon Session) Northwest Branch Library
Hand Sewing Class La Porte Branch Library
Sit and Stitch Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library
Friday, 09/18/26 Genealogy Parker Williams Branch Library
American Mahjongg Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library
Stitch Chicks (18+ Only) Barbara Bush Branch Library
Lego Club Parker Williams Branch Library
Saturday, 09/19/26 Science for Adults: Grow Your Own Crystals Spring Branch Memorial Branch Library
Create Your Future: STEM Discovery at the West Houston Institutes 🪇 West Houston Institute – 2811 Hayes Rd, Houston, TX 77082
Astronomy Day Houston 🪇 Insperity Observatory – 2505 S Houston Ave, Humble, TX 77396
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🪇 Houston Science Festival – Science Week Signature Event: in collaboration with Bridges to Science. All other events are shared for informational purposes and are not special collaborations.

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