Fuel Your Curiosity at MPC’s Family STEM Day!

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Engage in hands-on learning and interactive activities at MPC at 980 Fremont St., in Monterey.
About this Event

Bring the whole family and enjoy a FREE day of fun at Monterey Peninsula College’s Family STEM Day! This fun-filled event is designed for curious minds of all ages to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through exciting hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, and live demonstrations. Whether you're launching rockets, building robots, or solving puzzles, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Join us for a celebration of learning, creativity, and innovation—STEM has never been this much fun!

When? Saturday, Nov. 7

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

OUR EVENT ZONES INCLUDE:

STEM Zone

Get inspired at the MPC STEM Zone, an interactive space for kids and parents to learn how science, technology, engineering, and math are connected to everyday life.

Community Zone

Community partners with a passion for STEM will be on-site, sharing interactive displays, and information about local science and technology resources. Families can meet representatives from leading organizations and explore how STEM is making an impact in our region—both today and in the future!

Family Fun Zone

Join in family fun activities featuring: a giant inflatable slide, STEM Games, Arts and Crafts, Face Painting, and a Photo Booth with STEM-theme props.

Food Zone

No need to leave campus to grab a bite. Choose from a variety of food vendors who will be on site in the Food Zone. (Food available for purchase.)

Entertainment Zone

Enjoy free music and entertainment throughout the day in the Entertainment Zone.

Community Partners, Sponsors & Activities

We’re bringing together an incredible group of community organizations, educators and local partners for a day of hands-on learning, exploration and fun.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

• WOW Smiles
• Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Participating Community Partners

• Joby
• MIRA
• Monterey Audubon
• Monterey Bay Aquarium
• MY Museum Wheelie Mobile
• Ori PM
• Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
• Sea Otter Savvy
• Sun Flower Star Lab
• Ventana Wildlife Society

Monterey Peninsula College Partners & Activities

• MPC Chemistry Department — Hands-on activity
• MPC Earth Sciences Department — Hands-on activity
• MPC Chemistry Club — Hands-on activity
• MPC Math Department — Hands-on activity
• MPC Biology/Marine Biology — Hands-on activity
• MPC Little Lobos Academy — Hands-on activity and informational booth
• MPC Continuing Education Office — Informational booth
• MPC Nursing Department — Informational booth
• MPC Kinesiology Department — Informational booth
• MPC Library

Performances & Special Activities
More performances and special activities are being added! Check back for updates as we get closer to the event.

Thank you to all of our sponsors, community partners and MPC departments helping make this event possible.