The annual Las Vegas Science and Technology Festival has quickly become one of the largest educational events in Nevada. The Festival draws thousands of participants over nine jam-packed days of FREE events all across the Las Vegas Valley. Through engaging and educational programming, the Festival strives to spark curiosity and highlight the amazing science, technology, engineering, and math taking place right here in our community. The Festival makes science fun, accessible, and engaging for everyone - kids, families and adults. With over 100 organizations participating, there is something for everyone!

Schedule of Events

April 28, 2023

9:00 AM-11:00 AM: Rebel Science Explorers

Calling all future scientists! Join us at UNLV for a hands-on science project and learn alongside real UNLV graduate students and professors. Build and test your own Lunar rover, learn about UNLV programs, and more!

We will also offer optional UNLV campus tours and presentations for parents during the event as well as an optional tour for all after the event.

Location: UNLV College of Sciences, 4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89154

1:00 PM-2:00 PM: BlackFire Innovation Tour

Do you want to see emerging technologies in gaming, hospitality, and tech? Do you want to learn about resources like the Makerspace and RebelForge, and see how UNLV is promoting economic development in Southern Nevada? Black Fire Innovation houses all of it and YOU can go on a tour of Black Fire Innovation to see it for yourself!

BlackFire Innovation is an innovation hub aiming to facilitate strategic partnerships and drive innovation in hospitality and gaming. Along with a floor dedicated to showcasing new technologies, BlackFire Innovation also houses RebelForge, the UNLV Office of Economic Development, CoOperate (a co-working space), and a Makerspace.

Location: BlackFire Innovation Center, Suite 400, 8400 W Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89113

4:30 PM-6:00 PM: My Journey to Medicine: Public Talk with Dr. Hernandez

Have you dreamed of being a doctor? Join us for a public talk with Dr. Hernandez, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Education at the UNLV School of Medicine. Dr Hernandez will share his journey to becoming a doctor and provide important tips for those interested in pursuing a career in medicine. He will alsobriefly discuss the steps you need to take in order to be considered for medical school. If you see yourself as a future doctor or medical professional, this event is for you!

Location: East Las Vegas Library, 2851 E Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101

April 29, 2023

9:00 AM - Junior Paleontologist Hike

Calling all the junior paleontologists for a sneak peek at the Ice Age Fossils State Park, not yet open to the public! Join us for an interactive hiking experience where we will explore the plants and animals that call the desert home. Learn about ancient creatures and the science of paleontology.

Location: Ice Age Fossils State Park, 8660 N Decatur Blvd, North Las Vegas, NV 89085

9:00 AM-1:00 PM: BioBlast - Birds and More!

Visit science stations to learn about the plant and animal species of Wetlands Park and southern Nevada, and get help identifying them! Join us as to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day and participate in fun games and activities.

Location: Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89122

10:00 AM-12:30 PM: Base Camp Family Day

Join the LVAC BSA Base Camp, Get Outdoors Nevada, and Nevada Department of Wildlife for an awesome hike and fishing event at Sunset Park! Go on a guided hike, try shore fishing, and help clean up our local park. Bring plenty of water and sun protection.

Location: Sunset Park Pond, 2601 Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89120

11:00 AM: SMARTe Garden Experience

SMART Garden Projects and Walk

Organized by SMARTe World Micro-Schools and Saint Miguel Community Garden, join us for an opportunity to walk and participate in gardening experiences where we will use our five senses, experiment, and plant!

Duration: 1 hour
Must be present at 11am to enjoy the full experience
Recommended for families with kids 4- 10 years old
Hands-on experience

Location: San Miguel Community Garden , 3939 Bradley Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89130

11:00 AM-1:00 PM: VERTICAL FREEDOM – STEM Movie Saturday

Join us for a film screening of Vertical Freedom, an epic, feature-length documentary film highlighting the lives of six communications infrastructure workers in the United States who possess diverse backgrounds and compelling stories, on and off the job. Lunch and popcorn included!

Location: Galaxy Theatres at Boulevard Mall, 3680 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89169

April 30, 2023

9:00 AM-10:00 AM: Silverton Aquarium Tour

Go on a behind the scenes tour and see the daily life of the biologists who rely on biology, chemistry and technology to keep our 2,000+ fish happy and healthy.

Location: Silverton Hotel, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, Las Vegas, NV

9:00 AM-2:00 PM: The Mine Experience

Come see the only simulated underground gold mine in the state! Explore the grounds and exhibits at the Mine Experience, aka the “Jewel of the Desert.” You will learn about the history of mining and the importance of mining in Nevada.

Location: McCaw School of Mines, 57 Lynn Ln, Henderson, NV 89015

9:30 AM-11:00 AM: Hoover Dam Rafting Adventures

Come enjoy the spectacular Hoover Dam views from the Colorado River. From the Alan Bible Visitor Center you are transported down the historic Lower Portal Road to the Black Canyon Water Trail of the Colorado River. There, you will board your raft for a 30-minute ride.

Location: Alan Bible Visitor Center, 10 Lakeshore Rd, Boulder City, NV 89005

10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Springs Preserve: Nature Exchange and Teaching Garden

Two great offerings at one amazing location! Join Springs Preserve naturalists for a presentation on the Nature Exchange. Discover new facts about the natural world and begin to grow your own collection—traders bring in items from nature, earn points, and take home other amazing nature prizes! Geodes, shells, bugs, fossils—we have it all! Plus, you can check out our Teaching Garden, where you can learn about successful gardening in the desert Southwest and talk to garden experts.

Location: Springs Preserve, 333 S Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89107

10:00 AM-11:00 AM: Sign Science Techie Tour

Explore the science, technology, and conservation of neon signs that have illuminated the world-famous Las Vegas skyline since the 1930s.

Location: The Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, NV 89101

10:00 AM-10:30 AM: Sharks in the Desert

Join us and explore Sharks in the Desert!. What does it take to operate a 1.30 million gallon aquarium filled with sea life in the middle of the Mojave Desert? Go on a behind the scenes tour to discover the science that makes it possible.

Four tours, starting at: 10:00 a.m. • 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. • 11:30 a.m.

Must register for specific tour time

Limit 15 guests per tour, ages 10 and up only. Meet in front of aquarium to check-in.

Nevada residents receive first 3 hours of self-parking free

Location: Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119

10:00 AM-11:00 AM PDT: Atomic Museum Tour

The Atomic Museum will be offering two docent-led tours. The AM's docents are Cold War Veterans, most of whom worked at the Nevada Test Site, and will share personal stories about their experiences. Plus, hands-on STEM activities will be presented in the lobby!

Location: Atomic Museum, 755 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119

10:00 AM-5:45 PM: Optical Illusion Science

Families are invited to a special Sunday Family Crafts! Explore the science of optical illusions and make an optical illusion craft to take home. Supplies are limited.

Location: Rainbow Library, 3150 N Buffalo Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89128

10am-12pm: Robots Saving Lives

Come see the latest innovations in surgical care thanks to robots! Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center invites you for an interactive experience to explore the latest surgical robots, get hands-on demonstrations and learn how science is used every day in the hospital. Plus, younger kids can participate in our teddy bear clinic learning to perform ‘surgery' and care for their stuffed animals.

Location: Southern Hills Hospital, 9300 W Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89148

11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Bellagio Fountains - Behind the Scenes Tour

Join an exclusive behind the scenes tour that will reveal what it takes for those famous fountains to work. Meet the experts that use a host of STEM disciplines to weave together water, music, and light to create the iconic showstopper on the Strip!

Location: Bellagio Hotel & Casino, 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

11:30 AM-12:30 PM: Coding for Kids

Join the Code Ninjas for an exciting learning adventure for tech-loving kids! Have a blast learning how to code and building awesome video games with the help of our code instructors.

Location: Code Ninjas - Centennial, 6955 N Durango Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89149

12:00 PM-3:00 PM: Code Like a Pro!

Code Central invites you to learn programming like the professionals! Guests can drop in anytime from 12pm to 3pm and develop a video game, design a website, or learn to build circuits. Stay the full three hours and make all three projects, or just stick around long enough to make one! All participants who come to our event will be entered for a chance to win a free month of coding to continue their educational journey in Computer Science!

Location: Code Central - Henderson, 10545 S Eastern Ave #110, Henderson, NV 89052

12:00 PM-5:00 PM: Chemistry Day

Join us at DISCOVERY Children's Museum for Chemistry Day, featuring hands-on STEM learning opportunities. Design sculptures inspired by molecular structures, enjoy an exciting chemistry presentation at the Science Bench, and learn about the chemistry of absorption through the art of salt painting. Stay and explore our interactive exhibits and engage with Museum educators and chemistry enthusiasts. Free admission limited to 250 registered guests.

Location: DISCOVERY Children's Museum, 360 Promenade Pl, Las Vegas, NV 89106

12:30 PM-1:30 PM: Coding for Kids

Join the Code Ninjas for an exciting learning adventure for tech-loving kids! Have a blast learning how to code and building awesome video games with the help of our code instructors.

Location: Code Ninjas - Centennial, 6955 N Durango Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89149

1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Future of Digital Dentistry for Kids

Dee for Dentist invites you to see the latest in dental technology, tour the practice, and debunk the myths surrounding children's oral health! Learn more about the Healthy Start program for children that helps treat sleep disorders, bed wetting, ADHD, snoring, and more.

Recommended for kids 5 – 15 years old

Location: Dee for Dentist, 8772 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89123

1:00 PM-3:00 PM: Makerspace Open House

Drop in for hands-on learning! Families are invited to enjoy experimenting with science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics games and activities in Mesquite Library's Makerspace.

Location: Mesquite Library, 160 W 1st N St, Mesquite, NV 89027

2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Engineering Extravaganza

Hands-on learning for our future engineers! Come build with Rigamajig, Keva Planks, Strawbees, and much more.

Location: Whitney Library, 5175 E Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89122

2:00 PM-3:00 PM: SCIENCE & BEYOND – CUBELETS

Use your imagination to build with cool robot blocks called Cubelets! Make, create, and reinvent your own robots, and learn about coding.

Workshop recommended for ages 7 – 17

Location: East Las Vegas Library, 2851 E Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101

2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Engineering in the Art Gallery

Learn hands-on while surrounded by creativity! Tour the current art exhibit and mix together your own mini-circuits with Little Bits.

Sahara West Library, 9600 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89117

3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Up and Atom!

Join Miss Cathrina for an hour of hands-on learning, including experimenting with science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics games and activities in the Robot Lab.

West Las Vegas Library, 951 W Lake Mead Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89106

May 1, 2023

3:30 PM-5:00 PM: DREAM BIG - STEM Movie Night

Join us for a film screening of MacGillivray Freeman's Dream Big: Engineering Our World - A Heartfelt Story of Human Ingenuity narrated by Jeff Bridges and hosted by BIG & Digital's Cinema Learning Challenge. Popcorn, treat and refreshment included!

Location: Galaxy Theatres at Boulevard Mall , 3680 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89169

4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Inspiring Students with Discovery Education

Discovery Education supports teaching and learning with comprehensive collections of multimodal resources and lessons that build and support a STEAM culture in any learning environment. Join us to discover new offerings for 2023 and learn how to implement engaging student challenges, classroom activities, career profiles, and virtual field trips. These ready-to-use lessons and experiences will support students as they build essential skills and explore real-world topics that connect all disciplines.

Location: Online

6:00 PM - Mission to MARS

Join us for an interactive presentation by Dr. Arya Udry, a participating scientist on NASA's 2020 Mission to MARS. Dr. Udry is a UNLV Associate Professor and specializes in Planetary Science, Martian geology, and Meteorites. Hear about Dr. Udry's experience in exploring the Red planet and get the opportunity to see and touch an actual Martian meteorite.

Location: West Sahara Library, 9600 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89117

May 2, 2023

3:00 PM-4:00 PM: National Technical Institute Training Lab Tours

Join the National Technical Institute, a state-approved vocational school for skilled trade careers, and tour the school's hands-on training labs featuring the most modern and relevant HVAC mechanical, commercial refrigeration, electrical training, and plumbing equipment in the industry.

Location: National Technical Institute, 1870 Whitney Mesa Dr, Henderson, NV 89014

4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Multipure Lab Workshop

This workshop will provide the opportunity to work in Multipure's on-site labs alongside the research and development scientists, chemists and lab technicians who test filtration systems and set new industry standards for removing contaminants from our local tap water. Participate in hands-on experiments and explore the day-to-day responsibilities and skills required for their jobs.

Location: Multipure International, 7251 W Cathedral Rock Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89128

5:00 PM-8:00 PM: Ologist Night at the Natural History Museum

Budding science lovers will get an opportunity to meet real scientists from many different fields. Join us to see what they do in their particular field of science, ask these scientists questions, and get your hands on real fossils, artifacts, and live animals.

Location: Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, NV 89101

May 3, 2023

3:30 PM-5:00 PM: LEGEND OF THE ENCHANTED REEF – STEM Movie Night

Join us for a film screening of Legend of the Enchanted Reef, an imaginative and humorous animated movie for the whole family: the quest of three lovable characters for a safe home reveals the moving beauty of the seas but also their endangerment through massive human impact. Popcorn, treat and refreshment included!

Location: Galaxy Theatres at Boulevard Mall, 3680 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89169

4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Inspiring Students with Discovery Education

Discovery Education supports teaching and learning with comprehensive collections of multimodal resources and lessons that build and support a STEAM culture in any learning environment. Join us to discover new offerings for 2023 and learn how to implement engaging student challenges, classroom activities, career profiles, and virtual field trips. These ready-to-use lessons and experiences will support students as they build essential skills and explore real-world topics that connect all disciplines.

Location: Online

5:00 PM-6:30 PM: Meet the Medical Residents

Dreaming of becoming a doctor when you grow up? Join us for an interactive presentation with the Medical Resident Team at Southern Hills Hospital. Learn how to “stop the bleed,” practice on an ultrasound machine, and speak with actual medical residents to learn all about their journey to achieving a career in medicine.

Location: Medical Office at Southern Hills Hospital, 9260 W Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89148

May 4, 2023

4:00 PM-7:00 PM: All In Aviation Open House

Calling all aspiring pilots! Join the All In Aviation Open House to learn about the aviation industry and what it takes to become a private pilot. You can tour the facility’s hangars and check out aircrafts on display in the main hangar and outside, including Cirrus Aircraft SR20’s and SR22’s, Cessna 172 Skyhawks.

All In Aviation, the only Cirrus Aircraft training partner in Southern Nevada, is a full-service aviation company offering flight training and aircraft rental, sales, management & storage. Dedicated to growing and developing more pilots, All In Aviation is a trusted partner for aviation training, from a student’s very first flight through some of the most advanced pilot certifications.

Location: All In Aviation, 1456 Jet Stream Dr, Henderson, NV 89052

4:00 PM - May the Science Be With You

DRI and the National Atomic Testing Museum welcome the community to explore science through the lens of Star Wars. This FREE event includes interactive opportunities with DRI scientists, hands-on science activities for all ages.

Location: Desert Research Institute, 755 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119

May 5, 2023

5:30 PM-9:30 PM: Night at the Planetarium

Join the CSN Planetarium and the Las Vegas Astronomical Society for a fun-filled night of space science and STEM activities! There will be three planetarium shows to choose from - one kids show at 6pm followed by two different general audience shows at 7pm and 8pm. Throughout the event, you can explore hands-on STEM space activities for all ages in the Laxalt Center (adjoining the planetarium) as well as telescope observations outdoors with the Las Vegas Astronomical Society.

Location: CSN Planetarium, Building S, 3200 E Cheyenne Ave, North Las Vegas, NV 89030

May 6, 2023

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Giant Science & Technology Expo

Get in touch with your inner scientist at the Festival’s biggest event! It’s a FREE full-day of one-of-a-kind science and technology experiences and engaging science-themed entertainment. There’s something fun for everyone to do at the Science & Technology Expo.

-See robotics demonstrations
-Meet cool animals
-Touch giant fossils discovered right here in Nevada
-Use the technology of the future
-Meet real scientists
-Participate in hands-on activities and experiments
-Cheer on your favorite First Robotics team
-And so much more!

Location: The EXPO at World Market Center, 435 S Grand Central Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89106

Date: April 28-May 6, 2023

Cost: Free

Location: Various Venues in Las Vegas, NV 89101.

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