2026 Wake Forest STEM Saturday
Saturday, April 11 | 10 am-2 pm
Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road
The Wake Forest Technology Advisory Board is inviting area families to the 2026 Wake Forest STEM Saturday on Saturday, April 11. Presented by the Wireless Research Center, this free family networking fair is scheduled from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road.
Celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, STEM Saturday will expose students to a variety of STEM career options, while featuring STEM-related exhibits, demonstrations, and hands-on learning activities.
STEM Saturday will feature several interactive booths where representatives from a variety of local businesses, schools, and organizations will interact with parents and students, share professional insights and experiences, and offer an array of interesting demonstrations.
Throughout STEM Saturday, youth can experience the wonders of STEM hands-on, encouraging them to one day pursue a degree or occupation in one of the related fields.
Hands-on Science Lab
This year’s STEM Saturday will feature a hands‑on Science Lab packed with creative, curiosity‑sparking activities for kids in grades K-8.
Young scientists will decode secret messages, explore colorful chromatography, investigate mystery powders, make their own spy cards, and dive into real lab techniques in a fun, supportive environment.
Our Science Lab will offer rotating age‑group sessions throughout the day, so families are invited to drop in, experiment together, and experience science in a way that’s playful, memorable, and genuinely exciting. It’s a great chance for students to discover how much fun learning can be!
