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Attend OC STEAM Fest on April 25

If you’ve followed SoCal Field Trips for some time, then you know I am a strong proponent of introducing children to a variety of careers at a young age.   This includes careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics, otherwise known as STEAM.

Boys handing out invitations to the OC Stem Festival on April 25

Now here’s your chance to introduce your children to the world of STEAM!  Families are invited to learn, discover, and play at OC STEAM Fest, presented by Irvine Public Schools Foundation, on Saturday, April 25 from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Orange County Great Park.

Enjoy a fun-filled day of games and activities related to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) including Dino Encounters, Physics with Disney, esports, bubble art, live performances, and much more.  

Kids playing with bubbles at OC Steam Fest

Man helping girl paint at OC Stem Fest

What To Do At OC STEAM Fest

Last year’s event featured a Esports Zone sponsored by Kingston Technology that brought together local school teams for a lively Esports tournament.  Other activities included LEGO Supertrack with BrainStorm STEM Education, Recycling with Waste Management, Solar Robot Creations with Altair Solar, and Robot Block Demolitions with Code Ninjas – Irvine.

In addition, the crowd enjoyed live entertainment from IPSF’s Afterschool Enrichment Musical Program, a “Super Cool” science presentation from Discovery Cube, an Ice Age Show featuring Amka the Woolly Mammoth, presented by Dino Encounters, and a talented Japanese drumming group from UCI.

Little girl looking at dinosaur bones at OC Steam Fest

Girls petting a snake at OC STEAM Fest on April 25

Tickets to OC STEAM Fest

Pre-sale tickets online are $10 for children 4 -17, children 3 and under and adults 18+ are free!  Tickets are $15 at the door.  

100% of the proceeds from the STEAM Carnival will benefit the Irvine Public Schools Foundation.  IPSF’s mission is to enrich the educational experience of each child in every school by providing programs, raising funds, and uniting the community in support of educational excellence.  Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

To learn more about OC STEAM Fest, please visit here.

Happy Field Tripping!

Jilleen