NextGen STEMFest

Saturday, May 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

100 State Street
Framingham, MA 01701
USA

Experience the future of innovation at NextGen STEMFest where science comes to life through hands-on activities like walking with robots, 3D printing, and biotech experiments. Hosted for free at the historic Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation in Waltham, this event features over 50 exhibitors and Massachusetts’s only youth-led maker space (Charles River Collaboratory) to ignite your creativity. Join a community of thinkers and creators to discover how your curiosity can solve real-world challenges and learn how the breakthroughs of tomorrow are being formulated. NextGEN STEMFest is FREE and open to all ages!

For more information, click here.

Community Activities

Community Stargazing at Framingham State University

Friday, May 22, 2026, 8:45 PM – 10:00 PM

100 State Street
Framingham, MA 01701
USA

Participants of all ages are welcome! Use telescopes to observe the night sky! McAuliffe Center staff are available to answer your questions about telescopes and our Universe.

For more information, click here.

Community Activities

Planetarium Film "Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon" at Framingham State University Planetarium

Friday, May 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

100 State Street
Framingham, MA 01701
USA

This show celebrates Pink Floyd’s iconic album ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’, originally released in March 1973. Join us for an evening in the planetarium to experience Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon.

For tickets and more information, click here.

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Planetarium Film "Big Astronomy" at Framingham State University Planetarium

Friday, May 22, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

100 State Street
Framingham, MA 01701
USA

Take a journey through observatories used by professional astronomers in the gorgeous mountains of Chile, one of the best astronomical observing locations on Earth.

For tickets and more information, click here.

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2026 Massachusetts Envirothon

Thursday, May 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

An exciting statewide event for Massachusetts high school students, especially focused on welcoming high schools, faculty, and students who may be new to the Massachusetts Envirothon experience. It’s a fun, hands-on celebration of environmental learning, teamwork, and discovery. High school students explore environmental science through real-world challenges, outdoor learning, and community engagement.

For more information, click here.

Community Activities

Massachusetts Afterschool Partnership (MAP) Director Connection

Thursday, May 7, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

100 State Street
Framingham, MA 01701
USA

Join fellow afterschool and out-of-school time (OST) directors and administrators in this exclusive networking opportunity, where we collectively support the success of our programs. Through this series, you'll have the chance to build valuable professional connections within the field, assess both current strengths and areas with potential growth, apply reflective practice strategies for continuous quality improvement plans, and gain fresh ideas and insights into best practices that can be seamlessly integrated into your work.

To sign up, email here.

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GESMA STEMFest

Saturday, May 2, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Don’t miss STEM Fest at Camp Cedar Hill on May 2, a hands-on STEM takeover where Girl Scouts can explore interactive challenges, meet real STEM professionals, and choose their own adventure across exciting science and technology experiences.

For more information and to register, click here.

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