First Saturday Science
Calling all little scientists! Come explore science with fun laboratory experiments and hands-on activities that cover multiple disciplines. Kids of all ages are invited to these events that are free and open to the public.
Join us on the First Saturday of each month October to May from 10 a.m.–12 p.m at the Jason R. Carter Science Education Center, 664 East Sixth Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106.
2026–2027 Programming
October 3: The Human Body
November 7: Robotics
December 5: Weather and Climate
February 6: Ocean Life
March 6: Seasons & Migration
April 3: Insects
May 1: Food Science
Contact us!
Join our email list to get event reminders, copies of the activity guides, and links to theme-related book readings. Contact us at first.saturday.science@metrostate.edu to request to join or to receive an activity guide from a past event.
Previous events
October 2025: Soil Science
November 2025: Microbiology
December 2025: Climate and Air Quality
February 2026: Engineering
March 2026: Cosmetic Chemistry
April 2026: Minnesota Flora, Fauna and Funga
May 2026: Cats, Dogs & Birds: Predators or Pets?
For Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Community Partners
The workshops are led and planned by university student workers, university STEM students, faculty, staff, and other community partners. Reach out to elizabeth.hinds@metrostate.edu if interested in becoming involved in the program.
Ways to get involved
- Become an event volunteer
- Integrate designing activities into your course
- Give a scientist interview for the YouTube channel
- Help spread the word! Invite your scout, church or other youth group to come to an event
- Donate to the program
- Are you a scientist or organization? Present at an event or host us to come to one of yours over the summer!