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.
2025–2026 Programming
October 4 – Soil Science
November 1 - Microbiology
December 6 – Climate and Air Quality
February 7 - Engineering
March 7 – Cosmetic Chemistry
April 4 – Minnesota Flora, Fauna, & Funga
May 2 – Cats/Dogs/Birds: Predators or Pets
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.
Previous event activities guides archive
October 2024 — Plant Physiology: https://tinyurl.com/FSS-Plant-Physiology-Guide
November 2024 — Geology: https://tinyurl.com/FSS-Geology
December 2024 — The Human Body: https://tinyurl.com/FSS-Human-Biology-Guide
February 2025 — Ecosystems: https://tinyurl.com/FSS-Ecosystems-Guide
March 2025 — Robotics: https://tinyurl.com/FSS-Robotics-Guide.
April 2025 — Space: https://tinyurl.com/FSS-Space-Guide
May 2025 — DNA & Genetics: https://tinyurl.com/FSS-Genetics-DNA
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!