North Carolina Science Festival 2026 is a statewide collection of events during the month of April, intended to ignite an interest in science in both kids and adults. Events take place at a number of venues in the Triangle, including museums, parks and libraries.
We will be listing some of the special events in the Triangle below, but make sure to visit the North Carolina Science Festival website for a complete list.
North Carolina Science Festival
We’ve listed just a very few of the events that have been announced, and you can see all of them online.
Follow each link for more information and to register, if required.
Wake Tech’s Scott Northern Wake Campus STEM Day
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Scott Northern Wake Campus, Building E
6600 Louisburg Road, Raleigh, North Carolina
Free
All ages
Wake Tech will celebrate science, technology, engineering and math at the spring STEM Day on the Scott Northern Wake Campus on April 1st, 2026. Join us for fun and exciting exhibits and hands-on activities illustrating STEM disciplines. Dig for fossils, create a lava lamp, and make your own Petri dish soap. Learn more about STEM-related clubs, meet peers with similar interests and explore STEM careers!
UNC Science Expo
Saturday, April 11, 2026
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
250 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC
Free
All ages
Every year, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center hosts a day of science learning and fun for our community in partnership with UNC-Chapel Hill faculty, students, and staff.
The UNC Science Expo is a signature event of the annual North Carolina Science Festival and one of the biggest celebrations of science in the state. More than 100 booths staffed by UNC-Chapel Hill students, researchers, practitioners, and community volunteers fill the quads surrounding Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. From hands-on activities and games to science demonstrations and behind-the-scenes lab tours, the UNC Science Expo makes learning about science fun and engaging for people of all ages.
NC State Earth Fair
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Stafford Commons, NC State University
Behind Talley Student Union, 2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh, NC
Free
All ages
Celebrate NC State Earth Month with the Wolfpack. This is a sustainability-focused fair featuring exhibits, demonstrations and ideas on how you can make the world a better place. Bring a friend and come experience the breadth of sustainability, including learning about food, water, transportation, nature, wellness and so much more.
This outdoor event is open to the public and sponsored by NC State’s University Sustainability Office.
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More Kids’ Events in the Triangle
Please check out our big list of free and cheap kids’ events in the Triangle or look at a quick list here:
Various locations
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