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Hands-On Workshops for K-12 Students

There are 18 upcoming workshops from 7 organizers for students. The next is SS Jr. Explorer Workshop Circuit on Nov 14 in Philadelphia, PA. 7 are free, and the most common topic is STEM.

Updated November 2, 2026

Hands-on in-person workshops, labs and camps for K-12 students. There are 18 upcoming workshops from 7 organizers across 5 states, covering STEM. Each listing shows the age range, price and whether it is a drop-off program.

Upcoming workshops for students

Students working on a hands-on science projectSTEMFor students
Sat · Nov 1412:00 PM–1:00 PM EST· Philadelphia, PA

SS Jr. Explorer Workshop Circuit

A free, one-hour in-person STEM workshop circuit for young explorers ages 10–13. Participants rotate through multiple hands-on STEM activations led by STEM professionals and community partners, with opportunities to make, experiment, explore, and create alongside other young explorers. Registration includes guided rotation through each activity. Each child must be registered individually. Parents, guardians, and chaperones must remain on-site for the entire event; parents or guardians must present valid ID at check-in.

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Free
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Students creating beats with digital music equipmentSTEMFor students
Tue · Nov 035:45 PM CT· Waco, TX

Beat Making

In partnership with Texas Music Café, this hands-on course introduces students to the creative and technical side of modern music production. Participants will learn digital music software, rhythms, sampling, audio recording, and track design. No experience needed!

BM
Free
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Students exploring hands-on STEM activities togetherSTEMFor students
Sat · Nov 072:00 PM–6:00 PM ET· McDonough, GA

Henry County STEM Day

An afternoon of hands-on science, technology, engineering and math activities for curious minds of all ages. Students dive into interactive STEM projects and experiments designed to spark creativity and a love of discovery. Runs 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Ticket price and full details are on the Eventbrite page; refunds available up to 7 days before the event.

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Price: see organizer
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Students exploring space science exhibits at Space Center HoustonSTEMFor students
Sun · Nov 0810:00 AM–4:00 PM CT· Houston, TX

National STEM Day at Space Center Houston

A full day of STEM activations and special presentations marking National STEM Day, celebrated every November 8 to inspire the next generation toward STEM/STEAM careers. Highlights include Mission Memories with astronaut Captain Mike Baker, veteran of four Space Shuttle missions, in the Mission Briefing Center at 11:30 a.m. and 1:20 p.m., plus pop-up science lab activities in the Main Plaza throughout the day. Runs 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is included with general admission to Space Center Houston.

SC
Included with admission
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Students creating beats with digital music equipmentSTEMFor students
Tue · Nov 105:45 PM CT· Waco, TX

Beat Making

In partnership with Texas Music Café, this hands-on course introduces students to the creative and technical side of modern music production. Participants will learn digital music software, rhythms, sampling, audio recording, and track design. No experience needed!

BM
Free
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Students creating beats with digital music equipmentSTEMFor students
Tue · Nov 175:45 PM CT· Waco, TX

Beat Making

In partnership with Texas Music Café, this hands-on course introduces students to the creative and technical side of modern music production. Participants will learn digital music software, rhythms, sampling, audio recording, and track design. No experience needed!

BM
Free
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Students creating beats with digital music equipmentSTEMFor students
Tue · Dec 015:45 PM CT· Waco, TX

Beat Making

In partnership with Texas Music Café, this hands-on course introduces students to the creative and technical side of modern music production. Participants will learn digital music software, rhythms, sampling, audio recording, and track design. No experience needed!

BM
Free
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Students creating beats with digital music equipmentSTEMFor students
Tue · Dec 085:45 PM CT· Waco, TX

Beat Making

In partnership with Texas Music Café, this hands-on course introduces students to the creative and technical side of modern music production. Participants will learn digital music software, rhythms, sampling, audio recording, and track design. No experience needed!

BM
Free
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Students creating beats with digital music equipmentSTEMFor students
Tue · Dec 155:45 PM CT· Waco, TX

Beat Making

In partnership with Texas Music Café, this hands-on course introduces students to the creative and technical side of modern music production. Participants will learn digital music software, rhythms, sampling, audio recording, and track design. No experience needed!

BM
Free
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Children making hands-on STEAM projects in a science center workshopSTEMFor students
Mon · Nov 29:00 AM CT· Fort Walton Beach, FL

Maker Days at the Emerald Coast Science Center

A monthly drop-off STEAM workshop where student scientists ages 5-11 create, construct and make something new at each session through hands-on, creative exploration in a classroom setting. Runs 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; the same lesson is also taught on Tuesday, November 3. $35 for members, $40 for nonmembers ($10 off additional siblings); students bring their own snack or lunch. Preregistration is required and space is limited — a spot is not confirmed until payment is processed.

EC
$40
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Children making hands-on STEAM projects in a science center workshopSTEMFor students
Mon · Dec 79:00 AM CT· Fort Walton Beach, FL

Maker Days at the Emerald Coast Science Center

A monthly drop-off STEAM workshop where student scientists ages 5-11 create, construct and make something new at each session through hands-on, creative exploration in a classroom setting. Runs 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; the same lesson is also taught on Tuesday, December 8. $35 for members, $40 for nonmembers ($10 off additional siblings); students bring their own snack or lunch. Preregistration is required and space is limited — a spot is not confirmed until payment is processed.

EC
$40
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Children building a train-themed engineering projectSTEMFor students
Sat · Dec 59:00 AM ET· Allegany, NY

Elf Engineering Lab: North Pole Express Edition — AM Session

Young engineers in grades K-4 step into Santa's workshop for train-themed mechanical challenges. Build custom track routes and train-powered mechanisms, combine ramps, gears and festive materials into Rube Goldberg chain reactions, and explore momentum, cause-and-effect and simple machines through trial and error. A drop-and-shop event: two kid-free hours for parents. Space is limited to 20 participants.

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$5
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Children building a train-themed engineering projectSTEMFor students
Sat · Dec 512:00 PM ET· Allegany, NY

Elf Engineering Lab: North Pole Express Edition — PM Session

The afternoon run of the Elf Engineering Lab for grades K-4. Build custom track routes and train-powered mechanisms, launch Rube Goldberg chain reactions with ramps, gears and festive materials, and explore momentum, cause-and-effect and simple machines hands-on. Noon to 2pm; lunch is not provided. Space is limited to 20 participants.

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$5
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Homeschool students building a structure togetherSTEMFor students
Thu · Nov 51:00 PM ET· Gainesville, FL

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures — Built Different

Homeschooled students ages 7-11 take on building and engineering challenges through hands-on observation and experimentation. SparkSeekers builds inquiry and problem-solving skills inspired by history's greatest inventors, with a fresh theme each month. Runs 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. A student drop-off program; $15 per student.

CM
$15
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Student designing a game in a museum workshopSTEMFor students
Sat · Nov 141:00 PM ET· Gainesville, FL

The Engineering Workshop: Game Design

Students design and build their own games in this hands-on engineering session, blending creativity with technology and coding. Each Engineering Workshop brings a new theme, with participants creating using a variety of materials, electronics and coding platforms. Runs 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. A student drop-off program; $15 per student ($13.50 for members).

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$15
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Homeschool students testing ramps and motionSTEMFor students
Thu · Nov 191:00 PM ET· Gainesville, FL

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures — Ramp It Up!

Homeschooled students ages 7-11 explore ramps, motion and simple machines through hands-on observation and experimentation. SparkSeekers builds inquiry and problem-solving skills inspired by history's greatest inventors, with a fresh theme each month. Runs 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. A student drop-off program; $15 per student.

CM
$15
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Student sketching an invention idea in a sketchbookSTEMFor students
Sat · Nov 281:00 PM ET· Gainesville, FL

The Engineering Workshop: Sketchbooks

Students start their own inventor's sketchbook, learning to draw and plan ideas like history's greatest engineers in this hands-on session where art meets science and technology. Each Engineering Workshop brings a new theme. Runs 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. A student drop-off program; $15 per student ($13.50 for members).

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$15
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Student designing a 3D model for printing in a museum workshopSTEMFor students
Sat · Dec 121:00 PM ET· Gainesville, FL

The Engineering Workshop: 3D Modeling & Printing

A hands-on engineering session where students design and print their own 3D creations. Each Engineering Workshop brings a new theme, with participants building and creating using a variety of materials, electronics and coding platforms. Runs 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. A student drop-off program; $15 per student ($13.50 for members).

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$15
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Frequently asked questions

Are these workshops free?
7 of the 18 upcoming workshops for students listed here are free to attend. The rest are paid, and the price for each session is shown on its listing — from single-session workshops to multi-day institutes.
How do I register?
Registration is handled by the organizer, not by K-12 Workshops. Open any listing and use the registration link to book your place directly on the organizer's own site.
Who can attend?
These are hands-on sessions for K-12 students. Each listing shows the age or grade range, and whether it is a drop-off program.
When is the next workshop?
SS Jr. Explorer Workshop Circuit, on Nov 14 in Philadelphia, PA, followed by Beat Making on Nov 3.
Where are they held?
Upcoming workshops for students are in Waco, TX, Gainesville, FL, Allegany, NY, Fort Walton Beach, FL and Houston, TX. This page updates automatically as workshops are added or pass.