Community Events

We are a proud supporter of many science-related community activities. Check out these great events in the Bay Area and beyond, and have fun doing science.

Upcoming Events

Maker Faire

Saturday and Sunday, May 18–19
San Mateo County Events Center

The Hall will join hundreds of Makers from all around the world at “The Greatest Show and Tell on Earth.” Come find the Hall’s booth, where you can build a hydraulic system, test prototypes that push the limits of reality, and play MaKey Makey and Scratch-powered games.

Past Events

2013 White House Easter Egg Roll—Be Healthy, Be Active, Be You!

For the fourth time, the Lawrence Hall of Science brought hands-on science activities to the White House Easter Egg Roll. Staff from the Hall joined with volunteers from AAAS, ASTC, and the White House to design paper-bag kites and bunny copters which demonstrate movement. In the spirit of First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move!" campaign, thousands of families enjoyed these activities on the South Lawn.

Bay Area Environmental Education Resource Fair

Saturday, January 19
10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Coordinated by the Lawrence Hall of Science, the BAEER Fair promotes the magnificent ecological resources available in the Bay Area. Visit 75 Bay Area organizations exhibiting together to discover the latest in classroom materials, environmental education programs, and field trip sites. Participate in workshops taught by dynamic educators. The event is designed to provide learning and networking opportunities for teachers, environmental advocates, community educators, and families all concerned about the environment we share.

Bay Area Science Festival

October 26–November 3

This 8-day festival featured a wide range of science and technology activities (lectures, debates, exhibitions, concerts, plays, workshops, etc.) at a variety of locations throughout the Bay Area, including the Lawrence Hall of Science.

2012 East Bay Mini Maker Faire

Sunday, October 14
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Park Day School, Oakland

At the 2012 East Bay Mini Maker Faire, the Hall joined with makers from all over the East Bay to celebrate learning and doing—not the finished and perfect end product. At our booth, we designed hydraulic systems with simple items like syringes, surgical tubing, wood, or cardboard to build levers and hydraulics.