Imagine, Discover & Explore
STEAMfest
The mission of STEAMfest is to provide youth of all ages with free opportunities to Imagine, Discover, and Explore topics in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics through fun and engaging hands-on activities. STEAMfest was founded by Woodlawn School to benefit the school and community.
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026
STEAMFest 2026
Are you ready? STEAMfest returns for the 7th year on Sunday, April 12, from 12 PM to 4 PM! With almost 100 hands-on activities, there will be something for children and adults of all ages.
In 2023, STEAMfest launched a new edition – The Village Square. Come out to meet and shop with local artisans, educational vendors, community non-profits, and food trucks while enjoying entertainment on the STEAMfest stage. It’s going to be a day full of discovery and exploration for everyone!
Admission is FREE, but space is limited. Register now to reserve your spot at STEAMfest!
STEAMfest is powered by great individuals just like you! Volunteering for STEAMfest is a great way to give back to the community, meet new people, and support the STEAMfest mission! Are you ready to help the Lake Norman community imagine, discover, and explore?
STEAMfest Live is the largest annual science and arts festival in the region. On April 6, 2025 STEAMfest reached new heights with over 2k guests in attendance, exceeding 2024’s event and quadrupling the first live event in 2020! Guests explored over 100 hands-on activity booths created by local colleges, libraries, museums, schools, clubs, and businesses.
STEAMfest Virtual features over 100 free STEAM activities that you can explore at home. Since 2021, over 7000 youth from 49 countries have participated in STEAMfest Virtual.
STEAMFEST 2026 IS SPONSORED BY:
Partner with us for STEAMfest 2025, by becoming a STEAMfest Patron, click here. For a
complete list of STEAMfest Sponsors, click here.
