Welcome to the Kansas Science Festival Events Page!
Explore the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) through our annual festivals and community events. From hands-on activities and interactive exhibits to engaging demonstrations and expert-led workshops, our events are designed to spark curiosity and inspire learners of all ages.
Don’t miss our flagship event in Manhattan, Kansas, and stay tuned for our upcoming satellite festivals, starting in Hays in 2025! Join us as we bring STEAM education to communities across Kansas, connecting people through discovery, creativity, and innovation.
Check out our events below and be part of the fun!
Schedule of Events
February - April | Ask a Scientist
Starting February 23, Kansas Science Festival and the Manhattan Public Library are teaming up to bring answers from real scientists to your questions. If you have a question that you would like a professional Scientist, Technology, Engineer, Artist, or Mathematician to answer, simply head to the Manhattan Public Library and look for the “Ask a Scientist” mailbox. Write on one of the question sheets, slip it in the mailbox and we will find the expert to answer your question! Answers will be posted on the “Ask a Scientist” notice board near the mailbox and on the Kansas Science Festival & Manhattan Public Library Instagram accounts. The mailbox will be checked weekly and answers posted as soon as we find the best expert for your question.
March | Bugs and Books | TBD
Join us at the Manhattan Public Library. Members of the Kansas Science Festival board will present fun stories about bugs, favorite songs, and some live insects you can look at up close and even touch. Brave kids are welcome to try a crispy cricket to eat! Fun for kids of all ages!
April 26th | Manhattan Kansas Science Festival | Manhattan Public Library
The Kansas Science Festival at the Manhattan Public Library will provide tons of interactive science fun for audiences of all ages. Meet researchers from all career stages and community science practitioners and discover how they (and you) use science every day! Researchers from across the state will allow anyone to explore their work, spanning diverse topics that range from Mars rovers and mighty microbes to the science behind historical events in Kansas.
