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First Saturday Science

First Saturday Science, against a green backdrop with icons of DNA, beakers, test tubes, an atom, and fire surrounding it

Calling all little scientists! Come explore science with fun laboratory experiments and hands-on activities that cover multiple disciplines. Kids of all ages are invited to these events that are free and open to the public.

Join us on the First Saturday of each month October to May from 10 a.m.–12 p.m at the Jason R. Carter Science Education Center, 664 East Sixth Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106.

2024–2025 Programming

October 5—Plant Science
November 2—Geology
December 7—Human Body
February 1—Ecosystems
March 1—Robotics
April 5—Space
May 3—DNA and Genetics

Remote access

Can’t make it in person? We offer virtual content so you can still learn at home! Join our email list to get copies of the activity guides each month. Want even more content? View previous program activities and scientist interviews on our YouTube channel.

Contact us!

Join our email list to get event reminders, copies of the activity guides, and links to theme-related book readings. Contact us at first.saturday.science@metrostate.edu to request to join.

Previous event activities guides archive

October 2023—Soil Science tinyurl.com/FSS-Soil-Science

November 2023—Evolution tinyurl.com/FSS-Evolution

December 2023—Natural Disasters tinyurl.com/FSS-Natural-Disasters

February 2024—Ocean life tinyurl.com/FSS-Ocean-Life

March 2024—Electronics tinyurl.com/FSS-Electronics

April 2024—Atoms and Elements tinyurl.com/FSS-Atoms-and-Elements

May 2024—Insects tinyurl.com/FSS-Insects-Guide

A group of children participating in a First Saturday Science activity

For Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Community Partners

The workshops are led and planned by university student workers, university STEM students, faculty, staff, and other community partners. Reach out to elizabeth.hinds@metrostate.edu if interested in becoming involved in the program.

Ways to get involved

  • Become an event volunteer
  • Integrate designing activities into your course
  • Give a scientist interview for the YouTube channel
  • Help spread the word! Invite your scout, church or other youth group to come to an event
  • Donate to the program
  • Are you a scientist or organization? Present at an event or host us to come to one of yours over the summer!