Explore. Make. Create.
We believe STEAM is best learned by doing! This calendar is a test to help families find free and low-cost, hands-on opportunities around Portland.
Each space is different. Check age limits, costs, and sign-up rules with the organization before visiting.
Find a mistake or know of something we’re missing? Please contact us so we can make this resource better for everyone.
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STEAM Forward
Join us for NE STEAM Coalition’s 3rd Annual Fall Fundraiser
An evening of creativity, connection, and community investment.
STEAM Forward brings together business leaders, educators, community partners, and supporters for an interactive evening focused on investing in our region’s future STEAM workforce.
✨ What to Expect
Explore hands-on Makerspace activities inspired by Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.
Make, mix, experiment, and create through interactive STEAM experiences.
Enjoy custom cocktails, food, and plenty of time to connect and mingle.
Celebrate community leadership with the annual Carl Talton Award presentation.
Your ticket supports NESC’s work connecting young people to repeated, hands-on STEAM experiences that build confidence, creativity, problem-solving skills, and awareness of future education and career pathways.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
6:00pm – 8:30pm
Jupiter NEXT Hotel | 900 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214
Come make. Mix. Mingle. And help move STEAM forward.