In partnership with the Illinois State Museum, the Abraham Lincoln Council is pleased to bring you S.T.E.A.M Saturdays in 2026 and 2027! 

Event price:

$25 per day OR $125 for all 6 days 

Event held 10am to 12pm at the Illinois State Museum

Boys and girls ages 7-10 are welcome! 

Event themes:

October 17th: Monarch Migration

• Explore the STEM behind the monarch butterfly’s incredible migration—from navigation and weather to the science of habitats and ecosystems!

November 21st: Exploring Agriculture

• Discover how crops grow and explore the science and engineering behind farming! 

December 5th: Into the Ice Age

• Travel back to the Ice Age and discover how glaciers shaped our world! 

January 16th: Amazing Astronomy

• Come and explore planets, stars, and the wonders of space through hands-on STEM activities! 

Feburary 20th: Dig into the Past

• Become a junior archaeologist and uncover clues about how people lived a long time ago through hands-on activities! 

March 13th: Fantastic Fossils

• Discover how fossils form and what they reveal about plants and animals from long ago!