There is a festival happening this week in Las Vegas you may not have heard anything about. It’s the Las Vegas Science and Technology Festival, hosted by the Las Vegas Natural History Museum. Admission is absolutely free for all events, although you may have to register for those with limited slots available.
The festival kicked off last Friday, April 28th, and continues through this Saturday, May 6th. These events are aimed at getting kids interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM. In fact, the local CCSD school which has the most students and family members attend this festival will receive a $1,000 dollar award!
In a world filled with social media and celebrity culture, it can be a tough sell to get young students interested in any of these subjects. That’s why hosts of this festival are offering lots of interactive presentations, movie nights, and tours of Southern Nevada attractions like the Atomic Museum, the Neon Museum, and the CSN Planetarium.
Believe it or not, this is the 11th year for the Las Vegas Science and Technology Festival. I had never heard about it until I read an article by Lauren Negrete on 8NewsNow.com, and I have lived here for over 29 years. It may be a good idea to get your kids involved in these activities because more and more technology driven businesses are moving to our region. That’s where the job opportunities are going to be for your young students.
If you would like to learn more about the Las Vegas Science and Technology Festival, see the calendar of events, of you would like to get your business involved, CLICK HERE.
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Lovers & Friends
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The show will take place on Saturday, May 6th at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds.
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Ticket Waitlist and details can be found HERE!
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Sick New World
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All the full details and ticket waitlist info can be found HERE!
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If you want info on the show or waitlist tickets, click HERE!
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If you want to get in on tickets, you can RSVP now before the line-up hits! Click HERE for more info!
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EDC
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