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Science at Stockmen's Park - Engineering in ActionSaturday, October 3, 2026, 10 AM to 1 PM

Explore & Create

Quest Science Center invites you to a morning of Engineering in Action at Stockmen’s Park on October 3, 10-1 pm. Explore over 20 hands-on activities, from launching rockets and building structures to experimenting with circuits and seeing robots in action. Meet engineers and scientists, and discover challenges for curious minds of all ages. A lively DJ mix will bring music throughout the park to keep the energy going as you explore, build, and play. The event is free and open to everyone.

Family engineering activity

Explore the Activities

Event site map showing numbered activity locations 1 through 22, Railroad Avenue, Livermore Avenue, and nearby parking 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2122

Welcome Table & Take Home Activity

Quest Science Center

Stop by to meet the Quest team, sign up for our mailing list, and pick up a free take-home activity.

Explore the Activities

1Welcome Table & Take Home Activity
Quest Science Center

Stop by to meet the Quest team, sign up for our mailing list, and pick up a free take-home activity.

2Wind Workshop
Quest Science Center

Create a vehicle that hovers in midair, and experiment with its design to balance airflow and weight.

3Plank Puzzler
Quest Science Center

Build structures that grow in complexity, and test your ideas for balance, strength, and stability.

4Circuit Connections
Quest Science Center

Create electronic circuits to complete different tasks, and explore how connected components work together.

5Paper Rockets
Quest Science Center

Design, build, and launch a paper rocket for maximum distance.

6Robots in Manufacturing
AAUW - Livermore-Pleasanton-Dublin

Program an Indobot to navigate a model factory, test your route, and earn a reward for successful delivery.

7Burrow Builders
East Bay Regional Park District - Del Valle

Build model squirrel burrows and tunnels, and discover how these natural engineers help their surroundings.

8Electric Bus Showcase
GILLIG, Inc.

Tour electric buses fresh off the production line. Experiment with a model to explore how weight distribution shapes bus design.

9Robotics Showcase
GravitechX

Watch student-built robots demonstrate their capabilities and meet the team behind their design and construction.

10Seismic Engineering
Green Engineering Academy

Build a structure with noodles and candy, then test how well it withstands shaking on a shake table.

113D Printing Motion, Metal & More
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Discover 3D-printed shapes that move and remember their form. Explore how materials like metal and glass can be 3D printed.

12Paper Airplanes & Flight Simulator
Livermore Flying Electrons

Build and test a paper airplane, explore what affects its flight, and try an RC flight simulator.

13Tactical Tools Display
Livermore Police Department

Explore specialized tools designed to support tactical teams as they work toward safe resolutions.

14Mechanical Ratios
Maker Daycare

Experiment with different pulley configurations, explore mechanical ratios, and create a project to take home.

15Tinfoil Titanic
Pillars of Tech

Build a foil boat, test how many pennies it holds, and explore shape and buoyancy.

16Microscopy & Thermal Imaging
Sandia National Laboratories

Examine everyday objects through a microscope and a thermal camera to reveal tiny details and temperature differences.

17Hands-Only CPR & Laparoscopy
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

Explore a hands-only CPR demonstration and try a laparoscopic surgery trainer to experience precision medical techniques.

18Robot Driving Challenge
System Overload Robotics

Drive an XRP robot in a mini-field game and learn to design a cardboard arm for the robot.

19FANtastic Forces
The Clorox Company

Explore how fans work by putting push, pull, motion, and airflow to the test.

20Green Energy & Airshed Model
Tri-Valley Air Quality Climate Alliance

Explore hand-crank generators, solar-powered cars, and a model of the Tri-Valley airshed with dry-ice smog.

21Water Filtration Challenge
Zone 7 Water Agency

Choose materials to filter dirty water, measure and compare its clarity, and explore an interactive model.

22Sort Smart, Earn Rewards
Quest Planetary Health Program

Try Trashsmart, a student-created app that uses a photo to help you find the right bin, track your waste, and compete with others to earn rewards for correct sorting. Meet the student team and share your feedback.

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Map of Stockmen's Park and nearby parking

Parking

Free public parking is available within a short walk of Stockmen's Park. Click a parking location for its address and directions.

  1. L Street Garage
  2. I Street & Railroad Garage
  3. Bankhead Theater Lot
  4. Railroad & K Street Lot

Join Us

Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10-1 pm
Stockmen's Park
29 S Livermore Ave, Livermore, CA

Questions? Contact SASP@quest-science.org

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Activity Map

Event site map showing numbered activity locations 1 through 22, Railroad Avenue, Livermore Avenue, and nearby parking 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2122