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Mass STEM Week Rockets and Telescopes, Oct 21, 5:30-7pm

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Date and Time

Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM

Location

New England Sci-Tech
Map
16 Tech Circle
Natick, MA  01760
USA
508-720-4179
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Additional Info

MASS STEM Week

Event Contact(s)

Bob Phinney
508-720-4179 (p)

Category

Public Telescope

Registration Info

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Registration cancellations will be accepted

Capacity

12 Available Slot(s)

About this event

Mass STEM Week:
Rockets and Space Science Night


New England Sci-Tech holds free public STEM events in conjunction with Massachusetts STEM Week. This year is a celebration of Moon and Mars observation and exploration. We want to encourage people to learn more about STEM in space science, to share Moon or Mars-inspired stories and artwork, and to continue observing the sky and the world around us.

Children will build and launch an air-powered paper rocket, hold a rock from the Moon and Mars, and see a Space Science 3D Show using 3D glasses.

If weather permits, we will use our giant telescope to look at the craters on the Moon.

Children can bring a homemade space artwork to show and are encouraged to wear space-themed shirts or costumes.

There will be take-home goodie bags for all participating children.

Program is for children in grades 1-6 with accompanying parent to help with paper rocket building and launching. No additional siblings below grade 1 are allowed in the facility.

Today's Schedule  (See full program on MASS STEM Week)

  • Wed, October 21, 2026, 5:30-7:00 PM - Paper Rocket Building/Launching, Touch a rock from the Moon and Mars, see a Space Science 3D Show. Telescope view of the craters on the Moon.

Goals of Rockets and Space Science Night:

  1. Provide information, a platform, and resources in order to:

    • Raise awareness of NASA’s lunar science and exploration programs.

    • Empower children to learn about Rocketry, the Moon, Mars, and space exploration.

    • Facilitate sharing of Moon or Mars-inspired stories, images, artwork, and more.

    • Inspire continued observation of the Moon, Mars, the sky, and the world around us. 

  2. Spark interest in STEM with Hands-on activities:

    • Build and launch an air-powered paper rocket while learning about rockets and propulsion. 

    • Hold a rock from the Moon and learn about meteorites. 

    • Share your own artwork of Mars or Moon to help inspire other students. 

    • Use 3D glasses to watch a 3D space show to inspire students to learn more about space science.

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16 Tech Circle, Natick, MA
508-720-4179