2013 Festival Events

16
Mar
2013

March 16, 2013 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Gary and Jerri-Ann High Tech High, San Diego

Fling It, Marble Run and Pasta Bridge are just some of the activities waiting for you. The Holy Cows, one of San Diego's FIRST robotics teams, bring you five, 45-minute experiments proving Science, ...







16
Mar
2013

March 16, 2013 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Imperial Beach Pier, Imperial Beach

Help protect San Diego's swimmable, fishable and drinkable water by being part of San Diego Coastkeeper's Imperial Beach Cleanup. Teams also collect data to help understand where marine debris comes ...







16
Mar
2013

March 16, 2013 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

San Diego Miramar College, San Diego

Miramar College presents hands-on science fun for the entire family. Open labs show you how to extract DNA, how to make slime, witness a volcano in action, learn about the microbes around you and ...







16
Mar
2013

March 16, 2013 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

CSU San Marcos, San Marcos

Super STEM Saturday is an interactive festival designed to excite and entertain science enthusiasts of all ages. California State University San Marcos, The Classical Academies and their community ...







16
Mar
2013

March 16, 2013 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, San Diego

Science and art intersect in a new exhibit, where glass tubing, gas bottles, bubbling liquids and zapping electricity form a working science experiment and a work of art. The famous experiments ...







16
Mar
2013

March 16, 2013 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Birch Aquarium at Scripps, San Diego

Ever wonder how sea birds can live in and migrate across entire oceans? Meet Scripps Oceanography scientists and find out. Discover the adaptations allowing them survive in a world of water, how they ...







16
Mar
2013

March 16, 2013 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Balboa Park, San Diego

Join us as we kick off a week of Science! More than 20 cultural institutions will offer free hands-on science activities from 11am - 3pm. Children 12 and under FREE with a paid adult. Free activities ...







16
Mar
2013

March 16, 2013 11:45 am - 12:15 pm

Balboa Park, San Diego

Students from 40 San Diego County classrooms parade the first-ever DNA Dragon Molecule through Balboa Park, guided by a 10 piece drum line from Escondido High School. Don't miss it! ...







17
Mar
2013

March 17, 2013 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Mission Trails Visitor Center, San Diego

Join Mission Trails Regional Park as they unveil their new interactive Discovery Stations.  View sun spots and solar flares with the San Diego Astronomy Association. Or join a guide as you explore ...







17
Mar
2013

March 17, 2013 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

La Jolla Shores (Camino Del Oro & Calle Frescota), San Diego

Breathing underwater is no small trick. Stop by La Jolla Shores and learn what makes scuba diving possible. Expert divers will be on hand and you can put your hands on some diving equipment. ...







17
Mar
2013

March 17, 2013 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Mission Valley Preserve Interpretive Garden, San Diego

The Mission Valley Preserve is the only park in Mission Valley. Did you even know it was there? Then it's time to join the San Diego River Park Foundation and learn about the native plants and trees ...







17
Mar
2013

March 17, 2013 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, San Diego

Science and art intersect in a new exhibit, where glass tubing, gas bottles, bubbling liquids and zapping electricity form a working science experiment and a work of art. The famous experiments ...







17
Mar
2013

March 17, 2013 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Cymer, San Diego

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17
Mar
2013

March 17, 2013 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Wild Willow Farm & Education Center, San Diego

They don't have Facebook accounts, but bees are extremely social insects. Join James Nieh from UC San Diego as he discusses foraging, communication and social behavior in bees and honey bee health. ...







18
Mar
2013

March 18, 2013 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, San Diego

Science and art intersect in a new exhibit, where glass tubing, gas bottles, bubbling liquids and zapping electricity form a working science experiment and a work of art. The famous experiments ...







18
Mar
2013

March 18, 2013 11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Main Gymnasium, UC San Diego, San Diego

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18
Mar
2013

March 18, 2013 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm

Main Gymnasium, UC San Diego, San Diego

UC San Diego Robotic Skateboard and the Physics of Skateboarding ...







18
Mar
2013

March 18, 2013 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

EastLake High School, Chula Vista

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION NUMBERS. ...







18
Mar
2013

March 18, 2013 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

EastLake High School, Chula Vista

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION NUMBERS. ...







18
Mar
2013

March 18, 2013 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Castle Park High School, Chula Vista

If you want to understand how online social networks like Facebook can build such a loyal following, you have to start with the real, everyday, face-to-face networks that have been around ever since ...







18
Mar
2013

March 18, 2013 7:00 pm - 9:15 pm

University City High School's Auditorium, San Diego

In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage. Until the girls who painted them began dropping dead. Inspired by a true story, ...







19
Mar
2013

March 19, 2013 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Escondido Police Department, Escondido

Fight crime with science at the Escondido Police Department. Take a guided tour of their crime lab and get your hands on the equipment and experiments used to solve crimes. Visit the Traffic ...







19
Mar
2013

March 19, 2013 10:00 am - 11:15 am

Taylor Guitars, El Cajon

THIS EVENT IS FULL AND NOT TAKING RSVPs ...







19
Mar
2013

March 19, 2013 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, San Diego

Science and art intersect in a new exhibit, where glass tubing, gas bottles, bubbling liquids and zapping electricity form a working science experiment and a work of art. The famous experiments ...







19
Mar
2013

March 19, 2013 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Escondido Police Department, Escondido

THIS EVENT IS FULL AND NOT TAKING RSVPs ...







19
Mar
2013

March 19, 2013 2:15 pm - 4:30 pm

University City High School's Auditorium, San Diego

In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage. Until the girls who painted them began dropping dead. Inspired by a true story, ...







19
Mar
2013

March 19, 2013 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

SeaBotix & The Maritime Alliance, San Diego

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19
Mar
2013

March 19, 2013 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Girl Scouts - Escondido Program Center, Escondido

Create potions, lotions and more as you mix, shake and stir different concoctions. And you'll learn a little, or maybe even a lot, about chemistry too at Mix it Up! ...







19
Mar
2013

March 19, 2013 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

SAIC - Vista Technology Center, Vista

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19
Mar
2013

March 19, 2013 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm

Groovy Like a Movie in Kearny Mesa, San Diego

Want to look hot on the beach this summer? Of course you do. Join Coach Jason and learn about the science behind weight loss, effective calorie burning and develop specific workouts to sculpt your ...







20
Mar
2013

March 20, 2013 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Gillespie Field, El Cajon

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20
Mar
2013

March 20, 2013 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The New Children's Museum, San Diego

In NCM’s Test Kitchen, we’re prototyping appetizing artist projects for our next Museum-wide exhibition, FEAST! The Art of Playing with Your Food, opening October 2013. On March 20th, you can test ...







20
Mar
2013

March 20, 2013 10:00 am - 11:15 am

Taylor Guitars, El Cajon

THIS EVENT IS FULL AND NOT TAKING RSVPs ...







20
Mar
2013

March 20, 2013 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, San Diego

Science and art intersect in a new exhibit, where glass tubing, gas bottles, bubbling liquids and zapping electricity form a working science experiment and a work of art. The famous experiments ...







20
Mar
2013

March 20, 2013 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Oceanside Photo & Telescope, Oceanside

San Diego is all about the sun! But what do you really know about it? Observe our closest star at OPT's Sun Gazing. It's a half hour viewing and Q&A with experts who can answer your questions and ...







20
Mar
2013

March 20, 2013 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Chula Vista Library - Civic Center Branch, Chula Vista

Learn about crazy chemical reactions, the amazing properties of acids and bases, and the greatness of gravity!  Discover the forces that act on roller coasters as we simulate what happens when they ...







20
Mar
2013

March 20, 2013 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

La Jolla Playhouse, San Diego

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20
Mar
2013

March 20, 2013 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

UC San Diego Calit2 Atkinson Hall Auditorium, San Diego

Eight of San Diego's finest scientific minds each propose ideas and concepts for five minutes and then open the discussion to debate for another five. There's no telling where the conversation will ...







20
Mar
2013

March 20, 2013 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Twin Peaks Middle School - Little Theater, Poway

If you know you want a degree in science, technology, engineering or math, this is your seminar. An independent college counselor will be on hand to detail 2013 admission standards and answer your ...







20
Mar
2013

March 20, 2013 7:00 pm - 9:15 pm

University City High School's Auditorium, San Diego

In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage. Until the girls who painted them began dropping dead. Inspired by a true story, ...







20
Mar
2013

March 20, 2013 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Twin Peaks Middle School - Little Theater, Poway

Find out how you can be offered conditional acceptance into medical, dental or veterinary school before completing high school. ...







21
Mar
2013

March 21, 2013 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Escondido Police Department, Escondido

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21
Mar
2013

March 21, 2013 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Balboa Park Activity Center, San Diego

800 competitive exhibits at the Greater San Diego Science & Engineering Fair developed by San Diego and Imperial County 7th-12th graders. Come see what creative students are dreaming up or just come ...







21
Mar
2013

March 21, 2013 10:00 am - 11:15 am

Taylor Guitars, El Cajon

Taylor Guitars opens its factory to the public with a guided tour about guitar construction. From wood selection to final assembly, see each step as raw wood transforms into a finished musical ...







21
Mar
2013

March 21, 2013 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, San Diego

Science and art intersect in a new exhibit, where glass tubing, gas bottles, bubbling liquids and zapping electricity form a working science experiment and a work of art. The famous experiments ...







21
Mar
2013

March 21, 2013 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Escondido Police Department, Escondido

THIS EVENT IS FULL AND NOT TAKING RSVPs ...







21
Mar
2013

March 21, 2013 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm

University City High School's Auditorium, San Diego

In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage. Until the girls who painted them began dropping dead. Inspired by a true story, ...







21
Mar
2013

March 21, 2013 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Elementary Institute of Science, San Diego

Check out the latest innovations in sporting equipment and some of the science behind your favorite sporting events with San Diego Sports Innovators and CONNECT. ...







21
Mar
2013

March 21, 2013 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, San Diego

Challenge yourself and those around you by debunking myths and misconceptions about science with two of the foremost – and fun – people on the subject! ...







21
Mar
2013

March 21, 2013 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm

Groovy Like a Movie in Kearny Mesa, San Diego

Join Dr. Jason Karp and learn scientific training methods to increase endurance and speed. Come find out where science intersects endurance running. ...







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