Free Kids STEM Expo

MDU Resources Group Inc. & North Dakota’s Gateway to Science

Calling Curious Kids!

The first 450 kids at the ballpark get a free drawstring bag a 3-D printed STEM activity!

Date & Time

Saturday, May 31

10am – 11am : Flock members only

11am – 1pm: Open to everyone

Explore dozens of hands-on learning stations at the free STEM Expo. Great for kids of all ages, businesses around Bismarck-Mandan are bringing in new technology, machines, and experiments to leave your family feeling excited about STEM learning opportunities.

STEM Passport Challenge: visit all the booths on your passport be entered to win a special prize! PLUS join us for the Larks game later that night and turn that passport in for a free popcorn!

Bismarck Municipal Ballpark

303 W Front Ave. Bismarck, ND 58504

Need to Knows

RSVP

How Do I RSVP?

You can see what friends have already accepted the Facebook event invitation too.

Invite other friends and parents to the invite so their kids can attend too!

Don’t forget about that free drawstring bag for the first 400 kids at the ballpark!

Live Science Experiments

Watch 3 LIVE experiments!

Gateway to Science will be conducting 2 rotating live experiments throughout the event, every 45 minutes.

Experiments will take place at 10:45, 11:30, 12:15, and 1pm.

Listen for the announcement 5 minutes before.

Booths

Want to join us?
Booth space is available! Contact Kenzie at kenzieg@larksbaseball.com if you’re interested in hosting a booth this year.

Free Gifts

What do kids receive?

The first 450 kids that show up will get a special goodie bag!

Kids who complete their STEM Passport will be entered in to win a gift at the event.

All completed STEM Passports are good for one free small popcorn at the Larks STEM Night game on 5/31!

Additional Information

Where do I park?

Participants can park in the parking lot for Bismarck Municipal Ballpark.

What else will be there?

We’re going to have mascot appearances, hands-on activities and booths hosted by local businesses, prize drawings at check-in, and concessions will be open for snacks to be purchased.

RSVP TODAY!

Click the button below to RSVP to the FREE Kids STEM Expo on Saturday, May 31.

Who were the 2024 STEM All-Stars?

Every summer, we make it our mission to recognize six all-star students who exhibit hard work, dedication, and a commitment to using STEM to serve their school and community.

Students are nominated by their teacher for their love of learning. The winners are then carefully selected by MDU Resources and Gateway to Science. Students in grades 1-12 attending North Dakota schools are eligible.

In honor of their accomplishment, the Larks recognized each of the 2024 STEM All-Stars during MDU Resources Group and Gateway to Science STEM Night on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

Each STEM All-Star receives the following:

  • Personalized Larks jersey
  • (4) Larks tickets to a select game
  • Recognition in in the Larks game day program
  • On-field recognition at STEM Night
  • A Gateway to Science One-Year Student Membership

Taylee Hunsaker | 6th Grade | Alexander Public School

Miles Orr | 1th Grade | Miller Elementary

Miguel Meza | 6th Grade | Watford City Middle School

Brooklyn Hoffman | 6th Grade | Center-Stanton Public School

Kyler Sabin | 12th Grade | Century High School

Ledger Mott | 5th Grade | Westhope Public School