Kids STEM Expo

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

Calling Curious Kids!

For the first time, the STEM Expo will be held in the Fun Zone during the Larks home game against the Honkers.

You DO NOT need a game ticket to attend the STEM Expo.

Date & Time

Monday, June 1st

gates open at 5:35 PM

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 grand prize from the Larks! Which includes an MDU backpack, four VIP tickets to a future Larks game, and a one-year membership to Gateway to Science.

Bismarck Municipal Ballpark

303 W Front Ave. Bismarck, ND 58504

Need to Knows

RSVP

FREE to Attend!

The STEM Expo will be held in the Fun Zone during the game, but you do not need a ticket to attend! Fans do need a ticket if they want to stay for the game. 

Check out the Facebook event and invite other friends to RSVP!

The first 250 kids at the ballpark will receive a free STEM drawstring bag!

Live Science Experiments

Watch 2 LIVE experiments!

Gateway to Science will be conducting 2 live experiments throughout the game!

Experiments will take place in the 3rd and 7th innings

Booths

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

Free Gifts

What do kids receive?

The first 250 kids through the gates will get a drawstring bag!

Kids who complete their STEM Passport by visiting every booth will be entered in to win the grand prize.

Be among the first to complete your STEM Passports and you may get surprise!

Additional Information

How Do I Get Into the Stem Expo?

  • If you do not already have a ticket to the game, check in for the expo at the table located off the northwest corner of the parking lot.
  • Attendees with game tickets will enter through the Fun Zone entrance inside the ballpark.

What else will be there?

We’re going to have mascot appearances, hands-on activities and booths hosted by local businesses.

One attendee who completes their STEM passport by visiting every booth will receive an MDU backpack, (4) VIP Larks tickets to a future game, and a year-long membership to Gateway to Science!

Let Us Know If You’re Coming!

Click the button below to let us know if you’re coming to the FREE Kids STEM Expo on Monday, June 1

Who were the 2025 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 2025 STEM All-Stars during MDU Resources Group and Gateway to Science STEM Night on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

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

Asher Jones | 6th Grade | Mandan Middle School

Ian Keller | 8th Grade | Mandan Middle School

Khloe Schiermeister | 8th Grade | Mandan Middle School

Robert Anderson | 8th Grade | Williston Trinity Christian School

Susannah Schug | 12th Grade | Williston High School

Waylon Seelye | 8th Grade | Tioga Public School