Engineering
Ramp & Roll
General Motors
Experiment with ramps, balls, and vehicles. What happens when you change the slope?
Little Explorers’ S.T.E.A.M. Night
Thursday, November 12, 2026 • 5–7 PM
Free hands-on fun for families with children birth–5!
Register for FreeExplore, experiment, create, and discover together! Great Start Livingston and Help Me Grow Livingston invite families with children birth–5 to a free evening of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Local libraries, schools, student teams, and community partners are making this hands-on evening possible.
Where: Livingston Educational Service Agency (LESA), 1425 W. Grand River Ave., Howell, MI 48843
Who: Families with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers (birth–5)
Cost: FREE!
Also included: Free pizza and water while supplies last, plus a free book for each child.
Registration: Encouraged for event reminders and updates.
Who: Families with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers (birth–5)
Cost: FREE!
Also included: Free pizza and water while supplies last, plus a free book for each child.
Registration: Encouraged for event reminders and updates.
Meet Our S.T.E.A.M. Partners & Explore the Activities
Explore the stations at your own pace. Children can play, investigate, and create alongside their grown-ups. Some experiences are designed especially for babies and toddlers, while others are best suited for preschoolers.
Activities are still being finalized! We are excited to share a preview of the experiences our partners are planning. Some robotics and health-science activities are still in development, and station details may change before the event. Please check back for updates.
Science · Engineering
Giant Dinosaur Bones
Brighton District Library
Explore dinosaur bones and build something amazing.
Science
Pipettes & Reactions + Nature Investigators
Kensington Woods School
Watch red cabbage juice change color and fizz when mixed with other solutions, then examine shells, rocks, and other natural objects with magnifying glasses.
Science
Pollen Patrol
Howell Carnegie Library
Explore how bees help move pollen between flowers.
Science
Magnetic Fishing
Cromaine District Library
Go fishing and discover what magnets can pick up.
Movement · Exploration
Move & Explore
Early On
Climb, crawl, balance, and explore movement through a playful obstacle course.
Math
Math Explorers
Livingston Educational Service Agency
Sort, count, compare, and explore hands-on math materials together.
Art
Create Together
ART Doing Good
Add your color and creativity to a collaborative artwork.
Science
Light & X-Rays
Morning Star Child Care – Hartland
Explore light tables, colored objects, and X-ray images.
Sensory exploration
Baby Explorers
KAOS Robotics (Howell Middle School)
A sensory and tummy-time exploration space for our youngest visitors.
Technology · Engineering
Robot Demonstration
KARMA Robotics Team (Howell Middle School)
Watch a student-built competition robot in action and learn how engineering and technology work together. KARMA also plans to offer take-home paper rocket kits while supplies last.
Technology · Engineering
Robotics & Engineering Exploration
SCOTS Bots (Howell High School)
Meet the SCOTS Bots student robotics team and discover how young engineers use creativity, technology, and teamwork. The specific hands-on activity is still being planned.
Activity details coming soon
Technology · Engineering
Explore Robotics
The STEAM Syndicate
Meet student robotics enthusiasts and discover the technology and engineering behind their creations. Demonstration details may change as the team finalizes its plans.
Demonstration details being finalized
Science · Technology · Engineering
Foil Boats, Paper Helicopters & Binary Keychains
Team KILTS 9 (Howell Middle School)
Try three hands-on challenges with student helpers: test how much a foil boat can carry, watch a paper helicopter spin, and use beads to explore binary code. Small parts are supervised and best suited to older children.
Health science · Pretend play
Boo Boos & Brave Hearts
Brighton High School Medical Science CTE Leadership Council
Dress up as a pretend doctor and help care for stuffed animal patients using bandages, wraps, and kindness.
Health science
Explore Health & Medicine
Howell High School Health Occupations
Connect with Howell High School health occupations students and explore how healthcare professionals help people. The students are preparing a child-friendly activity; details will be shared once confirmed.
Activity details coming soon
Art · Technology
Strike a Pose!
Stop, Prop and Roll
Capture a fun family memory at the photo booth.
Activities are intended for children with caregiver participation. Please supervise young children closely, especially around small objects, water, and science materials. Activities and supplies are subject to change.
Thank You, Community Partners!
Our local libraries, schools, student teams, educators, businesses, and community organizations are bringing the creativity, supplies, and energy that make this evening possible. We are grateful for every partner helping Livingston County’s youngest learners discover the joy of learning through play.
