Programming

Kids of all ages can power their imaginations at Imaginology while learning about STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math.) From demonstrations to hands-on activities, here’s what’s happening this year at Imaginology, April 11-12.

Imaginology Scavenger Hunt

Pick up a card from the Imaginology Info Booth at the Entrance. Kids (12 years old and younger) can go on a hunt throughout Imaginology to find exhibitors and get their scavenger hunt card stamped. Once complete, claim a prize! Please turn in your completed card by 3:30 p.m.

 

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Centennial Farm

Blacksmith Demonstrations

Educational exhibit on blacksmithing.

Gardens

Centennial Farm gardens on display, volunteers will be out to answer questions.

Livestock

Centennial Farm animals on display, volunteers will be out to answer questions.

Oxen

Centennial Farm Oxen Teamsters will be stationed by the oxen to educate the public.

OC Beekeepers Association

Learn about urban beekeeping.

Terrarium Take-Home Activity

For children 3-18, youth will be able to make their own succulent terrarium.  11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

UCCE Master Gardeners – Garden Touch Table

UCCE Master Gardeners will have a touch table where public and feel different garden produce and educate on their programs.

Centennial Farm – Millennium Barn

The Great Egg-Scape

Educational exhibit on chickens, incubation and the hatching process.  Watch chicks hatch during Imaginology!

Goat Milking Demonstrations

Learn about the goat milking process.

Chocolate Milk Sales

Locally sourced from Scott’s Bros Dairy in Chino, will be available for sale. $3/bottle.

California Avian Health Education Network (CAHEN)

Educational outreach booth by CDFA on bird health.

Centennial Farm – Silo Building

Shearing Demonstrations

Shearing demonstrations of sheep and Angora Goats at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 & 3 p.m.

South Coast Weavers and Spinners Guild

Learn various spinning and weaving practices from expert guild members.

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Costa Mesa Building

Alpine Retreat and Camp

Unlock your inner engineer! Build and test the strength of your very own Lego bridge. Saturday, April 11 only. 

Children’s Museum at La Habra

Microscope activity, engineering with a Rigamajig kit, ramps and a sensory table.

Clay Play

Make and take fossils of your favorite prehistoric pals!

Fairmont Schools

Build and design  with Lux Blox. Explore how gears work to create movement and motion.

Girl Scouts of Orange County

An exploration of STEAM with Girl Scouts. 

 Irvine Ranch Water District

Explore the science of water displacement and take home a coloring book featuring artwork from local students!

Kid Friendly World

Create a take-home business plan, book outline or event design.

Mad Science of West Orange County

Experiment with rubber band catapults to explore the difference between kinetic and potential energy.

Mesa Water District

Witness how water is pumped out of an aquifer. Spin the wheel to answer some trivia and win a prize!

Orange County Aerial Arts

Info and registration at 10:15 a.m.; Open trial aerial, tumbling and acro classes at 12:15 and 2:15 p.m.; Aerial circus show at 11:15 a.m., 1:20  and 3:15 p.m.

PBS SoCal

Practice your measurement and counting skills using clips.

Wild Science

Hands-on  and visually stimulating STEAM activities.

 

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Heroes Hall

Boot Camp

Navigate an obstacle course and participate in boot camp-like activities, sponsored by Alpha School.

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Huntington Beach Building

All American Boys Chorus

STEM activity and performance from members of the chorus. 

American Opal Society 

Educational opal demonstrations, matching game and illustrations.

AoPS Academy

Solve puzzles and Rubik’s cubes for prizes.

Aqua-Tots Orange

Learn about year-round swim lesson programs for children. 

Art Steps, Inc.

Free mini art lessons. Draw characters and learn about art programs.

Art Supply Warehouse

Use  bubbles and watercolors to create your own masterpiece.

Arts & Learning Conservatory

Use plastic eggs and rice to make your own instrument.

Camp Galileo

Learn about STEAM and innovation summer camps for kids k – 10

Child Creativity Lab

Explore magnetism and engineering by using upcycled materials to make a mini robot.

Cordenza Learning and Development Center

Bend and build workshop using pipe cleaners. Create your own instruments using art supplies.

Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue

Learn about fire safety and the importance of preparedness.

DeMolay International

Putt your best foot forward and take the mini-golf challenge!

Excel Academy Charter

Spread positivity by decorating Kindness Stones.

Farm Fresh Foods

Learn about healthier food options from domestic farms across the U.S.

Girls Inc. of Orange County

Build a robot with Cubelets.

Golden Sunshine Academy

Play a rhythm game, learn Chinese calligraphy or color a Peking mask.

Job’s Daughters

Ready, aim, launch! Play a game of Plinko, but with a twist! 

Newport Whales / The American Cetacean Society of Orange County

Marine mammal artifact display and blubber hand experiment.

Oak Canyon Nature Center

Taxidermy animals, furs, bones and more.

Orange County 4-H

Create mini bouquets and practice hand lettering.

Orange County Academy of Science and Arts

Learn about STEAM educational programs for students K-12 

Qui-Connect

Visit the photo booth and learn about the summer exchange program.

Raising Cane’s

Prize wheel with exclusive Raising Cane’s prizes.

Rolling Robots Inc.

Learn how to build and operate robots from kids.

Scholastic Book Fair

Learning to read or reading to learn? Find your new favorite book here. Children’s books available to purchase.

theCoder School

Learn to write code using computer software.

The Reptile Zoo

Leaping lizards! Interact with reptiles from all over the globe.

Think Academy Irvine

Unlock exceptional math learning at Think Academy’s Irvine Campus with in-person classes and competition training

Whimsical World

Browse a wide variety of STEM books for children.

Wonders of Wildlife

Live animal and artifact displays. Sunday, April 12 only. 

Woodworkers Association, OC

Sawdust is our glitter. Learn the art of woodworking and learn to use a scroll saw. Ages 8+

YMCA of Orange County

Sharpen your detective skills with our fingerprint activity.

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Outdoor Activities

Art-E Foundation

Play charades! Pull a card and act out the word, picture or phrase.

Brain Builders STEM Education, Inc. 

Learn about youth after school and summer camp STEM and Makerspace education.

CA Department of Fish & Wildlife

Fishing in the City – cast a fishing pole and learn about endangered fish species.

Cardboard Makeshop

Think outside the box! Construct cardboard creatures using a Chomp Saw!

Chalk Art Festival

Transform pavement into a bold chalk masterpiece and take the pastel chalk home to keep the creativity going

City of Costa Mesa – Parks & Community Services

Learn about local programs and activities through the City of Costa Mesa Parks and Community Services Department.

City of Newport Beach/ Camp Newport

Showcase your creativity on our Magna-Tiles marble run.

Dig for Roots

Dig for root vegetables in makeshift garden beds.

Free Rein Foundation

Make greeting cards, macramé hanging baskets and decorate plant pots with dots.

H2OC0

Learn what can cause water pollution and how to keep our oceans clean!

Imaginology’s Hula Hoop

Have fun and exercise using Hula Hoops.

International School for Science and Culture

Public charter school promoting STREAM curriculum using robotics and hands on activities.

Kaleo Marketing

Looking for your next getaway? Learn about vacation clubs with Kaleo Marketing. 

Llama Competition

Watch llamas compete and show off their charm, plus see them up close on display!

Megan the Bubbleologist

Watch as Megan creates magical, colorful bubbles to the beat of happy tunes in this high-energy show. It’s fun, it’s vibrant, and it’s unlike any bubble performance you’ve ever seen!

National College Resources Foundation

Learn about coding, programming, game design and more.

OCC Planetarium

Learn about telescopes, stars and more. 

Orange Coast Musical Arts

Play with different musical instruments.

Orange County Model T Ford Club

View antique automobiles and engines built between 1909-1927.

Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control

Play a game of Rat-Toss and learn the importance of rat control. Take a selfie with our giant mosquito.

Orange County Registrar of Voters

Learn the importance of voting with our mock voting booth! Children cast their vote on a sample ballot.

Pet Vet

Play pretend and provide care to stuffed animals in need.

Rabbit Competition

Hop over to watch adorable rabbits compete and see them up close on display!

Radish Planting

Plant a radish seed and take it home.

Roaming Railroad

Kids can enjoy a ride on a roaming train.

Serving Kids Hope

Kid-friendly workout and giveaways.

SkyRiver Butterflies

A live interactive butterfly exhibit.

Tanaka Farms

Learn about Tanaka Farms!

T-Mobile

T-Mobile service, phones, home internet, watches, tablets, speakers and accessories.

Urban Workshop

Promoting urban workshop classes and how to use tools and equipment to make DIY projects. Youth classes available.

Veggie Stamping

Decorate a paper bag with vibrant vegetable pictures.

Walk Intuit

Learn about healing programs for trauma therapy and healing services utilizing therapy horses. 

Youth and 4-H Livestock Competitions

Youth and 4-H exhibitors showcase cattle, goats, sheep and more.

Youth Art Competition Exhibitions

Display of youth-created murals, posters and unique creations using cardboard.

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Santa Ana Pavilion

Academic Chess – Tournament of Champions

Saturday, April 11, check-in at 12:30 p.m., tournament is 1-4 p.m.
Chess lesson, tournament and awards presentation. $35 online registration fee, $40 in person. 
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Academic Chess – Strategic Kids

Learn chess strategy and about educational programming opportunities. Practice your skills on our giant chess set!

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast

Learn coding and robotics, watch a mini golf demonstration with robots and craft sphero-bots.

Harbor Soaring Society

Take to the skies with our virtual flight simulator and make paper gliders.

Orange County Coastkeepers

Interact with a hands-on diorama demonstrating how water is carried to the ocean. Saturday, April 11 only. 

Philharmonic Society of Orange County

Interact with orchestra instruments.

Pretend City

Strengthen your gross motor skills with giant blocks.

Scouting America Orange County Council

Race a pinewood derby car and make your own sailboat for a rain gutter regatta.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Art demonstrations and various projects kids can create and take home.

techATTACK

Robotic demonstrations. Sunday, April 12 only.