Coming this month: Imaginology to offer exciting and free hands-on activities for kids of all ages
Costa Mesa, Calif. (April 4, 2018) – Imaginology is all about STEAM -science, technology, engineering, arts and math – and what better way for kids to learn than by trying things themselves? Plus, it’s free!
Here is a mini-guide to some of the family-friendly hands-on activities coming to Imaginology at OC Fair & Event Center, April 13-15.
Scavenger Hunt – Put your wit, brain and legs to the test in a tricky, fast-paced game that will bring out your competitive spirit. Find hidden treasures in a scavenger hunt that may leave you scratching your head in a search for cool gadgets as you explore the fairgrounds. Plus, new this year is an Instagram component for the social-media-savvy kids. Location: OC Promenade
When: Saturday & Sunday, all day
Learning category: All
Dig for Roots – Carrots and beets are delicious additions to suppertime, but what’s it like to harvest the bounty yourself? Find out on this mission to dig for real veggies. This activity is perfect for kids in kindergarten and younger. Location: Country Meadows
When: Friday-Sunday, all day
Learning category: Science
Tech Play – Try your hand at the interactive LED installation, featuring ELENCO Snap Circuit toys and several Makey Makey demos to try out. Think you can use a banana to power a bulb? Find out! Location: Action Gallery South
When: Friday-Sunday, all day
Learning category: Technology
Radish Seed Planting – Offering a peppery, satisfying crunch with every bite, radishes have a unique place in the vegetable hierarchy. Learn about the array of colors, textures and variations they come in. Plant a radish to take home, grow and start your own mini farm. Location: Country Meadows
When: Friday-Sunday, all day
Learning category: Science
Clay Play – Let’s have a clay play day! There’s nothing wrong with getting your hands a little dirty, especially when it’s in the name of art.
Where: Action Gallery South
When: Friday-Sunday, all day
Learning category: Arts
Mini Hat Craft Workshop – Make a fashion statement of your own in our mini craft workshop and design a hat with your own personal trademark style and creativity. Location: Main Mall
When: Saturday & Sunday, all day
Learning category: Arts
The Amazing Maze – Think you can find your way out? Test your navigation skills here if you dare – just try not to get lost. Location: Heroes Hall Lawn
When: Friday-Sunday, all day
Learning category: Engineering
Cornhole Competition – Practice the velocity and the angle of a throw by playing a classic game of cornhole at the Raising Cane’s booth. Location: Main Mall
When: Friday-Sunday, all day
Learning category: Mathematics
Community Service Project – Do a good deed and discover a new hobby. Learn calligraphy and make a card to send to someone serving our country – you’ll help put a smile on the face of a brave soldier. Location: Action Gallery North
When: Saturday until 3 p.m.
Learning category: Arts
Sew Easy – And it will be sew fun! Learn the simple basics of sewing and make a plush piggy to take home. Location: Action Gallery South
When: Friday-Sunday, all day
Learning category: Engineering
Imaginology is open Friday, April 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, April 14-15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free and most activities are included. Parking is free on Friday, $8 on Saturday and Sunday. Friday is Field Trip Day and is open to the public; schools and large groups of 10 or more are encouraged to register, but it is not required. On Sunday, Imaginology will host the Dia del Niño festival, in collaboration with Arts OC and Media Arts Santa Ana; activities include workshops and performances throughout the day.
For a complete schedule of events and a list exhibitors, visit ocfair.com/steam.