The Fleet is excited to be participating in the "Greatest Show and Tell on Earth" when Maker Faire San Diego returns to Balboa Park on October 7 and 8. This third annual event will feature the most creative and resourceful people in San Diego showing off their ideas. The Fleet will host over 20 different Makers in our upstairs gallery and theater lobby, including robots, smart electronics and more. Come join us!
More science and engineering festivals
After Maker Faire is over, the Fleet will host two more science and engineering festivals later in October! On October 14, the
Engineering Festival will feature
interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities with local engineering organizations, as well as screenings of Dream Big every other hour during the festival. On October 21, at the Augmented and Virtual Reality Festival you will get to experience the AR and VR technologies that are currently being used for education, medical science and more.
Spooky halloween science
Halloween presents all sorts of fun and spooky ways to explore science. You can learn about movie special effects at
52 Weeks of Science, explore the science behind "magic potions" at our
Weekend Science Clubs, create floating ghosts in the
Tinkering Studio or enjoy a whole day of fun throughout Balboa Park on Halloween Family Day.
holiday parties are more fun at the Fleet
The holidays will soon be upon us! If you have a seasonal party or personal soiree to plan, the Fleet's 100+ hands-on exhibits will make your event a hit. Plus, if you book your celebration by October 31, you will receive a 50% discount on equipment rentals and members save an additional 10%. Dates are filling up quickly, so contact our special events team to book your event today!
The Fleet Science Center is a nonprofit organization that seeks to inspire lifelong learning by furthering the public understanding and enjoyment of science and technology.
