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Cambridge Science Festival Sept. 25-Oct. 1. Join Us for Carnival, Family Friendly Science Extravaganza Oct. 1.

Cambridge Science Festival (CSF), the first of its kind in the United States, is an annual celebration of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). A multifaceted, multicultural event, the festival makes science accessible, interactive and fun, highlighting the impact of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) in all our lives.

Modeled on community centered art, music, and film festivals, the Cambridge Science Festival offers activities, demonstrations, workshops, tours, debates, contests, talks, and behind-the-scenes glimpses to illuminate the richness of scientific inquiry and the excitement of discovery.

Cambridge Science Festival Carnival, Sunday, October 1, 12-4 p.m.
A family-friendly science extravaganza, the Carnival is a beloved regular fixture of the Cambridge Science Festival and features over 100 activity booths, demonstrations, live music and events, the ever-popular Robot Petting Zoo and Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Freeze-Off competition. Carnival is an adventure playground for inquisitive visitors of all ages to celebrate our diverse, creative community together. The City’s Community Development Department's Environment and Transportation Planning division will present information on the Electrify Cambridge program.

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