The Kansas Science Festival will be held in Downtown Hays on Sunday, May 4. 

Get ready for a day of discovery and excitement as the Kansas Science Festival takes over Downtown Hays on Sunday, May 4, 2025!

This free, family-friendly event promises an unforgettable experience with interactive STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) booths, hands-on activities, and opportunities to engage with researchers and community science practitioners from across Kansas.

Explore how science shapes our everyday lives and get inspired by researchers from diverse fields as they share their work in a fun and accessible way. Whether you're a K-12 student, parent, or lifelong learner, there will be something for everyone!

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Highlights of the event include:

● Interactive STEM Booths: Perfect for families with kids of all ages.

● Meet-the-Experts: Chat with researchers at all career stages and learn about their exciting discoveries.

● Hands-On Fun: Dive into engaging activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity.

Mark your calendars, stay tuned for more updates, and prepare to celebrate the wonders of STEM on May 4, 2025 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

For more information, visit https://sciencefestks.org/hays/. You may also follow us and the partnering organizations on social media.

Event Partners

RAISE Kansas - https://www.raiseks.org

STEM Harvest - https://stemharvest.org

Hays Public Library - https://hayslibrary.org/

Fort Hays State Science and Mathematics Education Institute - https://www.fhsu.edu/smei/

TreeTop Security - https://treetopsecurity.com

K-State Research & Extension Office - https://cottonwood.k-state.edu/

Call for Sponsors and Presenters

The Kansas Science Festival is actively seeking sponsors and presenters to help make this event a success. If you're passionate about sharing your love for science and STEM, or if your organization wants to support this event, we’d love to hear from you!

Please go to https://sciencefestks.org/hays/ and fill out the Google form to register as a presenter. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Lindsay Schmidt at [email protected] or visit the Kansas Science Fest website for more details.

About the Kansas Science Festival

The Kansas Science Festival is dedicated to fostering a love for science and exploration through interactive events that connect communities, researchers, and educators. Our mission is to inspire curiosity, encourage lifelong learning, and highlight the role of science in our daily lives. https://sciencefestks.org.