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Free “Science in the Park” Fest: Launch at Water Rocket + Egg Drop Contest (Hayward)

Saturday, October 3, 2026 - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Completely Free All Day
California State University, East Bay | 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd, Hayward, CA 94542

Event Details

Supervisor Elisa Márquez

Science in the Park is a biennial event hosted by Supervisor Elisa Márquez and created by the late Supervisor Richard Valle. It is an opportunity for the community to learn more about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math), the environment, and health.

This free event includes interactive/hands on activities like building and launching a water rocket, interactive live animal demonstrations, an egg drop contest, a bicycle repair station, free health screenings, and much, much more!

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Completely Free All Day
Categories: *Top Pick*, Community, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Kids & Families, Outdoors
Venue: California State University, East Bay
Address: 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd, Hayward, CA 94542

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