Event Activities
S.T.E.A.M. In Action!
2026 Activity Highlights
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Student S.T.E.A.M. Showcase New!
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Brick City (Teen Center) with a 10-foot-tall LEGO Eiffel Tower New!
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Rock the Bike Pedal-Powered Dance Party New!
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1,500-Gallon Aquarium New!
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Rocket Build & Launch
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Robots in action
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30+ Indoor & Outdoor interactive S.T.E.A.M. Exhibitors
Power up your imagination and let's go!
Explore. Create. Learn.
An inspiring lineup of creators, makers, entrepreneurs, educators, and community S.T.E.A.M. partners offering hands-on ways to explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathmatics!
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Exploratorium​​​​
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The Lawrence Hall of Science
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East Bay Regional Parks
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Thought Balloon Art Studio
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Central San
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College Park FalconX Robotics Showcase
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Ygnacio Valley HS Project 212: Robots
& Drones!
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Ruth Bancroft Garden
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Contra Costa Water District
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Walnut Creek Model Railroad
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Play-Well TEKnologies
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Bricks4Kidz
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Mount Diablo Bird Alliance
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PHRec & Park Sensory Inclusive Quiet Zone
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PHRec & Park Teen Center
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Code Ninjas
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Treadles to Threads Spinners Guild
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Hackingtons
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Center of Gravity Preschool
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Diablo Valley College MESA
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Language in Motion
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Mad Science of the Bay Area
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AirBricks
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Center of Gravity
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Top Abacus
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Sailing Science Center: Wave Tank
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Kinetic Steam Works: Steam Powered Printing
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Bracken Observatory
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American Red Cross Training
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Childtime
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My Lileigh Pad
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Magic Bubbles & Balloons
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2026 Exhibitor applications closed Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Youth Tinker Showcase
Our Youth STEAM Showcase features an exciting lineup of student exhibits representing local schools across our community. Join us in celebrating these young thinkers and their curiosity, creativity, and courage to explore, experiment, and share what they’ve created. Stop by, ask questions, and cheer them on.
2026 Youth Exhibitor applications closed Wednesday, April 8, 2026
​Where Curiosity & Community Connect
​Tinkers & Thinkers is a collaboration between Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District and the Pleasant Hill Library, bringing together creativity, curiosity, and community.
​​​Follow Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District on Facebook or Instagram @pleasanthillrec and the Pleasant Hill Library @pleasanthilllibrary. Tag your event photos with #PHTinkers2026
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