Events

Educator Workshop: STEM in Fairy Tales

A virtual workshop for childhood educators, librarians, and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours) How much weight can Rapunzel’s hair hold? What bridge might the Three Billy Goats Gruff cross? Discover the answers as you explore the STEM in your favorite fairy tales. Discover ready-to-go activities for your classroom! Free with registration: Register Here Registration closes Jan. 19

29 Jan

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Crafternoon – Melty Beads

Perler, Hama, or Melty beads, whatever you call them, you can focus and make some fun, cool art by melting these beads together. Join us to craft your own design. For teens 13-19

30 Jan

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

X Studio

1701 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

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Teen Science Cafe

More information to come!

30 Jan

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

X Studio

1701 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

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Thunderbird Hacks

For high schools of all programming abilities! Free, all-day engineering and coding event: Delve into prompt engineering and AI safety. These skills will make you a smarter AI user and give you a sneak peek behind the curtain of chatbot design. Food and prizes. Borrow a laptop or bring your own. Click here to register Offered in collaboration with Sandia ...

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31 Jan

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Science Communication Workshop for STEM Professionals

Learn how to translate your work for diverse audiences, design hands-on activities, and facilitate learning experiences with Science Communication Workshops for STEM Professionals! In Other Words… Join Explora’s science communication experts to learn how to explain complex ideas and jargon without sacrificing accuracy or clarity. Register HERE

06 Feb

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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Artificial Intelligence for Teachers Workshop

An in-person workshop for teachers. Stipend provided! Explore artificial intelligence through hands-on challenges. Learn what AI is—and isn’t—by examining how algorithms make decisions, identifying bias, and exploring responsible design for fairness, transparency, and innovation. Discover ready-to-go activities for your classroom! Register Here

07 Feb

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Explora

1701 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

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QuanTime

Discover the wonders of quantum science at the QuanTime NM event at Explora! Enjoy interactive demos and activities guided by real quantum scientists, designed for curious minds of every age.

07 Feb

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Explora

1701 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

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Educator Workshop: Color-licious

A virtual workshop for childhood educators, librarians, and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours) Combining colors can yield surprising results. What happens when you mix colored light or use chromatography with candies? Discover ready-to-go activities for your classroom! Free with Registration: Register Here

10 Feb

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Sensory Friendly Time

We’ve dedicated extra time on dates listed below for our guests who prefer a less sensory-stimulating visit. ● Limited attendance. Tickets will be available to reserve in advance. ● Sensory Kits (noise reduction headphones, fidget objects, timers, social stories, and more)! ● Noise and light reduction (some exhibits might be turned off). ● Additional calming space for sensory breaks.

13 Feb

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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Science of Wine

Join us at Explora for our annual sell-out event, Science of Wine! This event for our 21+ crowd is bringing back favorites, including Sheehan Winery, Vara Winery & Distillery, and Jaramillo Vineyards, and more! Learn about the science that goes into winemaking with our exclusive speaker series and interactive activities. Food will be available onsite from Three Sisters Kitchen Cafe ...

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20 Feb

7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Explora

1701 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

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Educator Workshop: Seeds and Soil

A virtual workshop for childhood educators, librarians, and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours) Come learn how to plant seeds of STEM with your students! You’ll get your hands dirty and design your own seed through the Engineering Design Process. You’ll immediately be able to apply these ideas with your students! Free with registration: Register Here

26 Feb

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Science Communication Workshop for STEM Professionals

Learn how to translate your work for diverse audiences, design hands-on activities, and facilitate learning experiences with Science Communication Workshops for STEM Professionals! Asking Great Questions Join Explora for a primer on inquiry-based learning and our approach to creating exciting and engaging experiences. Learn and practice skills to take your teaching skills to the next level! Register HERE

06 Mar

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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