City of STEM

Earth Day - Take Action Day!

April 19, 2025 | 9 AM–3 PM
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Join us for Earth Day! Participate in earth care activities, learn from local organizations, create recycled arts and crafts, browse hand-crafted items made by local artisans, shop earth-friendly products in the gift shop and enjoy food truck fare! #CMAtakeactionday!

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Dinosaur Hall Tour

Mondays—Thursdays | 1 PM
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Discover what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur and what their world was like, as we make our way through this award-winning exhibition with more than 300 fossils on display. During this 30-45 minute walking tour, we piece together clues about how dinosaurs lived and explore other ideas you are excited about!

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Uncoded Hack Nights IRL

April 15, 2025 | 7 PM–9 PM
Kennedy's Craft Kitchen & Cocktails
Join other like minded individuals for a few hours after work to hack on whatever project you want or feel free to network with those who are simply looking for some geeky conversation. Anyone is welcome, no matter your experience!

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Moonlight Hike Featuring Hana Stretton

April 25, 2025 | 7 PM
Coldwater Canyon Park
Grab your hiking boots and join us on the trails for a Moonlight Hike at TreePeople! Things kick off with a special performance by Hana Stretton as part of our partnership with Living Earth. Music begins at 7pm with the hike following at 8pm. Tell your friends, bring your family, and join us for another magical evening of music, hikes, and learning about nature.

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Japanese Car Cruise-In 2025

April 27, 2025 | 8 AM–11 AM
Peterson Automotive Museum
From time-attackers to showstoppers and custom builds, the event promises an impressive showcase of JDM legends spanning several floors of the Petersen Garage. Car enthusiasts from across California flock to Los Angeles for this renowned show, eager to display their prized vehicles and share in the culture and history of Japanese automotive excellence.

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City of STEM Has Dozen’s of Events Throughout April.
Check Out Our Full Month Calendar Here!

Our mission is to inspire learners of all ages and backgrounds to create, experiment, explore, and have fun through events that celebrate science, technology, engineering and math throughout Greater Los Angeles.

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City of STEM creates opportunities through its month-long series of events to inspire learners of all ages in Greater Los Angeles to chase their curiosity, connect with others and celebrate the joy and beauty of science, technology, engineering, and math while inspiring generations of science enthusiasts, researchers, educators, and industry leaders. Events throughout April include interactive workshops, hands-on learning challenges, and easy access to museums and other STEM experiences across Southern California.

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NASA Astronaut, City of STEM Speaker

Ellen Ochoa

NASA Astronaut, City of STEM Speaker

My grandparents were born in Mexico and came to the U.S. looking for greater opportunities so I can imagine the pride my grandparents would have felt knowing their granddaughter made it to space.

NASA Astronaut, City of STEM Speaker

NASA Engineer, City of STEM Speaker

Diana Trujillo

NASA Engineer, City of STEM Speaker

I came to the United States when I was 17 and today, as an engineer for NASA and director of a special mission to space, my message to girls and young women is to hold on tight to their dreams and never, ever give up.

NASA Engineer, City of STEM Speaker