Welcome
Welcome! The sponsors, exhibitors, and volunteers are excited to greet you at our 14th annual event, featuring nearly 100 organizations and offering interactive experiences for over 10,000 attendees! STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics—ignites curiosity, discovery, and innovation. Through hands-on exploration, we encourage young minds to ask questions, tackle challenges, and envision their future. By uniting the STEM industry, educators, and the community, we are paving the way for a future where every young individual can see themselves in the world of STEM. These experiences foster lifelong learning, create pathways to thrilling careers, and enhance the economic vitality of the North Bay. Thank you for being part of this journey filled with wonder!
Eric Verdin, MD
President & CEO
Glenda Humiston, PhD
Vice President
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Eli Weinzveg
CEO
Amie Carter, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
John A. Carroll
Superintendent of Schools
Angélica Garcia, Ed.D.
Superintendent/President
Elisabeth Wade, PhD
Dean, College of Science, Technology, and Business
Collette Michaud
CEO & Founder
Joanne Webster
President & CEO
Dave Moeller
President, Peripheral Vascular Health
Plan your day and Frequency Asked Questions
WHO MAY ATTEND?
All children and teenagers are invited! While most exhibitors have hands-on activities for 9 to 12 year olds, all children, teenagers, and adults are welcome to attend.
DATE
Saturday, March 7, 2026
LOCATION
Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
ADMISSION / TICKETS
The festival is FREE; tickets are not needed.
TIME
Gates open at 10 a.m. Exhibits close at 4 p.m.
PARKING - FREE
Free to attendees of North Bay Science Discovery Day. From Highway 101, go directly east on Bennett Valley Road to the next block past the fairgrounds. Turn right into the parking lot. Park in the main lot and enter through the main gates!
FOOD
Outside food IS allowed. Several food trucks will be on site with food available for purchase. Picnic tables and lawn space are available for eating lunch. Food vendor lunch lines in the past have been long, so consider bringing lunch, beverages, and snacks so that you don't have to spend a long time in a food line.
QUESTIONS?
Look for white lab coats! These volunteers are able to answer questions. Spanish speaking volunteers wear orange "se habla Espanol" sashes.
North Bay Science Discovery Day is a free, welcoming event for all North Bay families. We do not collect information about anyone’s citizenship status; and we do not share information with other agencies. Our focus is on science, learning, and having fun together. See the UC Privacy Statement.
ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMODATIONS
We strive to ensure the event is accessible to all persons, regardless of any physical or mental impairments or disabilities. Upon request and when feasible, we will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the venue and program materials are accessible. For example, we may be able to provide language interpreters, sign-language interpreters, or other accommodations. To request accommodations, please contact Steven Worker at smworker@ucanr.edu at least two weeks before the event.