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National Engineers Week

  • 198 Kempner Street
  • Sugar Land, TX 77498
  • Dates: February 22, 2025
  • Location: Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center
  • Phone: (832) 742-2800
  • Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Price: $15 General | $14 Seniors (65+) | Members & Children under 1 Free
  • Overview

    National Engineers Day



    Are you a creative thinker? Problem solver? Team player? Engineering might be for you! Explore the ins and outs of this essential profession and discover a newfound love for the world around you!

    What's happening


    Engineering Crafts
    Straw Rockets: 
    Launch into fun as you explore the principles of flight and engineering with paper rockets.

    Catapults: Build a catapult using craft sticks and rubberbands, then use it to launch a cotton ball through the air.
    When: All Day in Junktion

    Shake Table Challenge: 
    Test your building skills as you design and construct structures to withstand simulated earthquakes.
    When: All Day in Science Station



    Educator Pop-Ups: Look for Educator Lisa or Sam to participate in a engineering challenge including designing a thaumatrope or constructing a paper cup telephone!
    When: From 10 am to 4 pm Around the Museum