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Registration opens for The 40th Tech Challenge

October 6, 2026

Registration for The Tech Challenge opens Tuesday, Oct. 6!

The Tech Challenge is the signature youth engineering program of The Tech Interactive in which students work in teams to design and build creative solutions to a real-world scenario.

More details about the challenge, including the rules, will be released when registration opens. 

Mark Friday, Apr. 30 - Saturday, May 1 on your calendar for the 2027 showcase.
All grade levels can attend either day. 

Tech at Nite: Geektoberfest (21+)

October 8, 2026

The Tech Interactive

Explore the science and art behind beer at Tech at Nite: Geektoberfest! Enjoy music, bars, exhibits, and hands-on activities happening all night long. 21+ only.

Tech at Nite: VIP

October 8, 2026

The Tech Interactive

Grab your VIP ticket and get full access to Tech at Nite plus our exclusive rooftop VIP area, complete with 2 free drink tickets, a free glass of wine from J.Lohr Vineyard & Wines and a special themed activity to take home with you! Craft the perfect beer koozie design, sip a beverage with a view of the San Jose skyline, or just hang out like the VIP you are. 

Members get discounted admission to our VIP Experience for only $50 (reg. $75).

The Tech Challenge Virtual Interest Session

October 20, 2026 5:00PM - December 16, 2026 5:00PM

Are you considering the 2027 Tech Challenge and curious to learn more? These interest sessions are a great place to learn more about some of the ins-and-outs of The Tech Challenge for those still deciding whether to register. Get some tips about the process, the time commitment, and why people participate year after year!

Teachers & Tacos

October 23, 2026

The Tech Interactive

Join us for a ghost 👻 of a good time at Teachers & Tacos 🌮, Friday, Oct. 23 at The Tech Interactive! We will have some great activities for you and your students, so you can celebrate Halloween 🎃, through the lens of STEM. Register for free today!

LASERS: Stranger Things

October 23, 2026 4:45PM - October 31, 2026 6:00PM

IMAX Dome Theater

Fans can't get enough of the retro vibe of the hit series Stranger Things. Take a trip to the upside-down in the safety of the dome. Experience the '80s tunes and soundscapes from the show reinterpreted in vibrant laser light.

LASERS: Halloween 🎃

October 30, 2026 6:30PM - October 31, 2026 5:15PM

IMAX Dome Theater

Get ready for a spooktacular experience like no other! Laser Halloween is a mesmerizing laser light show that will cast a spell on you this Halloween season. Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of eerie colors and patterns as our state-of-the-art lasers dance across the darkness.

Tech or Treat

October 31, 2026

The Tech Interactive

Join us for scientific chills and tech-tastic thrills at our annual Tech or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 31! Enjoy family-friendly science fun this weekend at The Tech with Halloween twists on your favorite exhibits. All ages are welcome to come enjoy this spook-tacular experience.

Girl Scout Program: Home Scientist (Brownies)

November 1, 2026 10:30AM - May 8, 2027 10:30AM

The Tech Interactive

Science is all around us! Brownies begin by making pepper dance using the amazing properties of electricity. Next, they become kitchen chemists and use pantry items to make art with delicious treats. Then they explore properties of density and use them to blow up a balloon without breath and make their own lava lamp. Finally, Brownies will learn how science can be used to make toys and make their very own silly putty!

This program covers all five steps required to earn the Home Scientist Badge. Participants will receive the badge and a Tech fun patch at the end of the session.

Girl Scout Program: Roller Coaster Design Challenge (Daisies)

November 1, 2026 2:00PM - April 18, 2027 10:30AM

The Tech Interactive

Discover the thrills, science, and creativity of roller coaster design in our newest badge program. Daisies will have the opportunity to design and build their own simple roller coaster cart, construct a model of their own roller coaster, and test their creation.

This program covers all three steps required to earn the Roller Coaster Design Daisy badge. Participants will receive the badge and Tech fun patch at the end of the session.

National STEM Day

November 8, 2026

The Tech Interactive

Visit The Tech Interactive on Sunday, Nov. 8 for free. Join us for a Community Day designed to be accessible and fun for all of our Tech family, featuring community booths, bonus activities, and more!

No discount code or coupon required.

Girl Scout Program: Tech Detective (Juniors and Cadettes)

November 14, 2026 10:30AM - May 8, 2027 2:00PM

The Tech Interactive

Do you have what it takes to be a Tech Detective? Juniors and Cadettes will begin by practicing the art of forensic drawing by sketching a “suspect” as described by a “key witness.” Next, they learn about & practice codes and fingerprinting. Juniors will explore the role of DNA in forensics — what it is, what it does, and how it helps solve crimes. They then get to perform an experiment to extract real DNA, and finally use what they have learnt to identify someone from ancient DNA!

This program covers all five steps required to earn the Juniors Detective badge or the Cadette Special Agent badge. Participants will receive the badge and a Tech fun patch at the end of the session.

Girl Scout Program: Amusement Innovator (Juniors)

November 14, 2026 12:00PM - April 18, 2027 10:30AM

The Tech Interactive

Are you ready to design your own entertainment company? Juniors begin by animating their own artwork, then learning about video game design. They'll then build prototypes of roller coasters to learn the science behind the screams. Finally, Juniors make their own 3-D images & glasses, and experiment with sound.

This program covers all five steps required to earn the Entertainment Technology badge. Participants will receive the badge and a Tech fun patch at the end of the session.

Polar Play Days

December 2, 2026 10:00AM - January 3, 2027 5:00PM

Join us for the return of Polar Play Days at The Tech Interactive, where we’re ready to chill out and have some STEM-tastic fun! Get ready to slip and slide your way into the coolest winter event around. 

Girl Scout Program: Robo-Designer

December 13, 2026 10:00AM - May 16, 2027 12:30PM

The Tech Interactive

Hands-on robotics experience at The Tech Interactive where Girl Scouts explore how robots work, design and build their own creations, and learn STEM skills like sensors, problem-solving, and coding.
Daisy: Learn about different robots, then brainstorm, design, and build their own robot. 

Brownie: Explore robot types and how robots use sensors, then design and build their own. 

Junior: Learn how robots work, write simple algorithms, and code a real robot. 

Tickets include full-day admission to The Tech Interactive, the Cities of the Future IMAX film, the relevant badge(s), and a Tech fun patch.

Dune: Part Three

December 17, 2026 4:30PM - December 31, 2026 2:30PM

The Tech Interactive

Emperor Paul Atreides faces the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, he gets drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.

Homeschool Days at The Tech Interactive

January 13, 2027

The Tech Interactive

Select Wednesdays created especially for curious homeschoolers!

Join us on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2027 and enjoy a day of flexible, enriching experiences featuring hands-on activities, guided labs, and engaging STEAM demonstrations.