STEAM Day
Roanoke STEAM Day 2025
Friday, October 17, 2025 • 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM • Downtown Roanoke, VA
Roanoke STEAM Day is a free, fun-filled event for students to explore interactive exhibits and hands-on activities that highlight careers and topics in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Local museums, universities, and community organizations will open their doors to engage students in the heart of downtown Roanoke. This year’s event is designed specifically for public school students in grades K-8 and homeschool groups of all ages.
Event Locations Include:
Taubman Museum of Art
Science Museum of Western Virginia
Roanoke Higher Education Center (RHEC)
Claude Moore Education Complex / Radford University Carilion
City Market Building (lunch + exhibitors)
Each location will offer STEAM-inspired experiences designed for specific grade levels, and all sites will include a safe quiet space available to students and caregivers throughout the day.
Why Participate?
Connect youth with real-world applications of STEAM
Highlight regional education and career opportunities
Inspire the next generation of thinkers, makers, and problem-solvers
Inclusive access for all learning groups, including public, private and home education
Contact Us
Questions? Want to get involved?
Email: roanokehokies@vt.edu
Event leads: Billi Hutchings (FBRI), Courtney Powell (VTCSOM), Dr. Kris Rau (VTCSOM)