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STEAM and the spark of imagination: 10 reasons to come out to Geekapalooza

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Oklahoma City family fun can captivate young minds, especially when STEAM fuels imaginations without feeling like a lecture or school assignment. Science, technology, engineering, art and math are the focus of many educational efforts right now and it can be overwhelming exploring all the options in these exciting fields.

Children learning about STEAM through hands on projects.

This is a great reason to explore the world of STEAM with hands-on activities at Geekapalooza on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Rose State College Student Union, located at 1910 Hudiburg Drive in Midwest City, OK 73110. from 10 am – 2:30 pm. It may just spark an interest in your child that could impact their future career choices!

Here are 10 reasons to attend Geekapalooza on November 8!

  1. Pre-register for your discounted ticket (only $5 for children ages 2-17) and get a FREE child’s pass to Blue Zoo – a $16.95 value!
  2. Connect with local businesses and organizations that support STEAM fields within our community.
  3. Participate in the Geekapalooza scavenger hunt for a chance to win some amazing prizes!
  4. Strike, Dip, Listen! – Explore the science of sound using metallic instruments and objects with the OKC Philharmonic.
  5. Learn about skulls! locate, measure, and evaluate various skull features to determine the mystery animal’s identity.
  6. Visit the Engage Learning booth for demonstrations with Ozobots, Stop Motion, and Dry Ice Bubbles or even make your own LED lightsaber! 
  7. Do the Roller Coaster Challenge or play with Snap Circuits from OERB and Continental Resources.
  8. Take a turn at smashing your very own geode with the Oklahoma Geological Foundation!
  9. Check out the Hot Air Balloon provided by Visionary Balloonworx!
  10. Design your own flight suit with iFly OKC and build your own parachute and test out objects in their 6ft tall wind tunnel!

This is just a glimpse of all the fun to be had at Geekkapalooza this year. Whether it’s just for a few hours or to last a lifetime, enjoy STEAM together at Geekapalooza. We hope to see you there!

Register NOW for advance discount tickets!  Find more details here.

Thank you to our generous Geekapalooza sponsors and vendors:

 

Thank you to our generous Geekapalooza sponsors and vendors:

 

Presenting Sponsor 

 

 

Host Sponsor


 

Community Sponsor

 

Engagement Sponsors

 

 

 

 

Supporting Sponsors

 

 

 

Vendors

Boys and Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County

iCode

iFLY Oklahoma City

Jedi OKC

Kaleidoscope Arts

KFOR Weather Team

Main Event 

Mathnasium

Mid-Del Technology Center

Midwest City Fire Prevention Division

OKANA Resort and Indoor Water Park

Oklahoma City Philharmonic

Oklahoma Forestry Services

Oklahoma Geological Foundation

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation

Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics

Oklahoma State College of Engineering & Architecture K-12 STEM

Oklahoma Water Resources Board

Renewal by Anderson

Skeletons Museum of Osteology

Interested in becoming a sponsor or vendor? Contact Casey at casey@metrofamilymagazine.com today! 

Interested in becoming a sponsor or vendor? Contact Casey at casey@metrofamilymagazine.com today! 

 

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