The Greater St. Louis Area Boy Scout Council is hosting its 2nd annual STEMfest at Pole Position Raceway, which is free and open to all. Visitors can enjoy hands-on STEM activities provided by Maryville University Robotics, Little Medical School, National Inventors Hall of Fame, STEM Invention Trailer, e2 Young Engineers and more.
Saturday, Aug. 11, 9 a.m. to noon at Pole Position Raceway.
STEMfest is free. Discounted tickets will be available for racing around the 1/4-mile track for $10 (normally $21-$25).
More information: scoutingevent.com
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