STEMtember Events Hub
Your guide to a month packed with innovation!
Get ready to dive into a month-long celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math happening right here in our community! This is your ultimate hub for discovering all the amazing STEM activities, workshops, and events happening across the Tulsa region this September. Whether you’re a curious student, a dedicated educator, or a family looking for hands-on fun, prepare to explore, engage, and ignite your passion for STEM!
Have a STEM event during September you want featured here? Submit it to us!
Suggested Audience Key:
- Educators
- Family & Community
- Professionals & Community Investors
- Volunteers
09
Sept
Math Mentors Game Night Training
Me & My Math Mentor is a program of TRSA that helps students strengthen their addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills through fun, hands-on games. This training is your chance to experience the games firsthand and learn strategies for making math engaging and confidence-building for students.
All new Mentors must attend at least one Game Night before volunteering, and returning Mentors are encouraged to join throughout the year for new strategies and fresh ideas.
- 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
- Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance
- FREE
09
Sept
Earth, Moon, and Sun Planetarium Show
Coyote has a razor-sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he sees in the sky. Join this amusing character (adapted from American Indian oral traditions) in a fast-paced and fun show that explores lunar phases, eclipses, and other puzzles. The target audience for Earth, Moon, and Sun is ages 4 and up.
This show is held at the Jenks Planetarium. Doors open at approximately 6:00 PM.
- 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Jenks Planetarium
- $7
10
Sept
2025 OST Oklahoma Convening
Join Oklahoma Partnerships for Expanded Learning (OPEL) this September for inspiring Out-of-School Time Convenings in Tulsa (Sept. 10) and Oklahoma City (Sept. 16)! Enjoy breakfast and lunch, take home giveaways, explore tools and resources, and connect with afterschool programs and nonprofits from across Oklahoma.
- 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
- Sun Building, Downtown Tulsa
- FREE
10
Sept
Exploration Station - Monarch Nature Journal
Explore the fascinating life cycle of butterflies and the critical role of milkweeds at Gathering Place‘s Monarch Waystation. Participants will create a Monarch Nature Journal to document their discoveries and learn about the essential contributions these insects make to our ecosystem. This engaging activity fosters a deeper understanding of biodiversity and conservation.
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Monarch Waystation, Gathering Place
- FREE
10
Sept
STEMtember Proclamation
Join TRSA as we celebrate STEMtember! The City of Tulsa will officially recognize this month with a Proclamation highlighting the importance of STEM education and innovation in our community. We’d love to see a large gathering of students, educators, families, friends, and anyone who cares about STEM join us for this special moment.
Proclamations will be presented after the Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence. Councilors will take a photo with attendees after the presentation, and you are free to leave once the proclamation is complete.
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Tulsa City Hall
- FREE
11
Sept
Dive In: SeaPerch Professional Development
Join TRSA to inspire students with engineering, teamwork, and real-world problem-solving, with a chance to qualify for the International SeaPerch Challenge! Thanks to generous support from the Naval League and BlueForge, this FREE one-day PD teaches educators how to build and coach student teams through the exciting world of underwater robotics. Learn to design and build a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) through hands-on activities, gain coaching guidance, and take home a free SeaPerch ROV kit for your school, proudly sponsored by the people of Oklahoma Oil & Natural Gas!
Applications are due by Aug. 22. This opportunity is open to educators from schools that are new to the SeaPerch Robotics Challenge.
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance
- FREE
11
Sept
Math Mentors Game Night Training
Me & My Math Mentor is a program of TRSA that helps students strengthen their addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills through fun, hands-on games. This training is your chance to experience the games firsthand and learn strategies for making math engaging and confidence-building for students.
All new Mentors must attend at least one Game Night before volunteering, and returning Mentors are encouraged to join throughout the year for new strategies and fresh ideas.
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance
- FREE
13
Sept
Oklahoma Renewable Energy Education Program Workshop
Join Oklahoma Renewable Energy Education Program (OREEP) for a free renewable energy workshop! Teachers will learn ideas and materials for increasing awareness of alternatives to fossil fuel energy, how to start a pollinator garden, and ideas on additional sustainable practices. These lessons are designed to easily facilitate classroom participation in all grades, with some adaptations for the various levels of instruction. Participants will receive free STEAM lessons plans, supplies including solar and wind energy education kits and supplies for starting a pollinator garden.
After attending a workshop, additional kits of supplies needed to perform the renewable energy lessons are available to teachers.
- 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance
- FREE
13
Sept
Counted Out Movie Screening
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Circle Cinema
- $11-13
Teach For America invites you to a special screening of “Counted Out,” a powerful documentary that explores why math education matters, not just for students, but for our entire society.
16
Sept
STEAM Night at Oklahoma Aquarium
Want to bring STEAM subjects to life for your aqua fans? Join Oklahoma Aquarium for STEAM Make & Take Project Evenings! Participants will take away lessons about the importance of environmental conservation while creating unique STEAM projects they can take home with them.
This event is free for all Oklahoma Aquarium members or with daily admission. Due to this event’s rising popularity, please RSVP save your spot!
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Oklahoma Aquarium
- $20 - $25
16
Sept
Oasis In Space Planetarium Show
Earth is our Oasis in Space! A planet full of life sustaining water. Are there other Oasis in our Solar System? Are there other places that can harbor life? The target audience age for Oasis in Space is 8 years to adult.
This show is held at the Jenks Planetarium. Doors open at approximately 6:00 PM.
- 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Jenks Planetarium
- $7
17
Sept
Math Mentors Game Night Training
Me & My Math Mentor is a program of TRSA that helps students strengthen their addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills through fun, hands-on games. This training is your chance to experience the games firsthand and learn strategies for making math engaging and confidence-building for students.
All new Mentors must attend at least one Game Night before volunteering, and returning Mentors are encouraged to join throughout the year for new strategies and fresh ideas.
- 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
- Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance
- FREE
18
Sept
Spacewoman: Exclusive Advance Screenings with Astronaut Eileen Collins
Join the Tulsa Air & Space Museum for an extraordinary day with legendary astronaut Eileen Collins! Meet the first American woman to command a space shuttle mission at a special book signing of her memoir, Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars: The Story of the First American Woman to Command a Space Mission, then, don’t miss an exclusive advance screening of her new documentary, Spacewoman.
Experience the remarkable journey of a space pioneer up close and get your signed copy of her inspiring memoir!
- 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium
- $25
18
Sept
Flight Night Fundraising Event
Join TRSA for Flight Night, an exciting fundraiser featuring multiple air shows, a dazzling drone show, and the recognition of Oklahoma’s top STEM educators! Enjoy a thrilling live auction, gourmet dinner, and drinks, all while supporting vital STEM education in Tulsa and throughout the state. This year’s “Space Cowboy” theme promises a unique and exciting atmosphere!
- 6:00 PM - 9:45 PM
- Tulsa Technology Center, Riverside Campus
- Sponsorships starting at $2,500
20
Sept
Monarchs on the Mountain Migration
10th Annual Celebration
Join Tulsa County Parks for their 10th annual Monarchs on the Mountain event this September! Celebrate the Monarch migration and learn about local conservation efforts. This all-ages event features over 50 partners dedicated to protecting our environment. You can purchase native plants, see Monarchs tagged for research, and hear from David Redhage of the Kerr Center on conservation. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with our intertwined ecosystem!
- 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Chandler Park Community Center
- FREE
20
Sept
Tinkerfest at Discovery Lab
Families are invited to a full-day celebration of tinkering and exploration! All activities are included with Discovery Lab admission ($14 for ages 2+; no charge for Discovery Lab members.) Join partners from all over the region as they host and facilitate STEAM activities created to spark your imagination!
- 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Discovery Lab
- $14
20
Sept
Oklahoma Girls in Aviation Day
Join the Oklahoma Aerospace Foundation at the AAR General Aviation Terminal at Will Rogers International Airport for an extraordinary day with legendary astronaut Colonel (ret.) Eileen Collins! You will have the unique opportunity to meet the first American woman to command a space shuttle mission during a special question-and-answer session. Then, don’t miss the exclusive advance screening of her new documentary, Spacewoman, at 12:00 PM with a boxed lunch provided.
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Will Rogers International Airport
- FREE
20
Sept
Mix, Make and Illuminate: A STEM event for early childhood educators
Hosted by The University of Oklahoma – Tulsa, this interactive STEM event is designed for current and aspiring early childhood educators. Join us as we explore the wonders of light, shadow, and color through hands-on activities that spark curiosity and inspire playful learning in young children.
- 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- OU-Tulsa
- FREE
20
Sept
Rocket Dreams: A Conversation with Christian Davenport & Jim Bridenstine
Join the Tulsa Air and Space Museum for a captivating conversation and book signing featuring Christian Davenport, acclaimed Washington Post reporter and author of Rocket Dreams: Musk, Bezos, and the Inside Story of the New, Trillion-Dollar Space Race.
Christian will be joined by the Honorable Jim Bridenstine, former U.S. Congressman for Oklahoma’s 1st District, the 13th NASA Administrator, and former Executive Director of the Tulsa Air and Space Museum, for an engaging conversation on the rapidly evolving future of space exploration—from private sector rivalries to geopolitical moon races.
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium
- $10 - $20
23
Sept
Tech Demo Day with TCC
High school students are invited to join Tulsa Community College’s School of Business & IT for a Tech Demo Day and discover what TCC’s technology programs are all about!
The day will feature:
- Guided tour of the Southeast Campus
- Hands-on demonstrations in our Tech programs
- Complimentary lunch & an information session on TCC and Tech career pathways
- 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
- Tulsa Community College, Southeast Campus
- FREE
23
Sept
Nature Buddies—Wild Wonders
Enjoy some creative playtime with your toddler (ages 0-3 years) as you meet with a Tulsa Zoo educator to start building a connection with nature in this fun and interactive sensory experience. Parents and their children can bond during hands-on nature-based activities and close-up encounters with zoo ambassador animals. Help introduce a love for nature and develop important skills like eye-hand coordination and working cooperatively with friends.
- 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Tulsa Zoo
- $10
24
Sept
State of Technology Roundtable
Join the Oklahoma Small Business Exchange for the 2025 State of Technology Roundtable—a premier event bringing together tech innovators, business leaders, and community changemakers. Seating limited. This event is part of Tulsa Tech Week.
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- TulsaGo Conference Room
- FREE
24
Sept
Digital Badge & Data Kickoff with TRSA
This September, we’re excited to launch TRSA’s new Data Dashboard, a one-stop hub designed to make partner collaboration easier and more impactful. Through the dashboard, partners can seamlessly sign programs up for digital badges, access revised PEAR surveys focused on clear survey goals, and utilize condensed evaluation tools to capture meaningful feedback. The platform will also streamline requests for marketing and communications assistance, giving partners a simple, centralized way to strengthen programs and showcase student impact.
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Virtual Meeting
- FREE
24
Sept
Exploration Station - Bee Hotels
Visit Gathering Place‘s Sky Garden to learn about the importance of bees in our environment. Participants will have the opportunity to create bee hotels, providing safe habitats for these essential pollinators. This hands-on activity promotes awareness of environmental stewardship and the role of pollinators in sustaining ecosystems.
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Sky Garden, Gathering Place
- FREE
24
Sept
From Classroom to Career: The Tech Hubs Training & Talent (T3) Program
Join Tulsa Higher Education Consortium for a virtual webinar hosted with Tulsa Tech Week. Together, we’ll explore how students, employers, and higher education can collaborate to power Tulsa’s next wave of innovation, including:
How cross-campus collaboration is transforming workforce readiness
Ways employers can shape the tech talent pipeline
Opportunities for students in high-demand fields like drones, robotics, and AI
Students, employers, startups, and professors—all have a role in shaping Tulsa’s future as a tech hub.
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Virtual
- FREE
25
Sept
Your Time to Glow: Teacher Appreciation Night
Educators, TRSA is thrilled to invite you to an evening dedicated entirely to YOU, celebrating your incredible dedication! Get ready for an evening of fun, connection, and well-deserved recognition – because you truly light up the future of STEM.
Registration is required
- 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Dead Armadillo
- FREE
25
Sept
Math Mentors Game Night Training
Me & My Math Mentor is a program of TRSA that helps students strengthen their addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills through fun, hands-on games. This training is your chance to experience the games firsthand and learn strategies for making math engaging and confidence-building for students.
All new Mentors must attend at least one Game Night before volunteering, and returning Mentors are encouraged to join throughout the year for new strategies and fresh ideas.
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Kendall-Whittier Elementary School
- FREE
26
Sept
Nature Academy—Seeds & Harvest
Calling all homeschoolers!
On the last Friday of every month, join the Tulsa Zoo for Nature Academy at the Oklahoma Central Credit Union Nature Exchange! We have a treasure trove of exciting activities and prompts, all designed to inspire you to explore the outdoors. There is a different theme every month, so learn something new every time!
Nature Academy is free with general zoo admission, and no registration is required.
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Tulsa Zoo
- FREE with admission
27
Sept
The Little Chemist – Cosmetic Chemistry Workshop for Kids
Step into the lab and discover the science behind beauty with Black to the Lab!
The Little Chemist is a hands-on STEM workshop introducing students to the exciting field of cosmetic chemistry. This session invites participants to become scientists for the day to formulate their own body scrub and learn all about the cosmetic chemistry industry.
Through this fun, interactive experience, students will learn chemistry concepts all while sparking curiosity, creativity, and confidence in STEM.
Open to: Girls ages 6-18 years old (all backgrounds welcome)
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Build In Tulsa
- $15
27
Sept
STEM So(ul)cial Tulsa Networking
Join STEM So(ul)cial and Tulsa Tech Week for a one-of-a-kind event dedicated to connecting, developing, and backing aspiring and established Black STEM Professionals! This networking event is designed to provide a space where individuals from all fields of STEM can come together to share knowledge, expand their networks, and gain new insights. Whether you’re here to learn, connect, or collaborate, everyone walks away with something valuable. Includes food, welcome drink, raffles, and more!
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Zarrow Center for Art & Education
- $25
30
Sept
Math Mentors Game Night Training
Me & My Math Mentor is a program of TRSA that helps students strengthen their addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills through fun, hands-on games. This training is your chance to experience the games firsthand and learn strategies for making math engaging and confidence-building for students.
All new Mentors must attend at least one Game Night before volunteering, and returning Mentors are encouraged to join throughout the year for new strategies and fresh ideas.
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance
- FREE
30
Sept
STEMtember Bash
Celebrate all things STEM with the Oklahoma Aquarium during this exciting, hands-on event! Bring your curiosity and creativity as we tackle some of today’s biggest eco challenges by participating in our first-ever STEM Innovators Challenge. Put your ideas to the test, and let our panel of judges select their favorite solutions.
In addition, hear from a panel of STEM experts as they share insights on the impact of STEM education and how careers in science, technology, engineering, and math are shaping the future.
Free for members or included with daily admission. RSVP for our First-ever STEM Innovators Challenge to secure your spot!
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Oklahoma Aquarium
- FREE with admission
30
Sept
Into the Deep Planetarium Show
A breathtaking journey of sea exploration combining marine biology and underwater geology with a history of deep-sea exploration. The target audience for Into the Deep is ages 6 and up.
This show is held at the Jenks Planetarium. Doors open at approximately 6:00 PM.
- 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Jenks Planetarium
- $7
STEMtember Resources
Garver Gateway Program
Don’t just job shadow, spotlight your future possibilities.
Join a Garver bridge engineer for an up-close look at this exciting career. Spend a day in the life of a structural engineer, get professional insight, and a firsthand look at how structural engineering shapes communities.
STEM in a Bag: Design a Hand Pollinator
Pollinators like bees and butterflies play a big role in helping plants grow, but what happens when they can’t do the job? In this activity, you’ll step into the role of an engineer and design your very own hand pollinator to transfer pollen from one flower to another. Using everyday materials, you’ll explore how structure and design impact function — and discover just how important pollinators are to our world!
Want to wear your STEM enthusiasm on your sleeve?
Show your support for local STEM initiatives with our exclusive sweatshirts and t-shirts! These designs are a great way to spark conversations and promote STEM pride throughout Tulsa and beyond.
Purchase a shirt and wear it to your STEMtember events, around town, or anywhere you want to champion the power of STEM in our region!