Join Lancaster Science Factory at Bier Hall for ExtraGive 2026! A portion of proceeds from food purchases the evening of November 20, 2026 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm will be donated to Lancaster Science Factory. Lancaster Science Factory will be closing at 4:00pm to allow our staff to attend this event. This event is open to all ages! Enjoy great food, company, and some science activities straight off of our exhibit floor!

The Lancaster Science Factory’s mission is to inspire kids to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through hands on experimentation and exploration.  In addition to our exhibit hall featuring more than 80 hands-on exhibits, we offer a variety of camps, workshops, and outreach programs designed to get students excited about STEM topics.  The Science Factory is committed to being accessible to everyone in our community, and we offer a variety of need-based access and scholarship programs to make sure that students who need our help the most can take advantage of all the Science Factory has to offer.

Gifts like yours helps to provide:

• New interactive science exhibits, like our brand new Wonder Zone
• Need-based scholarships for our Summer STEM Camps
• Free field trips for all youth-serving non-profits in Lancaster County
• Free field trips for all School District of Lancaster classrooms
• Free admission to anyone with an EBT/SNAP card for up to 4 guests
• Free admission for Cub and Girl Scouts
• Free First Fridays every month from 5pm-7pm
• Free admission for active duty military and their families during the summer
• Free Pre-K programming
• Hands-on STEM outreach programs at local schools, libraries, and non-profits

Your support helps us inspire the next generation of scientists, innovators, and engineers. Thank you for supporting the Lancaster Science Factory!