Verde Valley, AZ — The Verde Valley STREAM Council is excited to announce the return of the Verde Valley
SciTech Festival, a month-long celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
taking place throughout February 2026. Brought to the community by the City of Cottonwood, the festival will
feature 75 free events across the Verde Valley, inviting families to explore, discover, and engage with STEM
in fun and meaningful ways.
Designed to inspire the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers, the SciTech Festival connects
children and families with high-quality, hands-on STEM experiences at no cost. Through collaboration with a
wide range of local and statewide partners, the festival highlights the rich STEM resources available
throughout the Verde Valley while encouraging community involvement and learning.
The 2025 festival welcomed more than 1,700 participants, and organizers anticipate even greater
participation this year. Attendees can expect hands-on activities, live demonstrations, interactive exhibits, and
opportunities to connect directly with STEM professionals and organizations.
Participating organizations include SciTech Institute, Science Vortex, Friends of the Verde River, Arizona State
Parks, Cottonwood Public Library, Camp Verde Community Library, Community Library Sedona, Clark
Memorial Library, Beaver Creek Library, Cottonwood Community Nature Center, Northern Arizona Audubon,
Yavapai County Flood Control District, Yavapai Exploration and Science, City of Sedona Parks & Recreation,
Cottonwood Oak-Creek School District, Camp Verde Elementary School, Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary
School, Beaver Creek School, Mingus Union High School, Sonoran Reptiles, Verde Valley Sanctuary, Arizona
Science Center, Central Arizona Modelers, and the Town of Clarkdale.
Join Us
Families are encouraged to take part in this exciting celebration of STEM, with events happening throughout
the Verde Valley and activities for children of all ages.
The festival kicks off with the SciTech Festival Kickoff Extravaganza on January 31, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
at Science Vortex, sponsored by Coyote Trails Golf Course.
For a full schedule of events and more information, visit:
https://sciencevortex.org/vvscitechfestival2026/
About the Verde Valley STREAM Council
The Verde Valley STREAM Council works to expand educational opportunities in science, technology,
research, engineering, art, and mathematics across the Verde Valley through collaboration, community
engagement, and access to hands-on learning experiences.