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Build. Create. Innovate.

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Build. Create. Innovate.

Saturday, October 17, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cole Land Transportation Museum Campus
405 Perry Rd, Bangor, ME 04401

Join us for a day of hands-on fun for all ages, packed with science, technology, and creativity. Explore interactive exhibits, exciting demonstrations, and challenges to spark your curiosity and imagination.

Everyone is welcome! Build. Create. Innovate. is a free community event for all youth and families. You do not need to be a Girl Scout to attend. 

Registration is not required. Girl Scout members are encouraged to register through gsEvents.

This event is held rain or shine. Please dress for the weather.

Event Highlights

  • Free admission and activities
  • Hands-on activities and demonstrations from local organizations and community partners
  • Opportunities to build, experiment, create, and discover
  • A commemorative Build. Create. Innovate. patch for every youth attendee
     

Helpful Information

Explore at your own pace

Stop by for an hour or stay all day. You are welcome to enjoy the event and activities at your own pace.
Museum exhibits

Free event activities included. Optional museum admission is separate and payable at the museum entrance. Youth enter free with a paid adult.
Indoor and outdoor activities

Activities take place both indoors and outdoors. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
Everyone is welcome

You do not need to be a Girl Scout to attend. Activities are designed for a variety of ages, and everyone is invited to explore, create, and discover.
Food and drinks

Food will be available for purchase during the event. You are also welcome to bring your own snacks, lunches, and beverages.
Parking

Free parking is available at Girl Scouts of Maine, part of the museum lot, and along Perry Road. Please carpool if possible.
map of cole land transportation museum and gsme bangor service center
Event Map

Take a look at this map to see where you can find hands-on activities, food available for purchase, and more.

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Build. Create. Innovate. is a great fit for:

  • Kids who love building, making, and creating
  • Curious problem-solvers
  • Future engineers, inventors, and scientists
  • Creative thinkers and makers
  • Families looking for a fun weekend activity
  • Homeschool groups
  • Parents and caregivers interested in hands-on learning opportunities

Whether you're exploring a new interest, learning about future careers, or simply looking for a fun family or group outing, you'll find engaging activities for a wide range of ages and interests.

STEM Organizations & Presenters Attending toggle arrow
  • Maine Maritime Academy
  • Maine Discovery Museum
  • Maine Mobile Biolab
  • Bangor Makerspace
  • Shaw Institute
  • UMaine Cooperative Extension: 4-H
  • Versant Power
  • Jackson Laboratory
  • Challenger Learning Center
  • General Dynamics
  • Engineering Physics Roadshow
  • Kiwibot
  • Girl Scouts of Maine
  • Brewer High School Robotics
  • University of Maine
  • Society of Women Engineers
  • And more!

Who should attend?

Build. Create. Innovate. is a great fit for:

  • Kids who love building, making, and creating
  • Curious problem-solvers
  • Future engineers, inventors, and scientists
  • Creative thinkers and makers
  • Families looking for a fun weekend activity
  • Homeschool groups
  • Parents and caregivers interested in hands-on learning opportunities

Whether you're exploring a new interest, learning about future careers, or simply looking for a fun family or group outing, you'll find engaging activities for a wide range of ages and interests.

Exclusive Event Patch

Every youth attendee will receive a FREE Build. Create. Innovate. patch while supplies last!

Collect this special souvenir as a reminder of your day spent exploring, creating, experimenting, and discovering new possibilities.

Attend the event. Explore the activities. Earn the patch!

Build. Create. Innovate. Robot Logo

Bring a friend and meet local STEM organizations and presenters, including:

  • Maine Maritime Academy
  • Maine Discovery Museum
  • Maine Mobile Biolab
  • Bangor Makerspace
  • Shaw Institute
  • UMaine Cooperative Extension: 4-H
  • Versant Power
  • Jackson Laboratory
  • Challenger Learning Center
  • General Dynamics
  • Engineering Physics Roadshow
  • Kiwibot
  • Girl Scouts of Maine
  • Brewer High School Robotics
  • University of Maine
  • Society of Women Engineers
  • And more!

Discover the power of curiosity, imagination, and innovation. Come ready to make, test, explore, and have fun!

Want to stay in the loop?

Follow our Facebook event to see updates and reminders, connect with other attendees, and easily share the event with friends and family.
Want to become an event sponsor or presenter?

Contact Kirstin Powell-Williams via email or phone at 888-922-4763.

Interested in becoming an event sponsor or presenter?
Contact Kirstin Powell-Williams at kpowell@gsmaine.org or 888-922-4763.

Highlights from 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Build. Create. Innovate. in Bangor on October 18, 2025!

Over 300 attendees explored STEM through hands-on activities like virtual reality, Lego car races, boat-building, and even a marine biology touch tank featuring a rare blue lobster!

Special thanks to our sponsors for making this free event possible and helping inspire Maine’s next generation of innovators.

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Event Badge Connections Chart

Many of the activities at Build. Create. Innovate. relate to Girl Scout badges. Get inspired to have more STEM fun at home or with your troop.

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Special thanks to our event sponsors!

cole land transportation museum logo
Maine Technology Institute logo
versant power logo
Machias Savings Bank logo

Enjoy our video montage from the 2025 event!

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