Name: FREE STEM Pumpkin Smash Event for Kids!
Start: 2026-11-01T14:00:00-08:00
Location: Saratoga High School

Saratoga High School

Welcome to the 5th Annual SMASH!
Ready for some post-Halloween fun with your pumpkins? Saratoga High School’s award-winning Worlds FTC Robotics Team 6165 MSET Cuttlefish invites you to their <a href="https://saratogasmash.web.app/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">5th Annual SMASH Maker Fair</a>, a FREE Halloween-themed STEM event for the whole family! On Saturday, November 1, 3:30–6:30 PM, at Saratoga High, bring your pumpkins and try out 3 custom-built pumpkin smashers to help compost leftover Halloween pumpkins. You can also enjoy visits from Makers Across California, fun science experiments, robot demos, and games for kids. Last year, over 750 attendees joined the fun, and this year promises even more excitement!

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FREE STEM Pumpkin Smash Event for Kids!

Welcome to the 5th Annual SMASH!
Ready for some post-Halloween fun with your pumpkins? Saratoga High School’s award-winning...

Hands-On Bamboo Workshop at Hakone Estate and Gardens
Spend two days learning in the garden during a hands-on bamboo workshop at Hakone Estate and Gardens.
Led by Hakone Garden Curator Jacob Kellner, this two-day workshop will introduce participants to traditional techniques used in Japanese garden construction and maintenance. Participants will work alongside Jacob to build a bamboo garden fence while learning about bamboo selection, preparation, construction techniques, and the role these structures play in Japanese garden design.
Designed as a hands-on learning experience, the workshop offers a rare opportunity to develop practical skills while working within Hakone’s historic Japanese garden.
October 10–11, 2026 9:00 AM–5:00 PM each day Hakone Estate and Gardens, Saratoga
Tools and materials are provided. Participants must be 16 or older and should be comfortable with lifting, working outdoors, and using hand and power tools. The workshop will take place rain or shine.
Space is limited. Advance registration is required.

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<h2>Girls STEM Opportunity (with prizes!)</h2>

Interested in putting your STEM entrepreneur skills to the test? Our award winning robotic team, 6165 MSET CuttleFish from Saratoga High, is hosting&nbsp;FishTank&nbsp;Girls, a free "Shark&nbsp;Tank" STEM and business competition for middle school girls! Students will work in small teams to ideate, design, and present products to solve a given issue, relevant in today's world.&nbsp; At the end of this event, the girls will pitch a product in front of a lineup of judges from STEM and business industries and get the chance to win&nbsp;CASH PRIZES.&nbsp; Lunch and snacks will be provided. No prior coding or engineering experience required. DATE: Saturday, Oct 24 - Oct 25 TIME: 10am - 3pm each day LOCATION: Saratoga High School Library REGISTER NOW:&nbsp;<a href="https://tinyurl.com/2026FishTankGirls" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tinyurl.com/2026FishTankGirls</a> <a href="https://tinyurl.com/2026FishTankGirls" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a> Questions? Email&nbsp;ainsley.m.nguyen@gmail.com

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Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church 13601 Saratoga Avenue Saratoga, CA  95070

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