Free STEM Event Planned For Douglas Co. Families

DOUGLASVILLE, GA — STEM will be at the forefront of an upcoming family-friendly event in Douglasville, Douglas County School officials said Wednesday.

STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

The free Family STEM Day will be held for students in grades K-12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Factory Shoals Middle School, 3301 Veterans Park Academy School Road.

Doors will open at 9:30 a.m., and organizers said the last activity will start at 2 p.m.

The hands-on activities will be designed to "spark curiosity" for the students, school officials said. Attendees younger than age 18 must be with an adult, officials said. Google and Discovery Education will be among the facilitators, school officials said.

There will also be raffles, prizes and complimentary lunch, school officials said.

Visit Douglas County School District to register.