Discover, Connect, Create, & Move with District 44!

District 44 Community Connections Fair

Friday, February 6, 2026 • 5:00–7:30 p.m.

District 44 Connect Center

The Community Connections Fair is a brand-new event designed to bring together District 44 families, staff, students, and community partners for an evening of exploration, creativity, movement, and celebration.

This districtwide event blends the best elements of past favorites—like the STEAM Expo and Family Fitness Fair—into one interactive, hands-on experience for all ages. It is free and open to all District 44 families, community members, and staff. No registration is required.

What to Expect:

Explore activity zones throughout the Connect Center, each offering unique opportunities to learn, try something new, and connect with community organizations:

Discover

Dive into science, nature, and technology through interactive experiences such as:

STEM challenges and engineering builds

Robotics and drone demonstrations

AI- and computer-science-based activities

Nature exploration and wildlife artifacts

Agricultural science activities

Connect

Meet organizations from across our community and learn about:

Local history

Youth programs and camps

Financial literacy resources

Educational and community services

Create

Bring ideas to life with hands-on art and design opportunities, including:

Art and STEAM make-and-take projects

Building and construction challenges

History-inspired creativity stations

Move

Get active with movement and fitness stations led by local groups:

Strength and conditioning challenges

Soccer and sports activities

Dance demonstrations with audience participation

Movement games

Bounce Houses

Live Shows

Enjoy special live presentations during the fair, including:

A performer dressed as a scientist holding flames in his hands

MAD Science: Fire & Ice

5:30 PM
6:30 PM

Traveling World of Reptiles

5:30 PM
6:30 PM

Thank You to Our Participating Community Partners!

We are grateful to the many organizations, businesses, and community groups who are partnering with us to make the first-ever Community Connections Fair an engaging and memorable experience for District 44 families.

Argonne National Laboratory
ATA Black Belt Academy
DuPage Children’s Museum
DuPage County Farm Bureau
DuPage Credit Union
DuPage Forest Preserve District
DuPage Regional Office of Education
Firebirds Soccer Club
Helen Plum Library
Hustle Strength

iCode Glen Ellyn
KidStrong of Carol Stream
Lombard Historical Society
MAD Science
McNulty Irish Dancers
NICA Illinois (National Interscholastic Cycling Association – IL)
Red Oak Nature Center / Fox Valley Park District
Society of Women Engineers – Chicago Regional
Swift Nature Camp

See you at the Community Connections Fair!

Date: Friday, February 5

Time: 5:00-7:30 pm

Place: District 44 Connect Center

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