Remake Learning Days 2026

Remake Learning Days is a joyful celebration of hands-on learning events across Pennsylvania.RLD launched in May 2016 in Pittsburgh, PA as the largest open-house for families featuring hands-on learning. 2026 is the 10th year anniversary, and RLD will take place in northwestern PA, throughout the entire commonwealth of PA, across America, and internationally in Christchurch, NZ, Doncaster, UK, and Uruguay!

Armstrong and Indiana counties are part of the Northwestern PA Region for Remake Learning Days!

Host a Remake Learning Days Event – May 2026

Remake Learning Days returns May 1–23, 2026, and we’re looking for schools and community partners in Armstrong and Indiana Counties to host hands-on, family-friendly learning events. Events can highlight STEM, arts, making, outdoor learning, career exploration, or student voice—and can be as simple as showcasing work you’re already doing. Events are free or low-cost, flexible in format, and mini-grants of up to $500 are available to support supplies. Learn more and register as an event host at remakelearningdays.org/event-hosts (select Northwestern PA as your region).

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The deadline to submit an event to be included in marketing materials is February 23, 2026.

The deadline for event host awards (mini-grants) is February 13, 2026.

For the 6th year, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is excited to uplift Remake Learning Days through the Career Ready PA Backpack Challenge. The festival hosts hands-on learning events which support the new Career Education and Work standards and opportunities for learners to learn about employability skills and careers. Virtual events and live events are waiting for learners, educators, and families! Learn more about PDE’s partnership with Remake Learning Days Career Ready PA - Remake Learning Days !

Step 1: Schools (One contact per school) register for the Career Ready PA Backpack Challenge here. Schools should register for the Backpack Challenge as soon as possible and before May 2026.

Step 2: Explore Remake Learning Days events that are Career Ready PA approved for the Backpack Challenge. Events will be posted to the RLD website in March 2026.

Step 3: Attend the event(s) you’ve picked during Remake Learning Days in PA between May 1-23, 2026. Don’t forget Step 4!

Step 4: Complete the digital artifact survey to earn your badge for your career portfolio from the PA Department of Education. Schools who earn 100 badges or more are awarded a Career Ready PA banner. The artifact survey must be submitted after attending your event and no later than May 26, 2026. The survey will be posted in May prior to the start of the festival.

Step 5: Share with us what you learned by using the hashtags #RemakeDays #CareerReadyPA

Remake Learning Days is excited to invite your school district to participate in discoverED, a free statewide design challenge launching Remake Learning Days 2026 across Pennsylvania!

On May 5, 2026, first, second, and third-grade classrooms will virtually “swap schools” for an afternoon of connection, creativity, and collaboration as students design, build, and iterate their very own hoop gliders. Participating schools will receive all supplies free of charge, shipped directly to their buildings, and will connect with partner classrooms in April for a fun virtual icebreaker before the big design day.

KEY DATES INCLUDE:

• Interest Form closes March 21
• Materials Request Form open March 24 – April 4
• Virtual Icebreakers held April 13, 14, or 17
• Supplies delivered April 13 – 24
• The official challenge on May 5 during Remake Learning Days (May 1–23).

School districts can register their interest here: https://bit.ly/discoverED2026InterestForm

We hope you’ll join us in celebrating innovation, exploration, and engineering in elementary classrooms across Pennsylvania!