JONESBORO - TinkerFaire and the Arkansas Science Festival (SciFest) are back for another year, but this time with a twist. The two events are joining forces to become the TinkerFaire-SciFest.

The public is invited to Arkansas State University Museum from 10am to 1pm on Saturday, October 19, to create an explosion of fun and learning. Admission is free.

Throughout the museum, visitors will find tinkering and science activities that boggle the mind, inspiring them to learn more.

Utilizing refurbished materials, festival guests can design, build, experiment, create works of art, and more.

A-State Museum is located 320 University Loop West.

For more information, one can contact Jill Kary at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., by calling 870-972-2074 or the director of the Arkansas Science Festival, Dr. Karen Yanowitz, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 870-972-3064.