Math Festivals
A Math Festival is a joyful community celebration of problem-solving, curiosity, and discovery. Students and their families explore math together through hands-on puzzles, games, and challenges that are as fun as they are educational. Activities are play-based, standards-aligned, and designed to spark excitement for math in learners of all ages.
Hosted in schools, libraries, and community centers across Chicago, Math Festivals showcase the wonder of mathematics—and introduce families to the engaging style of our regular Math Circles programs.
What are Math Festivals?
A math festival is a large group event that typically allows children to try out up to 20 different fun math activities in one to two hours. MC2 holds a citywide festival each fall and spring that is open to all students; we also hold more than 40 festivals each year at individual schools.
Schools that are interested in hosting a festival supported by MC2 should complete an inquiry form. MC2 brings the activities, helps with set up and clean up, and gives support to the school provided 'Table Leads' (typically classroom teachers and math interested parents).
want to host a festival?
Want to bring the magic of a Math Festival to your school or community? MC2 makes it easy! All you need to do is spread the word and welcome your community. See this Fee Schedule for information about costs.
We bring everything you need for engaging, interactive activities.
We prepare your helpers so they can guide participants and keep the fun flowing.
We’ll help arrange your space for a smooth and inviting experience.
The MC2 Citywide Math Festival is the place to be if you want to enjoy an afternoon of hands-on puzzles, games, brain teasers along with joy and surprises. Who knew math could be this much fun? And it’s free!
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FAQS
Citywide festivals are open to any age appropriate student (grades 3-8). School festivals are usually only open to children from that school. If a school is willing to open their festival to the broader public, we will label that festival as 'Citywide'.
