The Expo

October 3, 2026

NH Sportsplex

Bedford, NH

Explore, challenge yourself, and have tons of fun at The Expo! Join Girl Scouts for a day of exhibits you actually get your hands on, performances you can sing and dance along to, and tech you’ve never seen before. The Expo is fun for the whole family – bring your friends! Last year’s Expo featured big bugs you can touch, a Tesla demonstration that created real lightning, robotic cars you could drive, games to play, and a special Girl Scout team challenge. What will Expo 2026 bring? Stay tuned as we invite new performers and exhibitors for an experience you won’t forget. Tickets are just $10.

Thank you to our 2026 Expo sponsors!

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ABA Centers of America
Ashdon Farms
Aviation Museum of NH
Battleship Cove
Bedford Martial Arts Academy
Build-A-Bear
Burlington Taiko
Chester NHJRAL Archery
The Children’s Museum of the Northeast Kingdom
Christian Science Church
Community Action Partnership Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties
D.A.R.E
Day's Jewelers
Dave and Buster's
Elite After School
Elkins Fish and Game
Executive Health and Sports Club
Exeter Fencing Academy
FIRST New Hampshire Robotics
Flying Gravity Circus
Greenhouse Hives
Girl Scout Alumnae Association
Girl Scout Board of Directors
Girl Scout Camp
Girl Scout Cookie Program
Girl Scout Experience Challenge
Girl Scout Gaga Pit
Girl Scout Highest Awards
Girl Scout Mental Health Summit
Girl Scout Slingshots
Global Leadership Conference
Good Fellas Grub
Goldfish Swim School Bedford
Granite Edvance
Granite State Credit Union
GSGWM Makerspace
GSGWM Science Playground
GSGWM STEM-on-the-go Van
Humane Society for Greater Nashua
Kona Ice
Let's Play Music and Make Art
Live and Let Live Farm
Live Free Country 96.5
Maine Mineral & Gem Museum
Manchester Community Music School
Machias Savings Bank
Mary's Dog Rescue
Media Power Youth
Merrimack High School Girls Varsity Soccer Players
Mount Washington Observatory
The Mountain Top Shop
Morphs and Milestones
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
My Promise, My Faith
M2 Media Group
Nashua Community College
National Jewish Committee on Girl Scouting
National Passport Center
New England School of Archery
New Hampshire Conservation Corps
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
New Hampshire Federation of Garden Clubs
New Hampshire PBS
New Hampshire Humane Society
New Hampshire SPCA
NH Destination Imagination
NH State Fire Marshall
NH State Forest Rangers
Old Dogs Go to Helen
Our Creative Imaginings Face and Body Artistry
Parachute Games
Party Palace
Pats Peak Ski Area
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Salem Animal Rescue League
Sit Means Sit Dog Training
Southern New Hampshire University School of Engineering, Technology, and Aeronautics
STEM-MoBILE (UNH)
Strawbery Banke Museum
Studio 550
Swift Water Paddlers
Touchstone Farm
USAF ANG (Air National Guard)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District
Women in Aviation, Boston Chapter
Wildlife Encounters Ecology
WinnAero
WTS NH
WZID 95.7
Xploration STEM

Exhibitor Map from the 2024 Expo.

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11:00-11:20 a.m.

Princess Sing Along
Presented by Party Palace

11:30-11:50 a.m.

Understanding the World Through Their Eyes
Presented by Morphs & Milestones

12:00-12:20 p.m.

Flying Gravity Circus Green Troupe
Presented by Flying Gravity Circus

12:30-12:50 p.m.

Excerpts from Safe Haven Ballet Performances
Presented by Safe Haven Ballet

1:00-1:20 p.m.

Taiko Demonstration
Presented by Burlington Taiko

1:30-1:50 p.m.

Taylor's Biggest Fan
Presented by Party Palace

2:00-2:30p.m.

Girl Scout Experience Challenge Presentation
Presented by Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains and Southern New Hampshire University School of Engineering, Technology, and Aeronautics

2:30 p.m.

Girl Scout Video Premiere
Presented by Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains

Workshops

As part of your ticket price, you have the opportunity to participate in free workshops. We recommend one workshop per person so you also have time to explore all the other areas of the event. Explore the workshop opportunities below.

They Are Your Rights, Use Them

Presented by Silver Award Girl Scout Eleanor Gorman

Learn about Women’s Suffrage and voting rights and take part in a take action project to encourage voting.

Workshop time: Session 1: 10:00-10:30 am, Session 2: 10:30-11:00 am, Session 3: 11:00-11:30 a.m., Session 4: 11:30-12:00 pm, Session 5: 1:00-1:30 pm, Session 6: 1:30-2:00 pm, Session 7: 2:00-2:30 pm, Session 8: 2:30-3:00 PM

Age range: all ages
Group size: 15 participants per session

Mechanical Engineering: Fling Flyer Badge

Presented by Xploration STEM

Explore and learn about forces that make things fly, engineer your own rocket to fly across the room with good trajectory, and discover ways to improve your design.

Workshop time: 10:45-11:15 a.m.

Age range: Grades 2 and 3
Group size: 30 participants

Please note this workshop will only run once.

Mechanical Engineering: Roller Coaster Badge

Presented by Xploration STEM

Engineer your own marble roller coaster and see how it's design has an effect on speed and momentum. Using the engineering and design process, discover ways to improve your design.

Workshop time: 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Age range: Grades K and 1
Group size: 30 participants

Please note this workshop will only run once.

BioBubbles with the STEM-MoBILE

Presented by the UNH STEM-MoBILE

Want to know how scientists make new body parts? Find out with this hands-on biofabrication activity! Make your own tiny hydrogel “bubbles” and discover how these materials can help give cells a place to grow as scientists work toward building new tissues and body parts. No real cells required - just science, and lots of fun!

Workshop time: Session 12:00-12:30 p.m., Session 2: 12:30-1:00 p.m.

Age range: Kindergarten and older
Group size: 20 participants

Intro to Fencing

Presented by Exeter Fencing Academy

Discover the sport of fencing and its unique blend of fitness, focus, strategy, and skill! Learn about the history of fencing while getting hands-on experience with basic footwork and blade work. Explore the physical, academic, and cognitive benefits of the sport, and learn how to get involved in competitive fencing through USA Fencing and NCAA programs.

Workshop time: Session 1: 12:00-12:30 p.m., Session 2: 12:30-1:00 p.m.

Age range: 6 and older
Group size: 15 participants

Poi Spinning

Presented by Flying Gravity Circus

"Poi" is the Maori name for a Ball on a String. We use socks filled with rice, which we spin and twirl as a form of juggling that does not require throwing and catching.

Workshop time: 1:00-1:30 p.m.

Age range: 9 and older
Group size: 20 participants

Please note this workshop will only run once.

Toss Juggling with Scarves and Balls

Presented by Flying Gravity Circus

Learn the basics of 3-ball juggling! You'll spend some time tossing and catching, but you'll also learn "armpit juggling." (yes, that's a thing.) Give it a try and earn a Circus fun patch!

Workshop time: 1:30-2:00 p.m

Age range: 10 and older
Group size: 20 participants

Please note this workshop will only run once.

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On your marks, get set, GO! Join our Girl Scout Experience Challenge

Bring a team of three friends or troop mates or join with other attendees to tackle a fun, engineering car challenge.

During each hour-long session, four teams will work with mentors from Southern New Hampshire University to assemble an electric car and then operate it to accomplish several challenges. Join us on stage at 2:00 p.m to celebrate your accomplishments with Expo attendees. This experience is best for first grade and older participants. Sessions will start at 10:30, 11:30 and 12:30 pm. Participants will receive a free ticket to the event, family members should purchase tickets using the buttons above.

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Where is the event located?
The Expo will be held at the NH Sportsplex on Technology Dr. in Bedford, NH minutes from Rt. 101 and Rt. 3.

Do we have to be Girl Scouts to attend the event?
No, you do not have to be a registered Girl Scout or be the caregiver of a registered Girl Scout to attend, everyone is welcome! We do encourage membership of Girl Scouts if you enjoy the event, so your child can experience all the fun we have to offer!

How long should I stay at the event?
You can stay as long as you want! We will have a changing lineup of main stage performers throughout the day, and we will have plenty of exhibitors to explore.

What will be at the event?
We will have tons of cool exhibitors, like The Southern New Hampshire Youth Ballet, Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream, Party Palace, and so many more! On the main stage, we will see presenters put on fun performances the whole family will enjoy!

Can I buy tickets at the door?
Yes! You can buy tickets online on myGS, 4aGoodCause, or at the door the day of the event.

Can I bring my husband and sons?
Of course! This event is for everyone, and we would love to see your entire family.

Will there be food at the event?
There will be some food trucks, like The Gravy Train and Kona Ice selling some great food and treats! You can also bring your food to the event.

Do I have to pay for any of the activities inside the event?
All general activities at The Expo are included in the price of your ticket. Paint a picture, play with robots, sing along with a princess, and more! A few activities and services may cost extra.

Can my Girl Scout Ambassador go?
We would love to see older Girl Scouts at The Expo. There are fun activities planned for all ages.

Can I park at the event location, and do I have to pay for parking?
Yes, there will be parking at the NH Sportsplex, and we will have overflow parking. There is no cost to park.

Do I have to pay for my baby to come to the event?
No, children 4 and under get free admission to The Expo.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in sponsoring the event? See what opportunities are available!

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