A STEM festival for young students is being held in Washington this Wednesday. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math. The Kirkwood Washington Regional Center is hosting the event for kindergarten through eighth grade students and their families. Director of the center, Tera Pickens says they’re holding the hands-on event to highlight career fields and educational areas. Representatives from local industries will have stations, along with the Kirkwood academies. To register for the event contact the Kirkwood Washington County Regional Center.