IFS Teen Free Hours
2026-03-04 15:00 - 18:30, 2026-03-11 15:00 - 18:30, 2026-03-18 15:00 - 18:30, 2026-03-25 15:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York)

IFS Member Open Hours
2026-03-05 12:00 - 18:30, 2026-03-10 12:00 - 18:30, 2026-03-11 12:00 - 18:30, 2026-03-12 12:00 - 18:30, 2026-03-17 12:00 - 18:30, 2026-03-18 12:00 - 18:30, 2026-03-19 12:00 - 18:30, 2026-03-24 12:00 - 18:30 and 3 more dates

IFS Teens Free Hours
2026-03-05 15:00 - 18:30, 2026-03-10 15:00 - 18:30, 2026-03-12 15:00 - 18:30, 2026-03-17 15:00 - 18:30, 2026-03-19 15:00 - 18:30, 2026-03-24 15:00 - 18:30, 2026-03-26 15:00 - 18:30

Forge Gamers Society Meetup & Games- IFS Communities
2026-03-10 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-17 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-24 17:00 - 21:00 | 54 North St (54 North St, Willimantic, Connecticut 06226, United States)
Forge Gamers Society Night — This Tuesday!
We’re excited to host the **Forge Gamers Society** at Idea Forge Studios — a brand new tabletop gaming community in Willimantic where **all gamers are welcome**.
Open membership only $10.00/month PLUS get a membership to Idea Forge Studios and extended/special hours and events.
What to Expect
BattleTech demos and tactical play
Dungeons & Dragons and tabletop RPG opportunities
Board games from our growing Idea Forge game library
Miniatures, dice, terrain, and hobby gaming
A welcoming community for beginners and experienced players alike
Tours of Idea Forge Studios and info about memberships
Bring your own games, minis, RPG books, or just bring yourself — we’ll help you find a table.
Whether you’re looking for a **D&D group**, **board game friends**, or a new creative community in Eastern Connecticut, this is the perfect night to check it out.
This is an IFS Communities Event hosted by the Forge Gamers Society
New Members welcome
All experience levels welcome
Come roll some dice, meet new people, and be a part of something special.

STEAM Futures Community Build Day
2026-03-11 14:30 - 18:30 | Base Camp & Idea Forge Studios, 54 North Street, Willimantic, CT, 06226, United States
About the Build Day
Join us for the STEAM Futures Community Build Day at Project Imo’s Idea Forge Studios. A hands-on, open making anything event where youth, families, and community members can continue building, experimenting, and creating using projects and tools from the STEAM Futures Workshop Series.
This Build Day invites participants to return to past projects or start something brand new. Supplies will be available for plush making, puppets and mini stages, mechanical builds, light-up creations, stickers and decals, 3D printing, and laser-engraved things and props.
Staff and volunteers will be on hand to help guide projects, demonstrate tools, and support creative exploration at every skill level.
Whether you attended one workshop or the whole series, or are brand new to Idea Forge Studios, this day is about making, learning, and having fun together.

What to Expect

Open build stations using materials from past STEAM Futures workshops
Access to maker tools including crafting supplies, electronics, 3D printers, and laser engraving (with staff support)
Opportunities to continue past projects or create something completely new
A relaxed, welcoming environment for all ages
Informal show-and-share moments throughout the day

Who Should Attend

Youth who participated in any STEAM Futures workshop
Families and friends
Community members curious about making and creative technology
Adult makers and learners/li>
Supporters, partners, and anyone curious about Project Imo’s Idea Forge

Cost
Free and open to the community.

Location
Project Imo – Idea Forge Studios

About the STEAM Futures Workshop Series
STEAM Futures is a hands-on workshop series hosted at Project Imo’s Idea Forge Studios. Through project-based learning, youth explore art, design, science, technology, and engineering using accessible tools and creative processes. The series encourages experimentation, problem-solving, and confidence-building while connecting traditional making skills with modern technologies.

Made Possible By

Idea Forge Studios Monday Hours
2026-03-16 10:00 - 16:00

IFS Members Open Hours
2026-03-23 10:00 - 16:00

Member Open Hours
2026-03-26 12:00 - 18:30

Teens Free Hours
2026-03-26 15:00 - 18:30
