Punked out

On Sunday, June 21, families can travel back in time to the Victorian age while experiencing a fantastic future at the 2015 STEAMpunk Expo, held at the Morris Arboretum. Activities include “Power It Up!,” in which participants can explore the power of the past through science, technology, engineering, art, and math; “The Museum of  Interesting Things,” an interactive demonstration of antiques and inventions; a talk about pteridomania, the Victorian craze for ferns; a steampunk fashion show; and a talk about Rube Goldberg inventions from historian Mark Donnelly.

All events take place at the Morris Arboretum, 100 E. Northwestern Ave., and run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ticket prices range from $10 to $35 without dinner, and $60 to $70 with dinner. For more information, go to www.morrisarboretum.org.