Explore upcoming STEM events, application deadlines, outdoor experiences, community gatherings, and hands-on opportunities across Florida. Events are hosted by external organizations unless otherwise noted; please confirm current availability, costs, eligibility, accessibility, and registration requirements with the organizer before attending.
Hack Club High School Hackathons
Browse Hack Club’s live directory of upcoming student hackathons, with in-person and online opportunities listed throughout the year.
STEM for Her Day 2026
Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 12:30 PM. Visit the official event page for location, agenda, eligibility, and registration information.
Letters to a Pre-Scientist Pen Pal Applications
STEM professionals age 18 and older can apply to exchange letters with a middle school student during the school year. Apply before the August 7 deadline.
PNW Custom 2026 Art Contest
Students and families can explore this creative art contest running from August 7 through September 2, 2026. Review the official rules, categories, and submission instructions before entering.
Perseids Meteor Shower
Look to the night sky from Tuesday, August 11 through Wednesday, August 12, 2026 for the Perseids meteor shower, sometimes nicknamed the “rainbow meteor shower.” Choose a safe, dark viewing location and check local weather and sky conditions before heading out.
Locals Paddle
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 from 5:30 PM until sunset. Location, organizer, equipment requirements, age limits, and registration details are to be confirmed.
Summer Beach Cleanup & Seabird Release
Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 9:00 AM to noon, followed by a seabird release at noon. Presented by the South Florida Wildlife Center and Rock the Ocean at Dr. Von D. Mizell–Eula Johnson State Park, 6503 N. Ocean Drive, Dania Beach, Florida.
2026 Manatee Art Contest
Submit an entry by August 25, 2026. Review Save the Manatee Club’s official contest page for eligibility, artwork requirements, and submission instructions.
Bok Tower Gardens
Explore nature, conservation, art, and architecture at Bok Tower Gardens in Central Florida on August 27–28, 2026. Trip schedule, transportation, admission, and participation details are to be confirmed.
International Bat Night Hike
Celebrate International Bat Night with a bat-focused night hike on Friday, August 28, 2026 at Riverbend Park. Start time, meeting location, registration, and equipment requirements are to be confirmed.
TCSBO Networking Event
Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM, held at 4255 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, Florida 34997. Confirm attendance requirements and registration details with the organizer.
Free Surfing Lessons at Deerfield Beach
Free surfing lessons are planned at Deerfield Beach from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. The event date, exact meeting location, organizer, registration, age limits, and equipment details are to be confirmed.
Shark Survey with Minorities in Shark Sciences
Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Miami, Florida. Spend a day learning about shark research with Minorities in Shark Sciences and its field partners. Confirm ticket availability and participation requirements with the organizer.
Wild Florida 5K
Saturday, January 30, 2027 in Orlando, Florida. A potential community outing combining wellness and wildlife education. Confirm the course location, start time, registration fees, age requirements, and participant availability with the organizer.
