The Indian River Lagoon Science Festival returns for its ninth year on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park, part of the River Walk Center in Fort Pierce.

This FREE day of discovery promises to be a blast for the whole family with dozens of hands-on and minds-on activities exploring the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). The Indian River Lagoon Science Festival showcases the important role of science and how fun it can be, as well as the many amazing resources and organizations throughout our region. 

Exhibitor registration is now open online at https://irlsciencefest.org/host-an-exhibit for organizations wishing to participate- a hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, or math activity is required! Volunteers are also needed to help on event day - anyone 16 or older can register at https://irlsciencefest.org/be-a-volunteer.

A variety of food trucks will be on-site to satisfy the hunger of festival-goers and free parking will be available in the downtown Fort Pierce Parking Garage with free trolley transport to the festival site.

The IRL Science Festival has been made possible through funding from the Smithsonian Marine Station and Bill and Clare Bohnett, as well as the generous support of St. Lucie County, the City of Fort Pierce, Mad Science of Palm Beach, and Treasure Coast Almanac.