Spark Curiosity Across Central Florida!
Host an Event
Join in the excitement by organizing an event to provide opportunities for families and curious minds to participate in science activities throughout Central Florida. Events can range far and wide and should include fun inspirational experiences for everyone!
Some programs can be specifically for kids and families, and some just for adults. Sample events include conversations with a scientist or engineer, behind-the-scenes Q&A tours, craft demonstrations, a nature walk with a scientist or science trivia at neighborhood bars. Almost anything is possible.
How Does Hosting a Discovery Day Event Work?
- Submit your event proposal and get a sneak peek at the required form info at the bottom of this page.
- We will check your submission to make sure the event meets our selection criteria.
- We approve your event as an official Discovery Day event (or we’ll follow up if your proposal needs to be modified).
Selection Criteria
- Events should take place in Central Florida prior to the #SparkSTEMFest between February 1-15.
- Science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics should be a significant component of the event.
- Events should be fun, interactive, experiential, and meaningful, with a focus on drawing connections to STEM.
- Host accepts all responsibility for the event, including venue, organization, content, staffing, etc.
- Event should be accessible to the general public. Free events are encouraged (or free with admission) or ticketed to cover production costs only.
- Host agrees to promote the event as a part of #SparkSTEMFest using the guidelines we’ll provide.
- Host agrees to provide attendance, photos, anecdotes, and feedback to Orlando Science Center within 14 business days after the event.
Orlando Science Center reserves the right to reject any event for any reason.
Applicants will receive notification of acceptance or regret as soon as possible or by December 31.
Promotional Support
To assist hosts, the STEM Spark Fest organizers will:
- Promote events on the Orlando Science Center website and as part of the online calendar.
- Promote with Facebook events and targeted emails (provided event details are provided in enough time).
- Provide an Event Host Marketing Kit with promotional materials, signage, #SparkSTEMFest branding templates and logos for use in digital and print media.
Application Form Sneak Peek
- Your Contact Info (Name, Email, Phone) – This is so we can reach you and will not be public.
- Proposed Event Title – The more exciting the better! Make it catchy, thought-provoking, mysterious, or even funny! This is how it will be used in publication.
- Event Description – Make it sound fun! The first sentence should describe what the attendee can expect to learn from your presentation. Subsequent sentences should offer more details about what will be covered and why the reader should attend. This will be used in publication so check for spelling and grammar.
- Event Type – Choose from our list of categories (Hands-on, Performance/Film, Open House/Tour, etc.).
- Organizer(s) – Please list any organizations (including your own) that you would like credited for this event.
- Photo Upload – Include a fun picture or logo (at least 1920x1080 jpg to be used as the featured image on your event listing.
- Target Audience – Choose from: 21+ Only, Adults, Families (Adults and Kids Together), Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Level, or All Ages.
- Is this presentation available in English, Spanish or both?
- Topic - Choose as many topics as relevant to your activity.
- Specify your event date(s) and times – Must fall within February 1-15 to be included on the form.
- Event Venue – Please be specific with the location.
- Pricing Structure – We encourage offering free or reduced cost events to help cover your operational expenses. Be sure to include ways to purchase tickets in the event description if this is a condition of your event. Include estimated attendance and maximum capacity.
- Ticketing and Registration - If your event requires registration/ticketing, how will you handle it? Consider a ticket for free events as a way for guests to RSVP. This will help capture attendance.
- Event Website – Please be aware that you will need to provide Orlando Science Center with a link to redirect guests to your website or Facebook event to access registration information.
- Social Media – Provide handles to be included in event listing and used by our marketing team to cross-promote the event as part of Spark STEM Fest.