Upcoming Events
2nd Annual Jax Sci Fest Saturday Spotlight Features
- FREE ADMISSION AT ALL SITES 10am to 4pm!
- FREE PARKING AT ALL SITES!
- FREE SITE TO SITE SHUTTLE!
- Enjoy up to 200 interactive exhibits such as:
- BIG SCIENCE by MOSH and more at Museum of Science & History
- StarLab Planetarium from ScienceFirst and more at Jax Main Public Library
- Physics of Skateboarding with InstaRamps and more at Hemming Plaza
- Lego League Robotics and more at Friendship Fountain
- Floating Science Lab and more at Jacksonville University
- Arts & Crafts Activities for children at every site
- And many other opportunities for fun, food, and exciting entertainment!
2013 Jax Sci Fest Highlights
See the 1st Jax Sci Fest Promo Video
2nd Annual Jacksonville Science Festival
March 6, 7, & 8, 2014
March 6th & 7th hosted at The Foundation Academy Campus
March 8th city-wide event hosted at MOSH, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville Main Public Library, Hemming Plaza and Friendship Park
PLUS up to 200 S.T.E.A.M.-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Interactive Exhibits, Performances, and Shows for you to choose from across the city-wide festival host sites!
Recent News
Get Ready for 2014 Jacksonville Science Festival
Mark your calenders for March 6th, 7th and 8th 2014; the 2nd annual Jacksonville Science Festival returns! City-wide host sites are now confirmed for Museum of Science & History, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville Main Public Library, Hemming Plaza, and Friendship Park for Saturday, March 8th!
October 10, 2013
2014 Science Festival Abstracts due February 2014
Awards
& Prizes
Cash Prize of $1,000.00 for the winning K-12 student team based on popular vote
College Scholarship of $1,000.00 to a single winning K-12 student participant
Cash Prize of $50.00 to Art Contest Winners in each grade category
2013 Festival Highlights
- Wetland Discovery (TFA Campus)
- Trails TFA Campus)
- Aquaponic Farm (TFA Campus)
- Organic Gardens (TFA Campus)
- Interactive Science Booths
- Fashion Show of reused and recycled clothing (FSCJ Campus)
- Entertainment: Bands, Dance, Magic
- Health Booths: Blood pressure, BMI, blood mobile, Health and Nutrition Consultation
- Kids Zone: Bounce Houses, Activities (FSCJ Campus)
- Field Games
- Natural Food vendors
... Stay tuned for 2014 highlights!
Sponsors
School Participants
- The Foundation Academy
- Duval County Public Schools
- Alden Road School
- Arlington Elementary
- Bartram Springs Elementary
- Fort Caroline Middle School
- James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School
- Pinedale Elementary
- Stanton College Preparatory High School COAST Club
- St. Mark's Episcopal Day School
- Discovery Montessori School
- Lighthouse Christian School
- Classical Conversations Home Educators
- Nassau County Home Educators
- Geraldine Ransom Fields Christian Academy