Dockside Port Party!
L3 Dockside Port Party: Where Science Meets Story
January 31, 2026 | 12–4 PM | Punta Gorda, FL
Step right up to the waterfront and into a day built for curious minds. The Dockside Port Party brings youth, families, microschools, homeschool groups, and citizen scientists together for hands-on marine science, coastal storytelling, and a student-led outdoor art gallery. Test water at a NOAA-approved PMN station, explore real data with real tools, and see Florida’s changing coastlines through the eyes of young creators.
Whether you’re leading a microschool, raising a young scientist, scouting for community partnerships, or looking to sponsor mission-driven work—there’s a place for you on the dock.
Highlights
- Youth-led water testing & coastal investigations
- Outdoor gallery of student media, art, and video
- Hands-on science stations for all ages
- AiM Impact Media Awards & celebration
- Step Up–eligible youth tickets
Ready to jump in? Spots go fast.
Learn more, submit art, and register through Miles4TheMinds

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