Special Events

KID Mania: In the Land of Literacy

Event Date:  October 20, 2019 from 1-4 PM

Location: Minsky Gym & adjacent multi-purpose field

Sign up to be an exhibitor or vendor here

https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07egkrmau9e686002a&oseq=&c=&ch=

We invite you to participate as a exhibitor, vendor or sponsor of the inaugural KIDMania free family event, featuring a drum circle, princess stage show, puppet show and semi-pro soccer team obstacle course/exhibition on Sunday, October 20, 2019. This event will celebrate families and raise awareness of the need to support youth and education in the community through the Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County and our fellow agencies. Our partners include the City of Port St. Lucie, Children’s Services Council, the Office of Early Learning, St. Lucie Schools and many other children’s agencies on the Treasure Coast. 

 Chamber Early Childhood Business Symposium, Panel and Breakfast

Event Date:  October 16, 2019 from 8:30-10:30 AM

Location: Club Talavera/ PGA Verano, Port St. Lucie

The Chamber and the business community partner with ELC to host this early childhood education symposium, featuring a keynote speaker and panel of education specialists, on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, to support youth and education in the community through the Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County and our fellow agencies. Our partners include the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce, the Florida Chamber Foundation, Children’s Services Council, the Office of Early Learning,  PNC’s Grow Up Great Program, and St. Lucie Schools.

Please RSVP and purchase tickets ($20, includes breakfast) through the Chamber of Commerce website RSVP page:  https://stluciechamber.org/rsvpmaker/2019-early-education-business-symposium-2019-10-16

 Upcoming Events in 2020

Run for the Donuts in support of early childhood education

Event Date:  Friday, March 13th, 2020, beginning at 6:30 PM

Location: PSL Crosstown

Ever dream of a race with a donut stop instead of a water stop? Friday, March 13, 2020 can be your LUCKY day! Participate as a Sponsor of the inaugural Run for the Donuts family event, featuring a two-mile run/walk, with donuts at the turnaround. Walkers and runner will get to take 20 seconds off their race time for each donut they eat there and there’s even a kids’ fun run, too. This event will celebrate families and raise awareness of the need to support youth and education in the community through the Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County and our fellow agencies.

Family Fun Fair

Event Date:  Saturday, April 4, 2020 morning event

Location: Fort Pierce Park TBA

We invite you to participate as a Sponsor of the 14^th Annual Family Fun Fair, a free family event, featuring a drum circle, princess visits, puppet show and semi-pro soccer team obstacle course/exhibition on Saturday, April 2, 2020. This event will celebrate young children and families, with over 800 expected to attend.

Early Childhood Educators’ Conference

Event Date:  February 1, 2020, beginning at 8:00 AM

Location: TBD

ELC and St. Lucie Schools partner to present an early childhood educators conference on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Our partners include: Children’s Services Council, the Office of Early Learning and St. Lucie Schools.