Where familia,
futures, and STEM meet.
SHPE STEM Familia Fest is a free, large-scale Saturday celebration at the Indianapolis Convention Center — connecting 1,500+ Indianapolis families with hands-on STEM, college pathways, and community resources.
Open to all families regardless of background — no affiliation required.
SHPE changes lives by empowering our community to drive social and economic growth by excelling in STEM.
SHPE's vision is a world where our community is highly valued and influential as the leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians, and engineers. Familia Fest extends that vision beyond the convention walls — bringing STEM, education, and community resources directly to K–12 students, parents, and educators across greater Indianapolis through trusted local partnerships.
AI-generated image for pilot year conceptA holistic ecosystem of support.
Hands-on STEM
Interactive K–12 zones, robotics, coding, and discovery labs that spark curiosity and confidence.
College Pathways
Undergraduate admissions pavilion connecting families directly to higher-education opportunities.
Family Resources
Library, museum, healthcare, and wellness partners woven into the day for whole-family support.
Community Rooted
Programming designed with, and for, the families we serve — welcoming everyone to participate.
Brand-aligned partnerships with real community impact
Pavilion sponsors, activation hubs, and supporting partners — meaningful visibility tied to community impact.
See sponsor tiers Foundation UnderwritingPhilanthropic support for community access
Pure underwriting funds — STEM education, access & opportunity, family resources, and college pathways.
Explore fundsA weekend of opportunity — convention-wide.
Familia Fest joins Día de Ciencias at Monarca Academy, the Equipando Padres parent academy, and a dynamic undergraduate college fair — a complete pipeline from middle school curiosity to college acceptance.
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AI-generated image for pilot year concept