Celebrate Lights on Afterschool – Oct 22

Posted by Afterschool Alliance on October 6, 2026

Join more than 8,000 communities and 1 million Americans in celebrating afterschool programs for this year’s Lights On Afterschool! This nationwide event, organized by the Afterschool Alliance, calls attention to the importance of afterschool programs and the resources required to keep the lights on and the doors open. STEM Next is proud to be a Lights On Afterschool partner.

We encourage you to hold a Lights On Afterschool celebration to showcase the great things happening in your program and help call attention to this important issue. All who register to be part of Lights On Afterschool will receive free posters and planning tips, and events will be promoted to the media and the public.

Everything you need to plan a successful event, from case studies to sample materials, is available in the Lights On Afterschool Planning Kit. STEM Next has many resources available for career-connected STEM learning activities that can also be used during your celebration.

Learn more about Lights On Afterschool, register an event, access event planning tools, or find out what’s going on in your area.