Application

2026 Tech or Treat Booth Registration

av_timer
Deadline: Oct 05, 2026 5:00 pm (GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
date_range
Date: Oct 22, 2026 6:00 pm - Oct 22, 2026 8:00 pm (CDT)
place
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
attach_money
Free

About the application

The City of Tuscaloosa will host the tenth annual Tech or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 22nd from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Gateway Innovation and Discovery Center, located at 2614 University Blvd East.


Tech or Treat is a free community event for children and families, attracting approximately 4,000 attendees from the area. Children are introduced to science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) opportunities by interacting with City departments and community organizations and collecting candy!  

About the event

Do you have a little princess, superhero, goblin or ghoul who loves science and technology? Gather up your trick-or-treat enthusiasts and join the City of Tuscaloosa for Tech or Treat at the Gateway on Thursday, October 22 from 6 to 8 p.m.Similar to "trunk-or-treat," at the City’s Tech or Treat, families go from table to table collecting candy. At each table, children are introduced to science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) opportunities by interacting with City departments and community organizations.Tech or Treat is free and open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
City of Tuscaloosa
City of Tuscaloosa
City of Tuscaloosa
City of Tuscaloosa

Terms & Conditions

We will provide each booth with a table, chairs, and black tablecloth if you indicate you are not bringing your own. Each booth must provide their own candy to give out. We recommend at minimum 1,000 pieces per booth. In addition to candy, please have another giveaway item, STEAM demonstration, informational items or a short and simple activity.

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • If you are requesting a power source, please describe specifically what you will be plugging in, the number of plugs requested, and the voltage required.
  • Do you need a power source near your table?
  • What STEAM activity or giveaway will you be hosting?
  • How many chairs will you need at your table?
  • Will you be setting up a tent? If so, what size? Please note, all tents MUST be weighted down, not staked in the ground.
  • Do you need an 8 ft. tablecoth, or will you supply your own?
  • Please describe all special needs for your booth space.
  • On-site contact name
  • On-site contact cell phone number

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 0