Upcoming events.
Upcoming events.
In the calendar you can see events that are scheduled for NWA Space and Science Center.
To request a Birthday party, Star party, STEM night or other outreach, please fill out the form below. Once we process the request and determine if we can provide enough volunteers, we will contact you and place the event on the calendar.
Event request
Science Outreach is why we exist. We love to host star parties, talk at STEM nights, and facilitate demos. If you would like us to attend your event or help you host a star party, please fill out the form below. A member of our events team will contact you to work out the details.
Creekside Middle School star party
Star party for Creekside Elementary hosted by NWA Space and Science Center
First Friday May
The Bentonville Square is turned into a giant neighborhood block party every month. In April we will be talking about eclipses and manning a solar system walk. To volunteer visit our Point app. https://dash.pointapp.org/events/112225
Rogers NewTech High School Career Day
Dr. Katherine Auld and other volunteers of NWA Space and Science Center will talk with volunteers about on careers in astronomy, physics, and NASA.
Total Eclipse
Total solar eclipse visible mostly in the Indian and Pacific oceans and Indonesia
First Friday
The Bentonville Square is turned into a giant neighborhood block party every month. In April we will be talking about eclipses and manning a solar system walk. To volunteer visit our Point app. https://dash.pointapp.org/events/112225
Crystal Bridges Pre-clipse
We are supporting Crystal Bridges Eclipse Event on Sunday
To volunteer to help with this event, sign up as a volunteer on our Point app. https://dash.pointapp.org/events/133603
Raye Montague Award presentation at State Science Olympiad tournament
NWA Space and Science Center has supported State Science Olympiad by providing the Raye Montague High-scoring Majority-female award since the awards inception. You will represent NWA Space and Science Center by presenting the award at both B and C levels. To sign up as a volunteer, use our Point app. https://dash.pointapp.org/events/96690
Crossroads of the Eclipses Expedition
Explore Scientific trip to see the annular eclipse in Texas.
See Crossroads of the Eclipses Expeditions — Explore Scientific (explorescientificusa.com) for more information.
Farmington Library Eclipse Presentation
Dr. Katherine Auld of NWA Space and Science Center will share information with library patrons about the upcoming eclipse, how eclipses occur and how to safely view the eclipse.
To volunteer to help with this event, sign up as a volunteer on our Point app. https://dash.pointapp.org/events/112224
Bella Vista Library Eclipse Presentation
Dr. Katherine Auld of NWA Space and Science Center will share information with adult library patrons about the upcoming eclipse, how eclipses occur and how to safely view the eclipse.
To volunteer to help with this event, sign up as a volunteer on our Point app. https://dash.pointapp.org/events/93425
Vaughn Elementary Space Exploration
Dr. Katherine Auld of NWA Space and Science Center will share information about the upcoming eclipse, how eclipses occur and how to safely view the eclipse.
To volunteer to help with this event, sign up as a volunteer on our Point app. https://dash.pointapp.org/events/93614
Prairie Grove Library Eclipse Presentation
Dr. Katherine Auld of NWA Space and Science Center will share information about the upcoming eclipse, how eclipses occur and how to safely view the eclipse.
To volunteer to help with this event, sign up as a volunteer on our Point app. https://dash.pointapp.org/events/93614
Fayetteville Public Library Teen Eclipse Presentation
Dr. Katherine Auld of NWA Space and Science Center will share information the grade school patrons about the upcoming eclipse, how eclipses occur and how to safely view the eclipse.
To volunteer to help with this event, sign up as a volunteer on our Point app. https://dash.pointapp.org/events/96689
Fayetteville Public Library Youth Eclipse Presentation
Dr. Katherine Auld of NWA Space and Science Center will share information the grade school patrons about the upcoming eclipse, how eclipses occur and how to safely view the eclipse.
To volunteer to help with this event, sign up as a volunteer on our Point app. https://dash.pointapp.org/events/96688
Rogers Library Eclipse Presentation
Dr. Katherine Auld of NWA Space and Science Center will share information with library patrons about the upcoming eclipse, how eclipses occur and how to safely view the eclipse.
To volunteer to help with this event, sign up as a volunteer on our Point app. https://dash.pointapp.org/events/96682
Regional Science Olympiad tournament
NWA Space will support Science Olympiad by helping write and administer tests in astronomy and solar systems and by providing volunteers to help with registration, showing students to their test rooms and being friendly faces on a stressful day. To sign up as a volunteer, use our Point app. https://dash.pointapp.org/events/93625
February Board Meeting
February Board Meeting 2024
Held at Explore Scientific in Springdale, AR
Open to the public
Springfield Private event with 37 North Expeditions
NWA Space is holding a star party for a private event in Springfield hosted by 37 North Expeditions.
To volunteer with us on this event, visit https://dash.pointapp.org/events/107726
Private event with 37 North Expeditions
NWA Space is holding a star party for a private event with 37 North Expeditions. To purchase tickets, visit 37 North Expeditions website
To volunteer with us on this event, visit https://dash.pointapp.org/events/107725
Private event with 37 North Expeditions
NWA Space is holding a star party for a private event with 37 North Expeditions. To purchase tickets, visit 37 North Expeditions website
To volunteer with us on this event, visit https://dash.pointapp.org/events/107724
January Board Meeting
January Board Meeting 2024
Held at Explore Scientific in Springdale, AR
Open to the public
December Board Meeting
December Board Meeting 2023
Held at Explore Scientific in Springdale, AR
Open to the public
Private event in Buffalo River Dark Sky Park for 37 North Expeditions
NWA Space is holding a star party for a private event with 37 North Expeditions. To purchase tickets, visit 37 North Expeditions website
Private event with 37 North Expeditions
NWA Space is holding a star party for a private event with 37 North Expeditions. To purchase tickets, visit 37 North Expeditions website
November Board Meeting
November Board Meeting 2023
Held at Explore Scientific in Springdale, AR
Open to the public
Cub STEM Day
NWA Space and Science Center will support Cornerstone District with Cub STEMDay.
Astronomy for American Heritage Girls
We will be teaching astronomy to American Heritage Girls troop in Fayetteville
Moon on Dickson InOMN 2023
NWA Space and Science Center volunteers will set up telescopes on Dickson Street in Fayetteville to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night 2023 and for everyone to observe the stars, planets, and moon.
October Board Meeting
October Board Meeting 2023
Held at Explore Scientific in Springdale, AR
Open to the public
Annular Eclipse
Annular solar eclipse visible in the central region of the United States, Central America, Columbia and Brazil.