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.
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
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
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
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.
First Friday
The Bentonville Square is turned into a giant neighborhood block party every month. In October we will be talking about levers. To volunteer visit our Point app. https://dash.pointapp.org/events/37777
Below is a link to the First Friday Schedule
https://www.downtownbentonville.org/event/ff#event-ff-schedule
Kendrick Fincher Blaster Bash
Kendrick Fincher Hydration for Life is hosting a back-to-school blaster bash at Osage park. We will be supporting.
ANSA Dark Sky Festival 2023
Arkansas’ second Dark Sky Festival in the Buffalo River International Dark Sky Park. Constellation tours and telescopic views of dark sky objects at night follow a fun day of educational and fun activities for all ages.
First Friday
The Bentonville Square is turned into a giant neighborhood block party every month.
Below is a link to the First Friday Schedule
https://www.downtownbentonville.org/event/ff#event-ff-schedule
First Friday
The Bentonville Square is turned into a giant neighborhood block party every month.
Below is a link to the First Friday Schedule
https://www.downtownbentonville.org/event/ff#event-ff-schedule
Gravette Library Summer Reading
Dr. Katherine Auld will be speaking about Artemis missions to the Moon and Mars. Gravette Summer reading will be using a Space Camp atmosphere.
Prairie Grove Library Summer Reading
Dr. Katherine Auld will be speaking about the Internal Space Station and the international aspects of space exploration.
First Friday
The Bentonville Square is turned into a giant neighborhood block party every month.
Below is a link to the First Friday Schedule
https://www.downtownbentonville.org/event/ff#event-ff-schedule
First Friday
The Bentonville Square is turned into a giant neighborhood block party every month.
Below is a link to the First Friday Schedule
https://www.downtownbentonville.org/event/ff#event-ff-schedule
First Friday
The Bentonville Square is turned into a giant neighborhood block party every month.
Below is a link to the First Friday Schedule
https://www.downtownbentonville.org/event/ff#event-ff-schedule
NWA Space star party at Kathleen Johnson Memorial Park
NWA Space and Science Center is happy to announce a series of star parties at the Kathleen Johnson Memorial Park that will be open to the public with telescopes run by local amateur astronomers. The telescopes are available for every to enjoy viewing the night sky.
First Friday
The Bentonville Square is turned into a giant neighborhood block party every month.
Below is a link to the First Friday Schedule
https://www.downtownbentonville.org/event/ff#event-ff-schedule
NWA Space star party at the Kathleen Johnson Memorial Park
NWA Space and Science Center is happy to announce a series of star parties at the Kathleen Johnson memorial park that will be open to the public with telescopes run by local amateur astronomers. The telescopes are available for every to enjoy viewing the night sky.
Total Lunar Eclipse 11-8-22
Hosting lunar eclipse viewing for students across the region.
Total lunar eclipse visible in North America, South America, Europe and Africa