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 click to bottom below to go to our Outreach event request form. . Once we receive your request, we will contact you for further discussion and place the event on the calendar.
2025 ANSA Dark Sky Festival
Arkansas’ fourth 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.
NWA Book Fest Kids
NWA Space and Science, Inc. is proud to support NWA Book Fest Kids at this year’s annual Northwest Arkansas celebration of reading and literacy. In alignment with the festival’s mission to inspire a lifelong love of books, we will present an engaging, hands-on activity closely tied to a carefully selected children’s book that explores themes in science and discovery.
Our interactive station will invite young readers and their families to step beyond the pages and into the world of exploration fostered by the story. By connecting the narrative with a tangible science experience, children will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding and curiosity in STEM fields while enjoying the magic of literature.
NWA Book Fest Kids is a vibrant, free event featuring author readings, book signings, lively storytimes, and a bustling market filled with local, book-centric businesses. Through our participation, NWA Space and Science, Inc. reaffirms its commitment to supporting informal education, nurturing imagination, and encouraging the next generation of thinkers, dreamers, and innovators. We look forward to seeing families join us for a day where books and science come alive together.
100 Hours of Astronomy - NWACC
NWA Space and Science will support 100 Hours of Astronomy with a star party for NWACC students and faculty.
Sun & Moon on Dickson
Calling all Razorback fans and stargazers! After you call the Hogs, come to Dickson Street to catch a safe view of the Sun through our special filters. After the sun sets, grab a close-up view of the Moon through powerful telescopes before you go celebrate the outcome of the game.
Crystal Bridges Art Walk at Night
NWA Space and Science will be supporting Crystal Bridges Art Trail at Night with telescope for sky viewing.
Holiday Island Rotary program
Dr. Auld will give a program to the Holiday Island Rotary Club about NWA Space and Science Center. This will be raising community awareness about our mission and vision.
Bats and Bluegrass
NWA Space and Science will support Bats and Bluegrass on July 19th at IRWP’s Watershed Sanctuary in Cave Springs.
Eureka Springs Rotary program
Dr. Auld will give a program to the Eureka Springs Rotary Club about NWA Space and Science Center. This will be raising community awareness about our mission and vision.
Fayetteville Rotary program
Dr. Auld will give a program to the Fayetteville Rotary Club about NWA Space and Science Center. This will be raising community awareness about our mission and vision.
Arkansas's 11th Annual STEM festival
We will be Exhibitors at Arkansas’s 11th Annual STEM festival. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire young minds, connect with our community, and showcase the excitement of STEM.
First Friday April
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/319220
Bella Vista Public Library STEM Workshop
This is the Bella Vista Library March STEAM Workshop. It will be on 03/26 from 3:00 to 4:30. This program is a self-directed learning experience for children aged 6 – 12 in our community. There are usually 3 – 4 stations with different experiments/activities, one of which the participants can take home.
https://dash.pointapp.org/events/302823
Winterfest
Winterfest is an indoor winter carnival for children ages 5-10 and their families. Carnival games, food and prizes. Sponsored by the Bella Vista Rotary club. Admission is free.
NWA Space and Science Center will support with fun science activities.
If you would like to volunteer click here. https://dash.pointapp.org/events/274470
Arkansas PBS Family Day
Family Day is a FREE event for families with young children put on by the Arkansas PBS Foundation with support from community partners in the area that are interested in giving back to the community. The goal is to create an inclusive environment where families, regardless of economic status, can come and enjoy a full day of fun with their kids.
NWA Space and Science Center will be there as a vendor supporting our community with fun demos
https://dash.pointapp.org/events/190043
First Friday October
First Friday this month is Spooktacular. We will be visiting with a Mad Scientist.
Springdale Library STEAM Night
NWA Space and Science Center will share a demo and hands-on activities about electricity.
To volunteer to help with this event, sign up as a volunteer on our Point app. https://dash.pointapp.org/events/190157
First Friday September
First Friday this month is Adrenaline. We will be talking about generating electricity using a bicycle.
NWA Space and Science Center Fundraiser at The Bend NWA
Public star party and fundraising event to support the 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
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.