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.
Winterfest 2026
NWA Space and Science is excited to support the Bella Vista Rotary Club’s Winterfest celebration; an indoor winter carnival for children ages 5-10 and their families with games, food and prizes!
We’ll bring a touch of cosmic wonder to this festive community event, sharing hands-on science experiences and stargazing opportunities with families and visitors. Our team looks forward to celebrating the season while inspiring curiosity and exploration—proving that science shines bright all year long!
Attendance is free but registration is required.
If you would like to volunteer click here.https://dash.pointapp.org/events/448630
Arkansas PBS Family Day 2025
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/438743
100 Hours of Astronomy - NWACC
NWA Space and Science will support 100 Hours of Astronomy with a star party for NWACC students and faculty.
NWA Book Fest Kids
NWA Space and Science will encourage reading and building paper airplanes to explore the universe.
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.
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