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.
Women's Retreat
Dr. Auld is hosting a star party for a women’s retreat focused on finding the infinite within yourself.
Holt Middle School star party
NWA Space and Science is excited to announce a star party at Holt Middle School on April 15, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. This engaging event invites students, families, and community members to come together and explore the wonders of the night sky.
Attendees will have the opportunity to observe celestial objects through telescopes, participate in hands-on activities, and learn from knowledgeable science educators and volunteers. Various stations will feature engaging presentations on topics such as constellations, planets, and the science of stargazing.
Astronomy for Thomas Jefferson
Dr. Auld will speak to the 3rd grade students at Thomas Jefferson
NWA Space and Science Center Fundraiser at The Bend NWA
Public star party and fundraising event to support the NWA Space and Science Center.
Creekside Middle School star party
Star party for Creekside Elementary hosted by NWA Space and Science Center
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
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
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
Astronomy for American Heritage Girls
We will be teaching astronomy to American Heritage Girls troop in Fayetteville
Annular Eclipse
Annular solar eclipse visible in the central region of the United States, Central America, Columbia and Brazil.
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
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
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.
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
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.
Lunar Occultation viewing
NWA Space is hosting a public star party for the Lunar occultation of Mars on Dec 7th.