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Friends of Arlington's

David M. Brown Planetarium

Promoting and supporting Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium as an accessible community resource for all people to learn, engage, and be inspired by the wonders of science and the universe. 

This version of the calendar includes ONLY public events offered by the Friends of the Planetarium (FOAP).
Tickets for most FOAP events may be purchased online or at the door. Tickets usually become available online one to two weeks before the event, at: https://www.ticketleap.events/events/friendsoftheplanetarium.



Upcoming events

  • FOAP Planetarium Show - The Great Solar System Adventure

    • 09/20/2025
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

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    Join “The Great Schiaparelli” as he takes the audience on a  death-defying (yet humorous) space-time adventure within his wondrous Observatorium.

    From the sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond, prepare to be subjected to the myriad dangers and wonders of our Solar System, on a breathtaking tour that reveals just how precious our home planet really is.

    Duration: 25 minutes
    Recommended for: General Audiences




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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - Supermassive Black Holes

    • 09/20/2025
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

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    Learn about the mysterious realm of black holes. See how scientists are using cutting edge technology to find out more about these powerful, yet invisible objects found across the universe, including the center of our galaxy.

    Duration: 22 minutes
    Recommended for: General audiences - best for ages 10 and up

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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - 3-2-1 Liftoff!

    • 09/21/2025
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

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    In 3-2-1 Liftoff!, Elon is a young hamster scientist who lives in a junk yard. One day he finds a damaged robot that has crash landed in his garden. Can Elon devise a way to get the robot back to its space ship before the ship leaves Earth orbit? What is required to travel to space? 

    Show Duration: 30 minutes
    Recommended for: general audiences (good for elementary age children)




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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - Moonbase: The Next Step

    • 09/21/2025
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

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    Moonbase: The Next Step is the story of humanity's future exploration of the Moon. What is involved in creating a permanent base on the Moon, and how do we handle the many challenges of trying to live and work in such an isolated and hostile environment?

    Show Duration: 20 minutes
    Recommended for: general audiences - best for ages 9 and up






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  • FOAP with National Park Service

    • 10/12/2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Netherlands Callion
    National Park Service is sponsoring a space/solar exploration focused event at the Netherlands Carrilon in Rosslyn.

    Please join the Friends at our booth for this free fun family event.


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  • Spooky Mad Science Expo

    • 10/18/2025
    • 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Patrick Henry Recreation Center

    Come join us at the Spooky Mad Science Expo.  FOAP will be there with our portable planetarium.  Shows are free. 


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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 10/18/2025
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 10/18/2025
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 10/19/2025
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 10/19/2025
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 11/15/2025
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 11/15/2025
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 11/16/2025
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 11/16/2025
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 12/13/2025
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 12/13/2025
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 12/14/2025
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 12/14/2025
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 01/24/2026
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 01/24/2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 01/25/2026
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 01/25/2026
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 02/21/2026
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 02/21/2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 02/22/2026
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 02/22/2026
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 03/21/2026
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 03/21/2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 03/22/2026
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 03/22/2026
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 04/18/2026
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 04/18/2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 04/19/2026
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 04/19/2026
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 05/16/2026
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 05/16/2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 05/17/2026
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 05/17/2026
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 06/13/2026
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 06/13/2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 06/14/2026
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.



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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA

    • 06/14/2026
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

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Past events

09/14/2025 FOAP Member Picnic
07/13/2025 FOAP Planetarium Show - Sunstruck
07/13/2025 FOAP Planetarium Show - Magic Tree House: Space Mission
07/12/2025 FOAP Planetarium Show - Unveiling the Invisible Universe
07/12/2025 FOAP Guest Speaker Event - Observing the Night Sky
06/15/2025 FOAP Planetarium Show - From Earth to the Universe
06/15/2025 FOAP Planetarium Show - Beyond the Sun
06/14/2025 FOAP Planetarium Show - Phantom of the Universe
06/14/2025 FOAP Planetarium Show - Einstein's Gravity Playlist
05/18/2025 FOAP Planetarium Show - Expedition Reef
05/18/2025 FOAP Planetarium Show - Flight of the Butterflies
05/17/2025 FOAP Planetarium Show - Habitat Earth
05/17/2025 FOAP Planetarium Show - Living Worlds
04/27/2025 FOAP Planetarium Show - Dynamic Earth
04/27/2025 FOAP Planetarium Show - One World, One Sky
04/26/2025 FOAP Planetarium Show - Dynamic Earth
04/26/2025 FOAP Planetarium Show - Ice Worlds
03/16/2025 FOAP Planetarium Event - Dr. Jim & the Moondiggers Concert
03/16/2025 FOAP Planetarium Show - The Accidental Astronauts
03/15/2025 FOAP Planetarium Show - Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
03/15/2025 FOAP Planetarium Show - Astronaut
02/23/2025 FOAP Planetarium Event - Dome Fest Film Festival
02/23/2025 FOAP Planetarium Show - Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival
02/22/2025 FOAP Planetarium Show - Exploding Universe
02/22/2025 FOAP Planetarium Event - Dome Fest Film Festival
01/26/2025 FOAP planetarium show - Moon Shot: The Rocket Pioneers
01/26/2025 FOAP planetarium show - 3-2-1 Liftoff!
01/25/2025 FOAP planetarium show - Moonbase: The Next Step
01/25/2025 FOAP planetarium show - Moon Shot: The Rocket Pioneers
01/25/2025 FOAP Annual Membership Meeting
12/15/2024 FOAP planetarium show - Season of Light
12/15/2024 FOAP planetarium show - Magic Tree House: Space Mission
12/14/2024 FOAP planetarium show - Explore
12/14/2024 FOAP planetarium show - Season of Light
12/13/2024 Friends of the Planetarium Special Members Only Event
11/17/2024 FOAP hosted planetarium show - Expedition Reef
11/17/2024 FOAP hosted planetarium show - One World, One Sky
11/16/2024 FOAP hosted planetarium show - Ice Worlds
11/16/2024 FOAP hosted planetarium show - Expedition Reef
10/20/2024 Europa Clipper Mission - guest lecture
10/20/2024 Perfect Little Planet - fulldome planetarium show
10/19/2024 Distant Worlds - Alien Life? - fulldome planetarium show
10/19/2024 Living Worlds - fulldome planetarium show
09/22/2024 Our Solar System - Are Other Star Systems the Same? - In Person Presentation
09/22/2024 The Great Solar System Adventure
09/21/2024 Sunstruck - Fulldome Planetarium Show
09/21/2024 Voyage to Distant Worlds - Fulldome Planetarium Show

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