Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium upcoming events

FOAP Planetarium Show - "Little Eve" (Premiere!) (04/19/2026)

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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

David M. Brown Planetarium premiere!

This new planetarium show is aimed at families and young children. Eve is small, but her problems feel huge. She is not sure she can stand up to the wolves, who always seem to pick on her. But Eve’s mother understands, and shares stories with her that reveal how even the smallest creatures can change the world. She also describes the planets of the solar system and how Earth is the only one where life exists. Little Eve listens and begins to wonder if she is stronger than she previously imagined.

Duration: 29 minutes
Recommended for: General Audiences - good for elementary age children

FOAP Planetarium Show - "The Stellars: Mission Green" (04/19/2026)

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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

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Imani, Aki, and John are three friends from an alien solar system. While on a space exploration mission, their ship crashes on Earth. The accident damages the life-support system that sustains the cherished forest they keep onboard - which provides their food. Our heroes have no knowledge of plant care or any way to contact their own people, so all hope now rests on Earth children in the planetarium audience, who can help the Stellars figure out what plants need to survive and how to rescue the forest.

Duration: 26 minutes
Recommended for: General Audiences - good for elementary age children

Scout Show (04/19/2026)

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:30:00 GMT

ALL Scout Shows are full for the current school year (through May of 2026).

This is a special show for scout troops provided by Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium and Arlington Public Schools. Troops must sign up in advance to attend.

Please note that some shows may be full months in advance.

Please fill out the Scout Show Request Form if you are interested in attending a future scout show.

Arlington Public Schools Planetarium Show - TBD (05/02/2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

This program is offered by Arlington Public Schools.

Show to be announced.

Visit the Arlington Public Schools- Public Program Information page and click on APS Weekends for additional information.

Arlington Public Schools Planetarium Show - TBD (05/02/2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

This program is offered by Arlington Public Schools.

Show to be announced.

Visit the Arlington Public Schools- Public Program Information page and click on APS Weekends for additional information.

Arlington Public Schools Planetarium Show - TBD (05/03/2026)

Sun, 03 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

This program is offered by Arlington Public Schools.

Show to be announced.

Visit the Arlington Public Schools- Public Program Information page and click on APS Weekends for additional information.

Arlington Public Schools Planetarium Show - TBD (05/03/2026)

Sun, 03 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

This program is offered by Arlington Public Schools.

Show to be announced.

Visit the Arlington Public Schools- Public Program Information page and click on APS Weekends for additional information.

Scout Show (05/03/2026)

Sun, 03 May 2026 20:30:00 GMT

ALL Scout Shows are full for the current school year (through May of 2026).

This is a special show for scout troops provided by Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium and Arlington Public Schools. Troops must sign up in advance to attend.

Please note that some shows may be full months in advance.

Please fill out the Scout Show Request Form if you are interested in attending a future scout show.

Arl. Public Schools Hosted Skytalk "Stars Tonight" (05/04/2026)

Mon, 04 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

This program is offered by Arlington Public Schools.

On the first Monday of the month* during the school year, APS hosts Stars Tonight. This is a 90 minute live sky talk in the planetarium that offers an in-depth look at the night sky and various celestial phenomena. This presentation is best suited for ages 10 and older.

Go to the APS Planetarium Webpage and click on "Stars Tonight" for details.

*When the first Monday of the month is a holiday, the program will happen on the following Monday.

FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA (05/16/2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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

FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA (05/16/2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

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

FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA (05/17/2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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

FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA (05/17/2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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

Scout Show (05/17/2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 20:30:00 GMT

ALL Scout Shows are full for the current school year (through May of 2026).

This is a special show for scout troops provided by Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium and Arlington Public Schools. Troops must sign up in advance to attend.

Please note that some shows may be full months in advance.

Please fill out the Scout Show Request Form if you are interested in attending a future scout show.

Arl. Public Schools Hosted Skytalk "Stars Tonight" (06/01/2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

This program is offered by Arlington Public Schools.

Go to the APS Planetarium Webpage and click on "Stars Tonight" for details.

*When the first Monday of the month is a holiday, the program will happen on the following Monday.

Arlington Public Schools Planetarium Show - TBD (06/06/2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

This program is offered by Arlington Public Schools.

Show to be announced.

Visit the Arlington Public Schools- Public Program Information page and click on APS Weekends for additional information.

Arlington Public Schools Planetarium Show - TBD (06/06/2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

This program is offered by Arlington Public Schools.

Show to be announced.

Visit the Arlington Public Schools- Public Program Information page and click on APS Weekends for additional information.

Arlington Public Schools Planetarium Show - TBD (06/07/2026)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT

This program is offered by Arlington Public Schools.

Show to be announced.

Visit the Arlington Public Schools- Public Program Information page and click on APS Weekends for additional information.

Arlington Public Schools Planetarium Show - TBD (06/07/2026)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

This program is offered by Arlington Public Schools.

Show to be announced.

Visit the Arlington Public Schools- Public Program Information page and click on APS Weekends for additional information.

FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA (06/13/2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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

FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA (06/13/2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

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

FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA (06/14/2026)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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

FOAP Planetarium Show - TBA (06/14/2026)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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