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

FOAP Planetarium Show - "Explore" (11/21/2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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

Humanity has long dreamed of moving beyond Earth and exploring space. Centuries of scientific advancements have finally allowed us to achieve spaceflight. Find out how our understanding of astronomy, physics and the solar system enables us to launch and control spacecraft accurately into orbit and beyond.

Running time: 27 minutes
Recommended for ages 10 and older

The program will be followed by a short sky talk, if time and staffing allow.

FOAP Planetarium Show - "5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI" (11/21/2026)

Sun, 22 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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

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This is the premiere screening of this show for the David M. Brown Planetarium!

DESI, the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument, is creating the most detailed map of our nearby universe using an instrument that can measure the spectra of many galaxies at once. Dive into modern cosmology, and fly through simulations of the some of the largest structures in the universe, based on DESI data. Take a trip to Kitt Peak to see footage of the telescope in action and get to know the amazing people from all over the world who are making this research possible.

Running Time: 22 minutes
Recommended for ages 10 and older

The show will be followed by a short sky talk if time and staffing allow.

FOAP Planetarium Show - "Little Eve: Stories of Planet Earth " (11/22/2026)

Sun, 22 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

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

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Eve is small, and not sure how she can stand up to a group of local bullies who pick on her. But Eve’s mother shares stories with her that show how even the smallest creatures can change the world. As little Eve listens, she begins to realize that she is stronger than she previously thought.

The program will be followed by a short sky talk, as time and staffing allow.

Running Time: 29 minutes
Recommended for ages 6 and older

FOAP Planetarium Show - "3-2-1 Liftoff!" (11/22/2026)

Sun, 22 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

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

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Elon is a budding scientist - and also a hamster who lives in a junkyard. When a robot from an orbiting spaceship crashes in his garden, our young scientist must use his engineering skills and the scientific method to get the robot back to the ship before it leaves orbit!

After the program there will be a short sky talk, as time and staffing allow.

Running Time: 30 minutes
Recommended for ages 6 and older

Arl. Public Schools Hosted Skytalk "Stars Tonight" (12/07/2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 00:30:00 GMT

This program is offered by Arlington Public Schools.

On the first Monday of the month* during the school year, APS hosts Stars Tonight at the planetarium. This is a 90 minute live, interactive sky talk that offers an in-depth look at the wonders of the night sky and the changes in the sky throughout the seasons. Due to its duration and late hour, 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" (12/12/2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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

Join us for a 1/2 hour fulldome planetarium show (title to be announced), followed by a short sky talk

FOAP Planetarium Show - "TBA" (12/12/2026)

Sun, 13 Dec 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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

Join us for a 1/2 hour fulldome planetarium show (title to be announced), followed by a short sky talk

FOAP Planetarium Show - "TBA" (12/13/2026)

Sun, 13 Dec 2026 18:30:00 GMT

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

Join us for a 1/2 hour fulldome planetarium show (title to be announced), followed by a short sky talk

FOAP Planetarium Show - "TBA" (12/13/2026)

Sun, 13 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT

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

Join us for a 1/2 hour fulldome planetarium show (title to be announced), followed by a short sky talk