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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 planetarium public events offered by both the Friends of the Planetarium (FOAP) and Arlington Public Schools (APS).
Tickets for most FOAP public events may be purchased online or at the door.
Tickets for FOAP programs are usually available online one to two weeks before the event.
 Click here to find tickets for upcoming events.
Tickets for APS events can only be purchased at the door & payment must be by cash or check.


Upcoming events

  • Arl. Public Schools Hosted Skytalk "Stars Tonight"

    • 11/02/2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • David M. Brown Planetarium

    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.

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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - "TBA"

    • 11/21/2026
    • 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.

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




    Show details

  • FOAP Planetarium Show - "TBA"

    • 11/21/2026
    • 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.

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




    Show details

  • FOAP Planetarium Show - "TBA"

    • 11/22/2026
    • 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.

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




    Show details

  • FOAP Planetarium Show - "TBA"

    • 11/22/2026
    • 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.

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




    Show details

  • Arl. Public Schools Hosted Skytalk "Stars Tonight"

    • 12/07/2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • David M. Brown Planetarium

    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.

    Show details

  • FOAP Planetarium Show - "TBA"

    • 12/12/2026
    • 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.

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




    Show details

  • FOAP Planetarium Show - "TBA"

    • 12/12/2026
    • 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.

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




    Show details

  • FOAP Planetarium Show - "TBA"

    • 12/13/2026
    • 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.

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




    Show details

  • FOAP Planetarium Show - "TBA"

    • 12/13/2026
    • 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.

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




    Show details

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P. O. Box 7029,  Arlington, VA. 22207

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