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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. 

Tickets for FOAP planetarium shows and events go on sale between one and two weeks before the show.  Once tickets are available, you can click on the Get Tickets button for the show you want, or go to the overall ticket page at: https://events.ticketleap.com/events/friendsoftheplanetarium.


Upcoming events

  • FOAP Planetarium guest lecture - "Dinosaurs of the National Capital Region"

    • 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.

    A special guest lecture by Dr. Thomas R. Holtz, Jr., paleontologist, University of MD
    Learn about dinosaurs that long ago roamed through the DMV area!
    Duration: approximately 1 hr 
    For general audiences (best for ages 8 and older)

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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - "Unseen Earth"

    • 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.

    Premiere screening at the Arlington Planetarium!

    Discover how advancements in satellite technologies and coordinated global Earth observation programs empower us to monitor our planet more accurately than ever before and respond more effectively to its ongoing transformations.

    Duration: 28 minutes
    Recommended for general audiences – best for ages 10 and older

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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - "Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival"

    • 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.

    Follow young Celeste and her magical friend, Moon, as they travel through time to see the Earth of long ago, during the time of the dinosaurs. Celeste learns about many types of dinosaurs and how they lived and evolved over a period of millions of years - until a sudden mass extinction event happened. But what if the dinosaurs didn't all die out? What if there are still dinosaurs with us on Earth today?

    Duration: 28 minutes
    Recommended for: General Audiences - good for elementary age children

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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - "Legends of the Starry Realm"

    • 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.

    Many of the 88 constellations are named for characters in classical mythology. Gods, heroes, and legendary monsters are all found in this planetarium show as it takes an in-depth look at some of the ancient stories that relate to constellations in the sky.

    Duration: 32 minutes
    Recommended for general audiences – recommended for ages 6 and older

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  • Scout Show

    • 03/22/2026
    • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • David M. Brown Planetarium

    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. 

    Show details

  • Arl. Public Schools Hosted Skytalk "Stars Tonight"

    • 04/06/2026
    • 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. 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.

    Show details

  • Arlington Public Schools Planetarium Show - TBD

    • 04/11/2026
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • David M. Brown Planetarium

    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.

    Show details

  • Arlington Public Schools Planetarium Show - TBD

    • 04/11/2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • David M. Brown Planetarium

    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.

    Show details

  • Arlington Public Schools Planetarium Show - TBD

    • 04/12/2026
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • David M. Brown Planetarium

    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.

    Show details

  • Arlington Public Schools Planetarium Show - TBD

    • 04/12/2026
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • David M. Brown Planetarium

    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.

    Show details

  • Scout Show

    • 04/12/2026
    • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • David M. Brown Planetarium

    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. 


    Show details

  • 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.



    Show details

  • Scout Show

    • 04/19/2026
    • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • David M. Brown Planetarium

    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. 


    Show details

  • Arlington Public Schools Planetarium Show - TBD

    • 05/02/2026
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • David M. Brown Planetarium

    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.

    Show details

  • Arlington Public Schools Planetarium Show - TBD

    • 05/02/2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • David M. Brown Planetarium

    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.

    Show details

  • Arlington Public Schools Planetarium Show - TBD

    • 05/03/2026
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • David M. Brown Planetarium

    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.

    Show details

  • Arlington Public Schools Planetarium Show - TBD

    • 05/03/2026
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • David M. Brown Planetarium

    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.

    Show details

  • Scout Show

    • 05/03/2026
    • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • David M. Brown Planetarium

    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. 

    Show details

  • Arl. Public Schools Hosted Skytalk "Stars Tonight"

    • 05/04/2026
    • 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. 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.

    Show details

  • 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.



    Show details

  • 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.



    Show details

  • 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.



    Show details

  • 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.



    Show details

  • Scout Show

    • 05/17/2026
    • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • David M. Brown Planetarium

    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. 

    Show details

  • Arl. Public Schools Hosted Skytalk "Stars Tonight"

    • 06/01/2026
    • 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. 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.

    Show details

  • Arlington Public Schools Planetarium Show - TBD

    • 06/06/2026
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • David M. Brown Planetarium

    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.

    Show details

  • Arlington Public Schools Planetarium Show - TBD

    • 06/06/2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • David M. Brown Planetarium

    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.

    Show details

  • Arlington Public Schools Planetarium Show - TBD

    • 06/07/2026
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • David M. Brown Planetarium

    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.

    Show details

  • Arlington Public Schools Planetarium Show - TBD

    • 06/07/2026
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • David M. Brown Planetarium

    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.

    Show details

  • 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.



    Show details

  • 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

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



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