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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://www.ticketleap.events/events/friendsoftheplanetarium.


Upcoming events

  • FOAP Planetarium Show - "Unseen Earth"

    • 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

    A limited number of tickets will also be available at the door 30 minutes before the program begins.

    This is the premiere for this show at the David M. Brown planetarium! The show presents the story of how satellite technologies have revolutionized our understanding of our home. We witness Earth not merely as a static blue marble but as a dynamic, ever-changing ecosystem. Discover how continuous 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.

    Show details

  • FOAP Planetarium Show - "Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity"

    • 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.

    Get Tickets for This Show

    A limited number of tickets will also be available at the door 30 minutes before the program begins.

    Black Holes are some of the most mysterious and extreme objects in the known universe. Learn more about them in this visually spectacular planetarium program. With Liam Neeson narrating the journey, you will travel through the formation of the early universe, star birth and death, the collision of giant galaxies, and a simulated flight to a super-massive black hole lurking at the center of our own Milky Way Galaxy.


    Show details

  • FOAP Planetarium Show - "One World, One Sky"

    • 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.

    Get Tickets for This Show
    A limited number of tickets will also be available at the door 30 minutes before the program begins. 

    Elmo and Big Bird live in the United States and Hu Hu Zhu lives far away in China, but they discover that they see the same stars at night! Join Big Bird and his friends as they learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun and the Moon. Perfect for budding young astronomers!


    Show details

  • FOAP Planetarium Show - "We Are Stars"

    • 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.

    Get Tickets for This Show

    A limited number of tickets will also be available at the door 30 minutes before the program begins.

    What are we made of? Where did it all come from?
    Narrated by Andy Serkis, this show explores the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the universe by following the formation of hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of carbon, and the molecules for life.


    Show details

  • Scout Show

    • 01/25/2026
    • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • David M. Brown Planetarium

    All Scout Show dates for 2025-2026 are now full.  

    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"

    • 02/02/2026
    • 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. This is a 90 minute live sky talk 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

    • 02/07/2026
    • 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

    • 02/07/2026
    • 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

    • 02/08/2026
    • 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

    • 02/08/2026
    • 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

    • 02/08/2026
    • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • David M. Brown Planetarium

    ALL Scout Show dates for 2025-2026 are now full. 

    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 - Dome Fest Film Festival

    • 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.
    This is a special free screening of short fulldome films, including films created by Arlington students. No advance tickets required.

    Show details

  • 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.



    Show details

  • 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.



    Show details

  • FOAP Planetarium Show - Dome Fest Film Festival

    • 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.
    This is a special free screening of short fulldome films, including films created by Arlington students. No advance tickets required.




    Show details

  • Scout Show

    • 02/22/2026
    • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • David M. Brown Planetarium

    All Scout Show dates for 2025-2026 are now full.  

    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"

    • 03/02/2026
    • 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. This is a 90 minute live sky talk 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

    • 03/07/2026
    • 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

    • 03/07/2026
    • 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

    • 03/08/2026
    • 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

    • 03/08/2026
    • 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

    • 03/08/2026
    • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • David M. Brown Planetarium

    All Scout Show dates for 2025-2026 are now full.  

    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

    • 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.



    Show details

  • 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.



    Show details

  • 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.



    Show details

  • 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.



    Show details

  • Scout Show

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

    All Scout Show dates for 2025-2026 are now full.  

    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 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 Show dates for 2025-2026 are now full.  

    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.



    Show details

  • 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.



    Show details

  • 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.



    Show details

  • 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 Show dates for 2025-2026 are now full.  

    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 Show dates for 2025-2026 are now full.  

    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 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 dates for 2025-2026 Scout shows are now full.  

    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 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.



    Show details

  • 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.



    Show details

  • 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.



    Show details

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