The North Carolina Science Festival (NCSciFest), a month-long, statewide celebration of science, returns in April 2026 with the theme “Science Matters.” Produced by Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, with presenting sponsor RTI International, NCSciFest options tons of of interactive occasions designed to have interaction audiences of all ages in science, know-how, engineering and math.
WHEN:
April 1-30, 2026
WHERE:
Events will happen in all 100 North Carolina counties at faculties, libraries, museums, parks, universities and neighborhood areas.
FEATURED EVENTS:
- UNC Science Expo
April 11, 2026, Chapel Hill, North Carolina (Piedmont)
The Festival’s signature occasion options greater than 100 hands-on reveals, stage reveals and demonstrations led by scientists, college students and neighborhood companions.
- Science Everywhere at UNCG
April 11, 2026, Greensboro, North Carolina (Triad)
The Science Everywhere@UNCG Festival will probably be a campuswide open home celebration of science, know-how and the humanities.
- UNC-Charlotte Robot Rumble 2026
April 18, 2026, Charlotte, North Carolina (Charlotte metro)
Come see dozens of fight robots preventing in a double-elimination event on the campus of UNC Charlotte.
- Statewide Star Party
April 24-25, 2026, areas statewide
Join communities throughout North Carolina for a weekend of stargazing occasions, telescope viewings and astronomy applications below the evening sky.
- Mountain Science Expo
April 25, 2026, Asheville, North Carolina (Mountains)
An occasion on the North Carolina Arboretum that includes reside animal displays, exhibitors from throughout the area, particular interactive actions and extra.
WHO:
- Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
- RTI International (presenting sponsor)
- Schools, universities, museums, libraries and neighborhood organizations statewide
- Scientists, educators, college students, science fans and households
WHY:
The North Carolina Science Festival highlights the significance of science in on a regular basis life and its position in shaping a stronger, more healthy and extra progressive future for all North Carolinians.
Morehead Director Todd Boyette mentioned, “The theme of Science Matters reflects how science touches every part of our daily lives in North Carolina, from our communities and economy to our health and environment. Science absolutely matters, and this is why we are excited to bring this event to the state once again in 2026.”
“Science is at the heart of everything we do at RTI,” mentioned RTI President and CEO Tim J. Gabel. “It’s how we turn ideas into solutions that improve lives. By partnering with the NC Science Festival, we’re helping ignite curiosity and inspire the next generation to lead with innovation and purpose.”
VISUALS & INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
- Hands-on science demonstrations and interactive reveals
- Families and college students partaking in STEM actions
- Telescope viewing and nighttime sky observations
- Interviews with scientists, educators and Festival organizers
MORE INFORMATION:
A full calendar of occasions is accessible at ncsciencefestival.org.