Events and Public Programs
Participate in free events and activities at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility Visitor Center!
Visitor Center Experiences
To enhance your self-guided experience, our staff and volunteers will occasionally conduct special “pop-up” programs and activities for guests of all ages to explore science topics and NASA missions. All experiences are free of charge.
Gallery Programs
Look for an informal educator and our curiosity cart in the main exhibit hall to complete a challenge or engage in fun, hands-on science demonstrations.
Science On a Sphere Solar System Tour
Take a self-guided tour of our local solar system and explore past, present, and future NASA planetary missions.
Special Events and Programs
Join us in one of our upcoming events or programs to explore a special STEM topic. All programs are free; those requiring advanced registration will be noted in the event description.
January
Mission Wrapped
January 2 & 3 – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
For more than five decades, NASA has carried humanity’s dreams beyond the horizon—launching us into orbit, landing us on the Moon, exploring Mars, and peering into the deepest reaches of the universe. As we celebrate 2025, we reflect not only on its groundbreaking achievements but also on the spirit of curiosity and courage that has defined its mission.
This program is a tribute to the remarkable breakthroughs, discoveries, and milestones NASA has celebrated this year, and to the visionaries who turned the impossible into reality. Their legacy will continue to inspire generations to look up and reach for the stars.
So join us for a toast to these incredible discoveries—and for a sneak peek at what NASA has planned for 2026!
February
Artemis II: Moon Bound
February 7 – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
A celebration of one of humanity’s most daring adventures. Artemis II marks the next giant leap in our journey back to the Moon—this time with astronauts aboard, paving the way for sustainable exploration and inspiring future generations. We honor the courage of the crew, the brilliance of the engineers and scientists, and the vision that drives us to push beyond boundaries.
Come and join us as we celebrate Artemis II with a hands-on program, where you will build and launch your own miniature version of the Space Launch System (SLS). Artemis II is a mission that reminds us all that the sky is not the limit—it’s just the beginning.
