Los Alamos ScienceFest celebrates the history and science of Los Alamos through fun and engaging activities and events for people of all ages.
Returning this June 20-28th for its 18th year, Los Alamos ScienceFest will feature a dynamic line-up of activities for all ages, celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) topics under the theme, "Catalysts & Currents."
This signature event of Los Alamos County is well attended and draws visitors from across the state of New Mexico and beyond.
ScienceFest is organized by Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District.
To find out more about how MainStreet programs enrich the community visit LosAlamosMainStreet.com
Discovery Day, June 21, 9 am - 2 pm
PEEC Electric Vehicle Show
@ Justice Center parking lot
Stop by to see a variety of electric powered vehicles and more!
Solar Car Race
11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm @ PEEC Booth
Pick up a solar car kit from the PEEC Booth and join the EV show on Discovery Day! Prizes will be given to both fastest and bestlooking cars. Cars from past years are also welcome.
Bradbury Science Museum Challenge Tomorrow Trailer
@ Ashley Pond parking lot
Presenting an interactive experience with hands-on STEM education activities inspired by a variety of careers at LANL.
Food & Drinks
Central Ave & Ashley Pond Parking lot--Specialty sodas, baked goods, coffee, & ice-cream. Still hungry?
There are 8 local restaurants within walking distance.
Discovery After Dark, June 28, 4-9 pm
This 3 annual event, dubbed ‘STEAM for Adults’, is free & open to 18+. Participants receive a listing of locations and a bingo card. Many chances to win on-site giveaways as well as to be entered to win one of several grand prizes.
Los Alamos STEAM Lab Robots, magnatile building challenge, & obstacle course.
projectY cowork Mathamuseum games & challenges, soap making & rootbeer floats!
Bradbury Science Museum
Secret spy decoding challenges
Samizdat Bookstore & Teahouse
Games & Mocktails
rd Night Sky Party, 8-11 pm, Overlook Park, White Rock + many more!
American Chemical Society Pyrotechnic experiments!
WoW RV Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum will be @ Central Park Sq
Hans Bethe House Lawn Games & Scavenger Hunt
Bathtub Row Brewery
Art making with the Arts Council
Los Alamos Teen Center Slime making!
Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District Events
Friday June 20th
Night Market
5-9 pm @ Central Ave & Ashley Pond Park
This event features vendors selling merchandise, baked goods, and handmade items.
Friday Night Concert
6-9 pm @ Ashley Pond Park
Sponsored by Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District. With headliner, Generation Idol: The Billy Idol Tribute
Saturday June 21st
Discovery Day
9 am - 2 pm @ Ashley Pond Park
Hands-on discoveries await at the many booths represented by a variety of STEAM partners.
Tuesday June 24th
Tuesdays @ the Square
6-8 pm @ Central Park Square
This weekly event features STEAM booths and activities in addition to live music. Quemazon Combo, of the Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association, will be playing jazzy tunes and funky music. Boese Bros Brewpub will host a beer garden.
Saturday June 28th
Discovery After Dark: STEAM for Adults
4-9 pm @ Central Park Square Businesses, Bradbury Science Museum, Los Alamos Teen Center, Hans Bethe and more. Play like a kid again! Math, engineering, science games & experiments, mocktails, art, beer, & even soap-making. Meet some friends and spend the evening learning something new!
Complete a Bingo Card for a chance to win some amazing prizes. Activities are FREE! This is an 18+ event.
Dark Night Star Party
8:30-11 pm @ Overlook Park White Rock
Spend the evening with the Pajarito Astronomers Club gazing at the stunning June night sky! This event is contingent on the weather.
Community Partner Events
New Mexico Consortium w/J. Robert Oppenheimer
Memorial Committee
Thursday June 19th
“Rethinking Mass Extinctions”
with Dr. Spencer Lucas, Curator of Paleontology at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
7 pm @ Fuller Lodge
New Mexico Consortium
Friday June 20th
Chile Pepper Plant Sale
5-9 pm @ Night Market at Ashley Pond Park
Saturday June 21st
Chile Peppers Tasting with April Beauchemin of NM Chile
Pepper Institute
9 am - 2 pm @ Ashley Pond Park
Betty Ehart Senior Center
Sunday June 22nd
The Science of Tea-Boston Tea Party
2- 4 pm @ Betty Ehart Senior Center
The Senior Center and Samizdat Bookstore explore the science of tea! Taste different types of tea, and learn more about them. This year ’ s event focuses on the Boston Tea Party. Registration required: LARSO.org
Los Alamos Historical Society
History of the Secret City Tours
This walking tour is offered MonSat. losalamoshistory.org/tours/
Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC)
Wednesday June 25th
Family Evening - Robot Dog
6 pm @ Los Alamos Nature Center
Join LANL engineers & drive a Boston Dynamics “robot dog” at PEEC.
Saturday June 21st
Electric Vehicle Show
9 am - 2 pm @ Justice Center
Stop by during Discovery Day to see a variety of electric-powered vehicles!
Bradbury Science Museum
Wednesday June 25th
Community & Environmental Sciences Day
4:30-7 pm
Come hear from homestead descendants and LANL archeologists about artifacts found on lab property. Tour the museum ’ s newest exhibit on Homesteading.
Los Alamos County Airport
Saturday June 28th
LA County Airport Open House
9 am - 12 pm @ LA County Airport
Come learn about all things aviation! This event includes: r/c model airplanes, FAA drone demos, flight simulators, a gyrocopter, Classic Air Medical Helicopter, some airplanes open to the public. Cookout at 12pm, open to the public.
2025 ScienceFest Sponsors
OUR PARTNERS
Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op, Bradbury Science Museum, Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), Los Alamos Arts Council, Samizdat, Los Alamos STEAMLab, The Family YMCA, Teen Center, JROMC, projectY co work, Chamber of Commerce, Los Alamos Community Partnerships Office, LAC: Community Services, Environmental Services/Zero Waste, Dept of Public Utilities, Los Alamos Historical Society, LA Retired & Senior Organization, New Mexico Consortium, & Visit Los Alamos
