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 July 7-18 for its 16th 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, "Energy."
This signature event of Los Alamos is well attended and draws visitors from across the state of New Mexico and beyond.
ScienceFest is organized by Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District.
To find out more about how MainStreet programs enrich the community: LosAlamosMainStreet.com
Discovery Day Events, July 8
PEEC Electric Vehicle Show
@ Mesa Library Overflow Lot
Stop by to see a variety of electricpowered transportation and so much more!
Drone Zone
@ Ashley Pond Stage
Sign up on site to compete in the Drone Zone obstacle course for a chance to win prizes. Watch the professionals battle it out in a race competition!
Bradbury Science Museum
Challenge Tomorrow Trailers
@ Ashley Pond Parking Lot
Solar Car Race
11 am @ PEEC Booth
Pick up a solar car kit from the Nature Center from July 3 - 7 and join the EV show on Discovery Day at 11 am! Prizes will be given to both fastest and best-looking cars. Cars from 2022 are also welcome.
Los Alamos Farmer’s Market
8 am-12 pm @ Fuller Lodge Lawn
Behind the Fence walk-thru Exhibit
@ Fuller Lodge Parking Lot
This photo exhibit featuring Minesh Bacrania's dynamic photography, taken in collaboration with the “Smithsonian Magazine”, brings Manhattan Project-era buildings and discoveries to life.
Enter the World of Immersive Experience
9 am - 2 pm @ SALA Event Center
VR games, Oculus demos, digital sand table demos, and a visit inside a fusion reactor via virtual reality & immersive technology.
Storytime by the Library
10:15 am @ SW Corner of 20th & Central
Start your Discovery Day fun with storytime under the trees near the stage. Enjoy awesome picture books about ENERGY as part of ScienceFest celebrations. Best for 3-6 year olds.
Beer Garden & Live Music
12-2 pm @ Fuller Lodge Lawn
Featuring special guest: Manzanares Quartet
Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District Events
Friday 7th
Friday Night Concert
6-10 pm @ Ashley Pond
Sponsored by Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District, Shamarr Allen.
Saturday 8th
Discovery Day
9 am-2 pm @ Ashley Pond & Fuller Lodge
Hands-on discoveries await at the many booths represented by a variety of STEAM partners. Starting at 12 pm, enjoy our beer garden and live music!
Sunday 9th
Big Band Concert & Dance
5-9 pm @ Fuller Lodge
Beginning at 5 pm with a swing dance lesson provided by Atomic City Swing, enjoy live music provided by the Los Alamos Big Band starting at 6 pm. Travel back to the 1940s with music, dance, and fashion!
Tuesday 11th, 18th
Tuesdays @ the Square
6-8 pm @ Central Park Sq
Quemazon Combo eases out your Tuesday evening! Enjoy live music and a beer garden by Boese Bros Brewpub. Half-Pint and the Growlers close out the ScienceFest series!
Saturday 15th
Play Crawl: STEAM for Adults
6-8 pm @ Central Park Sq
Play like a kid again. Math, engineering, and science games & experiments, art, beer, trivia. Complete your crawl for a chance to win prizes!
Dark Night Star Party
8:30-11 pm @ Overlook Park, White Rock
Spend the evening with the Pajarito
Astronomers Club gazing at the stunning July night sky! This event is contingent on the weather.
Monday 17th
Los Alamos Laboratory
Showcase & Demo Day
8:30 am-6 pm @ Fuller Lodge
Morning: Pitches from innovators
Afternoon roundtables: Trends in Energy & Space Industries
Evening: “Tapped In”: Conversation and beer More information on the website.
July-December
“Behind the Fence”
by Minesh Bacrania @ CB FOX
In collaboration with “Smithsonian Magazine” and Manhattan Project, this large-scale photography installation was taken ‘behind-the-fence’ and installed in the windows of the former CB FOX building.
Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla
“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.”
“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.”
