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North Carolina Science Festival A month-long celebration of science every April featuring hundreds of science learning opportunities.

The North Carolina Science Festival is a two-week, 500-mile-wide celebration of science! Museums, universities, businesses, parks and other North Carolina organizations host hundreds of science-themed events for the public. Plan now to participate in the next NC Science Festival, coming in April 2017.

We're already getting ready for April 2027! Find ways to get involved with the NC Science Festival at NCSciFest.org.
10/21/2026

We're already getting ready for April 2027! Find ways to get involved with the NC Science Festival at NCSciFest.org.

Steal the look of North Carolina’s favorite spokesbot (and send us a pic if you do)! 🩵The team is gearing up for the 202...
10/16/2026

Steal the look of North Carolina’s favorite spokesbot (and send us a pic if you do)! 🩵

The team is gearing up for the 2027 North Carolina Science Festival, with multiple ways to get involved in next year’s theme, “Science for All.”

đź§Ş Submit your NCSciFest events by January 14, 2027, to receive a FREE Festival event host kit.
đź”­ Apply to host a Statewide Star Party by November 30, 2026.
✨ Apply for our Event Sponsorship Program by November 30, 2026.

Find all applications and more information at NCSciFest.org!

188 schools, one statewide celebration of science! đź§ŞWe're excited to announce that select elementary schools across Nort...
10/05/2026

188 schools, one statewide celebration of science! đź§Ş

We're excited to announce that select elementary schools across North Carolina have been awarded Duke Energy Science Night kits at no cost, thanks to funding from the Duke Energy Foundation!

Still want your school to join the fun? Additional Duke Energy Science Night kits are available for purchase now at ncsciencefestival.org/DESN. Pre-order by October 15 to guarantee your kit!

NC educators - want to host a Duke Energy Science Night at your elementary school?Applications and preorders are now OPE...
08/19/2026

NC educators - want to host a Duke Energy Science Night at your elementary school?

Applications and preorders are now OPEN for NCSciFest 2027! Apply or preorder yours at ncsciencefestival.org/DESN.

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Thankful for the ongoing partnership. It is incredibly rewarding to see our collaborative efforts expanding access to hands-on science education!

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