APS Weekends will be updated here each month.
The next APS Weekend of the school year will be Saturday evening, October 4th, and Sunday afternoon, October 5th.
Saturday evening programs are at 6:00 and 7:30 pm. Sunday matinee programs are generally for children, occurring at 1:30 and 3:00 pm.
Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12 and seniors. Please note, at this time we can only accept cash ($20 bills and smaller) or checks and admission is first-come, first-served at the door. There are no advance reservations available at this time. Doors open 20 minutes prior to showtime.
Saturday, October 4th
Please join us at 6:00 pm to enjoy

Earth, Moon, and Sun – This show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions who has many misconceptions about our home planet and its most familiar neighbors. CC available upon request.
After the show, join us for a look at the night sky from Arlington.
Or, please join us at 7:30 pm to enjoy
Moonbase – It has been over 50 years since humankind last set foot on the Moon and now we are going back to stay. MOONBASE: THE NEXT STEP tells the story of this human endeavor, visualizing the scientific and technological advances needed to safely travel 250,000 miles and survive the hostile and alien conditions. How do we establish a foothold on the Moon? Can we explore the vast landscape and extract the resources needed to live there on a permanent basis? Follow our story filled with awe, danger and trepidation and share the wonder of the lunar environment made for the 360 full dome format. Prepare for an immersive and breathtaking lunar experience…
After the show, join us for a look at the night sky from Arlington.
Sunday, October 5th
Please join us at 1:30 pm for
Magic Treehouse Space Adventure – Travel with the brother-sister duo, Jack and Annie, in their Magic Tree House as they discover a note that asks them to answer a series of six questions about space. With the help of the astronomer, the Internet, an astronaut, books and the writer of the mysterious note, Jack and Annie are taken on a wondrous journey of adventure and learning. CC available upon request.
After the show, join us for a look at the night sky from Arlington.
Or, please join us at 3:00 pm for

Earth, Moon, and Sun – This show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions who has many misconceptions about our home planet and its most familiar neighbors. CC available upon request.
After the show, join us for a look at the night sky from Arlington.