APS Weekends will be updated here each month.
The next APS Weekend of the school year will be Saturday evening, November 1st, and Sunday afternoon, November 2nd.
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, November 1st
Please join us at 6:00 pm to enjoy
Beyond the Sun – While CELESTE is fighting off sleep in her room by reading a book on astronomy she receives an unexpected visit from MOON. Together, they will enjoy a journey through the Universe to discover what exoplanets are and how they can be detected. (This program is an option for APS 5th grade students.) CC available upon request.
After the show, join us for a look at the night sky from Arlington projected onto the dome.
Or, please join us at 7:30 pm for
Dynamic Earth – shows how the Earth’s climate is determined by the many forces playing out on the planet. The program emphasizes the impact human activities are having on our climate. CC available upon request.
After the show, join us for a look at the night sky from Arlington projected onto the dome.
Sunday, November 2nd
Please join us at 1:30 pm for
One World, One Sky – Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, take viewers on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and the Moon. (This program is used with APS K students.) CC available upon request.
After the show, join us for a look at the night sky from Arlington projected onto the dome.
Or, please join us at 3:00 pm for

Beyond the Sun – While CELESTE is fighting off sleep in her room by reading a book on astronomy she receives an unexpected visit from MOON. Together, they will enjoy a journey through the Universe to discover what exoplanets are and how they can be detected. (This program is an option for APS 5th grade students.) CC available upon request.
After the show, join us for a look at the night sky from Arlington projected onto the dome.