North Carolina Science Festival 2026 is a statewide collection of events during the month of April, intended to ignite an interest in science in both kids and adults. Events take place at a number of venues in the Charlotte area, including museums, parks and libraries.
We will be listing a few the events in the Charlotte area below, but make sure to visit the North Carolina Science Festival website for a complete list.
Make sure to follow the links below to register, if required.
North Carolina Science Festival
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UNC Charlotte Robot Rumble
Saturday, April 18, 2026
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Belk Gymnasium
UNC Charlotte, 8911 University Road, Charlotte, North Carolina
Free
STEAM Day at Carolina Raptor Center
Saturday, April 18, 2026
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, North Carolina
Tickets are $0 to $16, depending on age. Advance ticketing is required.
Star Party at Discovery Place Science
Friday, April 24, 2026
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
Free
UNC Charlotte Star Party
Saturday, April 25, 2026
9 to 11 p .m.
Campus Observatory
Poplar Lane, off Cameron Blvd, on UNC Charlotte Campus
Free
Statewide Star Party at Davidson College
Saturday, April 25, 2026
8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Campus Lawn of Davidson College
405 N Main Street, Davidson, NC
Free
Treetops & Tombstones: Tour of Elmwood Cemetery
Saturday, April 25, 2026 (rain date is April 26)
9 to 11 a.m.
Elmwood Cemetery
246 N Cedar Street, Charlotte, NC
Free (space is limited and registration is required)
STEAM Innovation Expo
Sunday, April 26, 2026
1 to 4 p.m.
Cauble Quad
UNC Charlotte, 8838 Craver Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina
Free
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