# September 2026 • Flagstaff, Arizona

Free Science Experiences for Northern Arizona.

The Flagstaff Festival of Science inspires curiosity through free festivals, education programs, and community events all year long.

10-Day Science Festival

Our flagship September event featuring 100+ free science experiences for all ages.

Festival Fête

Support STEM Education for Flagstaffs next generation of innovators. November 14th at Forest Highlands Clubhouse.

Education Initiatives

Learn about programs where curiosity is sparked, and learning is exciting.

Explore Education Programs

We’re Planning the
2026 Festival.

September 25 – October 4, 2026 · Flagstaff, AZ

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2025 Festival Recap

16,000+ participants joined us

Latest from the Festival

From a 10-day festival to year-round education, FFS brings science to life across Northern Arizona.

  • Science Spotlights

    Northern Arizona Assistant Biology Professor Richard Hodel Connects Plant Collections to the Future of Biodiversity

    The path from college to career is rarely straightforward. Currently an assistant professor at Northern Arizona University’s Department of Biological [...]

    • September 21, 2026

  • Festival Insights

    You Don’t Have to See a Wolf to Know There Were There – Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery

    • September 8, 2026

  • Science Spotlights

    Evolutionary Biology Professor Anne Chambers Uses Genomics to Uncover the Forces Shaping Biodiversity

    • September 7, 2026

  • Science Spotlights

    From Northern Arizona to NOAA, Hydrologist Rae Kursky Follows the Flow of Water

    • August 20, 2026

See What Science Means to Our Community.

From students meeting scientists to families discovering the joy
of curiosity — these are the stories behind the Festival.

“I’m always blown away by the depth of STEM expertise in Flagstaff. What a great place to study science!”

festival attendee, 2025

Science education at scale

37 yrs

Years of Science Education

Inspiring Northern Arizona since 1990

16,000

Participants Annually

Across all ages and backgrounds

5,000

Students Reached Annually

The impact of the in-school speaker program

700

Viewers

Our virtual programs reach beyond Arizona

Proudly supported by

Gore

Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona

Meteor Crater

Northern Arizona University

Creative Flagstaff

City of Flagstaff

Be part of something bigger

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Donate

Your gift keeps every event free and expands our reach to more families and classrooms throughout Northern Arizona.

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Volunteer

Join our team of dedicated volunteers who help run events, assist scientists, and make the Festival experience magical.

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Become a Sponsor

Make an impact and raise awareness about your brand with our awesome marketing benefits for sponsors.