Events
Explore, learn, and connect at ScienceWorks!
From hands-on workshops to community celebrations, our events spark curiosity and bring people together. Join us for fun and discovery!
Upcoming Events
Artist Presentation and Q&A
Saturday, April 25
3:30 to 5 PM
Free
ScienceWorks Theater
Now on view in the Art in STEAM Gallery through April 26, The Power of Place features the work of photographer Peter Marbach, whose images capture the extraordinary landscapes that define Oregon — from rugged coastline and mountain peaks to the High Desert and beyond.
Join us for an engaging afternoon with the artist and discover the stories behind these remarkable images.
Earth Day
Saturday, April 18
10 AM to 4 PM
Free for everyone
Celebrate Earth Day with ScienceWorks!
Join us outdoors on the ScienceWorks grounds for a day of hands-on activities, local vendors, and engaging experiences that highlight the science of sustainability. Play our EcoQuest game with community partners to earn prizes, enjoy live music by local artists, take home a free plant, explore the bubble tables, and refuel at tasty food trucks.
Earth Day is a call to protect our planet for future generations. Come learn, explore, and take action while celebrating the amazing people working to care for our planet — rain or shine.
Sparking Action!
Saturday, May 2
10 AM to 6 PM
Free for everyone
Sparking Action! invites all ages to explore the science of fire, wildfire prevention, and how Rogue Valley communities are building resilience together.
Presented by the Southern Oregon Forest Restoration Collaborative and partners, this free event features live fire science demonstrations in the ScienceWorks Dome and interactive preparedness activities. Meet Smokey Bear, tour a fire truck with Ashland Fire & Rescue, learn about Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge with Lomakatsi Restoration Project educators, build your own DIY air cleaner, and start a go-kit.
Enjoy a performance by
Ballet Folklórico Ritmo Alegre and stay for a 2:30 to 4 PM screening of
Embers of Awakening: From Firestorms to Climate Healing. Experience “For Love of Nature,” a teen art showcase by Rogue Valley youth reflecting on the 2020 Almeda Fire.
Mural Fest 2026 — "Belonging"
Saturday & Sunday
June 20 & 21
10 AM to 5 PM
Free
Ashland Mural Fest invites the Southern Oregon community to witness the creation of large-scale public art in real time. During Mural Fest, regional muralists transform the ScienceWorks plaza into an open-air studio. Over one weekend, visitors watch as artists bring large-scale murals to life in real time, offering a rare glimpse into the creative process. The completed works remain on display throughout the summer, adding vibrant color and energy to the museum grounds.
Come celebrate local artists and the vibrant role that public art plays in shaping and reflecting our community. There will be food, music, and more!
Ticketed Events
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