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
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.
For the Love of Nature
Reception for Young Artists
Saturday, May 2
4 to 6 PM
Free
This moving teen art showcase is created by Rogue Valley youth who lived through the 2020 Almeda Fire. Produced by Anima Mundi Productions and Rogue Climate under the mentorship of artist and educator Adrian Chavez, this year-long project features powerful works calling for climate stewardship and collective care. Meet the teen artists and explore art that inspires
conversation, compassion, and action.
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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First Sunday (Admission is $5)
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