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Arts & Science Fest

Arts & Science Fest (globe with art and science icons)


Saturday, April 18, 2026
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
 
Discover live performances, interactive demos, a mobile planetarium, and exhibits from more than 30 school and community STEAM partners! See the Science of Tape with 3M. Play with AI Servers with Dell! 
 
painted river rocks, polaris rocket, strawberry DNA extraction
 
Highlights include:
  • Stars and Science Austin Planetarium sponsored by ThermoFisher Scientific (get tickets in advance and save time in line! These always sell out). 
  • Hands-on experiments with Dell and Millipore Sigma
  • Art Exhibits by K-12 Meridian Students
  • Meridian Fierce Dance Team Showcase 
  • Round Rock Drums Show
  • Round Rock Police Department Crime Scene Investigation
  • ACC Hands on Science Demonstrations
  • Westwood HERC (NASA Human Exploration Rover Competition)
  • and more!
 
Plus:
  • Food and Drink
  • 7th Grade Makers Fair supporting their 8th grade overnight Off Campus Learning Experience
  • Special T shirts and more!
 
Interested in participating? Reach out to Lynda Chapel, Community Coordinator, with questions!
 
families looking at science experiments, student portraits, and slime making
 

Sponsors


Thermo Fisher Scientific
Sonrisas Dental
 
Blick Art Materials
HamdziesA + Federal Credit Union
Snapology
 
Young girl with henna tattoo on her hand, colorful geometric chalk art, andGame Worlds demo
Student wearing tie dye looking through telescope