This program will provide an insight into Satellite and Space activities at Old Dominion University's Space Systems Lab. As part of the exhibit, a classroom satellite kit will be showcased. […]

DesignHer is an exhibition of contemporary graphic design focusing on women practitioners. Highlighting how women have been at the forefront of defining and challenging the conceptions of design, the exhibition […]

This exhibition features selections from hundreds of self-taught artworks in the permanent collection of the Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries.  With many works made from found and repurposed materials, […]

Pop-up installation and family activities!  Led by local artists!

Come enjoy otherworldly projections of Mars' surface - and other entertaining visions - all along the festival grounds orchestrated by the ODU’s very own artistic team Lee Smith and Katherine […]

Local retailers hailing from Selden Market appear in our orbit for an out-of-this-world opportunity you don't want to miss!  Here's your chance to take home a piece of Mars Fest.

Construct a martian headband using a variety of skill sets. Donations encouraged. 

Interact with spatial exploration technologies (such as drones) and discover how these devices have applications locally - and on Mars!

ODU's very own Geography Program discuss the geographical techniques utilized for the understanding of Earth, while calling into question how political and environmental interactions influence space exploration.

The Society of Physics Students (SPS) will be showcasing demos and distribute information regarding this exciting club!

Come meet, greet, and explore the Tidewater fandom community!

Poems about Mars, written by Hampton Roads Elementary School children, will be displayed along the festival grounds in Mars-red chalk!

Fun and exciting science and stem-related activities and information!

Come explore what this exciting ODU program has to offer for prospective students!

Discover how ancient mariners used the stars, sun, and moon to navigate across the seas!  Find out how these tools of the trade are still in use today by gaining […]

Come observe the sky with local astronomers! BBAA members will set up telescopes in front of the TED Center. Corner of Hampton blvd and 43rd St, Norfolk, VA 23508

It may not be fresh-from-Mars glass, but the Chrysler Museum Mobile Glass Studio will rock your socks off with an astounding presentation on the glass-blowing process!

Have you ever wanted to travel to galaxies, visit exotic worlds, or meet aliens? Try out our space bites and hear book excerpts from the experts!

We ARE Rocky 7, a 6-piece band of musical ROCKSTARZ from Hampton Roads (and beyond).  With a repertoire ranging from Black Sabbath and the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Janet […]