# Event Details - **Event Name**: JFK Space Fest 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am – Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a free celebration of the wonder and innovation of Space exploration for all ages!About this EventCelebrate and explore the wonders of Space with us. President Kennedy's support for the space program and reaching the Moon remains one of his most impactful efforts across generations. Learn about this history and its continued relevance today and for the future.Explore a hands-on Space Race Museum cartTest out launching an air rocketLearn directly from scientistsHold a 3-D printed star in your handExperience a gravity wellMake Your Own Astroanaut PuppetBuild an origami LEM (Lunar Excursion Module)Map Your Own Mini Moon keepsakeand more!STAY for a | 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.As part of the Space Film Festival, enjoy this free film for all ages!In this animated adaptation of Ted Hughes' Cold War fable, a giant alien robot crash-lands near the small town of Rockwell, Maine, in 1957. Exploring the area, a local 9-year-old boy, Hogarth, discovers the robot, and soon forms an unlikely friendship with him. When a paranoid government agent, Kent Mansley, becomes determined to destroy the robot, Hogarth and beatnik Dean McCoppin must do what they can to save the misunderstood machine.The movie will have closed captioning and is rated PG. No food or drink allowed in the theater.Free AdmissionOn this day, the JFK Library will offer FREE admission with the Buzzword "SPACE" to all visitors. Youths ages 17 and under are always free.How to AttendFREE Admission when you use the buzzword "SPACE" at the Admission Desk or enter SPACE as the Coupon Code at checkout when reserving tickets online. Please contact jfkprograms@nara.gov with any questions or concerns. All seating and activities are available on a first come, first served basis. Children and youth (17 and under) must be accompanied by an adult.Sensory FlexibilityThis is an inclusive program and both people with and people without disabilities are always welcomed. A Flexible Calming Space (quiet room) is available for anyone who needs a break at any time, especially anyone experiencing sensory overload.About Massachusetts Space WeekMassachusetts Space Week is a statewide festival (April 20-26, 2026) that features more than 100 space and STEM engagement activities, bringing together research institutions, museums, public libraries, educators, industry leaders, students, and the general public through symposia, screenings, stargazing events, workshops, and community programming. The Space Consortium serves as the lead organizer and coordinating body of Massachusetts Space Week, working with local organizations to host or co-host individual programs that are integrated into the broader statewide series of events. More information about Massachusetts Space Week can be found at spaceconsortium.org/space-week-schedule/Getting to the JFK LibraryParking is free at the JFK Library.A Paul Revere shuttle bus will be running from the JFK/UMass MBTA stop on the Red Line to the JFK Library.SecurityTo make your experience safe and enjoyable, the JFK Library takes the safety and security of all guests, staff, and visitors seriously. Upon entry to this federal building, all visitors must pass through a security check with a metal detector. All bags will be searched by Security Officers upon entry. See our FAQ for more details. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/jfk-space-fest-2026/100001986558891120 - **Event Categories**: Entertainment, Festivals, Art, Sports, Theatre, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Boston - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum - **lat**: 42.316274 - **long**: -71.03421459999998 - **full address**: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Boston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: JFK Space Fest 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f3e9e8a6bed3385dfbc61ac93eaa74d86dfe04b36d989e807c53346975f61198-rimg-w1200-h600-dc302b28-gmir.jpg?v=1775808014 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is JFK Space Fest 2026 being held? - **A:** JFK Space Fest 2026 takes place on Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am to Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm at John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Boston, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing JFK Space Fest 2026? - **A:** JFK Space Fest 2026 is organized by John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** JFK Space Fest 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. 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