Bayou Blast-Off Aerospace Discovery Day
Saturday, February 21, 2026
11:00am-3:00pm
3710 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA 70043

Boldly Go! 

For future Explorers of the Final Frontier, Nunez Community College’s Bayou Blast-Off Aerospace Discovery Day invites students, families, and educators to step into a day of hands-on discovery, imagination, and exploration inspired by the wonders of the cosmos.

Visitors of all ages can expect an interactive, outdoor campus experience where curiosity leads the way through hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) exhibits. Industry partners, educators, and professionals will be on hand to showcase how STEM comes together in real-world aerospace careers.  

K–12 students will have opportunities to:

• Explore aviation and space concepts through hands-on STEM activities and experiments
• Meet engineers, technicians, and aerospace professionals and learn what their jobs look like day to day
• Discover pathways from classroom learning to exciting careers in the aerospace industry
• Participate in interactive zones focused on flight, engineering, robotics, and future technologies
• Tour Nunez’s Aerospace Manufacturing shop where future rocket builders are trained

Designed to spark imagination while remaining welcoming for families and schools, the event blends fun, learning, and inspiration—encouraging young explorers to dream big, ask questions, and envision themselves as the next generation of innovators.

At the Bayou Blast-Off, students won’t just learn about the future—they’ll be invited to boldly go and imagine their place in it.

Help Us Spread the Word!