Space Center Houston's Moon 2 Mars Festival Returns This Spring Break

Experience daytime STEM adventures and weekend concerts from The Wallflowers and 311, March 11-14.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Space Center Houston is bringing back its annual Moon 2 Mars Festival, presented by Wellby Financial, from March 11-14. The festival offers a mix of daytime STEM activities, NASA tram tours, and evening concerts featuring The Wallflowers and 311. Guests can explore space technology, enjoy food and drinks, and take part in hands-on exhibits and educational programs.

Why it matters

The Moon 2 Mars Festival is a signature event that allows Space Center Houston to fulfill its mission of bringing people and space closer together. It provides a unique spring break experience that combines educational STEM programming with entertainment, making it an appealing destination for families, space enthusiasts, and music fans alike.

The details

The festival will feature a variety of activations, including an Innovation Tent supported by the U.S. Space Force, a Lunar Outpost, the Wellby Financial Experience, and hands-on exhibits like Mission: Sketch. Guests can also enjoy food from Festive Foods by Wolfgang Puck, sample space-themed brews at the Starbase Beer Garden, and access exclusive hospitality areas for Wellby Financial and Space Center Houston members.

  • The Moon 2 Mars Festival takes place from March 11-14, 2026.
  • The Wallflowers and 311 will perform live in concert on March 13 and 14.

The players

Space Center Houston

The official visitor center of NASA Johnson Space Center and a non-profit science and space exploration learning center.

Wellby Financial

The official credit union of Space Center Houston and the sponsor of the Moon 2 Mars Festival.

William Harris

The president and CEO of Space Center Houston.

Marty Pell

The president and CEO of Wellby Financial.

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What they’re saying

“The Moon to Mars Festival, presented by Wellby Financial, the Official Credit Union of Space Center Houston, is a spring break destination that offers a unique experience for families, space enthusiasts, food lovers and music fans.”

— William Harris, President and CEO of Space Center Houston (thekatynews.com)

“We're thrilled to be the Official Credit Union of Space Center Houston and sponsor the Moon 2 Mars Festival at such a pivotal moment in human space exploration. This signature event reflects the same spirit of curiosity and forward thinking that drives our commitment to serving the NASA Johnson Space Center community and Houstonians in their journey to financial prosperity.”

— Marty Pell, President and CEO of Wellby Financial (thekatynews.com)

What’s next

Guests can purchase tickets now for the Moon 2 Mars Festival, presented by Wellby Financial, which takes place from March 11-14, 2026.

The takeaway

The Moon 2 Mars Festival offers a unique spring break experience that combines educational STEM programming, NASA-related activities, and live music, making it an appealing destination for families, space enthusiasts, and music fans alike.