Annual brain fairs

touch a human brain

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meet scientists

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make brain art

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learn about the brain

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games, talks, face-painting

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measure your brain waves

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brain power hours

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touch a human brain 〰️ meet scientists 〰️ make brain art 〰️ learn about the brain 〰️ games, talks, face-painting 〰️ measure your brain waves 〰️ brain power hours 〰️

BRAIN fairs 2026

BROWN FAIR

Sunday, March 15
10 AM – 2 PM

Brown University

RWU FAIR

Friday, March 20
3 – 6 PM

Roger Williams University

PAWTUCKET FAIR

Sunday, March 29
10 AM – 2 PM

Hope Artiste Village
1005 Main Street, Pawtucket

Featuring Brain Power Hours

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I want to participate!

If you’d like to host an activity table, represent your lab or club, advocate for a cause, or share a community resource at one of our 2026 Brain Fairs, please complete this interest form to sign up and tell us a little about your planned activity.

Tabling interest form

Students, science enthusiasts, and community lovers—join us! Volunteer to help with setup and teardown, assist with brain specimen demonstrations, offer face painting, support live music, and more to help make the event a memorable success.

Volunteer Signup

Brain fairs feature 50+ stations with games and fun activities, all centered on brain science and brain health.

  • Meet scientists and clinicians.

  • Learn about local colleges and programs.

  • Pick up information about community resources.

Touch a real human brain, measure your brain waves, or try on some distortion goggles, among other fun activities!

The Pawtucket Brain Fair also includes Brain Power Hours, short talks on brain-related topics featuring people with lived experience as well as researchers and clinicians. 

I want to participate!

If you’d like to host an activity table, represent your lab or club, advocate for a cause, or share a community resource at one of our 2026 Brain Fairs, please complete this interest form to sign up and tell us a little about your planned activity.

Fill out interest form

Students, science enthusiasts, and community lovers—join us! Volunteer to help with setup and teardown, assist with brain specimen demonstrations, offer face painting, support live music, and more to help make the event a memorable success.

Volunteer Signup