Are you looking for something that will be amazingly fun and educational? Look no further than the Second Annual Dark Sky Festival on March 30 from 4 to 9 p.m. A fantastic array of activities for all ages is planned at all the entities around Centennial Circle: the library, the River of Time Museum, the Community Garden and the Community Center.

This letter is asking you to do just one thing: Mark your calendar. You’ll be glad you did and here are just a few reasons why.

Have you ever tried virtual reality? Ten stations will be available to offer you an amazing five-minute experience. Are you interested in a live display of nocturnal animals? Do you have children who might enjoy the hands-on experiences planned at the museum? Would you like to see the top dark sky-related art submissions from students at all grade levels?

Okay, I’m just getting started, but here are more things to point out before I reach the word limit. How about a laser tour of the night sky? Yes, this is as awesome as it sounds. And there will be a number of large telescopes set up in Centennial Circle as well as a silent auction of very nice telescopes. Oh, and there is a solar walk. Can’t explain this one, you’ll have to come.

Three short presentations in the Community Center ballroom will be given by nationally known speakers: Dr. Jeffrey Hall, Director of Lowell Observatory; Dr. John Barentine, Director of Public Policy for the International Dark Sky Association; and keynote speaker Geoff Notkin, who had his own TV show as the “Meteorite Man.”

There will be a great selection of food trucks and Fountain Hills businesses, including Grapeables providing wine and Bonehaus Brewery providing beer.

Mark your calendar! See you there.