RIMRA STEM Rocket Launch Experience at URI Peckham Farm

Name: RIMRA STEM Rocket Launch Experience at URI Peckham Farm
Start: 2026-05-16
End: 2026-11-07
Location: University of Rhode Island Athletics

3119 Ministerial Road, The entrance to the launch site is an unpaved road prior to the West Kingston School, West Kingstown, RI 02892

South County
5/16/2026, 6/20/2026, 7/18/2026, 8/15/2026, 9/19/2026, 10/17/2026, 11/7/2026

Get ready for a day of sky-high excitement and STEM in action! The Rhode Island Model Rocket Association (RIMRA), a National Association of Rocketry (NAR) Section (#755), in collaboration with the University of Rhode Island, invites you to experience live rocket launches at URI’s Peckham Farm field.

Watch rockets roar off the pad—from small beginner models to powerful high-performance flights—launched by enthusiasts from across Southeastern New England. It’s an unforgettable way to see science, technology, engineering, and mathematics come to life through real-world physics, aerodynamics, and propulsion.

Whether you’re a first-time spectator, a curious kid, or a seasoned hobbyist, there’s something thrilling for everyone.

🚀 STEM-focused, educational experience
🚀 Family- and kid-friendly
🚀 Free for spectators

Want to try it yourself? New flyers are welcome.

Time: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (weather permitting)

For full details, directions, and event information, visit:
https://www.rimra.org

📣 Important: Launches are weather and field condition dependent. Please check the RIMRA website or Facebook page after 6:00 PM on the Friday before each launch for status updates:

https://www.rimra.org
https://www.facebook.com/rimra755/

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Presented By: Rhode Island Model Rocket Association (RIMRA)
Dates: 5/16/2026, 6/20/2026, 7/18/2026, 8/15/2026, 9/19/2026, 10/17/2026, 11/7/2026
Location: University of Rhode Island Athletics
Address: 3119 Ministerial Road, The entrance to the launch site is an unpaved road prior to the West Kingston School, West Kingstown, RI 02892
Phone: (401) 374-1914
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Price: Free for spectators; Small fee for flyers

3119 Ministerial Road, The entrance to the launch site is an unpaved road prior to the West Kingston School, West Kingstown, RI 02892

RIMRA STEM Rocket Launch Experience at URI Peckham Farm

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