2026 Aviation Discovery Fest

About this event

Volunteers needed! WAI-NTX will have a booth at the Commemorative Air Force's 2026 Aviation Discovery Fest in Dallas. We need 6 to 8 volunteers each day to help run three hands-on activities at the booth.

When: Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM CT each day.

Where: Commemorative Air Force Dallas Executive Airport, 5657 Mariner Dr., Dallas, TX 75237.

Shifts each day: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

How to sign up: RSVP for the day you want to work and choose the shift(s) you can cover. To work both days, RSVP once for each day. Use the Other dates link on this page to switch days. This event is free.

Volunteer hours: Any hours you work count as volunteering hours and can be used toward future WAI-NTX scholarships.

About the festival: Presented by the Commemorative Air Force, Aviation Discovery Fest is a hands-on celebration of aviation, history, and the people who made it. Climb inside historic aircraft, meet living history reenactors, explore military vehicles, enjoy family activities in the Discovery Zone, and get an up-close look at some incredible pieces of aviation history.

What to wear and bring: Comfortable clothes and closed-toe tennis shoes. Bring a water bottle.

Questions?