Napa’s Discovery Campus: Where Kids & Families Learn and Explore
A new, creative community space bringing fresh opportunities in the arts, music, and STEM to downtown Napa
Big things are happening in Napa this fall! The Napa Valley Education Foundation (NVEF) just announced the launch of their Fall 2025 Catalog and there is truly something for everybody.
They’ve developed courses that include youth, student, and adult programs across a range of STEAM fields and, for the eagle-eyed readers out there, you may notice they’ve partnered with some well-known and inspirational names in Napa Valley, like Nimbus Arts, to build out depth and breadth across their course offerings.
And the best part? You’re invited to see it for yourself at the Discover Campus Community Open House.
Read on for more details about their important work in Napa, the 2025 Fall Class Offerings, and their widely anticipated Open House on September 28th.
Napa Valley Education Foundation Welcomes YOU
Napa Valley Education Foundation (NVEF) invites the community to celebrate the grand opening of its new Discovery Campus with a free Community Open House. Once home to the Oxbow School a private arts school, this beautiful riverside campus has been gifted to NVEF to become a hub for the arts, wellness, career exploration, and STEM.
An All-Ages Afternoon of Fun and Discovery
Bring the whole family to experience everything the Discovery Campus has to offer:
🎨 Guided painting in the Art Studio
🥁 Drumming circles in the Music Studio
⚙️ Hands-on STEM projects in the Maker Studio
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly activities for kids and adults alike
Enjoy live music, food trucks, raffle prizes, face painting, chalk art, and more—all showcasing the creative energy of Napa’s newest community learning space.
📍 530 3rd St, Napa, CA 94559 • Sunday, September 28th • 12pm - 3pm • No RSVP required—just come and enjoy!
Miss the event? Check out the event wrap-up on our Instagram page and follow @n.v.e.f so you don’t miss out on the next event!
Fall 2025 Courses at the Discovery Campus
The Open House also marks the launch of NVEF’s Fall 2025 courses, offering opportunities for both youth and adults. Programs are led by local artists, educators, and innovators, and many are made affordable or free thanks to community support and scholarships
Photo courtesy of Napa Valley Education Foundation.
About the Napa Valley Education Foundation
At NVEF, the mission is clear: to empower Napa Valley youth to broaden horizons, deepen knowledge, and step confidently into the future.
What They Do: NVEF invests in programs that close gaps and open doors—through College & Career Readiness, Arts, Youth Wellness, and Classroom Innovation.
Impact: More than 20,000 youth and 1,000 educators are served across Napa Valley Unified, St. Helena Unified, Calistoga Joint Unified, Howell Mountain Elementary, Pope Valley Union Elementary, and the Napa County Office of Education.
Belief: Every child—no matter their background—deserves the chance to learn, thrive, and lead. An investment in education is an investment in Napa’s future.
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