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Chabot offers exciting hands-on activities, workshops, lectures, and other events for visitors of all ages.

Unless otherwise noted, programs are included with general admission on a drop-in basis. Schedule is subject to change.

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Brain Awareness Day
Saturday, March 13 (11am - 5pm)
FREE with General Admission

Our brains are amazing. Brain facts and activities demonstrate the power of our brains.

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Kids Go Green
Saturday, March 13 (11am - 4pm)
FREE with General Admission

Join us for our monthly hands-on environmentally related demonstrations and activities.

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Sun-Earth Day
Saturday, March 20 (11am – 4pm)
FREE with General Admission
 
Join us in a celebration of the annual Sun-Earth Day with fun and illuminating hands-on activities focused on the Sun, the Earth, and the special relationship between these two celestial bodies. This year’s theme, “The Magic of Magnetism.”

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e=girlpower2
A Saturday Science workshop for girls grades 5 – 8
Saturday, March 27 (12pm – 3pm)

Inspiring girls to develop skills and explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Guests: $20
Members: $15
Register: (510) 336-7373

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Earth Hour
Saturday, March 27 (8:30pm – 9:30pm)

On Earth Hour hundreds of millions of people will come together to call for action on climate change by doing something quite simple - turning off their lights for one hour. Visit earthhour.org for more information about getting involved.

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NanoDays
Saturday, April 3 (11am - 4pm)
FREE with General Admission

Demonstrations of nano science, the study of tiny particles, will be lead as part of a nationwide week of outreach to engage and excite the public about the science of the very small.

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Spring Break Hours
Center and Discovery Lab Open

Monday, April 5 - Friday, April 9

Monday - Thursday: 10am - 5pm
Friday: 10am - 10pm

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Kids Go Green
Saturday, April 10 (11am - 4pm)
FREE with General Admission

Join us for our monthly hands-on environmentally related demonstrations and activities.

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Challenger Missions
April 7, 9 & 11 (Launch Times: 1pm & 3pm)

Space is limited. For ages 8 & up.

Guests: $10 + Admission
Members: $5+ Admission
Register: (510) 336-7373

Take a trip to the Moon, Mars or travel along with a comet. In our Challenger Learning Center®, fly a simulated space flight mission.

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10000: A Skyline Party
Friday, April 16 (7pm - 11pm)

Come for music, celestial beverages, provocative science, films and more.

Tickets: $20 Adults / $15 Students / $8 Members
Box Office: (510) 336-7373

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Earth Day
Saturday, April 17 (11am - 4pm)
FREE with General Admission

Celebrate Earth Day at Chabot learning how to protect the Earth’s environment with innovative and fun activities.

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Career Exploration: NASA Webcast Celebrating Women
Saturday, April 24
FREE with General Admission

Speak with NASA representatives in a live webcast, with hands-on
demos and other fun activities as we celebrate contributions of women in space and science.

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e=girlpower2
A Saturday Science workshop for girls grades 5 – 8
Saturday, April 24 (12pm – 3pm)

Inspiring girls to develop skills and explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Guests: $20
Members: $15
Register: (510) 336-7373

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Tyke Explorers Program
(formerly Wee Wednesdays)
Tuesdays: April 13, April 20 & April 27
(10am - 10:50am)

For children aged 2½ -5 years
plus one adult for every two children

Expand your preschooler’s universe by enrolling in our Tyke Explorers Program.

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Dinner, a Movie and the Universe
Rub Elbows with the Stars
Every Friday and Saturday Evening (6pm - 10pm)

Join us for Chabot's unique evening social rendezvous. Start your night off with dinner and drinks, then cozy up in the planetarium as you're whisked to the edge of the universe and cap off the evening with telescope viewing featuring breathtaking views of the cosmos.

 

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KQED
Quest

Quest puts Northern California under a microscope, exploring fascinating local stories and people that impact our science, nature and environmental worlds.

For more information and schedules, please visit their website at:
www.kqed.org

 

 

 

 

 

 
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