Hours:
Beginning September 16th, 2024
Friday-Sunday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
First Friday of the Month: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Monday-Thursday: Closed
Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
Home of NASA Ames Visitor Center, Chabot Space & Science Center is a non-profit science center that serves Oakland and the greater Bay Area with an Observatory, Planetarium, exhibition galleries and more.
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Halloween Hike & Sip
Thursday, October 24
Join us for a spine-chilling Halloween Hike! As the sun sets and the shadows grow, our haunted trail comes to life with ghostly tales. Explore the darkened forest with our expert guides. Bring your friends and family for a night of thrills and chills. Come in costume for an extra treat! Dare to join us?
Learn MoreHalloween at Chabot!
Thursday, October 31
Join us for a spooktacular evening! Choose from one or make it a combo.
GALACTIC GHOULS: A Halloween Themed Acrylic Paint Workshop
Unleash your inner artist as you paint otherworldly scenes under the glow of the stars—and the magic of glow-in-the-dark paint!
LASER AFTER HOURS: FRIGHT LIGHT
Forget the usual Halloween classics—our laser show brings a special lineup of immersive themes, with a mix of eerie beats and galactic-inspired visuals to match the mood of the season.
LASER SHOW AFTER HOURS: STRANGER THINGS
Whether you’re a Demogorgon fan or just love 80s nostalgia, this event will transport you into the world of strange. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind journey into the Upside Down—grab your friends, your waffles, and prepare to be awed!
First Friday: Spooky Astronomy
Friday, November 1
First Friday: SPOOKY ASTRONOMY is creeping up on you with a night of cosmic chills and family thrills! Join us for a frightfully fun evening featuring live music by local band Side Pony and the Homestead High Choir. Get into the Halloween spirit with out-of-this-world space face painting, then head over to our eerie laser dome for a spook-tacular Halloween-themed laser show! Plus, our friends from The MADE are bringing retro gaming fun to the game room. For a spooky treat, don’t miss the live show with horror host Lord Bloodrah—he’s sure to send chills down your spine. Perfect for all ages, this is one event your family won’t want to miss!
Learn MoreThe mission of Chabot Space & Science Center is to inspire and educate learners of all ages about the Universe and Planet Earth.