Bubblefest

Get ready to be blown away at Bubblefest!

Timed Activities

Bubble Welcome! – 9:30AM – 11:00PM | Front Circle
Join us in the Front Circle to kick the day off right with some out-of-this-world bubbles by Sterling the Bubblesmith! Sterling has performed versions of his remarkable hand-blown bubbles for over 45 years. He is the only person to ever put a bubble inside a bubble inside a bubble on stage without any tubes or straws, and the first person to walk completely through a bubble film!

Flaming Bubbles- 11:15AM, 2:15PM, 3:15PM | Lab 1
Join us in Lab 1 for exciting mini live science demonstrations by Chabot educators!

Bubble Dance Party with DJ B1 – 11:00AM – 3:00PM | Courtyard
Life is the bubbles! Come dance with DJ B1 as bubbles dance around you!

Bubbles on Stilts! – 11:30AM – 12:30PM | Courtyard
Performing her exciting Stilt Bubbles act, their stilt walker Tica is sure to bring the WOW factor! Dressed in a fabulous costume, she will energize and inspire while teaching you how to make giant bubbles! Her performances capture everything we love about bubbles – they’re energizing, magical, and super fun! This is a performance you won’t be able to miss…and not just because of the extra height!

Crystal Ball & Boo Bubbles – 12:15PM | Lab 1
Join us in Lab 1 for exciting mini live science demonstrations by Chabot educators!

Bubble Magic with Sterling the Bubblesmith – 12:30PM | Studio 3
Get ready to be amazed by the one and only Sterling the Bubblesmith in a spectacular showcase of bubble artistry! With over 45 years of bubble-blowing brilliance, Sterling is the only person to ever put a bubble inside a bubble inside a bubble on stage without any tubes or straws, and the first person to walk completely through a bubble film!

Happycake Facepainting – 1:00PM – 3:00PM | Courtyard
Stop by our face painting station to add a splash of color to your day! Perfect for all ages, Happycake’s talented artists will bring your imagination to life – just in time to dance through a cloud of bubbles!

Unscripted and Unpoppable with Sterling Johnson and Rachel Smith – 2:00pm | Studio 3
Get ready for something completely unexpected as Sterling Johnson and Rachel Smith take bubbles to a whole new level! From narration with bubbles to formal improv, 2-person bubble scenes, and even audience-suggested bubble challenges—this is bubbly fun with a twist of the totally improvised. It’s bold, it’s brilliant, it’s… made up as they go! Can they pull it off? There’s only one way to find out—come watch the magic unfold!

3:00PM – Miss Molly Bubbles Show | Theater
Miss Molly Bubbles is your go-to performer for an interactive and exciting bubble show that will leave a lasting impression on children of all ages! From bubble haircuts to being inside a bubble, meeting puppet friends, and seeing gigantic bubbles, Miss Molly’s shows are packed with fun and magic.

Ongoing Experiences

Bubble Play! | Courtyard & Observation Deck
Stop by for fun hands-on bubble playtime, ongoing in the Courtyard and in Studio 3. *Bubble Play will be paused during showtimes.

Planetarium
Catch a Planetarium show every hour on the hour, from 11:00am – 4:00pm. Check the Planetarium schedule by the Front Desk to see what’s on next!

Paint with Bubbles! | Lab 2
In this exciting interactive activity, create your own masterpiece using colorful bubbles!

Photo Booth | AstroLight (Studio 2)
Grab a prop, strike a pose & snap a pic against our galaxy backdrop! Don’t forget to tag us at @chabotspace on Instagram!

Chabot Members Get 40% Off!

Purchase a Membership today and get 40% off your Bubblefest tickets! You also get free general admission year-round, $10 off other Chabot events, discounts in the cafe and gift shop, and reciprocal admission to participating museums/locations. Learn more on our Membership page.