Non-Planetarium
Slumber with the Stars
Buy Tickets Friday, August 19th- Saturday, August 20th 6 PM- 9 AM $100, $95 Members ages 4+ Spend an out-of-this-world camping experience at Chabot. Your sleepover includes hands-on activities, exclusive after-hours time in the exhibits, planetarium shows and telescope viewing amidst the backdrop of the redwood forest. Enjoy hot chocolate while gazing at the stars […]
Investigating Space: Space Telescope Snapshots
Buy Tickets Saturday, August 20 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free With General Admission Celebrate the clearest, deepest look at space we’ve ever had. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is more advanced than any telescope…ever. As the first images come back, we begin shedding light on some of the mysteries of the Universe. What are […]
Space Paint & Sip
Buy Tickets Thursday, August 25th 6-8:30 PM $40, $35 Members 21+ Join a guided painting session with friends in a beautiful outdoor setting in the redwoods. In our Space Paint & Sip program, learn how street artists make stunning colorful depictions of the cosmos in just minutes. It's the perfect evening for a date, […]
Sunset Science: Space Rocks
Buy Tickets Learn all about asteroids, meteors and comets! Friday, August 26 6-9 p.m. $15 Adult, $5.00 Youth, Members Free Enjoy summer evening astronomy programs with engaging speakers, thematic programs, and activities for all ages! Enjoy comet demonstrations, hands-on activities that unlock the mysteries about these space objects. Compare earth’s rocks, minerals, tectonic plates, and […]
Close Encounters with Wildlife-Featuring Mary Roach and her new book Fuzz
Buy Tickets Friday, September 2 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. $15 adults, $10 kids/seniors and $5 members Join our fun and informative family event, where you can learn about local wildlife, meet live animals and learn about how they've adapted to our changing local environment. Meet experts who specialize in animal rescue, and help to […]
POSTPONED: NASA Artemis 1 Launch Watch Party
UPDATE: NASA Artemis 1 Launch Watch Party is postponed following the launch delay. The Center is open today for general admission hours from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Come by to explore NASA Ames Visitor Center, the telescopes and more. Stay tuned for updates: nasa.gov. Buy General Admission Tickets Saturday, September 3 10:30 a.m. […]
Hike & Sip
Buy Tickets Saturday, September 3rd 6-9 PM $30, $27 Members 21+ The journey begins at sunset from the Center into the beautiful surrounding redwood forest. We’ll moderately hike 3-4.25 miles (90-120 minutes) along some of the most popular trails as you learn about the history of Oakland, local plants, and the majestic Redwood trees. We’ll […]
Hike & Sip
Buy Tickets Friday, September 9th 6-9 PM $30, $27 Members 21+ The journey begins at sunset from the Center into the beautiful surrounding redwood forest. We’ll moderately hike 3-4.25 miles (90-120 minutes) along some of the most popular trails as you learn about the history of Oakland, local plants, and the majestic Redwood trees. We’ll […]
Hike & Sip with Special Partners: East Bay Regional Park District
Buy Tickets Friday, September 16th 6-9 PM $30, $27 Members 21+ The journey begins at sunset from the Center into the beautiful surrounding redwood forest. We’ll moderately hike 3-4.25 miles (90-120 minutes) along some of the most popular trails as you learn about the history of Oakland, local plants, and the majestic Redwood trees. We’ll […]
Investigating Space: Asteroid Impact
Buy Tickets Saturday, September 17 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free With General Admission Learn all about asteroids by engaging in hands-on activities that will teach you how to identify Earth rocks from space rocks using magnets and microscopes. Hear from special guest speaker Ariel Graykowski, a researcher in Planetary Science, discuss NASA’s Double Asteroid […]
Sunset Science: Mysteries of Deep Space
Buy Tickets Friday, September 23 6-9 p.m. $15 Adult, $5.00 Youth, Members Free Enjoy an autumn night with a festive gathering for the whole family that will explore the deepest regions of our universe in our family-friendly program followed by telescope viewing on our observation deck. Engage in hands-on activities that explore nebulas, galaxies, and […]
Space Paint & Sip
Buy Tickets Thursday, September 29 6-8:30 PM $40, $35 Members 21+ Join a guided painting session with friends in a beautiful outdoor setting in the redwoods. In our Space Paint & Sip program, learn how street artists make stunning colorful depictions of the cosmos in just minutes. It's the perfect evening for a date, […]
TinkerFest
Celebrate the curious, creative and inventive spirit in all of us! Saturday, October 1 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Adults (12+): $20, Children (2-12): $15, Seniors (65+): $10; Adult Members: $5, Youth Members: Free *Sign up for any level membership on-site during the event and receive 4 free Tinkerfest tickets Buy Tickets Tinkerfest is a […]
First Friday: Sci-Fi Night
Buy Tickets Friday, October 7 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. $15 adults, $10 kids/seniors and $5 members Science fiction writers, filmmakers, and artists have inspired us to think beyond the Earth and work towards traveling to the stars, and to pursue space exploration. Explore hands-on activities and learn about synthetic biology, learn all about liquid […]
Space Paint & Sip
Get Tickets Thursday, October 13 6-8:30 PM $40, $35 Members 21+ Join a guided painting session with friends in a beautiful outdoor setting in the redwoods. In our Space Paint & Sip program, learn how street artists make stunning colorful depictions of the cosmos in just minutes. It's the perfect evening for a date, birthday […]
Investigating Space: Understanding Our Oceans
Buy Tickets Saturday, October 15 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free With General Admission In this latest installment of Investigating Space, we’ll learn about Earth science and oceanography through interactive, hands-on workshops and a screening of the documentary “The Lake at the Bottom of the Earth.” The Lake at the Bottom of the World, […]
Starlight Gala: Luminous
October 22, 2022 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 10000 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland Tickets Join us for a fun and festive evening of hands-on science to support and celebrate access to and engagement in high caliber STEAM education in Oakland and across the Bay Area. Chabot's Gala is an immersive event, including roving dining and STEM […]
Astrolight Members Preview
Members See It First Saturday & Sunday, October 29-30 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Chabot members receive an exclusive preview of Astrolight on October 29-30 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Enjoy the new exhibition and mingle with other members during this illuminating event! Light bites and coffee will be provided. To attend, receive your special […]
Halloween: Spooky Science
Buy General Admission Tickets Saturday, October 29 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free with general admission Uncover the creepy crawlies of the night in our special Halloween science program. Learn about animals and insects that frighten us and get to see them up close. People of all ages are welcome to come in full costume, […]
Halloween Hike & Sip
Buy Tickets Saturday, October 29 6-9 PM $30, $27 Members 21+ The journey begins at sunset from the Center into the beautiful surrounding redwood forest. We’ll moderately hike 3-4.25 miles (90-120 minutes) along some of the most popular trails as you learn about the history of Oakland, local plants, and the majestic Redwood trees. We’ll […]
Good Night Oppy Film Screening
Sunday, October 30 12 p.m., Theatre Free with General Admission Join us for an early screening of the film, Good Night Oppy, which tells the inspirational true story of Opportunity, a rover that was sent to Mars for a 90-day mission but ended up surviving for 15 years. The film follows Opportunity’s groundbreaking journey on […]
First Friday: Nocturnal
Have you ever wondered how bats catch food without using their sight or why fireflies glow? This month, discover all the ways nocturnal animals are adapted to life at night!
CANCELED: Total Lunar Eclipse Watch Party
Join Chabot's astronomers for a live watch party of one of the two great eclipses of 2022.
Investigating Space: Supersonic Flight
Get all the latest news about how NASA is working to transform air travel in this century.
Family Starlight Workshop
Kick off the holiday season with a festive family workshop all about the stars and then stay for complimentary viewing.
Family Starlight Workshop
Kick off the holiday season with a festive family workshop all about the stars and then stay for complimentary viewing.
First Friday: Moving to Mars
Buy Tickets Friday, December 2 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. $15 adults, $10 kids/seniors and $5 members This year, in early December, it will be the best time to view Mars and it is a great time to look forward to NASA's Mission to Mars. Join NASA and SETI scientist Pascal Lee as they explore […]
Free Telescope Viewings
Every Friday and Saturday Night, weather permitting 7:30-10:30 p.m. Chabot Observatory Deck Join Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck for a free telescope viewing! Weather permitting, this is a chance to explore stars, planets and more through Chabot’s historic telescopes. Chabot’s three large historic telescopes offer a unique way to experience the awe and wonder […]
NASA Artemis 1 Splashdown Event
Buy Tickets Sunday, December 11 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free With General Admission As NASA's Artemis 1 mission comes to a thrilling end, you're invited to watch the uncrewed Orion space capsule splashdown live in Chabot's theatre. Then, learn more by exploring NASA Ames Visitor Center, learning more from NASA expert Sarah D'Souza and […]
Geminids Meteor Shower
Join us on our observation decks and be dazzled as we make our annual trip though the Geminids Meteor shower. The Geminids, named for the radiant or location where the shower appears to originate, are one of the best meteor showers to catch this year.
Investigating Space: Water on the Moon
Scientists are always curious to find water in the furthest reaches of the Earth and the Moon. Today’s program will span the freezing waters underneath Antarctica to the ice on the Moon.
CANCELED: 23rd Annual Balloon Drop
Ring in the New Year without staying up all night!
First Friday: Invisible Astronomy
Spend an exciting evening with music, activities and fun exploring light from Earth and Space.
First Friday: Glow in the Dark
Buy Tickets Friday, February 3 6-10 p.m. $15 adults, $10 kids/seniors and $5 members Why do some living creatures glow? We'll explore how organisms in the sea, land and the air use bioluminescence to adapt in nature. Are there examples of glowing on other planets? We'll ask the scientists who are searching for the answers […]
Adult Slumber With The Stars
Buy Tickets Saturday, February 11 6 p.m.-9 a.m. $100, $95 members Adults 21+ Love is in the air molecules in this chemistry-inspired Valentine's program! Start the evening with a bubbly chemistry cocktail reception followed by a romantic Valentine's dinner. From our featured speaker, you will learn about the different things animals find attractive in a […]
Adult Valentine’s Slumber with the Stars
Love is in the air molecules in this chemistry-inspired Valentine's program!
Investigating Space: Our Big, Bright Universe
Buy General Admission Tickets Saturday, February 18, 2023 Free with admission 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. How do incredible space telescopes see more than what meets the eye? Scientists measure the light of the electromagnetic spectrum as radio waves, ultraviolet, infrared, gamma rays, microwave, visible and x-ray. Space telescopes measure light in each of these […]
Virtual Telescope Viewing: Moon, Mars and More
Thursday, February 23 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free Watch on Facebook Watch on Youtube Enjoy a tour of the skies that covers some of this season's best viewing opportunities! Join Chabot Astronomers for Q&A and dazzling live looks into the cosmos through Nellie, our most powerful telescope. This event is weather permitting and could be impacted by […]
Member Telescope Viewing: CANCELLED
Update 2/24/23: This event is canceled due to weather. Stay updated on future events on the members' events page. Sunday, February 26 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. A Membership Exclusive: RSVP Required The East Bay Astronomical Society invites members to a special, private telescope viewing. Unlike our regular viewing on Friday and Saturday evenings, EAS personalizes […]
First Friday: The Science of Color
Buy Tickets Friday, March 3 6-10 p.m. $15 adults, $10 kids/seniors and $5 members Immerse yourself in an evening of playful, colorful curiosity! What is color? How do humans and animals define color? Explore an array of hands-on color demonstrations and activities fun for the whole family. Learn how we bend light to see the […]
Family Nature Adventures: Scat (SOLD OUT)
This event is sold out! More Family Nature Adventures are coming soon! Saturday, March 11 $20 Adult, $10 Youth 3+ 9:30-11 a.m. Join us every 2nd Saturday for Nature Adventures, where we’ll take a closer look into the surrounding redwood forest. Your adventure includes a hands-on workshop, access to scientific tools and instruments, a snack, […]
Nocturnal: Illumination
Buy Tickets Saturday, March 11 6-10 p.m. Adults 21+, $20 Nocturnal is a new program at Chabot Space & Science Center created for adults 21+ to enjoy an evening exploring the intersection of art and science in an atmosphere filled with unique multi-media experiences, art installations, music and curated activities all while enjoying music, drinks […]
CANCELLED: Women In STEM Day with SAfG
Celebrate the accomplishments women have made in science, technology, engineering and math and our future generation of female scientists.
First Fridays Climate Series: Drying Out: Understanding California’s Drought
Buy Tickets Friday, April 7 6-10 p.m. All ages, family friendly. Adults $15, Kids/Seniors $10, Members $5 One of the most obvious effects of climate change in California is our prolific drought. Why is California so prone to these dry spells? What are the long-term effects on our ecosystem? How are different communities in the […]
Family Nature Adventures: Eco Gardening
Buy Tickets Families with Children $20 Adult, $10 Youth 3+ 9:30-11 a.m. Learn how to fight climate change by regrowing your food from seeds and scraps! We'll teach you how to classify soil with fun hands-on chemistry experiments. Discover the secrets behind amazing hydrophobic plants that perform amazing acts of science at the nanoscale. You’ll […]
Earth Day: Seeing Earth from Space
Buy Earth Day Tickets Buy Earth Day Tickets + Awesome Orchestra Saturday, April 22 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. All ages, family friendly. Earth Day ticket included in regular general admission ticket price. Free Admission for members, excludes Awesome Orchestra ticket. (To attend the Awesome Orchestra everyone, including members must purchase an additional ticket. Capacity […]
First Friday Climate Series: What is Weather?
Buy Tickets Friday, May 5 6-10 p.m. All ages, family-friendly. Adults $15, Kids/Seniors $10, Members $5 Ever wonder what happens in our atmosphere that can make it cold and rainy one day and hot and dry the next? Weather is a series of events that result in some amazing and downright fascinating effects. But how […]
Nocturnal: Climate Conversations-CANCELLED
Cancellation Notice Unfortunately, we are not able to continue with Nocturnal: Climate Conversations as planned. We hope you join us at the next event in our climate series, First Friday: Atmospheric Extremes on June 2. All purchased tickets have been fully refunded. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. For questions or ticket […]
Family Nature Adventures: Mother’s Day Tea Making Workshop
Buy Tickets Saturday, May 13 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Families with Children $25 Adults, $15 Youth 3+ Mothers and Daughters Tea Making Workshop with Special Guest: Teas with Meaning. Learn how fruits, flowers and herbs are transformed to tasty blends. Your workshop includes a cup of tea, snack, and a take home kit. Following […]
Family Nature Adventures: Mother’s Day Tea Making Workshop
Buy Tickets Sunday, May 14 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Families with Children $30 Adults, $20 Youth 3+ Mothers and Daughters Tea Making Workshop with Special Guest: Teas with Meaning. Learn how fruits, flowers and herbs are transformed to tasty blends. Your workshop includes a cup of tea, snack, and a take home kit. Following […]
5th Annual Tinkerfest
Buy Tickets Saturday, May 20 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. All ages, family friendly. Adults $20, Kids $15, Seniors $10 and Members free Tinkerfest is a one-day event that celebrates the creative, curious, and inventive spirit in all of us. Tinkerfest will bring together makers, artists, and tinkerers to showcase their work and invite attendees […]
Hike & Sip
Buy Tickets for 5pm Buy Tickets for 6:30pm Friday, May 26 5pm Easy Hike, 6:30pm Moderate Hike Adults $45, 21+ **Advanced reservations are encouraged as our hikes sell out quickly** 5pm Hike: Easy interpretive hike with moderate terrain (75 minutes) 6:30pm Hike: Moderate interpretive hike with some hills (90-120 minutes) (Includes 2 drink tickets for […]
Slumber With The Stars Family Sleepover
Buy Tickets May 28-May 29 6 PM- 9 AM $100, $95 Members ages 4+ Families With Kids Age 4+ Join us for a night of otherworldly exploration as we investigate the atmospheric features of our home planet in comparison to that of other planets in our solar system and beyond. Experience the live science theater […]
First Fridays Climate Series: Atmospheric Extremes
Buy Tickets Friday, June 2 6-10 pm All ages, family friendly. Adults $15, Kids/Seniors $10 and Members $5. Evidence for the extreme weather conditions we are experiencing in North America is becoming more frequent and highlighting the real effects of climate change. Throughout the Bay Area and California, we have experienced extreme heat, atmospheric rivers, […]
Family Nature Adventures: Rocky Planet #3
Buy Tickets Saturday, June 10 10 AM-11:30 AM Families with Children 3+ $25 Adults, $15 Youth 3+ Join us every 2nd Saturday for Nature Adventures where we’ll take a deep look into a different aspect of the surrounding redwood forest. Your adventure includes a hands-on workshop, access to scientific tools and instruments, a simple snack, […]
Family Nature Adventures: Rocky Planet #3
Buy Tickets Saturday, June 10 10 AM-11:30 AM Families with Children 3+ $25 Adults, $15 Youth 3+ Join us every 2nd Saturday for Nature Adventures where we’ll take a deep look into a different aspect of the surrounding redwood forest. Your adventure includes a hands-on workshop, access to scientific tools and instruments, a simple snack, […]
Family Nature Adventures
Buy Tickets Saturday, June 10 10 AM-11:30 AM Families with Children 3+ $25 Adults, $15 Youth 3+ Join us every 2nd Saturday for Nature Adventures where we’ll take a deep look into a different aspect of the surrounding redwood forest. Your adventure includes a hands-on workshop, access to scientific tools and instruments, a simple snack, […]
Investigating Space: Celebrating Women in STEM
Buy Tickets Saturday, June 10 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Free With General Admission Join us at Chabot Space & Science Center on June 10 for a day highlighting Women in STEM! Celebrate the accomplishments women have made in science, technology, engineering and math and our future generation of female scientists. Take part in hands-on science […]
Celebrating Diversity in Space
Buy Tickets Saturday, June 17 11am - 3pm Free With General Admission Join us in the Theatre for special screenings of the NASA film The Color of Space. Screenings at 12:30pm and 2pm "The Color of Space" is a documentary featuring the personal stories of seven Black astronauts who joined NASA's astronaut corps. The […]
Annual Father’s Day Slumber with the Stars
Buy Tickets June 17 @ 6pm - June 18 @ 9am $100 Admission, $95 Members Open to families with children ages 4+. Adults unaccompanied by children are not permitted. Spend this Father's Day with dad on this unique, out-of-this-world camping experience at Chabot. Your sleepover includes hands-on activities, exclusive after-hours time in the exhibits, and […]
Space Spray Paint & Sip
Buy Tickets Thursday, June 22 6 pm - 7:30 pm $45, Adults 21+ Join us for a social painting session with friends in a beautiful outdoor setting in the redwoods. In our Space Spray Paint & Sip program, learn how street artists make stunning colorful depictions of the cosmos in just minutes. It's the perfect […]
Hike & Sip
Buy Tickets for 5pm Buy Tickets for 6:30pm Saturday, June 24 5pm Easy Hike, 6:30pm Moderate Hike Adults $45, 21+ **Advanced reservations are encouraged as our hikes sell out quickly** 5pm Hike: Easy interpretive hike with moderate terrain (75 minutes) 6:30pm Hike: Moderate interpretive hike with some hills (90-120 minutes) (Includes 2 drink tickets for […]
Plant & Sip
Buy Tickets Thursday. June 29 6 pm-7:30 pm Bring your inner maker out for an evening of social tinkering. On this night we will teach you how to create decorative succulent gardens and decorative planters. No skill required. Includes 2 drink tickets for beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverages, and a charcuterie board.
Hike & Sip
Buy Tickets for 5:30pm Buy Tickets for 7pm Friday, June 30 5:30pm Easy Hike, 7pm Moderate Hike Adults $45, 21+ **Advanced reservations are encouraged as our hikes sell out quickly** 5:30pm Hike: Easy interpretive hike with moderate terrain (75 minutes) 7pm Hike: Moderate interpretive hike with some hills (90-120 minutes) (Includes 2 drink tickets for […]
Sunset Science: Asteroid Day
Buy Tickets Friday, June 30 6-9 p.m. All ages, family friendly. Adults $15, Kids $5 and Members Free. Have you ever wondered about the difference between an asteroid and a comet? Did you know that there are people designated as asteroid hunters? Do you know how many known asteroids are in our solar system? Discover […]
Hike & Sip
Buy Tickets for 5:30pm Buy Tickets for 7pm Saturday, July 1 5:30pm Easy Hike, 7pm Moderate Hike Adults $45, 21+ **Advanced reservations are encouraged as our hikes sell out quickly** 5:30pm Hike: Easy interpretive hike with moderate terrain (75 minutes) 7pm Hike: Moderate interpretive hike with some hills (90-120 minutes) (Includes 2 drink tickets for […]
First Friday: Lifecycle of the Stars
Buy Tickets Friday, July 7 6-10 p.m. $15 adults, $10 kids/seniors, and $5 members. All ages, family-friendly Join us for an evening of learning about the stellar processes that have shaped the evolution of galaxies and planetary systems as we explore the birth of stars. Stars are born within the clouds of dust scattered throughout […]
Family Nature Adventures: Guardians of the Forest
Buy Tickets Saturday, July 8 9:30 am-11 am $25 Adult, $15 Youth 3+ Join us every 2nd Saturday for Nature Adventures where we’ll take a deep look into a different aspect of the surrounding redwood forest. Your adventure includes a hands-on workshop, access to scientific tools and instruments, a simple snack, and a short exploration […]
Hike & Sip
Buy Tickets Friday, July 14 5:00pm-8:00pm Adults $40, 21+ **Advanced reservations are encouraged as our hikes sell out quickly** Hike Version: Easy interpretive hike with moderate terrain (75 minutes) (Includes 2 drink tickets for beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverages, and a charcuterie board on a private section of the observatory) For All Hikes We Recommend: […]
Free Telescope Viewings
Every Friday and Saturday Night, weather permitting 7:30-10:30 p.m. Chabot Observatory Deck Join Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck for a free telescope viewing! Weather permitting, this is a chance to explore stars, planets and more through Chabot’s historic telescopes. Chabot’s three large historic telescopes offer a unique way to experience the awe and wonder […]
Hike & Sip
Buy Tickets Saturday, July 15 5:30pm-8:30pm Adults $40, 21+ **Advanced reservations are encouraged as our hikes sell out quickly** Hike Version: Easy interpretive hike with moderate terrain (75 minutes) (Includes 2 drink tickets for beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverages, and a charcuterie board on a private section of the observatory) For All Hikes We […]
Free Telescope Viewings
Every Friday and Saturday Night, weather permitting 7:30-10:30 p.m. Chabot Observatory Deck Join Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck for a free telescope viewing! Weather permitting, this is a chance to explore stars, planets and more through Chabot’s historic telescopes. Chabot’s three large historic telescopes offer a unique way to experience the awe and wonder […]
Native Skies Star Stories
Sunday, July 16 Planetarium, 2-3 p.m. Free with General Admission. For thousands of years, humans have looked at the night sky with a sense of wonder and meaning. Working with the East Bay Ohlone community, a native storyteller will speak to an Indigenous East Bay understanding of the sky and land as you gaze at […]
Acrylic Space Paint & Sip
Buy Tickets Thursday. July 20 6 pm-7:30 pm Adults $40, 21+ Join us for a transitional instructor led space themed acrylic Sip & Paint party for adults. No skill required. Great experience for friends, couples or corporate groups. Includes 2 drink tickets for beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverages, and a charcuterie board.
Hike & Sip
Buy Tickets Friday, July 21 5:00pm-8:00pm Adults $40, 21+ **Advanced reservations are encouraged as our hikes sell out quickly** Hike Version: Easy interpretive hike with moderate terrain (75 minutes) (Includes 2 drink tickets for beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverages, and a charcuterie board on a private section of the observatory) For All Hikes We Recommend: […]
Free Telescope Viewings
Every Friday and Saturday Night, weather permitting 7:30-10:30 p.m. Chabot Observatory Deck Join Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck for a free telescope viewing! Weather permitting, this is a chance to explore stars, planets and more through Chabot’s historic telescopes. Chabot’s three large historic telescopes offer a unique way to experience the awe and wonder […]
Bubblefest Saturday 2023
Buy Tickets Saturday, June 25 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $24 Adult, $19 Youth Get ready for a day of hands-on bubble fun! Chabot’s 2nd BubbleFest celebrates the joy of bubbles with shows, activities, music and more that will blow you away! Learn about the science of bubbles with captivating shows from famous bubble artists […]
Bubblefest Weekend
Buy Saturday Tickets Buy Sunday Tickets Saturday, July 22 - Sunday, July 23 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $20 adults (12+), $15 kids (2-12), $10 seniors and Free for members. All ages, family-friendly Learn all about the science behind bubbles and see how bubbles can change form as professional bubble artists expose the wonders […]
Free Telescope Viewings
Every Friday and Saturday Night, weather permitting 7:30-10:30 p.m. Chabot Observatory Deck Join Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck for a free telescope viewing! Weather permitting, this is a chance to explore stars, planets and more through Chabot’s historic telescopes. Chabot’s three large historic telescopes offer a unique way to experience the awe and wonder […]
Bubblefest Sunday 2023
Buy Tickets Saturday, June 25 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $24 Adult, $19 Youth Get ready for a day of hands-on bubble fun! Chabot’s 2nd BubbleFest celebrates the joy of bubbles with shows, activities, music and more that will blow you away! Learn about the science of bubbles with captivating shows from famous bubble artists […]
Bubblefest Weekend
Buy Saturday Tickets Buy Sunday Tickets Saturday, July 22 - Sunday, July 23 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $20 adults (12+), $15 kids (2-12), $10 seniors and Free for members. All ages, family-friendly Learn all about the science behind bubbles and see how bubbles can change form as professional bubble artists expose the wonders […]
Sunset Science: Starlight Astronomy
Buy Tickets Friday, July 28 6-9 p.m. All ages, family-friendly $15 Adult, $5 Youth, Members Free What does a star’s color tell us about the star? What do we learn by studying a star’s spectrum? How fast does a star’s light travel through space? Why do stars appear to twinkle in the night sky? Astronomy […]
Free Telescope Viewings
Every Friday and Saturday Night, weather permitting 7:30-10:30 p.m. Chabot Observatory Deck Join Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck for a free telescope viewing! Weather permitting, this is a chance to explore stars, planets and more through Chabot’s historic telescopes. Chabot’s three large historic telescopes offer a unique way to experience the awe and wonder […]
Hike & Sip
Buy Tickets for 5:30pm Buy Tickets for 7pm Saturday, July 29 5:30pm Easy Hike, 7pm Moderate Hike Adults $40, 21+ **Advanced reservations are encouraged as our hikes sell out quickly** 5:30pm Hike: Easy interpretive hike with moderate terrain (75 minutes) 7pm Hike: Moderate interpretive hike with some hills (90-120 minutes) (Includes 2 drink tickets for […]
Free Telescope Viewings
Every Friday and Saturday Night, weather permitting 7:30-10:30 p.m. Chabot Observatory Deck Join Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck for a free telescope viewing! Weather permitting, this is a chance to explore stars, planets and more through Chabot’s historic telescopes. Chabot’s three large historic telescopes offer a unique way to experience the awe and wonder […]
Native Skies Star Stories
Sunday, July 30 Planetarium, 2-3 p.m. Free with General Admission. For thousands of years, humans have looked at the night sky with a sense of wonder and meaning. Working with the East Bay Ohlone community, a native storyteller will speak to an Indigenous East Bay understanding of the sky and land as you gaze at […]
First Friday: Colorful Constellations
Buy Tickets Friday, August 4 6-10 p.m. All ages, Family-friendly $15 Adults, $10 Kids/Seniors, $5 Members People have long used stars as tools for navigation and the grouping of stars in constellations to better understand the world. With the advent of modern telescopes, we can understand more about the identity of the stars that make […]
Free Telescope Viewings
Every Friday and Saturday Night, weather permitting 7:30-10:30 p.m. Chabot Observatory Deck Join Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck for a free telescope viewing! Weather permitting, this is a chance to explore stars, planets and more through Chabot’s historic telescopes. Chabot’s three large historic telescopes offer a unique way to experience the awe and wonder […]
Free Telescope Viewings
Every Friday and Saturday Night, weather permitting 7:30-10:30 p.m. Chabot Observatory Deck Join Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck for a free telescope viewing! Weather permitting, this is a chance to explore stars, planets and more through Chabot’s historic telescopes. Chabot’s three large historic telescopes offer a unique way to experience the awe and wonder […]
Native Skies Star Stories
Sunday, August 6 Planetarium, 2-3 p.m. Free with General Admission. For thousands of years, humans have looked at the night sky with a sense of wonder and meaning. Working with the East Bay Ohlone community, a native storyteller will speak to an Indigenous East Bay understanding of the sky and land as you gaze at […]
Acrylic Space Paint & Sip: The Great Carina Nebula
Buy Tickets Thursday, August 10 6-8pm Adults $40, 21+ Join us for a transitional instructor led space themed acrylic Sip & Paint party for adults. No skill required. Great experience for friends, couples or corporate groups. Includes 2 drink tickets for beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverages, and a charcuterie board.
Free Telescope Viewings
Every Friday and Saturday Night, weather permitting 7:30-10:30 p.m. Chabot Observatory Deck Join Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck for a free telescope viewing! Weather permitting, this is a chance to explore stars, planets and more through Chabot’s historic telescopes. Chabot’s three large historic telescopes offer a unique way to experience the awe and wonder […]
Native Skies Star Stories
Friday, August 11 Observation Deck, 8-9 p.m. Free with General Admission. For thousands of years, humans have looked at the night sky with a sense of wonder and meaning. Working with the East Bay Ohlone community, a native storyteller will speak to an Indigenous East Bay understanding of the sky and land as you gaze […]
Family Nature Adventures
Buy Tickets Saturday, August 12 10:30am - 12pm Families with Children: $25 Adults, $15 Youth 3+ Join us every 2nd Saturday for Nature Adventures where we’ll take a deep look into a different aspect of the surrounding redwood forest. Your adventure includes a hands-on workshop, access to scientific tools and instruments, a simple snack, and […]
Free Telescope Viewings
Every Friday and Saturday Night, weather permitting 7:30-10:30 p.m. Chabot Observatory Deck Join Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck for a free telescope viewing! Weather permitting, this is a chance to explore stars, planets and more through Chabot’s historic telescopes. Chabot’s three large historic telescopes offer a unique way to experience the awe and wonder […]
Sold Out Perseid Meteor Shower
Buy Tickets 11:45 p.m. - 3 a.m. $15 Adults (12+), $7 Kids, Free Members TICKETS SOLD OUT Join Chabot astronomers for a watch party of one of most abundant meteor showers of the year, the Perseids. Every August, the Earth passes through the debris of the giant comet Swift-Tuttle, the origin of this famed shower. […]
Hike & Sip with special guest Michael Charnofsky, East Bay Regional Park District Naturalist
Buy Tickets Friday, August 18 6:00pm-9:30pm Adults $40, 21+ Please joins us for a special edition of Hike & Sip with special guest Michael Charnofsky, East Bay Regional Park District Natualist. **Advanced reservations are encouraged as our hikes sell out quickly** Hike Version: Moderate interpretative hike with some hills (90-120 mins). (Includes 2 drink […]
Free Telescope Viewings
Every Friday and Saturday Night, weather permitting 7:30-10:30 p.m. Chabot Observatory Deck Join Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck for a free telescope viewing! Weather permitting, this is a chance to explore stars, planets and more through Chabot’s historic telescopes. Chabot’s three large historic telescopes offer a unique way to experience the awe and wonder […]
Laser After Hours: Queens of Pop
Buy Tickets Adults 21+, $25 7:30pm-8:30pm An exciting new series of laser shows, laser and light demonstrations, beer, wine, and a featured thematic cocktail of the night. Choose from a single show ticket or buy two and make it a double feature. Be advised that shows held in the Theater include visualizations with high rate […]
