Non-Planetarium
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Canceled First Glance: Member Telescope Viewing
CANCELED Unfortunately, due to poor weather this event has been canceled. Stay tuned for our next Member Viewing event! Reserve Tickets A Membership Exclusive The East Bay Astronomical Society invites members to a special, private telescope viewing. Unlike our regular viewing on Friday and Saturday evenings, EAS personalizes the experience by taking viewing requests, live […]
Sunset Science: Stars Across Cultures ft Native Skies Star Stories
Buy Tickets Friday, August 25 6-9 p.m. All ages, family-friendly $15 Adult, $5 Youth, Members Free The night sky has had a major impact on humans throughout our existence. Often different cultures and countries adopt their own interpretation of the night sky that could change through time. Stars, constellations, the sun, and the moon have […]
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 5pm Buy Tickets for 6:30pm Saturday, August 26 5pm Easy Hike, 6:30pm Moderate Hike Adults $40, 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 beer, […]
Canceled Nocturnal: Space, The Final Frontier
CANCELED This event is now postponed. Stay tuned as we reschedule this event to a future date! Buy Tickets Saturday, August 26 6-10 p.m. 21+ and older $20 member and non-member Grab some Romulan Ale and bring your inner Trekker to a night celebrating all the things that we love about Star Trek. This iconic […]
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 […]
First Fridays: Stellar Ending, Death of Stars
Black hole and cosmic waves in outer space. Nebula at the center of a galaxy clusters in universe. Stars constellations background. Buy Tickets Friday, Sept 1 All ages, Family-friendly $15 Adults, $10 Kids/Seniors, $5 Members 6:00 PM-10:00 PM Just like people, every star has a distinct life cycle, but not every star’s story ends […]
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 5pm Buy Tickets for 6:30pm Saturday, September 2 5pm Easy Hike, 6:30pm Moderate Hike Adults $40, 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 […]
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 Friday, September 8 6:30pm-9:30pm Adults $40, 21+ **Advanced reservations are encouraged as our hikes sell out quickly** Hike Version: Moderate interpretive hike with some hills (90-120 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 […]
Family Nature Adventures
Buy Tickets Saturday, September 9 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 […]
A Million Miles Away Film Screening
Saturday, September 9 12 p.m., Theatre Free with General Admission Due to limited capacity, the screening is on a first come, first served basis. Join us for an early screening of the film, A Million Miles Away, which tells the inspirational true story Jose Hernandez, a NASA flight engineer. 120 minutes. Rating: PG About the […]
Hike & Sip
Buy Tickets Saturday, September 9 6:30pm-9:30pm Adults $40, 21+ **Advanced reservations are encouraged as our hikes sell out quickly** Hike Version: Moderate interpretive hike with some hills (90-120 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 […]
Canceled Hike & Sip: Nature Journaling Edition
Buy Tickets Friday, September 15 5:00pm-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 […]
Hike & Sip
Buy Tickets Saturday, September 16 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 […]
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 […]
Space Spray Paint & Sip: Supernova
Buy Tickets Thursday, September 21 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. Join us for […]
Canceled Hike & Sip
Buy Tickets for 5pm Buy Tickets for 6:30pm Friday, September 22 5pm Easy Hike, 6:30pm Moderate Hike Adults $40, 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 […]
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 5pm Buy Tickets for 6:30pm Saturday, September 23 5pm Easy Hike, 6:30pm Moderate Hike Adults $40, 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 […]
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 […]
Full Moon Hike & Sip
Buy Tickets Friday, September 29 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Adults $40, 21+ Special Guest: Susan Ramos Susan Ramos, East Bay Regional Park District naturalist loves exploring at night and searching for bats, owls and all things nocturnal. On one of her previous full moon forays she discovered grunion fish laying eggs on Crown Beach. **Advanced […]
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 […]
First Friday: Light & Dark
Buy Tickets Friday, October 6 6:00pm - 10:00pm $15 Adults, $10 Kids/Seniors, $5 Members All ages, Family-friendly Since the creation of our planet, light has been crucial to the survival of all living things on Earth. Equally important is the absence of that light where shadows play an important role in understanding the world around […]
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 […]
Laser After Hours: Fright Light Night
Buy Tickets Adults 21+, $25 7:30pm-8:30pm Join us for a Halloween themed laser show with a featured thematic cocktail of the night, beer, and wine. Choose from a single show ticket or a combination double feature. Be advised that shows held in the Theater include visualizations with high rate flashing lights which may affect those […]
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: Fright Night Light
Buy Tickets Adults 21+, $25 9:30pm-10:30pm Join us for a Halloween themed laser show with a featured thematic cocktail of the night, beer, and wine. Choose from a single show ticket or a combination double feature. Be advised that shows held in the Theater include visualizations with high rate flashing lights which may affect those with photosensitive […]
Annular Solar Eclipse
Buy Tickets Weather Update: As we monitor changing weather patterns, it seems likely that poor weather conditions will impact our viewing. Don't worry! We will continue with a modified viewing event with a Live Feed from NASA in the Planetarium and Studio 3! Saturday, October 14 7:30AM - 11AM All ages, family friendly. This fall, here in […]
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 […]
Canceled Free Telescope Viewings
On October 21, the Center will be closed for general admission hours and free telescope viewing during our annual Starlight Gala. We will reopen for regular admission at 10 a.m. on Sunday, October 22. Join Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck for a free telescope viewing! Weather permitting, this is a chance to explore stars, […]
Acrylic Space Paint & Sip
Buy Tickets Thursday, October 26 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults 21+, $40 Theme: Pillars of Creation Join us for a transitional instructor-led space-themed acrylic Paint & Sip 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 […]
Halloween Full Moon Hike & Sip
Buy Tickets for 5pm Saturday, October 28 5:00-8:00pm Adults $40, 21+ **Advanced reservations are encouraged as our hikes sell out quickly** Hike Version: Moderate interpretive hike with some hills (90-120 minutes) (Includes 2 drink tickets for beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverages, and a charcuterie board on a private section of the observatory) 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 […]
Happy HallowGreen
Sunday, October 29 11:00AM - 2:00PM Included with general admission. Happy HallowGreen! A Zero Waste and Sustainability Costume Party @ Chabot Space & Science Center Join us in costume on Sunday, October 29th from 11am-2pm for a fun and family-centered afternoon of “Spooktacular” Greeness. Get your face painted, explore the eerie but beautiful life of compost […]
First Friday: Science Obscura
Buy Tickets Friday, November 3 6:00pm - 10:00pm $15 Adult, $10 Kids/Senior, $5 Members All ages, family friendly Did you know there are scientists that study glowing organisms, a whole agency looking for alien life, and people that are designated asteroid hunters? This First Friday we will explore the surprising world of the unknown side […]
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 […]
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 […]
Family Nature Adventures: The Amazing World of Insects and Helpful Pollinators
Buy Tickets Saturday, November 11 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 […]
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 […]
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples
General Admission Tickets Saturday, November 18 10:00am - 4:00pm Included with General Admission All ages, family-friendly Join Chabot Space & Science Center as we partner with local Indigenous artists, storytellers, and community organizations to celebrate Native American Heritage Month! Experience the Calpulli Tonalehqueh Aztec Dancers, enjoy a staged reading of an original work, Mujer, by local Indigenous playwright Katherine Bahena-Benitez, and hear Indigenous […]
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 […]
First Glance: Member Telescope Viewing
RSVP HERE A Membership Exclusive The East Bay Astronomical Society invites members to a special, private telescope viewing. Unlike our regular viewing on Friday and Saturday evenings, EAS personalizes the experience by taking viewing requests, live interaction, and hosting tours. It’s complimentary and it’s exclusively for our members!
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 […]
Family Astronomy: The Moon and Tides
Buy Tickets Saturday, November 25 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults $25, Youth $15 Families with children 8+ Kick off the holiday season with a family workshop all about the Moon. Join us on an exciting and educational adventure as we delve into the captivating relationship between the Moon and tides. Discover how these celestial bodies influence […]
