Non-Planetarium
First Friday: SPACE FOR HER
Buy Tickets All-ages, family-friendly $10 adults, $5 kids/seniors and Free for members. Next year, NASA’s Artemis II is set to bring the first female astronaut to the moon. Meanwhile, women have been making monumental advancements in space science for decades. This First Friday, come hear from some phenomenal women and gender minorities working in […]
Family Nature Adventures: The Buzz About Bees – Discovering Nature’s Tiny Heroes!
Buy Tickets $25 Adult, $35 Youth 3-8, Members receive $10 off Buzz into the world of bees, from beloved honeybees to the other hidden helpers of our local ecosystem! Learn all about these amazing pollinators, their unique behaviors, and how to identify different species. Head into the redwood forest for a closer look […]
Total Lunar Eclipse
Buy Tickets All-ages, family-friendly $25 General Admission, $15 Members. Join Chabot astronomers for a live watch party of the magnificent Total Lunar Eclipse from Chabot’s Observation Deck. Bring your friends & family and a lawn chair to enjoy Eclipse-themed crafts and demonstrations, then get bundled up with a cup of hot cocoa to watch […]
Xixoxa’s Spaceship: A Space Opera
POSTPONED This event is being moved to a new date to be determined soon. If you would like to notified when this event is rescheduled, please sign up for our newsletter! Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and show starts at 7:30 p.m. $25 Adults 18+ Join us for the inaugural performance of our Spring Concert […]
First Friday: ART X SCIENCE
Buy Tickets All-ages, family-friendly $10 adults, $5 kids andseniors, free for members. Discover the incredible fusion of creativity and discovery at First Friday: ART X SCIENCE! Bring your poetry & songs for a space & science-inspired open mic, craft cosmic zines using imagery from real space telescopes, explore a pop-up gallery of astronomical art, […]
Paint & Sip: The Sky in Bloom
Buy Tickets $45 Adults 21+ Celebrate the season of renewal with Chabot Space & Science Center’s cosmic springtime Paint & Sip! Lyrid Night Symphony invites guests to capture the serene beauty of April’s Lyrid Meteor Shower through art. This event pairs step-by-step painting instruction with fascinating astronomy insights about the Lyrid Shower, the constellation […]
Family Nature Adventures: Let’s Chat About Scat – Tracking Animals of the Redwood Forest!
Buy Tickets $25 Adult, $35 Youth 3-8, Members receive $10 off Get the scoop on poop and uncover the wild secrets of our local fauna! Learn how to identify animals by their tracks, eating habits, and yes—scat! Dive into the fascinating clues these creatures leave behind. Take your new skills into the forest on […]
From Oakland to the Stars: A weekend celebration of our new exhibit, Universe Unveiled
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 Buy Tickets From Oakland to the Stars: A weekend celebration of our new exhibit, Universe Unveiled April 26–27 | Chabot Space & Science Center Join us for a weekend full of hands-on discovery and community connection as we unveil our newest outdoor exhibit, Universe Unveiled, on the Observation Deck. From stunning […]
I’ll Show You the Night
Buy Tickets $25 All-ages, Family-friendly. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and show starts at 7:30 p.m. "Where will we find shelter, / When there’s no light to guide us home? / Where is the North Star? / Polaris, where did you go?" “I’ll Show You the Night” by Brightdarkdawn / Anne Carol Mitchell The […]
From Oakland to the Stars: A weekend celebration of our new exhibit, Universe Unveiled
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 Buy Tickets From Oakland to the Stars: A weekend celebration of our new exhibit, Universe Unveiled April 26–27 | Chabot Space & Science Center Join us for a weekend full of hands-on discovery and community connection as we unveil our newest outdoor exhibit, Universe Unveiled, on the Observation Deck. From stunning space […]
First Friday: A GALAXY (NOT SO) FAR AWAY
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 Buy Tickets All-ages, family-friendly $10 adults, $5 kids and seniors, free for members. This First Friday, join our team of cosmic rebels to celebrate “May the Fourth” early in our galaxy not so far away! Craft your own glowing sword, get a glimpse of distant planets through our historic 8” refractor telescope […]
Family Nature Adventures: Mother’s Day Tea Party & Flower Workshop
Buy Tickets $25 Adult, $35 Youth 3-8, Members receive $10 off Make Mother’s Day unforgettable with a perfect mix of creativity, nature, and cherished family moments! Enjoy a charming tea party experience perfect for honoring the special moms and caregivers in your life. Dive into the beauty of local flowers with a hands-on workshop […]
Tinkerfest
Buy Tickets Adult: $30 Youth/Senior/Student: $25 Members: 40% OFF - Log in to receive your discount! Celebrate the curious, creative and inventive spirit in all of us! Tinkerfest brings together makers, artists, and tinkerers to showcase their work while inviting attendees of all ages to join in DIY fun. During this two-day event, the entire […]
Tinkerfest
Buy Tickets Adult: $30 Youth/Senior/Student: $25 Members: 40% OFF - Log in to receive your discount! Celebrate the curious, creative and inventive spirit in all of us! Tinkerfest brings together makers, artists, and tinkerers to showcase their work while inviting attendees of all ages to join in DIY fun. During this two-day event, the entire […]
Members Only Telescope Viewing
Get a Closer Look at the Stars! 2025 First Glance Series Members Only Telescope Viewing on the Observation Deck Free admission - Members only Unlock the mysteries of the universe at these quarterly Members Only stargazing events. Don’t miss this cozy cosmic experience with telescopes and hot chocolate. Members of all ages will observe the wonders of the […]
First Friday: PRIDE
Buy Tickets All-ages, family-friendly $10 adults, $5 kids and seniors, FREE for Members. Kick off Pride Month with the whole family with an out-of-this-world celebration at Chabot! Discover the science of rainbows, groove to live music, embark on an informational and fantastial zodiac tour, and so much more! Gather with the community in this […]
CAD & 3D Printing: Technical Skill Intensive
CAD and 3D Printing: Technical Skill Intensive June 9th - June 27th, 2025 | Monday - Thursday, 9:30AM - 3:00PM Buy Tickets Available to those who have completed 10th grade and up Free for current Galaxy Explorers, 25% off for Galaxy Explorer Alumni CAD and 3D Printing introduces students to the world of Computer-Aided […]
Family Nature Adventures: Bird Watching – Discover Local Feathered Friends!
Buy Tickets $25 Adult, $35 Youth 3-8, Members receive $10 off Take flight into the fascinating world of birds! Learn how to identify local birds by their unique appearances and calls. Gain tips and tricks for becoming a skilled birdwatcher. Bring your own binoculars or use our child-sized pairs as you embark on a […]
Paint & Sip: Solstice Stars: A Summer Sky Celebration
Buy Tickets $45 Adults 21+ Celebrate the start of summer with a celestial-themed Paint & Sip at Chabot Space & Science Center. Solstice Stars invites guests to explore the beauty of the summer night sky while painting a scene inspired by constellations, glowing stars, and warm, golden twilight. Enjoy wine, light bites, and fascinating […]
Bubblefest
Buy Tickets Get ready to be blown away at Bubblefest! Timed Activities Bubble Welcome! - 9:30AM – 11:00AM | 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 […]
Hike & Sip: Easy & Moderate June 21st
Tickets - Easy Hike 6 PM Tickets - Moderate Hike 7:30 PM Experience an unforgettable evening of nature, history, and stargazing with Hike & Sip, a program designed […]
Bubblefest
Buy Tickets 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 […]
Hike & Sip: Moderate June 28th
Tickets - Moderate Hike 7:30 PM Experience an unforgettable evening of nature, history, and stargazing with Hike & Sip, a program designed for adults 21 and over. Explore the […]
Hike & Sip: Easy & Moderate July 5th
Tickets - Easy Hike 6 PM Tickets - Moderate Hike 7:30 PM Experience an unforgettable evening of nature, history, and stargazing with Hike & Sip, a program designed for […]
Coding, AI, and Electronics: Technical Skill Intensive
Coding, AI, and Electronics: Technical Skill Intensive July 7th - August 1st | Mondays - Thursdays, 9:30AM - 3PM Buy Tickets Available to those who have completed 10th grade […]
Family Nature Adventures: The Amazing World of Insects!
Buy Tickets $25 Adult, $35 Youth 3-8, Members receive $10 off Uncover the fascinating lives of nature’s insects and pollinators during this month’s adventure! Engage in exciting activities, experiments, and […]
Hike & Sip: Easy & Moderate July 12th
Tickets - Easy Hike 6 PM Tickets - Moderate Hike 7:30 PM Experience an unforgettable evening of nature, history, and stargazing with Hike & Sip, a program designed for […]
Hike & Sip: Easy & Moderate July 26th
Tickets - Easy Hike 6 PM Tickets - Moderate Hike 7:30 PM Experience an unforgettable evening of nature, history, and stargazing with Hike & Sip, a program designed for […]
Astronomy 101
Monday-Wednesday, 7/28-7/30 | 9:30AM-3:00PM High School - Adult Tuition: $500 Tickets coming soon Are you a space-curious high school student or an adult who has never had a chance […]
Unveiling the Universe: Astrophotography 101
Photo Credit: Judy Schmidt Thursday, 7/31 | 5:30-10:30PM High School - Adult Tuition: $85 Tuition cost includes light sunset dinner. Tickets coming soon... Do you want to learn how […]
First Friday: Space Week
Buy Tickets All Ages, family-friendly $10 adults, $5 kids and seniors, FREE for Members. Welcome, explorers! Grab your space suit and head to First Friday: Space Week! Stay tuned […]
Space Week Festival: Day 1
Buy Tickets $30 Adults, $25 Youth/Seniors/Students, Members get 50% OFF On August 2 from 10AM to 5PM, the countdown ends and the celebration begins! Explore a universe of hands-on […]
Hike & Sip: Easy & Moderate August 2nd
Tickets - Easy Hike 5 PM Tickets - Moderate Hike 6:30 PM Experience an unforgettable evening of nature, history, and stargazing with Hike & Sip, a program designed for […]
Space Week Festival: Day 2
Buy Tickets $30 Adults, $25 Youth/Seniors/Students, Members get 50% OFF On August 3 from 10AM to 5PM, the celebration continues on Day 2 of the Space Week Festival! Explore […]
Family Nature Adventures: Fungus Among Us – Exploring the Secret Life of Mushrooms!
Buy Tickets $25 Adult, $35 Youth 3-8, Members receive $10 off Unlock the mysterious world of fungi that thrives in the redwood forest! Learn about the fascinating life cycle of […]
Hike & Sip: Easy & Moderate August 9th
Tickets - Easy Hike 5 PM Tickets - Moderate Hike 6:30 PM Experience an unforgettable evening of nature, history, and stargazing with Hike & Sip, a program designed for […]
Perseids Meteor Shower Viewing
Photo Credit: Maeva Vigier Buy Tickets All-ages, family-friendly $15 adults, $7 kids Get ready to wish upon a star—again and again—at our Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Party! Join us under […]
Paint & Sip: Meteor Magic – Spray Paint the Perseids
Buy Tickets $45 Adults 21+ This unique Paint & Sip event invites guests to step outdoors and embrace the beauty of the August night sky through the art of spray painting. Under the guidance of our instructors, guests will create cosmic scenes inspired by shooting stars and celestial wonders. Paint Workshop: Spray Paint the […]
Hike & Sip: Easy & Moderate August 16th
Tickets - Easy Hike 5 PM Tickets - Moderate Hike 6:30 PM Experience an unforgettable evening of nature, history, and stargazing with Hike & Sip, a program designed for […]
Hike & Sip: Easy & Moderate August 23rd
Tickets - Easy Hike 5 PM Tickets - Moderate Hike 6:30 PM Experience an unforgettable evening of nature, history, and stargazing with Hike & Sip, a program designed for […]
Hike & Sip: Easy & Moderate August 31st
Tickets - Easy Hike 5 PM Tickets - Moderate Hike 6:30 PM Experience an unforgettable evening of nature, history, and stargazing with Hike & Sip, a program designed for […]
First Friday: Close Encounters
Buy Tickets All-ages, family-friendly $10 adults, $5 kids and seniors, and FREE for Members Are we alone in the universe? Or could there be other forms of life out […]
Hike & Sip: Easy & Moderate September 6th
Tickets - Easy Hike 5 PM Tickets - Moderate Hike 6:30 PM Experience an unforgettable evening of nature, history, and stargazing with Hike & Sip, a program designed for […]
Family Nature Adventures: Reptile Roundup – Discover the Cold-Blooded Creatures of the Forest!
Buy Tickets $25 Adult, $35 Youth 3-8, Members receive $10 off Slither, crawl, and explore the world of reptiles that inhabit the redwood forest! Learn about local reptiles, from snakes […]
Hike & Sip: Easy & Moderate September 13th
Tickets - Easy Hike 5 PM Tickets - Moderate Hike 6:30 PM Experience an unforgettable evening of nature, history, and stargazing with Hike & Sip, a program designed for […]
Hike & Sip: Easy & Moderate September 28th
Tickets - Easy Hike 5 PM Tickets - Moderate Hike 6:30 PM Experience an unforgettable evening of nature, history, and stargazing with Hike & Sip, a program designed for […]
First Friday: Spooky Astronomy
Buy Tickets All-ages, family-friendly $10 adults, $5 kids and seniors, and FREE for Members Get in the Halloween spirit with a night of cosmic chills and family thrills. Join […]
Family Nature Adventures: Spidey Spectacular – Adventures with Arachnids!
Buy Tickets $25 Adult, $35 Youth 3-8, Members receive $10 off Spin your way into the fascinating world of spiders and arachnids! This month’s adventure is packed with discovery […]
Paint & Sip: Cosmic Hauntings
Buy Tickets $45 Adults 21+ Celebrate the spooky season with a celestial twist at Chabot Space & Science Center’s “Cosmic Hauntings.” Guests will channel the eerie beauty of a Halloween night sky, painting ghostly nebulae, glowing moons, and shadowy silhouettes of cosmic phenomena. Enjoy Halloween-inspired cocktails, light snacks, and fascinating tales of spooky celestial […]
Science is a Drag!
Buy Tickets 21+ General Admission: $25 Members receive $10 off - make sure you log in! Who knows better than a science drag queen that reading is fundamental? Prepare […]
Halloween Hike & Sip: Moderate
Tickets - Moderate Hike 5 PM As the sun dips below the horizon and shadows stretch through the forest, the Halloween Hike begins! Join us for a moderate, 75–90 […]
Family Nature Adventures: Discover the Secrets of Local Owls!
Buy Tickets $25 Adult, $35 Youth 3-8, Members receive $10 off Step into the magical world of owls during this month’s adventure! Dive into the habits, calls, and diets of […]
