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  • 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 adults 21 and over. Explore the majestic Redwood forest, guided by Chabot’s knowledgeable outdoor educators, and learn about the ecosystem, the cultural heritage of the […]

  • 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 crafts to learn about the incredible characteristics of native insects and pollinators. Discover how these creatures play a vital role in populating your favorite flowers. Join […]

  • 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 adults 21 and over. Explore the majestic Redwood forest, guided by Chabot’s knowledgeable outdoor educators, and learn about the ecosystem, the cultural heritage of the […]

  • Hike & Sip: Easy & Moderate July 26th

    Tickets - Easy Hike 6 PM Tickets - Moderate Hike 7:30 PM   Tickets are $40 per person and include two drink tickets (beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverages) and refreshments Easy Hike: 6:00 PM, 3 miles, approximately 90 minutes. Moderate Hike: 7:30 PM, 4.25 miles, approximately 120 minutes.   Experience an unforgettable evening of nature, […]

  • Space Week: Family Adventures in Space

    Space Week: Family Adventures in Space

    Space Week: Family Adventures in Space July 30 - August 1 | 10AM-5PM Designed for explorers ages 5–12 with an adult caregiver. All ages and abilities welcome.  Buy Tickets   Get ready for a full day of epic space adventures! From astronaut training and rocket launches to rover building and habitat design, you’ll explore what […]

  • Space Week: Family Adventures in Space

    Space Week: Family Adventures in Space

    Space Week: Family Adventures in Space July 30 - August 1 | 10AM-5PM Designed for explorers ages 5–12 with an adult caregiver. All ages and abilities welcome.  Buy Tickets   Get ready for a full day of epic space adventures! From astronaut training and rocket launches to rover building and habitat design, you’ll explore what […]

  • Unveiling the Universe: Astrophotography 101

    Photo Credit: Judy Schmidt Thursday, 7/31 | 5:30-10:30PM  High School - Adult  Tuition: $75 Tuition cost includes light sunset dinner. Buy Tickets   Do you want to learn how the amazing space images are made by the Hubble or James Webb Telescopes? Have you ever wanted to take photos of the Milky Way? Get your […]

  • Space Week: Family Adventures in Space

    Space Week: Family Adventures in Space

    Space Week: Family Adventures in Space July 30 - August 1 | 10AM-5PM Designed for explorers ages 5–12 with an adult caregiver. All ages and abilities welcome.  Buy Tickets   Get ready for a full day of epic space adventures! From astronaut training and rocket launches to rover building and habitat design, you’ll explore what […]

  • First Friday: CosmoCon

      Buy Tickets   All Ages, family-friendly $10 adults, $5 kids and seniors, FREE for Members. Designed for families and adults. All ages and abilities welcome.  Join fellow dreamers, visionaries, and cosmic creators as we step into a future where humanity thrives among the stars. Through storytelling and world-building, we’ll imagine and build the universe […]

  • Space Week Festival: Day 1

    Buy Tickets   $24 Adults, $19 Youth/Seniors/Students, Members get 50% OFF Designed for space enthusiasts, adults, and explorers ages 5–12 with an adult caregiver. All ages and abilities welcome.  Hold real rocket parts! Test a Rover! Hear from Space Experts and NASA! This festival weekend is a chance to engage your curiosity, connect with Bay […]

  • Space Week Festival: Day 2

    Buy Tickets   $24 Adults, $19 Youth/Seniors/Students, Members get 50% OFF Designed for space enthusiasts, adults, and explorers ages 5–12 with an adult caregiver. All ages and abilities welcome.    Meet an astronaut! Hold real rocket parts! This festival weekend is a chance to engage your curiosity, connect with Bay Area scientists, explore your place […]

  • 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 adults 21 and over. Explore the majestic Redwood forest, guided by Chabot’s knowledgeable outdoor educators, and learn about the ecosystem, the cultural heritage of the […]

  • SOLD OUT: Perseids Meteor Shower Viewing

    Photo Credit: Maeva Vigier 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 the open August sky for one of nature’s most dazzling light shows as the Perseids streak across the heavens. These fiery meteors, born from the debris of […]

  • 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 adults 21 and over. Explore the majestic Redwood forest, guided by Chabot’s knowledgeable outdoor educators, and learn about the ecosystem, the cultural heritage of the […]

  • 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 adults 21 and over. Explore the majestic Redwood forest, guided by Chabot’s knowledgeable outdoor educators, and learn about the ecosystem, the cultural heritage of the […]

  • Hike & Sip: Easy & Moderate August 31st

    Tickets - Easy Hike 5 PM Tickets - Moderate Hike 6:30 PM   Experience an unforgettable evening of nature and history with Hike & Sip, a program designed for adults 21 and over. Explore the majestic Redwood forest, guided by Chabot’s knowledgeable outdoor educators, and learn about the ecosystem, the cultural heritage of the Ohlone […]

  • First Friday: Close Encounters

    Buy Tickets $10 adults, $5 kids and seniors, and FREE for Members All-ages, family-friendly   Are we alone in the universe? Or could there be other forms of life out there, waiting far away in the vast expanse of space? Hear from researchers, astrobiologists and astronomers on the possibility of extraterrestrial life and distant exoplanets […]

  • 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 adults 21 and over. Explore the majestic Redwood forest, guided by Chabot’s knowledgeable outdoor educators, and learn about the ecosystem, the cultural heritage of the […]

  • Family Nature Adventures: Discover the Secrets of Local Owls!

    Buy Tickets   $25 Adult, $35 Youth 3-8, Members receive $10 off Your tickets include admission to the Center for the day - a $19-24 value!   Step into the magical world of owls during this month’s adventure! Dive into the habits, calls, and diets of local owls. Experience hands-on science as you dissect owl pellets […]

  • 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 adults 21 and over. Explore the majestic Redwood forest, guided by Chabot’s knowledgeable outdoor educators, and learn about the ecosystem, the cultural heritage of the […]

  • 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 adults 21 and over. Explore the majestic Redwood forest, guided by Chabot’s knowledgeable outdoor educators, and learn about the ecosystem, the cultural heritage of the […]

  • 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 […]

  • Family Nature Adventures: Spidey Spectacular – Adventures with Arachnids!

    Buy Tickets   $25 Adult, $35 Youth 3-8, Members receive $10 off Your tickets include admission to the Center for the day - a $19-24 value!   Spin your way into the fascinating world of spiders and arachnids! This month’s adventure is packed with discovery and excitement: Learn all about native spiders, their incredible adaptations, and […]

  • 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! Doors open at 7PM | Show starts at 7:30PM Prepare to celebrate science with outrageous humor, space-inspired drag fashions, drinks and snacks, an out-of-this world floor show and a galaxy of high-heeled fun hosted by local drag superstar […]

  • Spooky Astronomy

    $25 Adults & Kids Kids tickets come with a free pumpkin! Members get $5 off! Buy Tickets   Get in the Halloween spirit with a night of cosmic chills and family thrills. Join us for a frightfully fun event featuring ooey gooey science demos, creepy crafting, pumpkin decorating, and not-so-scary storytime! As the sun sets, […]

  • 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, 90-120 minute spine-tingling adventure through the darkened trails of the majestic Oakland Redwood forest, where ghostly tales and eerie surprises await. Led by our expert guides, […]

  • Family Nature Adventures: Fungi

    $25 Adult, $35 Youth Your tickets include admission to the Center for the day – a $19-24 value! Buy Tickets   This Months Theme: Fungus Among Us Exploring the Secret Life of Mushrooms! Unlock the mysterious world of fungi that thrives in the redwood forest!    Interactive Workshop: Learn about the fascinating life cycle of mushrooms, […]

  • Astrophotography Workshop: Unveiling Our Place in the Universe

    Photo Credit: Judy Schmidt Introduction to Astronomy &  Beginner Astrophotography (new beginner level workshop) $75, Members get $15 off Buy Tickets   Classroom 2 at Chabot Dinner & private telescope viewing included   Are you interested in learning more about Astronomy and meeting others with similar interests? Do you have questions about what telescope is best to buy […]

  • Family Astronomy

    Family Astronomy: Mysteries of the Sun

    Family Astronomy: Mysteries of the Sun $15 Youth, $25 Adults Members get $5 off per ticket Buy Tickets   Chabot Space & Science Center’s Family Astronomy Series invites families with children ages 6–12 to explore the wonders of the universe together! This program features an engaging presentation in Studio 3 followed by hands-on activities and […]

  • Members-Only Sock Skate Preview

    Check-In at Pleaides Courtyard Gate Free | Members-Only   Member RSVP   Slip on your socks and glide through a Winter Wonderland! Before the Geminids Party begins, Members are invited to enjoy first access to our sock-skating rink with hot chocolate & optional telescope viewing on the deck as we await The Geminids Meteor Shower to begin. […]

  • SOLD OUT Geminid Meteor Shower Watch Party

    SOLD OUT $15 Adult, $7 Kids/Seniors FREE for Members Get ready to light up the chilly December night with wonder at our Geminid Meteor Shower Watch Party! Under the vast winter sky, the Geminids will dazzle with their brilliant streaks of light, a celestial gift from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon. As Earth sails through trails […]

  • Paint & Sip: Solstice Stars & Holiday Myths

    Paint & Sip: Solstice Stars & Holiday Myths $45, 21+ Buy Tickets   Celebrate the winter solstice and the magic of the season at Chabot Space & Science Center’s Paint & Sip: Solstice Stars & Holiday Myths! This instructor-guided workshop will lead you through painting a beautiful winter night sky, filled with celestial wonders that […]

  • WinterFest – Day 1

    $24 Adults, $19 Children (2-12) and Seniors (65+) Members get in FREE Buy Tickets   Pack your mission gear and prepare for liftoff! Your winter adventure begins at the Chabot Space Station, where frozen frontiers await! Step through the portal and prepare to journey across some of the coldest, most captivating worlds in the cosmos: […]

  • Family Astronomy

    Family Astronomy: Winter Solstice – The Longest Night

    Family Astronomy: Winter Solstice - The Longest Night $15 Youth, $25 Adults Members get $5 off per ticket Buy Tickets   Chabot Space & Science Center’s Family Astronomy Series invites families with children ages 6–12 to explore the wonders of the universe together! Each evening program  features an engaging presentation in Chabot's Planetarium followed by […]

  • WinterFest – Day 2

    $24 Adults, $19 Children (2-12) and Seniors (65+) Members get in FREE Buy Tickets   Pack your mission gear and prepare for liftoff! Your winter adventure begins at the Chabot Space Station, where frozen frontiers await! Step through the portal and prepare to journey across some of the coldest, most captivating worlds in the cosmos: […]

  • Winter at Chabot

      Step Into a Season of Science and Wonder Buy Tickets   Pack your mission gear and prepare for liftoff! Your winter adventure begins at the Chabot Space Station, where frozen frontiers await! Step through the portal and prepare to journey across some of the coldest, most captivating worlds in the cosmos: the ocean-covered moon […]

  • Winter at Chabot

      Step Into a Season of Science and Wonder Buy Tickets   Pack your mission gear and prepare for liftoff! Your winter adventure begins at the Chabot Space Station, where frozen frontiers await! Step through the portal and prepare to journey across some of the coldest, most captivating worlds in the cosmos: the ocean-covered moon […]

  • Winter at Chabot

      Step Into a Season of Science and Wonder Buy Tickets   Pack your mission gear and prepare for liftoff! Your winter adventure begins at the Chabot Space Station, where frozen frontiers await! Step through the portal and prepare to journey across some of the coldest, most captivating worlds in the cosmos: the ocean-covered moon […]

  • Winter at Chabot

      Step Into a Season of Science and Wonder Buy Tickets   Pack your mission gear and prepare for liftoff! Your winter adventure begins at the Chabot Space Station, where frozen frontiers await! Step through the portal and prepare to journey across some of the coldest, most captivating worlds in the cosmos: the ocean-covered moon […]

  • Winter at Chabot

      Step Into a Season of Science and Wonder Tickets Coming Soon   Pack your mission gear and prepare for liftoff! Your winter adventure begins at the Chabot Space Station, where frozen frontiers await! Step through the portal and prepare to journey across some of the coldest, most captivating worlds in the cosmos: the ocean-covered […]

  • Winter at Chabot

      Step Into a Season of Science and Wonder Buy Tickets   Pack your mission gear and prepare for liftoff! Your winter adventure begins at the Chabot Space Station, where frozen frontiers await! Step through the portal and prepare to journey across some of the coldest, most captivating worlds in the cosmos: the ocean-covered moon […]

  • Winter at Chabot

      Step Into a Season of Science and Wonder Buy Tickets   Pack your mission gear and prepare for liftoff! Your winter adventure begins at the Chabot Space Station, where frozen frontiers await! Step through the portal and prepare to journey across some of the coldest, most captivating worlds in the cosmos: the ocean-covered moon […]

  • 25th Anniversary Balloon Drop

    $10 Kids 11AM 12PM 2PM - Members Only 3PM 4PM Ring in the New Year without staying up all night! Celebrate strokes of midnight around the world at 11am, 12pm, 3pm and 4pm! Kids will count down and celebrate with hundreds of colorful balloons dropping from above. After the drops, each kid can take home […]

  • Family Astronomy: Discovering the Whole New Worlds of Exoplanets

    Family Astronomy: Discovering the Whole New Worlds of Exoplanets $15 Youth, $25 Adults Members get $5 off per ticket Buy Tickets   Chabot Space & Science Center’s Family Astronomy Series invites families with children ages 6–12 to explore the wonders of the universe together! Each evening program  features an engaging presentation in Chabot's Planetarium followed […]

  • Astrophotography 101: Intro to Deep Sky Imaging

    Photo credit: Jared Willson Astrophotography 101 Workshop: Introduction to Deep Sky Imaging $75, $60 for Members Buy Tickets   Want to learn how to take pictures of Deep Sky Objects in the night sky?  Ever wanted to learn how the amazing images from Hubble and James Webb are made? Whether you have specific questions about […]

  • Astrophotography 101: Intro to Milky Way Astrophotography

    Photo credit: Tara Mostofi Astrophotography 101 Workshop: Introduction to Milky Way Astrophotography $75, $60 for Members Buy Tickets   Want to learn how to take pictures of the Milky Way?  Ever wanted to learn how amazing starry night landscape images are made? Whether you have specific questions about your own astrophotography process, or you are […]

  • Astrophotography 101: Intro to Astrophotography with a Tracker

    Astrophotography 101: Introduction to Astrophotography with a Tracker $75, $60 for Members Buy Tickets   Photo credit: Mason Hall Want to learn to start taking pictures of the Milky Way or even a faint nebula in the night sky?  Ever wanted to learn how the amazing images from James Webb or Hubble telescopes are made? […]