Non-Planetarium
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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** […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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** […]
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 […]
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** […]
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 […]
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 […]
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** […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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** […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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** […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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** […]
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 […]
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 […]
