Non-Planetarium
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 […]
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** […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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** […]
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 23 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: 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 […]
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 […]
