Non-Planetarium
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
