FrightLight Halloween Laser Show
2025-10-19 15:45 - 16:45, 2025-10-26 15:45 - 16:45 (America/Los_Angeles)
30-45 minutes
Enjoy a laser show filled with stunning visual art! Different themes include Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Metallica, Holiday and more!

Universal
2025-10-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-26 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-31 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-30 12:00 - 13:00
Universal
12 minutes
All ages
Fly through the heart of an ancient cluster of stars, and take a swing around the luminous remains of a dying star. Cruise by alien planets that orbit a nearby star, surf past the brilliant rings of Saturn, and more. ‘Universal’ is a quick un-narrated voyage through the universe that carries the viewer from the vast realm of intergalactic space to several stellar wonders of the Milky Way Galaxy through an intriguing and nearby extraterrestrial planetary system, and onward to home, to Earth. This show’s dialogue is all textual and is preferred for those hard of hearing.
Chabot Space & Science Center in-house production

Unveiling the Invisible Universe
2025-10-25 11:00 - 12:00
Unveiling the Invisible Universe
28 minutes
Ages 8 and up
For thousands of years humans observed the light coming from the night sky with their eyes. In the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the telescope revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. Finally, in the 20th century with the advent of rockets, it became possible to go above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation which are the marks of the hot and violent Universe. But it is not only light that can give us information about the cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays also provide vital information. Finally, the detection by the LIGO experiment of gravitational waves from two merging black holes opened a new window in astrophysics. This fulldome show presents images of the cosmos as revealed by all these different messengers.

Aurora Storm
2025-10-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-07 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-14 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-21 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-22 12:00 - 13:00 and 1 more date
Aurora Storm
11 minutes
Ages 8 and up
Aurora Storm explores the captivating northern lights and how different cultures and explorers have experienced them. Produced by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute and the University of Alaska Museum of the North. The show teaches about the causes of the aurorae and how humans who live beneath their shimmering light are inspired by what they see. Quotes from the written journals of past Arctic explorers and indigenous people share stories of how they regarded the aurorae.

Ohlone Skies (mur taaraxtak)
2025-10-25 13:00 - 14:00
(40 Min) Developed in partnership and solidarity with Cafe Ohlone, mur taaraxtak, or Ohlone Skies, weaves science and storytelling into a rich tapestry of Indigenous Ohlone knowledge, heritage, and history deeply rooted right here in the Oakland hills. At this star-studded premiere, hear from multigenerational community voices about the importance of representation in a panel discussion, indulge in aromatic teas, and immerse yourself in the enchanting practice of acorn processing.

Phantom of the Universe
2025-10-25 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-31 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-02 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-28 13:00 - 14:00
Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt For Dark Matter
25 minutes
Ages 8 and up
An exciting exploration of dark matter, from the Big Bangto its anticipated discovery at the Large Hadron Collider. The show will reveal the first hints ofits existence through the eyes of Fritz Zwicky, the scientist who coined the term “dark matter”. This show is narrated by Tilda Swinton.
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab

Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
2025-10-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-29 11:00 - 12:00
(25 min) Ever wondered what it will take for astronauts to travel to the Moon, Mars and beyond? On this long journey, what challenges will astronauts face? How will they stay motivated and healthy on their spacecraft so far away from Earth? The new, Bell original planetarium show Mars: The Ultimate Voyage, explores these questions and more. Ages 8 and up.
The work for the original planetarium production was funded by a NASA Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions (TEAM II) Award 80NSSC20M0028 to the Bell Museum through the Regents of the University of Minnesota.

Tales of the Maya Skies
2025-10-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-02 14:00 - 15:00
35 minutes
All ages
Through the magic of technology and imagination, you are about to take a trip across time and space to visit a world as it no longer exists today: the world of the ancient Maya civilization! The great pyramid and other stone observatories and structures in the ruins of Chichen Itza in Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula have been laser-scanned and recreated digitally to enable your journey. You will see Chichen Itza perhaps as it looked a thousand years ago when the Maya civilization of the ancient world was at its peak. You will also learn about Maya culture’s advanced understanding of space, time, and mathematics that allowed them to understand the world as few ancient cultures have.
Chabot Space & Science Center

Ohlone Skies (mur taaraxtak)
2025-10-31 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-28 11:00 - 12:00
(40 Min) Developed in partnership and solidarity with Cafe Ohlone, mur taaraxtak, or Ohlone Skies, weaves science and storytelling into a rich tapestry of Indigenous Ohlone knowledge, heritage, and history deeply rooted right here in the Oakland hills.

Worlds of Curiosity
2025-10-31 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-23 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-29 12:00 - 13:00 and 1 more date
(15 min) Worlds of Curiosity dives into the questions of “What it would be like to live on an Earth with no Moon?” or “What if the Earth was tilted on its side, like the planet Uranus?”

Sunstruck
2025-11-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-29 13:00 - 14:00
Sunstruck
21 minutes
All ages
Explore the sun in all its glory in this fulldome show. Sunstruck takes us on a journey to discover the wonders of our magnificent sun and investigate how our star has supported life on Earth for millennia. This program includes information on the structure of our sun, the source of its energy, and how solar activity impacts our world.
Michigan Science Center

World's Beyond Earth
2025-11-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-15 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-21 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-22 14:00 - 15:00 and 3 more dates
25 minutes
Ages 6 and up
What have 50 years of space exploration taught us about the planets and moons closest to us? With each probe and spacecraft launched into the unknown, scientists discover more about the surprisingly dynamic, active, and varied nature of the worlds that share our solar system, and gain a deeper understanding of the unique conditions that make life on our home planet possible.
Based on authentic scientific data from groundbreaking space missions, Worlds Beyond Earth takes viewers on an exhilarating adventure through our cosmic neighborhood. Immersive visualizations showcase the solar system with unprecedented accuracy, including a landing on the cratered surface of our own Moon, a dramatic flight through the swirling rings of Saturn, and soaring encounters with distant worlds of active volcanoes and buried oceans. This film is narrated by Lupita Nyong’o.

Forward to the Moon
2025-11-01 14:00 - 2025-11-02 15:00, 2025-11-01 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-08 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-05 11:00 - 12:00
Learn about NASA’s Artemis Program, and the initiative to get Astronauts back onto the moon!

ElectroLaze: Holiday
2025-11-01 15:45 - 16:30, 2025-11-02 15:45 - 2025-11-09 16:30
These bright lights and infectious beats give new meaning to the old holiday light shows on the lawn!

ElectroLaze: Hypnotica
2025-11-02 00:00, 2025-11-09 15:45 - 16:30, 2025-11-16 15:45 - 16:30, 2025-11-23 15:45 - 16:30, 2025-11-30 15:45 - 16:30
Enjoy a laser show filled with stunning visual art! Different themes include Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Metallica, Holiday and more!

Scouting Stars: Winter
2025-11-02 08:00 - 17:00
Brief tour of the night sky.
15 min, all ages.

Mexica Archeoastronomy
2025-11-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-14 11:00 - 12:00
20 min, 8 and up
Through impressive scenarios, “Mexica Archaeoastronomy: between space and time” illustrates the important role played by astronomical observation for the evolution of pre-Hispanic cultures in central Mexico.

Lunaverse
2025-11-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-09 12:00 - 13:00
16 minutes
All ages
“Lunaverse” explores the nature of Earth’s moon: its motion and phases, lunar and solar eclipses, tides, and the Moon’s origin. The story unfolds as a conversation between a curious young child and the Moon—Luna—over the course of a night, from moonrise to moonset.
Chabot Space & Science Center in-house production

From Earth to the Universe
2025-11-07 08:00 - 17:00
32 minutes
Ages 8 and up The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the Universe may well be humanity’s oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos. To learn about this journey of celestial discovery, from the theories of the ancient Greek astronomers to today’s grandest telescopes, we invite you to experience from Earth to the Universe.

Waiting Far Away
2025-11-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-28 12:00 - 13:00
10 minutes
All ages
An explorer of the cosmos has traveled too far…and can’t find home. Become lost on a journey through the majestic, humbling, and solitary beauty of space and time reimagined.
Charles Hayden Planetarium

c360: Cosmic Dance
2025-11-09 11:00 - 12:00
35 minutes
Ages 8 and up
Got restless feet? You’re in good company: the Sun, Moon, planets and stars also have those ants in their pants and can’t keep their feet moving to the beat of their ageless cosmic dance. Two-step, tango, break dance, and dosey-doe your way across the solar system in this live immersive show! We’ll cover a few basics of the dance of the planets, whose motions across the sky puzzled and bewildered Earthly onlookers for millennia.
Chabot Space & Science Center in-house production

Einstein's Gravity Playlist
2025-11-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-16 14:00 - 15:00
23 minutes
Ages 8 and up
Einstein’s Gravity Playlist is an original planetarium show that explores the ripples in space-time known as gravitational waves. Albert Einstein first predicted the existence of gravitational waves in 1916, and a century later, scientists detected these waves using incredibly precise laser technology here on Earth. In this show, viewers follow Lucia, a PhD student in physics, on an exploration of how gravitational waves are formed, how they move through the universe, and how scientists like her work to hear them.
Chabot Space & Science Center in-house production

Zodiac Tours
2025-11-09 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-16 15:00 - 16:00
38 minutes
All ages
Come on a tour of the Zodiac, the group of ancient constellations visited by the Sun and planets as they wander along their roadway in the sky. Be dazzled by fabulous facts and fantastic fables of these notable star patterns, and discover what hidden celestial treasures they hold.

Chabot Space & Science Center in-house production

5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI
2025-11-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-30 11:00 - 12:00
(30 min) 5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI is a full dome film about the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) which is creating the most detailed map of our nearby universe using a unique instrument which can measure the spectra of many galaxies at once. Experience the largest structures in the universe as never seen before by flying through a portion of DESI’s initial data. Dive into modern cosmology, plus the scientific background and motivation for building a Fiske Planetarium large map of galaxies. And, take a trip to Kitt Peak to see footage of the telescope in action while getting to know the amazing people from all over the world making this research possible

c360: Year of the dwarf planet
2025-11-23 08:00
35 minutes
Ages 8 and up
Everyone’s favorite underdog among the planets, Pluto has been an icon of dark mystery and murky expectation…until now. In July 2015, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft made a historic encounter with the dwarf planet, giving us our first close look at its face and its entourage of moons. Come and join us as we witness this epic journey of NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft.
Chabot Space & Science Center in-house production

ElectroLaze: Pink Floyd: The dark side of the Moon
2025-11-23 08:00
Hear the beats of your favorite classic rock and pop songs and watch the rhythms dance in laser light. Be surrounded by 360 degrees of music and science fusion

Big Astronomy
2025-11-23 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-30 15:00 - 16:00
26 minutes
Ages 8 and up
Big Astronomy explores three observatories located in Chile, at extreme and remote places. It gives examples of the multitude of STEM careers needed to keep the great observatories working. The show is narrated by Barbara Rojas-Ayala, a Chilean astronomer.
California Academy of Sciences

SPACETIME
2025-11-26 08:00 - 17:00
12 minutes, all ages.
Telescopes built to detect electromagnetic waves, like visible light, infrared, radio waves, and other forms, give us the ability to see objects and events at great distances in the universe, and far back in time. Today, a new type of instrument, the “gravity wave telescope”, is giving us the power to “hear” cosmic events beyond the sight of ordinary telescopes. Gravity waves are ripples in spacetime created by events like collisions between black holes, and powerful processes that took place in the earliest times of our universe.
The Dutch Black Hole Consortium is currently building an enormous underground gravity wave detector, called the Einstein Telescope. When completed, this instrument will provide unprecedented insight into the nature of the universe and its origin, allowing scientists to probe cosmic secrets that light waves cannot illuminate.

Maya Archeoastronomy
2025-11-30 13:00 - 14:00
20 minutes
Ages 8 and up
In a feast of colors and sounds, Maya Archaeoastronomy: Observers of the Universe makes a tour of six Mayan temples: San Gervasio, Chichen Itzá, Uxmal, Edzná, Palenque and Bonampak where the spectator dives into a Mayan world of knowledge about the importance of the orientations of its temples in relation to the movement of some stars like the Sun, the Moon and Venus.
