Space Week Festival: Day 2

$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 in the future of space, and of course dance it out in our courtyard after lunch. Chabot is Oakland’s place for space, community and connection – with each other and the universe.  

Chat with NASA experts, Bay Area aerospace pros, and leaders on the space tech frontier to learn about cutting-edge prototypes, real artifacts, and tech that’s catapulting us into the future. 

Schedule

Meet and Greet with Astronaut Jeff Wisoff | 1:30PM-3:00PM

Tinker with Prototypes and Gadgets for Life in Space | 10AM-5PM
Join author and guest speaker Samuel Coniglio at this fun and interactive booth featuring prototypes & gadgets for comfortable living in space! 

Discover Satellites with Magnitude IO | 10AM-4PM – Observation Deck
Could you fit a satellite in a soda can? Explore the world around you when we explore the world around us with CanSat – the precursor to the modern small satellite!

Rocket Launches | Launch times: 11AM–12PM, 1:30–2:30PM, 3:30–4:30PM – Amphitheater
Build and launch your own paper rocket! Get hands on with real rocket parts!

Astronaut Training | 11AM–12PM, 12:30–1:30PM, 2:30–3:30PM – Lab 1
Test your skills with agility, teamwork, and Moonwalking and Moon jumping challenges. 

DJ B1 Dance Party | 11AM-3PM – Courtyard
Dance among the stars to cosmic beats from DJ B1! 

LifeQuest Nature Walks | 11:30AM–12:30PM & 3-4PM – meet in Classroom 1
Join Chabot educators on a short walk to explore what defines “life” on Earth and beyond. 

Solar S’mores with Berkeley Astronomy | 12-5PM – Observation Deck
Make s’mores using solar power! 

Glitter Tattoos and Facepainting with Happycake  | 2-4PM – Observation Deck
Shiny, shimmery space tattoos await! Let your imagination run wild. 

Space Trivia with Berkeley Astronomy | 2:30PM – Classroom 2
Test your knowledge and win stellar prizes! 

Ongoing Experiences

NASA Interns Astrobiology Project to Mission to MARS | Mezzanine & Lab 2
Step into the shoes of future Mars scientists with hands-on booths by NASA interns. Investigate microbial mysteries, tackle astronaut stress, and explore real Mars mission science! 

Build Your Own Rover | Roverscape
Design, test, and drive your rover across Martian terrain! 

Community Drawing: Windows to Tomorrow | Skybridge
Imagine you’re on another planet. What do you see? Add your vision to our collaborative mural. 

Galaxy Photo Booth | Studio 2
Pose with cosmic props & tag @chabotspace! 

Habitat Building | Studio 3
Build your dream home on another planet as part of this tinkering activity 

Theater Talks

Meet an Astronaut! Space Station and Beyond with Astronaut Jeff Wisoff | 11:30AM
Explore the legacy of the Space Shuttle Program and the building of the International Space Station with astronaut Dr. Jeff Wisoff. He’ll share stories from four Shuttle flights, 20 hours of spacewalks, and helping build the ISS.
Dr. Wisoff is a physicist and retired astronaut. He later led the laser directorate at Lawrence Livermore National Lab and lives in Pleasanton with his wife, former astronaut Dr. Tammy Jernigan. 

Astrobiology & Imagination: Film + Panel with Filmmaker Kelly Kowalski and Guests | 1:30PM
Join Emmy-winner Kelly Kowalski, SETI scientists, and creatives after a screening of short films Are We Alone? and The Origins of Life Here and Beyond. This lively discussion explores how storytelling shapes our understanding of the cosmos and inspires new ideas about life beyond Earth.
Kelly Kowalski translates space science into unforgettable films. Think: RadioLab meets Mary Roach. 

Off-World Living in Style with Author Samuel Coniglio | 3:30PM
After 50 years of space exploration, off-world living is still like going on an extreme camping trip. Living out there is uncomfortable at best. In this engaging theater talk, explore the ideas behind Creature Comforts, a book that dives into the often-overlooked essentials that make life more enjoyable, support mental health, and bring a little fun to the final frontier. Using the analogy of building a homestead in space, author Sam Coniglio explores how early space settlers might develop sustainable lifestyles with limited resources, and what that can teach us about designing better lives here on Earth. It’s not just a vision for space living; it’s inspiration for life on this planet, too. 

Schedule and locations subject to change

View Saturday Schedule here.

Chabot Members get 50% off our Space Week Festival

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