An adults-only, after hours celebration of the first moonwalk Saturday, July 20, 6-10pm $14, $9 for members Grab a moon cocktail, show off your stellar moves on the dance floor, and sing your heart out at space karaoke. Enjoy live performances by Blue Eternity in our Planetarium and experience a simulated mission to the moon in our Challenger Spacecraft.   Buy Tickets   Schedule: Marvelous Night for a Moon Dance Party 6-10pm Rotunda If you’ve been practicing the moon walk NOW…

The journey begins at sunset from the Center into the beautiful surrounding redwood forest. During the 4-5 mile hike learn about the local history and ecology of the forest and hear interesting astronomical stories and fun facts. The evening will be capped off by stargazing and planet-hunting on our observation deck. Each hiker will receive two complimentary glasses of wine or beer along with small bites. A perfect evening for a date night or fun with friends!   Capacity is…

Join us for an evening of all things Sci-Fi! Experiment with sciency cocktails and show off your moves on the dance floor! Learn about the possibility of life on other planets and discover the science behind science fiction. Capture a memorable evening dressed in our favorite Sci-Fi garb and enter to win our costume contest! This event is 21+  $20   Buy Tickets

Come for the party and stay for the night! In addition to an all access pass to the popular Highly Mixological party that evening, you’ll have exclusive time to our tinkering/making lounge for hands-on DIY fun, dining and entertainment. After the party ends, enjoy a private showing of the laser light show, Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. Camp out under the starry skies near the redwood forest or one of our indoor astronomical exhibitions. Rise early for a…

4-5-mile hike round trip Harvest Moon The journey begins at sunset from the Center into the beautiful surrounding redwood forest. The 4-5 mile hike will be lit by the light of the moon. Along the way, you’ll learn about the local history and ecology of the forest and hear interesting stories and facts about the harvest moon. The evening will be capped off by stargazing and planet-hunting on our observation deck. Each hiker will receive two complementary glasses of wine…

Led by East Bay Regional Park District and Chabot, join us for a special edition of Hike & Sip with special guest Michael Charnofsky. Michael has worked for over 20 years in outdoor science education as a Naturalist and he has served on the Board of the California Association of Environmental and Outdoor Education for 20 years. Our evening program will start with a brief overview of the old growth Coastal Redwoods in California and a viewing of Old Survivor,…

Get lit with lasers! Want to impress your friends with your expansive knowledge of science and culture? Looking for a new date night activity? Just want to kick back and watch a laser show? Every month we’ll be joined by scientists, experts, writers, and entertainers to delve into a new topic from rocket launches to cannabis to pop astrology and everything in between. Grab a beer and head into our Planetarium for a unique talk followed by not one, but…

Get lit with lasers! Want to impress your friends with your expansive knowledge of science and culture? Looking for a new date night activity? Just want to kick back and watch a laser show? Every month we’ll be joined by scientists, experts, writers, and entertainers to delve into a new topic from rocket launches to cannabis to pop astrology and everything in between. Grab a beer and head into our Planetarium for a unique talk followed by not one, but…