Lets kick off our July 50th Apollo Anniversary events at Chabot! Catch a glimpse of our new moon rock brought back from the Apollo 16 mission, learn all about the moon through hands on activities, and watch our new Planetarium show, Lunaverse. Learn about the moon’s origin and explore its motion, phases, tidal effects, and eclipses. Watch the preview of the new PBS series Chasing the Moon before it airs and join Chabot astronomer and KQED science contributor, Ben…

A Membership Exclusive: RSVP Required. January 13, 2019 Each Sunday preceding the 1st quarter moon, the East Bay Astronomical Society invites Members to a special, private telescope viewing. Unlike our regular viewing on Friday and Saturday evenings, EAS personalizes the experience by taking viewing requests, live interaction, and hosting tours. It’s complimentary and it’s exclusively for our members! Sign Up Here

Join us for an evening under the stars and learn all about the Moon! Get your chance to walk through our newest exhibit, Luminous Moon- an exhibition of high-resolution lunar images captured by NASA orbiters and from Chabot astronomers. At 8:30pm, join us for a talk by Astronomer Gerald McKeegan about lunar geography and geology, and the contributions to lunar science that came (and still come) out of the Apollo Missions. And while you are here, be sure to view…

An out-of-this-world camping experience for the entire family! Your sleepover includes hands-on activities, exclusive after-hours time in the exhibits, planetarium shows and telescope viewing amidst the backdrop of the redwood forest. Enjoy hot chocolate while gazing at the stars and listening to stories about the constellations told by an expert astronomer then camp out under the starry skies or one of our exclusive indoor astronomical exhibitions.   Dinner and breakfast are included with dairy free and vegetarian options. All minors…

Included with Admission   During the 1960s and '70s, NASA sent nine missions to the moon. Six of them landed astronauts safely on the surface. This is the only time humans have visited another world. July 20, 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the first humans landing on the Moon as part of NASA's Apollo 11 lunar mission. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 with hands-on moon demos, a new planetarium show, Lunaverse and more!    Schedule Hands-On Moon…

Bring the whole family along as we take a gentle 2-3-mile round trip walk among the majestic redwoods. We’ll stop and tell stories about Oakland history, identify native plants and trees, and discuss wildlife and indicators of climate change. Due to heavy roots, routes are not accessible by strollers and/or wheelchairs. Hikes may be canceled or rescheduled due to extreme weather conditions or under enrollment. Advance tickets are recommended.   $14, $11 Members, per person   Additional Family Hike Dates/Times:…

Bring the whole family along as we take a gentle 2-3-mile round trip walk among the majestic redwoods. We’ll stop and tell stories about Oakland history, identify native plants and trees, and discuss wildlife and indicators of climate change. Due to heavy roots, routes are not accessible by strollers and/or wheelchairs. Hikes may be canceled or rescheduled due to extreme weather conditions or under enrollment. Advance tickets are recommended.   $14, $11 Members, per person   Additional Family Hike Dates/Times:…

Light Up The Night! Light, from many different sources, is all around us and has existed since the beginning of the universe. Join us for an enlightening First Friday and learn about the form of energy that sustains life, reveals colors, and can travel at nearly 300 million meters per second! Through talks, hand-on activities, and exhibitry, we’ll highlight the importance of light in science, art, and culture. And don’t miss We Love the Light, a special First Friday presentation from Oakland’s…

A Membership Exclusive: RSVP Required. January 13, 2019 Each Sunday preceding the 1st quarter moon, the East Bay Astronomical Society invites Members to a special, private telescope viewing. Unlike our regular viewing on Friday and Saturday evenings, EAS personalizes the experience by taking viewing requests, live interaction, and hosting tours. It’s complimentary and it’s exclusively for our members! Sign Up Here

If YOU have ever wanted to try your hand at astrophotography or hone your existing skills, now is your chance! This beginners’ class will be led by the President of the East Bay Astronomical Society, Richard Ozer, and will guide you through basic steps of astrophotography. The class ends with a guided session out on our Observation Deck. This $20 class requires advanced registration. It is recommended that you bring your own camera and USB drive, but not required. Tripods…

Hang out on the new observation deck and be dazzled by the spectacular Perseid Meteor Shower! The Perseid Meteor Shower lights up the night sky on August 12. You're invited to watch with us! Astronomers will be on site to answer any questions. In addition, guests can enjoy hot chocolate and other goodies.   Buy Tickets

  An entire day of hands on bubble fun, live music and more at our first ever BubbleFest Saturday, August 17 2019 10am-5pm   Learn all about the science behind bubbles and see how bubbles can change form as professional bubble artists expose the wonders of these remarkable spheres. This is a day all about bubbles! Blow, pop, dunk and experience the wonder of bubbles with an entire lineup of activities that will have you feeling bubbly! Enjoy bubble shows,…

Bring the whole family along as we take a gentle 2-3-mile round trip walk among the majestic redwoods. We’ll stop and tell stories about Oakland history, identify native plants and trees, and discuss wildlife and indicators of climate change. Due to heavy roots, routes are not accessible by strollers and/or wheelchairs. Hikes may be canceled or rescheduled due to extreme weather conditions or under enrollment. Advance tickets are recommended.   $14, $11 Members, per person   Additional Family Hike Dates/Times:…

Saturday, August 31 1–3pm Buy Tickets Come make your very own table drum! Design it, build it, learn rythms, build community, and most importantly take your drum home as a legacy instrument. Recommended for ages 7-107 Bring on The Drums is a community artistic series created by Jahi where participants design their own “Table Drum.” Youth and adults identify words that represent who they are, design the drum, learn about the history of drums from Africa, then learn rhythms that…

$14, $11 Members, per person Buy Tickets Bring the whole family along as we take a gentle 2-3-mile round trip walk among the majestic redwoods. We’ll stop and tell stories about Oakland history, identify native plants and trees, and discuss wildlife and indicators of climate change. Due to heavy roots, routes are not accessible by strollers and/or wheelchairs. Hikes may be canceled or rescheduled due to extreme weather conditions or under enrollment. Advance tickets are recommended.    

School is back in session, but nature is our favorite classroom! Get Tickets   Join us for a First Friday all about outdoor appreciation! Learn all about Bay Area ecology and how you can participate in science when you’re outside. Here at Chabot, we love to talk about how space exploration helps us learn about other planets, but what about how it helps us learn about our own planet? All of that and more at The Great Outdoors First Friday!…

A Membership Exclusive: RSVP Required. Sign Up Here Each Sunday preceding the 1st quarter moon, the East Bay Astronomical Society invites Members to a special, private telescope viewing. Unlike our regular viewing on Friday and Saturday evenings, EAS personalizes the experience by taking viewing requests, live interaction, and hosting tours. It’s complimentary and it’s exclusively for our members!