Hike & Sip: Easy & Moderate July 26th
Tickets - Easy Hike 6 PM Tickets - Moderate Hike 7:30 PM Experience an unforgettable evening of nature, history, and stargazing with Hike & Sip, a program designed for adults 21 and over. Explore the majestic Redwood forest, guided by Chabot’s knowledgeable outdoor educators, and learn about the ecosystem, the cultural heritage of the […]
Space Week: Family Adventures in Space
Space Week: Family Adventures in Space July 30 - August 1 | 10AM-5PM Designed for explorers ages 5–12 with an adult caregiver. All ages and abilities welcome. Buy Tickets Get ready for a full day of epic space adventures! From astronaut training and rocket launches to rover building and habitat design, you’ll explore what […]
Space Week: Family Adventures in Space
Space Week: Family Adventures in Space July 30 - August 1 | 10AM-5PM Designed for explorers ages 5–12 with an adult caregiver. All ages and abilities welcome. Buy Tickets Get ready for a full day of epic space adventures! From astronaut training and rocket launches to rover building and habitat design, you’ll explore what […]
Unveiling the Universe: Astrophotography 101
Photo Credit: Judy Schmidt Thursday, 7/31 | 5:30-10:30PM High School - Adult Tuition: $75 Tuition cost includes light sunset dinner. Buy Tickets Do you want to learn how the amazing space images are made by the Hubble or James Webb Telescopes? Have you ever wanted to take photos of the Milky Way? Get your […]
Space Week: Family Adventures in Space
Space Week: Family Adventures in Space July 30 - August 1 | 10AM-5PM Designed for explorers ages 5–12 with an adult caregiver. All ages and abilities welcome. Buy Tickets Get ready for a full day of epic space adventures! From astronaut training and rocket launches to rover building and habitat design, you’ll explore what […]
First Friday: CosmoCon
Buy Tickets All Ages, family-friendly $10 adults, $5 kids and seniors, FREE for Members. Designed for families and adults. All ages and abilities welcome. Join fellow dreamers, visionaries, and cosmic creators as we step into a future where humanity thrives among the stars. Through storytelling and world-building, we’ll imagine and build the universe […]
Space Week Festival: Day 1
Buy Tickets $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! Launch a satellite! This festival weekend is a chance to engage your curiosity, connect with Bay Area scientists, explore […]
Hike & Sip: Easy & Moderate August 2nd
Tickets - Easy Hike 5 PM Tickets - Moderate Hike 6:30 PM Experience an unforgettable evening of nature, history, and stargazing with Hike & Sip, a program designed for adults 21 and over. Explore the majestic Redwood forest, guided by Chabot’s knowledgeable outdoor educators, and learn about the ecosystem, the cultural heritage of the […]
Space Week Festival: Day 2
Buy Tickets $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! Launch a satellite! This festival weekend is a chance to engage your curiosity, connect with Bay Area scientists, […]
Family Nature Adventures: Fungus Among Us – Exploring the Secret Life of Mushrooms!
Buy Tickets $25 Adult, $35 Youth 3-8, Members receive $10 off Unlock the mysterious world of fungi that thrives in the redwood forest! Learn about the fascinating life cycle of mushrooms, their role in the ecosystem, and how to identify various species. Venture into the forest with expert guides to discover different types of fungi growing […]
Hike & Sip: Easy & Moderate August 9th
Tickets - Easy Hike 5 PM Tickets - Moderate Hike 6:30 PM Experience an unforgettable evening of nature, history, and stargazing with Hike & Sip, a program designed for adults 21 and over. Explore the majestic Redwood forest, guided by Chabot’s knowledgeable outdoor educators, and learn about the ecosystem, the cultural heritage of the […]
Perseids Meteor Shower Viewing
Photo Credit: Maeva Vigier Buy Tickets All-ages, family-friendly $15 adults, $7 kids Get ready to wish upon a star—again and again—at our Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Party! Join us under the open August sky for one of nature’s most dazzling light shows as the Perseids streak across the heavens. These fiery meteors, born from the […]
Paint & Sip: Meteor Magic – Spray Paint the Perseids
Buy Tickets $45 Adults 21+ This unique Paint & Sip event invites guests to step outdoors and embrace the beauty of the August night sky through the art of spray painting. Under the guidance of our instructors, guests will create cosmic scenes inspired by shooting stars and celestial wonders. Paint Workshop: Spray Paint the […]
Hike & Sip: Easy & Moderate August 16th
Tickets - Easy Hike 5 PM Tickets - Moderate Hike 6:30 PM Experience an unforgettable evening of nature, history, and stargazing with Hike & Sip, a program designed for adults 21 and over. Explore the majestic Redwood forest, guided by Chabot’s knowledgeable outdoor educators, and learn about the ecosystem, the cultural heritage of the […]
Hike & Sip: Easy & Moderate August 23rd
Tickets - Easy Hike 5 PM Tickets - Moderate Hike 6:30 PM Experience an unforgettable evening of nature, history, and stargazing with Hike & Sip, a program designed for adults 21 and over. Explore the majestic Redwood forest, guided by Chabot’s knowledgeable outdoor educators, and learn about the ecosystem, the cultural heritage of the […]
Hike & Sip: Easy & Moderate August 31st
Tickets - Easy Hike 5 PM Tickets - Moderate Hike 6:30 PM Experience an unforgettable evening of nature, history, and stargazing with Hike & Sip, a program designed for adults 21 and over. Explore the majestic Redwood forest, guided by Chabot’s knowledgeable outdoor educators, and learn about the ecosystem, the cultural heritage of the […]
First Friday: Close Encounters
Buy Tickets All-ages, family-friendly $10 adults, $5 kids and seniors, and FREE for Members Are we alone in the universe? Or could there be other forms of life out there, waiting far away in the vast expanse of space? Hear from researchers, astrobiologists and astronomers on the possibility of extraterrestrial life and distant exoplanets […]
Hike & Sip: Easy & Moderate September 6th
Tickets - Easy Hike 5 PM Tickets - Moderate Hike 6:30 PM Experience an unforgettable evening of nature, history, and stargazing with Hike & Sip, a program designed for adults 21 and over. Explore the majestic Redwood forest, guided by Chabot’s knowledgeable outdoor educators, and learn about the ecosystem, the cultural heritage of the […]
Family Nature Adventures: Reptile Roundup – Discover the Cold-Blooded Creatures of the Forest!
Buy Tickets $25 Adult, $35 Youth 3-8, Members receive $10 off Slither, crawl, and explore the world of reptiles that inhabit the redwood forest! Learn about local reptiles, from snakes and lizards to turtles, and discover how they survive in their unique environments. Head into the forest for a chance to spot these cold-blooded creatures in […]
Hike & Sip: Easy & Moderate September 13th
Tickets - Easy Hike 5 PM Tickets - Moderate Hike 6:30 PM Experience an unforgettable evening of nature, history, and stargazing with Hike & Sip, a program designed for adults 21 and over. Explore the majestic Redwood forest, guided by Chabot’s knowledgeable outdoor educators, and learn about the ecosystem, the cultural heritage of the […]
Hike & Sip: Easy & Moderate September 28th
Tickets - Easy Hike 5 PM Tickets - Moderate Hike 6:30 PM Experience an unforgettable evening of nature, history, and stargazing with Hike & Sip, a program designed for adults 21 and over. Explore the majestic Redwood forest, guided by Chabot’s knowledgeable outdoor educators, and learn about the ecosystem, the cultural heritage of the […]
Members Only Telescope Viewing
Get a Closer Look at the Stars! 2025 First Glance Series Members Only Telescope Viewing on the Observation Deck Free admission - Members only Unlock the mysteries of the universe at these quarterly Members Only stargazing events. Don’t miss this cozy cosmic experience with telescopes and hot chocolate. Members of all ages will observe the wonders of the […]
First Friday: Spooky Astronomy
Buy Tickets All-ages, family-friendly $10 adults, $5 kids and seniors, and FREE for Members Get in the Halloween spirit with a night of cosmic chills and family thrills. Join us for a frightfully fun evening featuring live music, ooey gooey science demos, creepy crafting, and a spook-tacular Halloween-themed laser show! Perfect for all ages, […]
Family Nature Adventures: Spidey Spectacular – Adventures with Arachnids!
Buy Tickets $25 Adult, $35 Youth 3-8, Members receive $10 off Spin your way into the fascinating world of spiders and arachnids! This month’s adventure is packed with discovery and excitement: Learn all about native spiders, their incredible adaptations, and even how they behave in space. Grab a magnifying glass and set off into the redwood […]
Paint & Sip: Cosmic Hauntings
Buy Tickets $45 Adults 21+ Celebrate the spooky season with a celestial twist at Chabot Space & Science Center’s “Cosmic Hauntings.” Guests will channel the eerie beauty of a Halloween night sky, painting ghostly nebulae, glowing moons, and shadowy silhouettes of cosmic phenomena. Enjoy Halloween-inspired cocktails, light snacks, and fascinating tales of spooky celestial […]
Science is a Drag!
Buy Tickets 21+ General Admission: $25 Members receive $10 off - make sure you log in! Who knows better than a science drag queen that reading is fundamental? Prepare to celebrate science with outrageous humor, space-inspired drag fashions, drinks and snacks, an out-of-this world floor show and a galaxy of high-heeled fun hosted by […]
Halloween Hike & Sip: Moderate
Tickets - Moderate Hike 5 PM As the sun dips below the horizon and shadows stretch through the forest, the Halloween Hike begins! Join us for a moderate, 75–90 minute spine-tingling adventure through the darkened trails of the majestic Oakland Redwood forest, where ghostly tales and eerie surprises await. Led by our expert guides, […]
Family Nature Adventures: Discover the Secrets of Local Owls!
Buy Tickets $25 Adult, $35 Youth 3-8, Members receive $10 off Step into the magical world of owls during this month’s adventure! Dive into the habits, calls, and diets of local owls. Experience hands-on science as you dissect owl pellets to uncover the mysteries of their meals. Bring your own binoculars or use our child-sized pairs […]
