First Fridays at Chabot Space & Science Center bring the Oakland community together to play and discover, highlight diverse voices in S.T.E.A.M. and inspire explorers of all ages.
Chabot’s First Friday opens the doors for discovery with planetarium shows, telescope viewings and after-hours access to exhibits. Embedded in Redwood Regional Park, the Center is a space for our community to get together, learn, and explore in Oakland’s backyard.
First Friday features a new theme supported by community partners, hands-on activities, workshops, performances, and speakers. With different opportunities every month, the possibilities are endless: Talk to an astronaut. Shake hands with a dinosaur. Practice your pitching with the Oakland A’s and more!
First Fridays at Chabot take place on the first Friday of each month, from 6-10 p.m. Admission is $15 adults, $10 kids/seniors and $5 members.
First Friday Update:
Starting in March of 2024 we will be pausing our monthly First Friday events. First Fridays hold a special place in our hearts and are an integral part of our community, but don’t worry, we will be back. As we continue to evolve, we are taking this opportunity to orbit around new possibilities and, ultimately, relaunch something truly spectacular!
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all visitors and partners who have been a part of our First Friday journey. Your support has made our events truly special.
While we’re using this time to sprinkle some cosmic magic, we have also expanded the number of cultural activities and celebrations at the Center. These include Black History Month, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and more throughout the year.
We are so excited to share our stellar transformation with you soon, stay tuned for updates!
Past Themes
Futuristic Foods
Get a taste of the future and explore how new advancements in space, robotics, climate and biotechnology will influence tomorrow’s food. Bring a healthy curiosity to a delicious First Friday.
Mind Tricks
Learn about how your senses work together to understand the world around us while enjoying whimsical perception-bending fun!
Into the Redwoods
What lives in Oakland’s redwoods? Get up close and personal with live appearances by ladybugs, newts and banana slugs and short films of them with KQED’s Deep Look nature series.
