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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - oakland-ca BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Phantom of the Universe DTSTART:20260905T180000Z DTEND:20260905T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260811T182003Z UID:10005634-1788606000-1788609600@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt For Dark Matter\n25 minutes\ nAges 8 and up \nAn exciting exploration of dark matter\, from the Big Ban gto its anticipated discovery at the Large Hadron Collider. The show will reveal the first hints of its existence through the eyes of Fritz Zwicky\, the scientist who coined the term “dark matter”. This show is narrat ed by Tilda Swinton.  \nLawrence Berkeley National Lab LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T182003Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/phantom-of-the-universe/2026-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SPACETIME DTSTART:20260905T190000Z DTEND:20260905T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260811T182003Z UID:10005602-1788609600-1788613200@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:12 minutes\, all ages. \nTelescopes built to detect electromag netic waves\, like visible light\, infrared\, radio waves\, and other form s\, give us the ability to see objects and events at great distances in th e universe\, and far back in time. Today\, a new type of instrument\, the “gravity wave telescope”\, is giving us the power to “hear” cosmic events beyond the sight of ordinary telescopes. Gravity waves are ripples in spacetime created by events like collisions between black holes\, an d powerful processes that took place in the earliest times of our universe . \nThe Dutch Black Hole Consortium is currently building an enormous unde rground gravity wave detector\, called the Einstein Telescope. When comple ted\, this instrument will provide unprecedented insight into the nature o f the universe and its origin\, allowing scientists to probe cosmic secret s that light waves cannot illuminate. LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T182003Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/spacetime/2026-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Big Astronomy DTSTART:20260905T200000Z DTEND:20260905T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260811T182003Z UID:10005638-1788613200-1788616800@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:26 minutes\nAges 8 and up \nBig Astronomy explores three obser vatories located in Chile\, at extreme and remote places. It gives example s of the multitude of STEM careers needed to keep the great observatories working. The show is narrated by Barbara Rojas-Ayala\, a Chilean astronome r. \nCalifornia Academy of Sciences LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T182003Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/big-astronomy/2026-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Unveiling the Invisible Universe DTSTART:20260905T210000Z DTEND:20260905T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T002432Z UID:10005642-1788616800-1788620400@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Unveiling the Invisible Universe \n28 minutes\nAges 8 and up   \nFor thousands of years humans observed the light coming from the nigh t sky with their eyes. In the beginning of the 17th century\, the inventio n of the telescope revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. Finally\, in the 20th century with the advent of rockets\, it became possible to go above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation which are the marks of the hot and violent Universe. But it is not only li ght that can give us information about the cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic ra ys also provide vital information. Finally\, the detection by the LIGO exp eriment of gravitational waves from two merging black holes opened a new w indow in astrophysics. This fulldome show presents images of the cosmos as revealed by all these different messengers. LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T002432Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/unveiling-the-invisible-universe/2026 -09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:c360: Cosmic Dance DTSTART:20260905T220000Z DTEND:20260905T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T002432Z UID:10005646-1788620400-1788624000@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:35 minutes\nAges 8 and up \nGot restless feet? You’re in goo d company: the Sun\, Moon\, planets and stars also have those ants in thei r pants and can’t keep their feet moving to the beat of their ageless co smic dance. Two-step\, tango\, break dance\, and dosey-doe your way across the solar system in this live immersive show! We’ll cover a few basics of the dance of the planets\, whose motions across the sky puzzled and bew ildered Earthly onlookers for millennia. \nChabot Space & Science Center i n-house production LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T002432Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/c360-cosmic-dance/2026-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hike & Sip DTSTART:20260906T000000Z DTEND:20260906T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T002432Z UID:10005003-1788627600-1788643800@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:drink,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Adults 21+\, $40\nMembers receive $15 off\nGuided Stroll\nImme rsive Trek\n  \nExperience an unforgettable evening of nature\, history\, and stargazing with Hike & Sip\, a program designed for adults 21 and ove r. Explore the majestic Redwood forest\, guided by Chabot’s knowledgeabl e outdoor educators\, and learn about the ecosystem\, the cultural heritag e of the Ohlone peoples\, and Oakland’s rich history. \n  \nEnjoy a bea utiful sunset hike with two options to suit your pace: \nImmersive Trek:  5:00 PM\, between 2.5-3.5 miles\, approximately 120 minutes. \nGuided Stro ll: 7:30 PM\, between 1.5-2 miles\, approximately 90 minutes. \n  \nAfte r your hike\, unwind on Chabot’s Observation Deck with drinks and charcu terie. End the night with stargazing through telescopes (weather permittin g) and star stories brought to life under the night skies. \nTickets inclu de two drink tickets (beer\, wine\, or non-alcoholic beverages) and refres hments. This program is for adults 21+. \nFor a comfortable experience\, w e recommend wearing layers\, sturdy shoes\, and bringing a water bottle\, mosquito repellent\, and a flashlight for evening hikes. \n  \nAdditional Information\nHikes may be canceled due to severe weather or low enrollmen t. In such cases\, tickets will be refunded or rescheduled. Tickets may al so be rescheduled with at least 48 hours’ notice\, subject to availabili ty. Animals are not permitted on hikes. \nTo participate\, complete our Hi king Waiver & Consent Form prior to arrival\, and bring your ticket(s) for easy check-in. \n  \nGroup Hikes\nPrivate group hikes can be arranged by contacting groupsales@chabotspace.org. \nJoin us for a unique adventure c ombining scenic trails\, fascinating stories\, and a starry evening you wo n’t forget! \n*Advanced reservations are encourage\; we cannot guarantee walk-up ticket availability. \n• In the event of severe weather or othe r natural conditions that prevent access\, reservations will be reschedule d \n• Chabot reserves the right to cancel hikes due to low enrollment \n • There are no refunds or cancellations for those who are unable to atte nd. Tickets may be rescheduled with at least 48 hours advance notice provi ding there is still availability on a future date. LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T002432Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/hike-sip-9/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:C360: Year of the Dwarf Planet DTSTART:20260906T180000Z DTEND:20260906T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T002432Z UID:10005650-1788692400-1788696000@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:35 minutes\nAges 8 and up \nEveryone’s favorite underdog amo ng the planets\, Pluto has been an icon of dark mystery and murky expectat ion…until now. In July 2015\, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft made a hi storic encounter with the dwarf planet\, giving us our first close look at its face and its entourage of moons. Come and join us as we witness thi s epic journey of NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft. \nChabot Space & Scien ce Center in-house production LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T002432Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/c360-year-of-the-dwarf-planet/2026-09 -06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lunaverse DTSTART:20260906T190000Z DTEND:20260906T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T002432Z UID:10005576-1788696000-1788699600@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:16 minutes\nAll ages \n“Lunaverse” explores the nature of Earth’s moon: its motion and phases\, lunar and solar eclipses\, tides\, and the Moon’s origin. The story unfolds as a conversation between a cu rious young child and the Moon—Luna—over the course of a night\, from moonrise to moonset.  \nChabot Space & Science Center in-house production LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T002432Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/lunaverse-2/2026-09-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tales of the Maya Skies DTSTART:20260906T200000Z DTEND:20260906T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T002432Z UID:10005654-1788699600-1788703200@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:35 minutes\nAll ages \nThrough the magic of technology and ima gination\, you are about to take a trip across time and space to visit a w orld as it no longer exists today: the world of the ancient Maya civilizat ion! The great pyramid and other stone observatories and structures in the ruins of Chichen Itza in Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula have been laser-sca nned and recreated digitally to enable your journey. You will see Chichen Itza perhaps as it looked a thousand years ago when the Maya civilizatio n of the ancient world was at its peak. You will also learn about Maya cul ture’s advanced understanding of space\, time\, and mathematics that all owed them to understand the world as few ancient cultures have. \nChabot S pace & Science Center LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T002432Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/tales-of-the-maya-skies/2026-09-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ohlone Skies (mur taaraxtak) DTSTART:20260906T210000Z DTEND:20260906T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T182128Z UID:10005659-1788703200-1788706800@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:(40 Min) Developed in partnership and solidarity with Cafe Ohl one\, mur taaraxtak\, or Ohlone Skies\, weaves science and storytelling in to a rich tapestry of Indigenous Ohlone knowledge\, heritage\, and history deeply rooted right here in the Oakland hills. At this star-studded premi ere\, hear from multigenerational community voices about the importance of representation in a panel discussion\, indulge in aromatic teas\, and imm erse yourself in the enchanting practice of acorn processing. LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T182128Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/ohlone-skies-mur-taaraxtak-3-2025-07- 27/2026-09-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Universal DTSTART:20260906T220000Z DTEND:20260906T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T182128Z UID:10005663-1788706800-1788710400@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Universal\n12 minutes\nAll ages \nFly through the heart of an ancient cluster of stars\, and take a swing around the luminous remains of a dying star. Cruise by alien planets that orbit a nearby star\, surf pas t the brilliant rings of Saturn\, and more. ‘Universal’ is a quick un- narrated voyage through the universe that carries the viewer from the vast realm of intergalactic space to several stellar wonders of the Milky Way Galaxy through an intriguing and nearby extraterrestrial planetary system\ , and onward to home\, to Earth. This show’s dialogue is all textual and is preferred for those hard of hearing. \nChabot Space & Science Center i n-house production LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T182128Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/universal/2026-09-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunstruck DTSTART:20260909T180000Z DTEND:20260909T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T002133Z UID:10005561-1788951600-1788955200@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Sunstruck\n21 minutes\nAll ages \nExplore the sun in all its g lory in this fulldome show. Sunstruck takes us on a journey to discover th e wonders of our magnificent sun and investigate how our star has supporte d life on Earth for millennia. This program includes information on the st ructure of our sun\, the source of its energy\, and how solar activity imp acts our world. \nMichigan Science Center LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T002133Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/sunstruck/2026-09-09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Sun: Our Living Star DTSTART:20260909T190000Z DTEND:20260909T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T002133Z UID:10005567-1788955200-1788958800@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:25 min \nAges 6 and up\, Adults \nThe Sun has shone on our wor ld for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. It is our nearest star a nd our planet’s powerhouse\, the source of the energy that drives our wi nds\, our weather and all life.  \nThe passage of the Sun’s fiery disc across the sky — day by day\, month by month — was the only way to kee p track of time for countless past civilizations. Don’t be fooled by the terminology\; although it is a typical dwarf star\, the Sun consumes 600 million tons of hydrogen each second and is 500 times as massive as all th e planets combined.  \nDiscover the secrets of our star in this planetari um show and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent sur face in immersive fulldome format. Our team has worked with some of the mo st talented planetarium producers to bring you this visually striking plan etarium show about the most important star in our lives. LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T002133Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/the-sun-our-living-star-2/2026-09-09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lunaverse DTSTART:20260909T200000Z DTEND:20260909T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T002133Z UID:10005577-1788958800-1788962400@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:16 minutes\nAll ages \n“Lunaverse” explores the nature of Earth’s moon: its motion and phases\, lunar and solar eclipses\, tides\, and the Moon’s origin. The story unfolds as a conversation between a cu rious young child and the Moon—Luna—over the course of a night\, from moonrise to moonset.  \nChabot Space & Science Center in-house production LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T002133Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/lunaverse-2/2026-09-09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mars: The Ultimate Voyage DTSTART:20260909T210000Z DTEND:20260909T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T002133Z UID:10005588-1788962400-1788966000@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:(25 min) Ever wondered what it will take for astronauts to tr avel to the Moon\, Mars and beyond? On this long journey\, what challenges will astronauts face? How will they stay motivated and healthy on their s pacecraft so far away from Earth? The new\, Bell original planetarium sh ow Mars: The Ultimate Voyage\, explores these questions and more. Ages 8 and up. \nThe work for the original planetarium production was funded by a NASA Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions (TEAM I I) Award 80NSSC20M0028 to the Bell Museum through the Regents of the Unive rsity of Minnesota. LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T002133Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/mars-the-ultimate-voyage-2025-07-31/2 026-09-09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Maya Archeoastronomy DTSTART:20260909T220000Z DTEND:20260909T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T002133Z UID:10005593-1788966000-1788969600@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:20 minutes\nAges 8 and up  \nIn a feast of colors and sounds\ , Maya Archaeoastronomy: Observers of the Universe makes a tour of six May an temples: San Gervasio\, Chichen Itzá\, Uxmal\, Edzná\, Palenque and B onampak where the spectator dives into a Mayan world of knowledge about th e importance of the orientations of its temples in relation to the movemen t of some stars like the Sun\, the Moon and Venus. LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T002133Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/maya-archeoastronomy/2026-09-09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Worlds of Curiosity DTSTART:20260910T180000Z DTEND:20260910T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T060722Z UID:10005598-1789038000-1789041600@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:(15 min) Worlds of Curiosity dives into the questions of “Wh at it would be like to live on an Earth with no Moon?” or “What if the Earth was tilted on its side\, like the planet Uranus?” LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T060722Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/worlds-of-curiosity-2025-07-31-2/2026 -09-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lunaverse DTSTART:20260910T190000Z DTEND:20260910T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T062105Z UID:10005578-1789041600-1789045200@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:16 minutes\nAll ages \n“Lunaverse” explores the nature of Earth’s moon: its motion and phases\, lunar and solar eclipses\, tides\, and the Moon’s origin. The story unfolds as a conversation between a cu rious young child and the Moon—Luna—over the course of a night\, from moonrise to moonset.  \nChabot Space & Science Center in-house production LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T062105Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/lunaverse-2/2026-09-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SPACETIME DTSTART:20260910T200000Z DTEND:20260910T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T062105Z UID:10005603-1789045200-1789048800@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:12 minutes\, all ages. \nTelescopes built to detect electromag netic waves\, like visible light\, infrared\, radio waves\, and other form s\, give us the ability to see objects and events at great distances in th e universe\, and far back in time. Today\, a new type of instrument\, the “gravity wave telescope”\, is giving us the power to “hear” cosmic events beyond the sight of ordinary telescopes. Gravity waves are ripples in spacetime created by events like collisions between black holes\, an d powerful processes that took place in the earliest times of our universe . \nThe Dutch Black Hole Consortium is currently building an enormous unde rground gravity wave detector\, called the Einstein Telescope. When comple ted\, this instrument will provide unprecedented insight into the nature o f the universe and its origin\, allowing scientists to probe cosmic secret s that light waves cannot illuminate. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T062105Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/spacetime/2026-09-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mexica Archeoastronomy DTSTART:20260910T210000Z DTEND:20260910T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T062105Z UID:10005610-1789048800-1789052400@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:20 min\, 8 and up \nThrough impressive scenarios\, “Mexica A rchaeoastronomy: between space and time” illustrates the important role played by astronomical observation for the evolution of pre-Hispanic cultu res in central Mexico. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T062105Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/mexica-archeoastronomy/2026-09-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Forward to the Moon DTSTART:20260910T220000Z DTEND:20260910T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T062105Z UID:10005615-1789052400-1789056000@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Learn about NASA’s Artemis Program\, and the initiative to g et Astronauts back onto the moon! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T062105Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/forward-to-the-moon/2026-09-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Spray Paint & Sip: Cosmic Impressions DTSTART:20260911T013000Z DTEND:20260911T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T062105Z UID:10004725-1789065000-1789072200@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:arts,drink DESCRIPTION:Spray Paint & Sip: Cosmic Impressions\nForest-Inspired Space\n Adults 21+ $45\, Members get $10 off per ticket \n  \nBuy Tickets\n  \nT his special Paint & Sip invites guests outdoors to explore the connection between Earth and space through spray paint and natural forms collected fr om the forests surrounding Chabot Space & Science Center. Using leaves\, b ranches\, cones\, and other organic materials as stencils and texture tool s\, participants will create layered cosmic scenes inspired by nebulae\, s tar fields\, planetary surfaces\, and the shared patterns found in nature and the universe. Your ticket includes two drink tickets for wine or beer\ , along with snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. This 21+ event offers a r elaxed\, creative evening that blends art\, science\, and the beauty of Ch abot’s natural setting. \n  \nIn this hands-on outdoor workshop\, guest s will use spray paint alongside natural materials gathered from the fores t to build dynamic compositions. Leaves\, needles\, and branches become to ols for creating organic textures that echo real astronomical phenomena\, such as swirling nebulae\, cratered planets\, and cosmic dust clouds. The session emphasizes experimentation\, layering\, and the translation of nat ural forms into otherworldly landscapes. \n  \nAstronomy Presentation: Pa tterns in Nature & the Cosmos \nDiscover how the same shapes and processes appear across vastly different scales\, from plant structures and erosion patterns on Earth to nebulae\, galaxies\, and planetary surfaces in space . Guests will learn how astronomers use pattern recognition to study the u niverse and how observing nature can deepen our understanding of cosmic sy stems\, connecting science\, observation\, and visual storytelling. \n  \ nFor questions or help with ticketing\, contact us at GroupSales@chabotspa ce.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T062105Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/spray-paint-sip-cosmic-impressions/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Sun: Our Living Star DTSTART:20260911T180000Z DTEND:20260911T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260817T001736Z UID:10005568-1789124400-1789128000@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:25 min \nAges 6 and up\, Adults \nThe Sun has shone on our wor ld for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. It is our nearest star a nd our planet’s powerhouse\, the source of the energy that drives our wi nds\, our weather and all life.  \nThe passage of the Sun’s fiery disc across the sky — day by day\, month by month — was the only way to kee p track of time for countless past civilizations. Don’t be fooled by the terminology\; although it is a typical dwarf star\, the Sun consumes 600 million tons of hydrogen each second and is 500 times as massive as all th e planets combined.  \nDiscover the secrets of our star in this planetari um show and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent sur face in immersive fulldome format. Our team has worked with some of the mo st talented planetarium producers to bring you this visually striking plan etarium show about the most important star in our lives. LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T001736Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/the-sun-our-living-star-2/2026-09-11/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Aurora Storm DTSTART:20260911T190000Z DTEND:20260911T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260817T001736Z UID:10005623-1789128000-1789131600@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:Aurora Storm\n11 minutes\nAges 8 and up  \nAurora Storm explo res the captivating northern lights and how different cultures and explore rs have experienced them. Produced by the University of Alaska Fairbanks G eophysical Institute and the University of Alaska Museum of the North. The show teaches about the causes of the aurorae and how humans who live bene ath their shimmering light are inspired by what they see. Quotes from the written journals of past Arctic explorers and indigenous people share stor ies of how they regarded the aurorae. LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T001736Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/aurora-storm/2026-09-11/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Waiting Far Away DTSTART:20260911T200000Z DTEND:20260911T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260817T001736Z UID:10005627-1789131600-1789135200@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:10 minutes\nAll ages \nAn explorer of the cosmos has traveled too far…and can’t find home. Become lost on a journey through the maj estic\, humbling\, and solitary beauty of space and time reimagined.  \n Charles Hayden Planetarium LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T001736Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/waiting-far-away/2026-09-11/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Forward to the Moon DTSTART:20260911T210000Z DTEND:20260911T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260817T001736Z UID:10005616-1789135200-1789138800@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Learn about NASA’s Artemis Program\, and the initiative to g et Astronauts back onto the moon! LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T001736Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/forward-to-the-moon/2026-09-11/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:C360: When Things Collide DTSTART:20260911T220000Z DTEND:20260911T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260817T001736Z UID:10005631-1789138800-1789142400@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:C360: When Things Collide\n31 minutes\nAges 8 and up \nMovies\ , mythology\, and popular culture paint many pictures of the ways that our world might end. How does science shed light on world-ending planetary d isruptions past and future? We’ll fly to celestial sites of devastati on and disaster\, exploring how these events shape our Universe\, and coul d even threaten life on Earth. \n\nChabot Space & Science Center in-house production LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T001736Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/when-things-collide/2026-09-11/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Family Nature Adventures: Owls DTSTART:20260912T173000Z DTEND:20260912T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T002612Z UID:10004979-1789209000-1789216200@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education,family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:$25 Adult\, $35 Youth 3-8\nMembers receive $15 off\n  \nBuy T ickets\n  \nThis Months Theme: Discover the Secrets of Local Owls!\nStep into the magical world of owls during this month’s adventure!\n\nInterac tive Workshop: Dive into the habits\, calls\, and diets of local owls. Exp erience hands-on science as you dissect owl pellets to uncover the mysteri es of their meals.\n\nGuided Owl Walk: Bring your own binoculars or use ou r child-sized pairs as you join a guided stroll through the redwood forest to search for signs of these majestic birds in their natural habitat.\n\n Experience the wonder of the forest and leave with a newfound appreciation for these fascinating creatures. Adventure is calling—don’t miss out! \n\nExplore\, learn\, and connect with nature during Family Nature Adventu res! Join us every 2nd Saturday March – November for an unforgettable jo urney into the stunning parks surrounding Chabot Space & Science Center. E ach month features an exciting new theme\, from the tiny world of insects to the grandeur of towering redwood trees.\n\nWhat Awaits You:\nHands-On W orkshops: Engage with science through fun\, interactive activities and rea l tools. Tasty Treats: Enjoy a snack to fuel your adventure!\nGuided Natur e Walks: Uncover the secrets of the forest with expert-led explorations.Th is family-friendly experience is perfect for children ages 3-8 and their g rown-ups. General museum admission is included with your ticket\, and memb ers enjoy $10 off per ticket by logging in. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T002612Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/family-nature-adventures-owls/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Phantom of the Universe DTSTART:20260912T180000Z DTEND:20260912T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260817T001736Z UID:10005635-1789210800-1789214400@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt For Dark Matter\n25 minutes\ nAges 8 and up \nAn exciting exploration of dark matter\, from the Big Ban gto its anticipated discovery at the Large Hadron Collider. The show will reveal the first hints of its existence through the eyes of Fritz Zwicky\, the scientist who coined the term “dark matter”. This show is narrat ed by Tilda Swinton.  \nLawrence Berkeley National Lab LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T001736Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/phantom-of-the-universe/2026-09-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SPACETIME DTSTART:20260912T190000Z DTEND:20260912T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260817T001736Z UID:10005604-1789214400-1789218000@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:12 minutes\, all ages. \nTelescopes built to detect electromag netic waves\, like visible light\, infrared\, radio waves\, and other form s\, give us the ability to see objects and events at great distances in th e universe\, and far back in time. Today\, a new type of instrument\, the “gravity wave telescope”\, is giving us the power to “hear” cosmic events beyond the sight of ordinary telescopes. Gravity waves are ripples in spacetime created by events like collisions between black holes\, an d powerful processes that took place in the earliest times of our universe . \nThe Dutch Black Hole Consortium is currently building an enormous unde rground gravity wave detector\, called the Einstein Telescope. When comple ted\, this instrument will provide unprecedented insight into the nature o f the universe and its origin\, allowing scientists to probe cosmic secret s that light waves cannot illuminate. LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T001736Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/spacetime/2026-09-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Big Astronomy DTSTART:20260912T200000Z DTEND:20260912T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260817T001736Z UID:10005639-1789218000-1789221600@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:26 minutes\nAges 8 and up \nBig Astronomy explores three obser vatories located in Chile\, at extreme and remote places. It gives example s of the multitude of STEM careers needed to keep the great observatories working. The show is narrated by Barbara Rojas-Ayala\, a Chilean astronome r. \nCalifornia Academy of Sciences LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T001736Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/big-astronomy/2026-09-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Unveiling the Invisible Universe DTSTART:20260912T210000Z DTEND:20260912T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260817T001736Z UID:10005643-1789221600-1789225200@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Unveiling the Invisible Universe \n28 minutes\nAges 8 and up   \nFor thousands of years humans observed the light coming from the nigh t sky with their eyes. In the beginning of the 17th century\, the inventio n of the telescope revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. Finally\, in the 20th century with the advent of rockets\, it became possible to go above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation which are the marks of the hot and violent Universe. But it is not only li ght that can give us information about the cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic ra ys also provide vital information. Finally\, the detection by the LIGO exp eriment of gravitational waves from two merging black holes opened a new w indow in astrophysics. This fulldome show presents images of the cosmos as revealed by all these different messengers. LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T001736Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/unveiling-the-invisible-universe/2026 -09-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:c360: Cosmic Dance DTSTART:20260912T220000Z DTEND:20260912T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T002413Z UID:10005647-1789225200-1789228800@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:35 minutes\nAges 8 and up \nGot restless feet? You’re in goo d company: the Sun\, Moon\, planets and stars also have those ants in thei r pants and can’t keep their feet moving to the beat of their ageless co smic dance. Two-step\, tango\, break dance\, and dosey-doe your way across the solar system in this live immersive show! We’ll cover a few basics of the dance of the planets\, whose motions across the sky puzzled and bew ildered Earthly onlookers for millennia. \nChabot Space & Science Center i n-house production LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T002413Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/c360-cosmic-dance/2026-09-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hike & Sip DTSTART:20260913T000000Z DTEND:20260913T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T002413Z UID:10005004-1789232400-1789248600@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:drink,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Adults 21+\, $40\nMembers receive $15 off\nGuided Stroll\nImme rsive Trek with Guest Hike Lead\n  \nExperience 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 Ch abot’s knowledgeable outdoor educators\, and learn about the ecosystem\, the cultural heritage of the Ohlone peoples\, and Oakland’s rich histor y. \n  \nEnjoy a beautiful sunset hike with two options to suit your pace : \nImmersive Trek: 5:00 PM\, between 2.5-3.5 miles\, approximately 120 m inutes. \nGuided Stroll: 7:30 PM\, between 1.5-2 miles\, approximately 90 minutes. \n  \nAfter your hike\, unwind on Chabot’s Observation Deck w ith drinks and charcuterie. End the night with stargazing through telescop es (weather permitting) and star stories brought to life under the night s kies. \n  \nFeaturing Guest Hike Lead Michael Charnofsky – Immersive Tr ek Only\nMichael has worked for 13 years as a Naturalist for the Los Angel es County Outdoor Science School\, which included leading many night hikes .  For the past 20 years he has worked as a Naturalist for the East Bay R egional Park District\, and he loves collaborating with Chabot Space & Sci ence Center. \nTickets include two drink tickets (beer\, wine\, or non-alc oholic beverages) and refreshments. This program is for adults 21+. \nFor a comfortable experience\, we recommend wearing layers\, sturdy shoes\, an d bringing a water bottle\, mosquito repellent\, and a flashlight for even ing hikes. \n  \nAdditional Information\nHikes may be canceled due to sev ere weather or low enrollment. In such cases\, tickets will be refunded or rescheduled. Tickets may also be rescheduled with at least 48 hours’ no tice\, subject to availability. Animals are not permitted on hikes. \nTo p articipate\, complete our Hiking Waiver & Consent Form prior to arrival\, and bring your ticket(s) for easy check-in. \n  \nGroup Hikes\nPrivate gr oup hikes can be arranged by contacting groupsales@chabotspace.org. \nJoin us for a unique adventure combining scenic trails\, fascinating stories\, and a starry evening you won’t forget! \n*Advanced reservations are enc ouraged\; we cannot guarantee walk-up ticket availability. \n• In the ev ent of severe weather or other natural conditions that prevent access\, re servations will be rescheduled \n• Chabot reserves the right to cancel h ikes due to low enrollment \n• There are no refunds or cancellations for those who are unable to attend. Tickets may be rescheduled with at least 48 hours advance notice providing there is still availability on a future date. LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T002413Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/hike-sip-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:C360: Year of the Dwarf Planet DTSTART:20260913T180000Z DTEND:20260913T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T002413Z UID:10005651-1789297200-1789300800@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:35 minutes\nAges 8 and up \nEveryone’s favorite underdog amo ng the planets\, Pluto has been an icon of dark mystery and murky expectat ion…until now. In July 2015\, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft made a hi storic encounter with the dwarf planet\, giving us our first close look at its face and its entourage of moons. Come and join us as we witness thi s epic journey of NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft. \nChabot Space & Scien ce Center in-house production LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T002413Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/c360-year-of-the-dwarf-planet/2026-09 -13/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lunaverse DTSTART:20260913T190000Z DTEND:20260913T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T002413Z UID:10005579-1789300800-1789304400@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:16 minutes\nAll ages \n“Lunaverse” explores the nature of Earth’s moon: its motion and phases\, lunar and solar eclipses\, tides\, and the Moon’s origin. The story unfolds as a conversation between a cu rious young child and the Moon—Luna—over the course of a night\, from moonrise to moonset.  \nChabot Space & Science Center in-house production LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T002413Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/lunaverse-2/2026-09-13/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tales of the Maya Skies DTSTART:20260913T200000Z DTEND:20260913T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T002413Z UID:10005655-1789304400-1789308000@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:35 minutes\nAll ages \nThrough the magic of technology and ima gination\, you are about to take a trip across time and space to visit a w orld as it no longer exists today: the world of the ancient Maya civilizat ion! The great pyramid and other stone observatories and structures in the ruins of Chichen Itza in Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula have been laser-sca nned and recreated digitally to enable your journey. You will see Chichen Itza perhaps as it looked a thousand years ago when the Maya civilizatio n of the ancient world was at its peak. You will also learn about Maya cul ture’s advanced understanding of space\, time\, and mathematics that all owed them to understand the world as few ancient cultures have. \nChabot S pace & Science Center LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T002413Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/tales-of-the-maya-skies/2026-09-13/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ohlone Skies (mur taaraxtak) DTSTART:20260913T210000Z DTEND:20260913T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T062503Z UID:10005660-1789308000-1789311600@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:(40 Min) Developed in partnership and solidarity with Cafe Ohl one\, mur taaraxtak\, or Ohlone Skies\, weaves science and storytelling in to a rich tapestry of Indigenous Ohlone knowledge\, heritage\, and history deeply rooted right here in the Oakland hills. At this star-studded premi ere\, hear from multigenerational community voices about the importance of representation in a panel discussion\, indulge in aromatic teas\, and imm erse yourself in the enchanting practice of acorn processing. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T062503Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/ohlone-skies-mur-taaraxtak-3-2025-07- 27/2026-09-13/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Universal DTSTART:20260913T220000Z DTEND:20260913T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T062503Z UID:10005664-1789311600-1789315200@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Universal\n12 minutes\nAll ages \nFly through the heart of an ancient cluster of stars\, and take a swing around the luminous remains of a dying star. Cruise by alien planets that orbit a nearby star\, surf pas t the brilliant rings of Saturn\, and more. ‘Universal’ is a quick un- narrated voyage through the universe that carries the viewer from the vast realm of intergalactic space to several stellar wonders of the Milky Way Galaxy through an intriguing and nearby extraterrestrial planetary system\ , and onward to home\, to Earth. This show’s dialogue is all textual and is preferred for those hard of hearing. \nChabot Space & Science Center i n-house production LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T062503Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/universal/2026-09-13/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunstruck DTSTART:20260916T180000Z DTEND:20260916T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T062503Z UID:10005562-1789556400-1789560000@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Sunstruck\n21 minutes\nAll ages \nExplore the sun in all its g lory in this fulldome show. Sunstruck takes us on a journey to discover th e wonders of our magnificent sun and investigate how our star has supporte d life on Earth for millennia. This program includes information on the st ructure of our sun\, the source of its energy\, and how solar activity imp acts our world. \nMichigan Science Center LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T062503Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/sunstruck/2026-09-16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Sun: Our Living Star DTSTART:20260916T190000Z DTEND:20260916T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T062503Z UID:10005569-1789560000-1789563600@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:25 min \nAges 6 and up\, Adults \nThe Sun has shone on our wor ld for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. It is our nearest star a nd our planet’s powerhouse\, the source of the energy that drives our wi nds\, our weather and all life.  \nThe passage of the Sun’s fiery disc across the sky — day by day\, month by month — was the only way to kee p track of time for countless past civilizations. Don’t be fooled by the terminology\; although it is a typical dwarf star\, the Sun consumes 600 million tons of hydrogen each second and is 500 times as massive as all th e planets combined.  \nDiscover the secrets of our star in this planetari um show and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent sur face in immersive fulldome format. Our team has worked with some of the mo st talented planetarium producers to bring you this visually striking plan etarium show about the most important star in our lives. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T062503Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/the-sun-our-living-star-2/2026-09-16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lunaverse DTSTART:20260916T200000Z DTEND:20260916T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T062503Z UID:10005580-1789563600-1789567200@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:16 minutes\nAll ages \n“Lunaverse” explores the nature of Earth’s moon: its motion and phases\, lunar and solar eclipses\, tides\, and the Moon’s origin. The story unfolds as a conversation between a cu rious young child and the Moon—Luna—over the course of a night\, from moonrise to moonset.  \nChabot Space & Science Center in-house production LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T062503Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/lunaverse-2/2026-09-16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mars: The Ultimate Voyage DTSTART:20260916T210000Z DTEND:20260916T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T121712Z UID:10005589-1789567200-1789570800@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:(25 min) Ever wondered what it will take for astronauts to tr avel to the Moon\, Mars and beyond? On this long journey\, what challenges will astronauts face? How will they stay motivated and healthy on their s pacecraft so far away from Earth? The new\, Bell original planetarium sh ow Mars: The Ultimate Voyage\, explores these questions and more. Ages 8 and up. \nThe work for the original planetarium production was funded by a NASA Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions (TEAM I I) Award 80NSSC20M0028 to the Bell Museum through the Regents of the Unive rsity of Minnesota. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T121712Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/mars-the-ultimate-voyage-2025-07-31/2 026-09-16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Maya Archeoastronomy DTSTART:20260916T220000Z DTEND:20260916T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T121712Z UID:10005594-1789570800-1789574400@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:20 minutes\nAges 8 and up  \nIn a feast of colors and sounds\ , Maya Archaeoastronomy: Observers of the Universe makes a tour of six May an temples: San Gervasio\, Chichen Itzá\, Uxmal\, Edzná\, Palenque and B onampak where the spectator dives into a Mayan world of knowledge about th e importance of the orientations of its temples in relation to the movemen t of some stars like the Sun\, the Moon and Venus. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T121712Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/maya-archeoastronomy/2026-09-16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Worlds of Curiosity DTSTART:20260917T180000Z DTEND:20260917T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T121712Z UID:10005599-1789642800-1789646400@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:(15 min) Worlds of Curiosity dives into the questions of “Wh at it would be like to live on an Earth with no Moon?” or “What if the Earth was tilted on its side\, like the planet Uranus?” LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T121712Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/worlds-of-curiosity-2025-07-31-2/2026 -09-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lunaverse DTSTART:20260917T190000Z DTEND:20260917T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T121712Z UID:10005581-1789646400-1789650000@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:16 minutes\nAll ages \n“Lunaverse” explores the nature of Earth’s moon: its motion and phases\, lunar and solar eclipses\, tides\, and the Moon’s origin. The story unfolds as a conversation between a cu rious young child and the Moon—Luna—over the course of a night\, from moonrise to moonset.  \nChabot Space & Science Center in-house production LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T121712Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/lunaverse-2/2026-09-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SPACETIME DTSTART:20260917T200000Z DTEND:20260917T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T121712Z UID:10005605-1789650000-1789653600@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:12 minutes\, all ages. \nTelescopes built to detect electromag netic waves\, like visible light\, infrared\, radio waves\, and other form s\, give us the ability to see objects and events at great distances in th e universe\, and far back in time. Today\, a new type of instrument\, the “gravity wave telescope”\, is giving us the power to “hear” cosmic events beyond the sight of ordinary telescopes. Gravity waves are ripples in spacetime created by events like collisions between black holes\, an d powerful processes that took place in the earliest times of our universe . \nThe Dutch Black Hole Consortium is currently building an enormous unde rground gravity wave detector\, called the Einstein Telescope. When comple ted\, this instrument will provide unprecedented insight into the nature o f the universe and its origin\, allowing scientists to probe cosmic secret s that light waves cannot illuminate. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T121712Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/spacetime/2026-09-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mexica Archeoastronomy DTSTART:20260917T210000Z DTEND:20260917T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T121712Z UID:10005611-1789653600-1789657200@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:20 min\, 8 and up \nThrough impressive scenarios\, “Mexica A rchaeoastronomy: between space and time” illustrates the important role played by astronomical observation for the evolution of pre-Hispanic cultu res in central Mexico. LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T121712Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/mexica-archeoastronomy/2026-09-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Forward to the Moon DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260917T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260823T001921Z UID:10005617-1789657200-1789660800@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Learn about NASA’s Artemis Program\, and the initiative to g et Astronauts back onto the moon! LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T001921Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/forward-to-the-moon/2026-09-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Sun: Our Living Star DTSTART:20260918T180000Z DTEND:20260918T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260823T001921Z UID:10005570-1789729200-1789732800@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:25 min \nAges 6 and up\, Adults \nThe Sun has shone on our wor ld for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. It is our nearest star a nd our planet’s powerhouse\, the source of the energy that drives our wi nds\, our weather and all life.  \nThe passage of the Sun’s fiery disc across the sky — day by day\, month by month — was the only way to kee p track of time for countless past civilizations. Don’t be fooled by the terminology\; although it is a typical dwarf star\, the Sun consumes 600 million tons of hydrogen each second and is 500 times as massive as all th e planets combined.  \nDiscover the secrets of our star in this planetari um show and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent sur face in immersive fulldome format. Our team has worked with some of the mo st talented planetarium producers to bring you this visually striking plan etarium show about the most important star in our lives. LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T001921Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/the-sun-our-living-star-2/2026-09-18/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Aurora Storm DTSTART:20260918T190000Z DTEND:20260918T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260823T001921Z UID:10005624-1789732800-1789736400@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:Aurora Storm\n11 minutes\nAges 8 and up  \nAurora Storm explo res the captivating northern lights and how different cultures and explore rs have experienced them. Produced by the University of Alaska Fairbanks G eophysical Institute and the University of Alaska Museum of the North. The show teaches about the causes of the aurorae and how humans who live bene ath their shimmering light are inspired by what they see. Quotes from the written journals of past Arctic explorers and indigenous people share stor ies of how they regarded the aurorae. LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T001921Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/aurora-storm/2026-09-18/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Waiting Far Away DTSTART:20260918T200000Z DTEND:20260918T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260823T001921Z UID:10005628-1789736400-1789740000@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:10 minutes\nAll ages \nAn explorer of the cosmos has traveled too far…and can’t find home. Become lost on a journey through the maj estic\, humbling\, and solitary beauty of space and time reimagined.  \n Charles Hayden Planetarium LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T001921Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/waiting-far-away/2026-09-18/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Forward to the Moon DTSTART:20260918T210000Z DTEND:20260918T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260823T001921Z UID:10005618-1789740000-1789743600@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Learn about NASA’s Artemis Program\, and the initiative to g et Astronauts back onto the moon! LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T001921Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/forward-to-the-moon/2026-09-18/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:C360: When Things Collide DTSTART:20260918T220000Z DTEND:20260918T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T122253Z UID:10005632-1789743600-1789747200@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:C360: When Things Collide\n31 minutes\nAges 8 and up \nMovies\ , mythology\, and popular culture paint many pictures of the ways that our world might end. How does science shed light on world-ending planetary d isruptions past and future? We’ll fly to celestial sites of devastati on and disaster\, exploring how these events shape our Universe\, and coul d even threaten life on Earth. \n\nChabot Space & Science Center in-house production LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T122253Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/when-things-collide/2026-09-18/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sci-Fi Night: Star Trek IV - The Voyage Home DTSTART:20260919T020000Z DTEND:20260919T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T122253Z UID:10005129-1789758000-1789767000@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:$20 Adults (18+)\, $10 Members\nDoors 7:00PM\, Movie 7:30PM\nB uy Tickets\n  \nIt’s Sci-Fi Night at Chabot! Bring a friend and come up to Chabot for a one-night-only screening of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home in our state-of-the-art 70-foot Planetarium dome! Come early to enjoy lig ht bites & themed cocktails in this fun\, after-hours date night under the stars. Plus\, check out our NASA Ames Visitor Center and AstroLight exhib it\, open late just for this event! \nPlanetarium seating is limited. Once filled\, we will open ticket sales for a second showing in our Theater lo cation\, located across from the Planetarium\, on the first floor. If you are planning to attend a Sci-Fi Night event with a group and you would lik e to sit together\, please ensure that all tickets booked are for the same location. \nPlease note that this event takes place in the Spees building only. The Dellums building\, including the Co-Lab exhibit hall\, will be closed to the public\, with the Observation Deck accessible from the outsi de Deck gate from 7:30pm – 10:30pm for Free Public Telescope Viewing. LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T122253Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/sci-fi-night-star-trek-iv-the-voyage- home/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Phantom of the Universe DTSTART:20260919T180000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T122253Z UID:10005636-1789815600-1789819200@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt For Dark Matter\n25 minutes\ nAges 8 and up \nAn exciting exploration of dark matter\, from the Big Ban gto its anticipated discovery at the Large Hadron Collider. The show will reveal the first hints of its existence through the eyes of Fritz Zwicky\, the scientist who coined the term “dark matter”. This show is narrat ed by Tilda Swinton.  \nLawrence Berkeley National Lab LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T122253Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/phantom-of-the-universe/2026-09-19/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SPACETIME DTSTART:20260919T190000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T122253Z UID:10005606-1789819200-1789822800@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:12 minutes\, all ages. \nTelescopes built to detect electromag netic waves\, like visible light\, infrared\, radio waves\, and other form s\, give us the ability to see objects and events at great distances in th e universe\, and far back in time. Today\, a new type of instrument\, the “gravity wave telescope”\, is giving us the power to “hear” cosmic events beyond the sight of ordinary telescopes. Gravity waves are ripples in spacetime created by events like collisions between black holes\, an d powerful processes that took place in the earliest times of our universe . \nThe Dutch Black Hole Consortium is currently building an enormous unde rground gravity wave detector\, called the Einstein Telescope. When comple ted\, this instrument will provide unprecedented insight into the nature o f the universe and its origin\, allowing scientists to probe cosmic secret s that light waves cannot illuminate. LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T122253Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/spacetime/2026-09-19/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Big Astronomy DTSTART:20260919T200000Z DTEND:20260919T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T122253Z UID:10005640-1789822800-1789826400@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:26 minutes\nAges 8 and up \nBig Astronomy explores three obser vatories located in Chile\, at extreme and remote places. It gives example s of the multitude of STEM careers needed to keep the great observatories working. The show is narrated by Barbara Rojas-Ayala\, a Chilean astronome r. \nCalifornia Academy of Sciences LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T122253Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/big-astronomy/2026-09-19/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Unveiling the Invisible Universe DTSTART:20260919T210000Z DTEND:20260919T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T122253Z UID:10005644-1789826400-1789830000@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Unveiling the Invisible Universe \n28 minutes\nAges 8 and up   \nFor thousands of years humans observed the light coming from the nigh t sky with their eyes. In the beginning of the 17th century\, the inventio n of the telescope revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. Finally\, in the 20th century with the advent of rockets\, it became possible to go above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation which are the marks of the hot and violent Universe. But it is not only li ght that can give us information about the cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic ra ys also provide vital information. Finally\, the detection by the LIGO exp eriment of gravitational waves from two merging black holes opened a new w indow in astrophysics. This fulldome show presents images of the cosmos as revealed by all these different messengers. LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T122253Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/unveiling-the-invisible-universe/2026 -09-19/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:c360: Cosmic Dance DTSTART:20260919T220000Z DTEND:20260919T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T002351Z UID:10005648-1789830000-1789833600@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:35 minutes\nAges 8 and up \nGot restless feet? You’re in goo d company: the Sun\, Moon\, planets and stars also have those ants in thei r pants and can’t keep their feet moving to the beat of their ageless co smic dance. Two-step\, tango\, break dance\, and dosey-doe your way across the solar system in this live immersive show! We’ll cover a few basics of the dance of the planets\, whose motions across the sky puzzled and bew ildered Earthly onlookers for millennia. \nChabot Space & Science Center i n-house production LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T002351Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/c360-cosmic-dance/2026-09-19/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cosmic Camp-in: Space Rocks DTSTART:20260920T001500Z DTEND:20260920T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T002351Z UID:10004991-1789838100-1789893000@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Cosmic Camp-In: Space Rocks\n$110 per ticket\, Members get $20 off per ticket\n$90 Moonlight Mission – Guests can attend the evening p rogramming only (without spending the night) with this lower cost ticket \ nBuy Tickets\n  \nSpend the night under the stars at the Cosmic Camp-In a t Chabot Space & Science Center! Designed for families\, scouts\, and curi ous explorers\, this unforgettable overnight adventure blends hands-on sci ence\, live astronomy\, and classic Camp-in fun. \nThis event is available for both individual public tickets and group reservations. \nThis event i s designed for families and groups with children aged 6-17. \nIndividual g uests: Purchase tickets using the registration link. \nLarge Groups (scout s\, schools\, community organizations): Reserve your space by completing t he group reservation form here. \n  \nArrival & Check-In\nCheck-in begins at 5:15 PM at the Observatory located at the rear of the Center. Please p ark in the front parking structure and bring all overnight gear with you t o the rear check-in location. We recommend packing lightly\, as you will c arry your items. \nProgram begins promptly at 5:50 PM* \nEvent concludes a t 8:30 AM the following morning. \n*Guests may not enter the Center prior to the 5:15 PM check-in time. \n  \nFeatured Workshop: Space Rocks\nDesig ned for Grades K-12\n\nIn this hands-on program\, participants learn about their composition\, classification\, and observation. They create sublima ting dry ice comets\, complete with frozen gases\, dust\, and geysers. K-5 campers design imaginary asteroid-mining machines\, while older participa nts collect and graph comet data and explore mining careers. The program a lso covers how to spot meteor showers and why meteors are scientifically i mportant. Weather permitting\, students visit Chabot’s historic observat ories to meet astronomers and hear about current asteroid research.\n\n\nY our Cosmic Camp-In Includes:\n\nCatered hot dinner provided by La Casa de Maria (subject to change)\nInteractive exhibit exploration and themed scav enger hunt\nA specialized science workshop (Our Solar System)\nLive Zeiss Planetarium show\n1 Badge (Scout badge or Chabot mission patch)\nTelescope viewing (weather permitting)\nContinental breakfast\n\n\nTo ensure the sa fety of all guests\, adults who purchase tickets without a child will not be granted entry and will not receive a refund. Adults must be accompanied by a child\, children must be accompanied by an adult. This policy is str ictly enforced for all Camp-In events.\n\nPrepare for Your Overnight Adven ture\nPlease review our Survival Guide prior to arrival for packing tips\, expectations\, and event details.\n  \n\n\nMoonlight Mission: Evening-On ly Tickets\nNot quite ready to Camp-in? Join us just for the best of the e vening! The Moonlight Mission: Evening-Only ticket is perfect for guests w ho want to experience the excitement of the night without staying overnigh t.\n\nArrive at check-in and enjoy the full lineup of evening programming\ , including the hands-on workshop\, live Zeiss Planetarium show\, dinner\, scavenger hunt\, and telescope viewing (weather permitting). When Observa tory telescope viewings begin\, you’re welcome to head home after visiti ng the scopes if “camping in” isn’t for you. Purchase a Moonlight Mi ssion: Evening-Only Ticket to join the adventure\, just for the night.\n\n Please note: This ticket does not include the commemorative Chabot badge\, morning Planetarium show\, additional exhibit exploration time\, or conti nental breakfast.\n\n\nWe can’t wait to explore the Solar System with yo u! LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T002351Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/cosmic-camp-in-space-rocks-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:C360: Year of the Dwarf Planet DTSTART:20260920T180000Z DTEND:20260920T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T002351Z UID:10005652-1789902000-1789905600@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:35 minutes\nAges 8 and up \nEveryone’s favorite underdog amo ng the planets\, Pluto has been an icon of dark mystery and murky expectat ion…until now. In July 2015\, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft made a hi storic encounter with the dwarf planet\, giving us our first close look at its face and its entourage of moons. Come and join us as we witness thi s epic journey of NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft. \nChabot Space & Scien ce Center in-house production LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T002351Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/c360-year-of-the-dwarf-planet/2026-09 -20/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lunaverse DTSTART:20260920T190000Z DTEND:20260920T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T002351Z UID:10005582-1789905600-1789909200@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:16 minutes\nAll ages \n“Lunaverse” explores the nature of Earth’s moon: its motion and phases\, lunar and solar eclipses\, tides\, and the Moon’s origin. The story unfolds as a conversation between a cu rious young child and the Moon—Luna—over the course of a night\, from moonrise to moonset.  \nChabot Space & Science Center in-house production LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T002351Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/lunaverse-2/2026-09-20/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tales of the Maya Skies DTSTART:20260920T200000Z DTEND:20260920T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T002351Z UID:10005656-1789909200-1789912800@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:35 minutes\nAll ages \nThrough the magic of technology and ima gination\, you are about to take a trip across time and space to visit a w orld as it no longer exists today: the world of the ancient Maya civilizat ion! The great pyramid and other stone observatories and structures in the ruins of Chichen Itza in Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula have been laser-sca nned and recreated digitally to enable your journey. You will see Chichen Itza perhaps as it looked a thousand years ago when the Maya civilizatio n of the ancient world was at its peak. You will also learn about Maya cul ture’s advanced understanding of space\, time\, and mathematics that all owed them to understand the world as few ancient cultures have. \nChabot S pace & Science Center LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T002351Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/tales-of-the-maya-skies/2026-09-20/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ohlone Skies (mur taaraxtak) DTSTART:20260920T210000Z DTEND:20260920T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T002351Z UID:10005661-1789912800-1789916400@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:(40 Min) Developed in partnership and solidarity with Cafe Ohl one\, mur taaraxtak\, or Ohlone Skies\, weaves science and storytelling in to a rich tapestry of Indigenous Ohlone knowledge\, heritage\, and history deeply rooted right here in the Oakland hills. At this star-studded premi ere\, hear from multigenerational community voices about the importance of representation in a panel discussion\, indulge in aromatic teas\, and imm erse yourself in the enchanting practice of acorn processing. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T002351Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/ohlone-skies-mur-taaraxtak-3-2025-07- 27/2026-09-20/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Universal DTSTART:20260920T220000Z DTEND:20260920T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T002351Z UID:10005665-1789916400-1789920000@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Universal\n12 minutes\nAll ages \nFly through the heart of an ancient cluster of stars\, and take a swing around the luminous remains of a dying star. Cruise by alien planets that orbit a nearby star\, surf pas t the brilliant rings of Saturn\, and more. ‘Universal’ is a quick un- narrated voyage through the universe that carries the viewer from the vast realm of intergalactic space to several stellar wonders of the Milky Way Galaxy through an intriguing and nearby extraterrestrial planetary system\ , and onward to home\, to Earth. This show’s dialogue is all textual and is preferred for those hard of hearing. \nChabot Space & Science Center i n-house production LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T002351Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/universal/2026-09-20/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunstruck DTSTART:20260923T180000Z DTEND:20260923T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T002351Z UID:10005563-1790161200-1790164800@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Sunstruck\n21 minutes\nAll ages \nExplore the sun in all its g lory in this fulldome show. Sunstruck takes us on a journey to discover th e wonders of our magnificent sun and investigate how our star has supporte d life on Earth for millennia. This program includes information on the st ructure of our sun\, the source of its energy\, and how solar activity imp acts our world. \nMichigan Science Center LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T002351Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/sunstruck/2026-09-23/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Sun: Our Living Star DTSTART:20260923T190000Z DTEND:20260923T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T002351Z UID:10005571-1790164800-1790168400@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:25 min \nAges 6 and up\, Adults \nThe Sun has shone on our wor ld for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. It is our nearest star a nd our planet’s powerhouse\, the source of the energy that drives our wi nds\, our weather and all life.  \nThe passage of the Sun’s fiery disc across the sky — day by day\, month by month — was the only way to kee p track of time for countless past civilizations. Don’t be fooled by the terminology\; although it is a typical dwarf star\, the Sun consumes 600 million tons of hydrogen each second and is 500 times as massive as all th e planets combined.  \nDiscover the secrets of our star in this planetari um show and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent sur face in immersive fulldome format. Our team has worked with some of the mo st talented planetarium producers to bring you this visually striking plan etarium show about the most important star in our lives. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T002351Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/the-sun-our-living-star-2/2026-09-23/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lunaverse DTSTART:20260923T200000Z DTEND:20260923T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T062140Z UID:10005583-1790168400-1790172000@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:16 minutes\nAll ages \n“Lunaverse” explores the nature of Earth’s moon: its motion and phases\, lunar and solar eclipses\, tides\, and the Moon’s origin. The story unfolds as a conversation between a cu rious young child and the Moon—Luna—over the course of a night\, from moonrise to moonset.  \nChabot Space & Science Center in-house production LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062140Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/lunaverse-2/2026-09-23/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mars: The Ultimate Voyage DTSTART:20260923T210000Z DTEND:20260923T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T002326Z UID:10005590-1790172000-1790175600@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:(25 min) Ever wondered what it will take for astronauts to tr avel to the Moon\, Mars and beyond? On this long journey\, what challenges will astronauts face? How will they stay motivated and healthy on their s pacecraft so far away from Earth? The new\, Bell original planetarium sh ow Mars: The Ultimate Voyage\, explores these questions and more. Ages 8 and up. \nThe work for the original planetarium production was funded by a NASA Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions (TEAM I I) Award 80NSSC20M0028 to the Bell Museum through the Regents of the Unive rsity of Minnesota. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T002326Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/mars-the-ultimate-voyage-2025-07-31/2 026-09-23/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Maya Archeoastronomy DTSTART:20260923T220000Z DTEND:20260923T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T002326Z UID:10005595-1790175600-1790179200@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:20 minutes\nAges 8 and up  \nIn a feast of colors and sounds\ , Maya Archaeoastronomy: Observers of the Universe makes a tour of six May an temples: San Gervasio\, Chichen Itzá\, Uxmal\, Edzná\, Palenque and B onampak where the spectator dives into a Mayan world of knowledge about th e importance of the orientations of its temples in relation to the movemen t of some stars like the Sun\, the Moon and Venus. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T002326Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/maya-archeoastronomy/2026-09-23/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Worlds of Curiosity DTSTART:20260924T180000Z DTEND:20260924T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T002326Z UID:10005600-1790247600-1790251200@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:(15 min) Worlds of Curiosity dives into the questions of “Wh at it would be like to live on an Earth with no Moon?” or “What if the Earth was tilted on its side\, like the planet Uranus?” LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T002326Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/worlds-of-curiosity-2025-07-31-2/2026 -09-24/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lunaverse DTSTART:20260924T190000Z DTEND:20260924T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T002326Z UID:10005584-1790251200-1790254800@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:16 minutes\nAll ages \n“Lunaverse” explores the nature of Earth’s moon: its motion and phases\, lunar and solar eclipses\, tides\, and the Moon’s origin. The story unfolds as a conversation between a cu rious young child and the Moon—Luna—over the course of a night\, from moonrise to moonset.  \nChabot Space & Science Center in-house production LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T002326Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/lunaverse-2/2026-09-24/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SPACETIME DTSTART:20260924T200000Z DTEND:20260924T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T002326Z UID:10005607-1790254800-1790258400@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:12 minutes\, all ages. \nTelescopes built to detect electromag netic waves\, like visible light\, infrared\, radio waves\, and other form s\, give us the ability to see objects and events at great distances in th e universe\, and far back in time. Today\, a new type of instrument\, the “gravity wave telescope”\, is giving us the power to “hear” cosmic events beyond the sight of ordinary telescopes. Gravity waves are ripples in spacetime created by events like collisions between black holes\, an d powerful processes that took place in the earliest times of our universe . \nThe Dutch Black Hole Consortium is currently building an enormous unde rground gravity wave detector\, called the Einstein Telescope. When comple ted\, this instrument will provide unprecedented insight into the nature o f the universe and its origin\, allowing scientists to probe cosmic secret s that light waves cannot illuminate. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T002326Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/spacetime/2026-09-24/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mexica Archeoastronomy DTSTART:20260924T210000Z DTEND:20260924T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T062403Z UID:10005612-1790258400-1790262000@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:20 min\, 8 and up \nThrough impressive scenarios\, “Mexica A rchaeoastronomy: between space and time” illustrates the important role played by astronomical observation for the evolution of pre-Hispanic cultu res in central Mexico. LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T062403Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/mexica-archeoastronomy/2026-09-24/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Forward to the Moon DTSTART:20260924T220000Z DTEND:20260924T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T062403Z UID:10005619-1790262000-1790265600@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Learn about NASA’s Artemis Program\, and the initiative to g et Astronauts back onto the moon! LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T062403Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/forward-to-the-moon/2026-09-24/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Sun: Our Living Star DTSTART:20260925T180000Z DTEND:20260925T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T062403Z UID:10005572-1790334000-1790337600@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:25 min \nAges 6 and up\, Adults \nThe Sun has shone on our wor ld for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. It is our nearest star a nd our planet’s powerhouse\, the source of the energy that drives our wi nds\, our weather and all life.  \nThe passage of the Sun’s fiery disc across the sky — day by day\, month by month — was the only way to kee p track of time for countless past civilizations. Don’t be fooled by the terminology\; although it is a typical dwarf star\, the Sun consumes 600 million tons of hydrogen each second and is 500 times as massive as all th e planets combined.  \nDiscover the secrets of our star in this planetari um show and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent sur face in immersive fulldome format. Our team has worked with some of the mo st talented planetarium producers to bring you this visually striking plan etarium show about the most important star in our lives. LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T062403Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/the-sun-our-living-star-2/2026-09-25/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Aurora Storm DTSTART:20260925T190000Z DTEND:20260925T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T062403Z UID:10005625-1790337600-1790341200@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:Aurora Storm\n11 minutes\nAges 8 and up  \nAurora Storm explo res the captivating northern lights and how different cultures and explore rs have experienced them. Produced by the University of Alaska Fairbanks G eophysical Institute and the University of Alaska Museum of the North. The show teaches about the causes of the aurorae and how humans who live bene ath their shimmering light are inspired by what they see. Quotes from the written journals of past Arctic explorers and indigenous people share stor ies of how they regarded the aurorae. LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T062403Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/aurora-storm/2026-09-25/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Waiting Far Away DTSTART:20260925T200000Z DTEND:20260925T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T062403Z UID:10005629-1790341200-1790344800@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:10 minutes\nAll ages \nAn explorer of the cosmos has traveled too far…and can’t find home. Become lost on a journey through the maj estic\, humbling\, and solitary beauty of space and time reimagined.  \n Charles Hayden Planetarium LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T062403Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/waiting-far-away/2026-09-25/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Forward to the Moon DTSTART:20260925T210000Z DTEND:20260925T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T062403Z UID:10005620-1790344800-1790348400@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Learn about NASA’s Artemis Program\, and the initiative to g et Astronauts back onto the moon! LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T062403Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/forward-to-the-moon/2026-09-25/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:C360: When Things Collide DTSTART:20260925T220000Z DTEND:20260925T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T001956Z UID:10005633-1790348400-1790352000@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:C360: When Things Collide\n31 minutes\nAges 8 and up \nMovies\ , mythology\, and popular culture paint many pictures of the ways that our world might end. How does science shed light on world-ending planetary d isruptions past and future? We’ll fly to celestial sites of devastati on and disaster\, exploring how these events shape our Universe\, and coul d even threaten life on Earth. \n\nChabot Space & Science Center in-house production LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T001956Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/when-things-collide/2026-09-25/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Phantom of the Universe DTSTART:20260926T180000Z DTEND:20260926T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T001956Z UID:10005637-1790420400-1790424000@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt For Dark Matter\n25 minutes\ nAges 8 and up \nAn exciting exploration of dark matter\, from the Big Ban gto its anticipated discovery at the Large Hadron Collider. The show will reveal the first hints of its existence through the eyes of Fritz Zwicky\, the scientist who coined the term “dark matter”. This show is narrat ed by Tilda Swinton.  \nLawrence Berkeley National Lab LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T001956Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/phantom-of-the-universe/2026-09-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SPACETIME DTSTART:20260926T190000Z DTEND:20260926T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T001956Z UID:10005608-1790424000-1790427600@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:12 minutes\, all ages. \nTelescopes built to detect electromag netic waves\, like visible light\, infrared\, radio waves\, and other form s\, give us the ability to see objects and events at great distances in th e universe\, and far back in time. Today\, a new type of instrument\, the “gravity wave telescope”\, is giving us the power to “hear” cosmic events beyond the sight of ordinary telescopes. Gravity waves are ripples in spacetime created by events like collisions between black holes\, an d powerful processes that took place in the earliest times of our universe . \nThe Dutch Black Hole Consortium is currently building an enormous unde rground gravity wave detector\, called the Einstein Telescope. When comple ted\, this instrument will provide unprecedented insight into the nature o f the universe and its origin\, allowing scientists to probe cosmic secret s that light waves cannot illuminate. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T001956Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/spacetime/2026-09-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Big Astronomy DTSTART:20260926T200000Z DTEND:20260926T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T001956Z UID:10005641-1790427600-1790431200@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:26 minutes\nAges 8 and up \nBig Astronomy explores three obser vatories located in Chile\, at extreme and remote places. It gives example s of the multitude of STEM careers needed to keep the great observatories working. The show is narrated by Barbara Rojas-Ayala\, a Chilean astronome r. \nCalifornia Academy of Sciences LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T001956Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/big-astronomy/2026-09-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Unveiling the Invisible Universe DTSTART:20260926T210000Z DTEND:20260926T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T001956Z UID:10005645-1790431200-1790434800@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Unveiling the Invisible Universe \n28 minutes\nAges 8 and up   \nFor thousands of years humans observed the light coming from the nigh t sky with their eyes. In the beginning of the 17th century\, the inventio n of the telescope revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. Finally\, in the 20th century with the advent of rockets\, it became possible to go above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation which are the marks of the hot and violent Universe. But it is not only li ght that can give us information about the cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic ra ys also provide vital information. Finally\, the detection by the LIGO exp eriment of gravitational waves from two merging black holes opened a new w indow in astrophysics. This fulldome show presents images of the cosmos as revealed by all these different messengers. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T001956Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/unveiling-the-invisible-universe/2026 -09-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:c360: Cosmic Dance DTSTART:20260926T220000Z DTEND:20260926T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T002612Z UID:10005649-1790434800-1790438400@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:35 minutes\nAges 8 and up \nGot restless feet? You’re in goo d company: the Sun\, Moon\, planets and stars also have those ants in thei r pants and can’t keep their feet moving to the beat of their ageless co smic dance. Two-step\, tango\, break dance\, and dosey-doe your way across the solar system in this live immersive show! We’ll cover a few basics of the dance of the planets\, whose motions across the sky puzzled and bew ildered Earthly onlookers for millennia. \nChabot Space & Science Center i n-house production LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T002612Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/c360-cosmic-dance/2026-09-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hike & Sip DTSTART:20260927T000000Z DTEND:20260927T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T002612Z UID:10005005-1790442000-1790458200@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Adults 21+\, $40\nMembers receive $15 off\nGuided Stroll\nImme rsive Trek\n  \nExperience an unforgettable evening of nature\, history\, and stargazing with Hike & Sip\, a program designed for adults 21 and ove r. Explore the majestic Redwood forest\, guided by Chabot’s knowledgeabl e outdoor educators\, and learn about the ecosystem\, the cultural heritag e of the Ohlone peoples\, and Oakland’s rich history. \n  \nEnjoy a bea utiful sunset hike with two options to suit your pace: \nImmersive Trek:  5:00 PM\, between 2.5-3.5 miles\, approximately 120 minutes. \nGuided Stro ll: 7:30 PM\, between 1.5-2 miles\, approximately 90 minutes. \n  \nAfte r your hike\, unwind on Chabot’s Observation Deck with drinks and charcu terie. End the night with stargazing through telescopes (weather permittin g) and star stories brought to life under the night skies. \nTickets inclu de two drink tickets (beer\, wine\, or non-alcoholic beverages) and refres hments. This program is for adults 21+. \nFor a comfortable experience\, w e recommend wearing layers\, sturdy shoes\, and bringing a water bottle\, mosquito repellent\, and a flashlight for evening hikes. \n  \nAdditional Information\nHikes may be canceled due to severe weather or low enrollmen t. In such cases\, tickets will be refunded or rescheduled. Tickets may al so be rescheduled with at least 48 hours’ notice\, subject to availabili ty. Animals are not permitted on hikes. \nTo participate\, complete our Hi king Waiver & Consent Form prior to arrival\, and bring your ticket(s) for easy check-in. \n  \nGroup Hikes\nPrivate group hikes can be arranged by contacting groupsales@chabotspace.org. \nJoin us for a unique adventure c ombining scenic trails\, fascinating stories\, and a starry evening you wo n’t forget! \n*Advanced reservations are encouraged as our hikes sell ou t quickly \n• In the event of severe weather or other natural conditions that prevent access\, reservations will be rescheduled \n• Chabot reser ves the right to cancel hikes due to low enrollment \n• There are no ref unds or cancellations for those who are unable to attend. Tickets may be r escheduled with at least 48 hours advance notice providing there is still ample available on a future date. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T002612Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/hike-sip-11/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:C360: Year of the Dwarf Planet DTSTART:20260927T180000Z DTEND:20260927T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T002612Z UID:10005653-1790506800-1790510400@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:35 minutes\nAges 8 and up \nEveryone’s favorite underdog amo ng the planets\, Pluto has been an icon of dark mystery and murky expectat ion…until now. In July 2015\, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft made a hi storic encounter with the dwarf planet\, giving us our first close look at its face and its entourage of moons. Come and join us as we witness thi s epic journey of NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft. \nChabot Space & Scien ce Center in-house production LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T002612Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/c360-year-of-the-dwarf-planet/2026-09 -27/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lunaverse DTSTART:20260927T190000Z DTEND:20260927T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T002612Z UID:10005585-1790510400-1790514000@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:16 minutes\nAll ages \n“Lunaverse” explores the nature of Earth’s moon: its motion and phases\, lunar and solar eclipses\, tides\, and the Moon’s origin. The story unfolds as a conversation between a cu rious young child and the Moon—Luna—over the course of a night\, from moonrise to moonset.  \nChabot Space & Science Center in-house production LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T002612Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/lunaverse-2/2026-09-27/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tales of the Maya Skies DTSTART:20260927T200000Z DTEND:20260927T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T002612Z UID:10005657-1790514000-1790517600@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:35 minutes\nAll ages \nThrough the magic of technology and ima gination\, you are about to take a trip across time and space to visit a w orld as it no longer exists today: the world of the ancient Maya civilizat ion! The great pyramid and other stone observatories and structures in the ruins of Chichen Itza in Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula have been laser-sca nned and recreated digitally to enable your journey. You will see Chichen Itza perhaps as it looked a thousand years ago when the Maya civilizatio n of the ancient world was at its peak. You will also learn about Maya cul ture’s advanced understanding of space\, time\, and mathematics that all owed them to understand the world as few ancient cultures have. \nChabot S pace & Science Center LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T002612Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/tales-of-the-maya-skies/2026-09-27/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ohlone Skies (mur taaraxtak) DTSTART:20260927T210000Z DTEND:20260927T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002537Z UID:10005662-1790517600-1790521200@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:(40 Min) Developed in partnership and solidarity with Cafe Ohl one\, mur taaraxtak\, or Ohlone Skies\, weaves science and storytelling in to a rich tapestry of Indigenous Ohlone knowledge\, heritage\, and history deeply rooted right here in the Oakland hills. At this star-studded premi ere\, hear from multigenerational community voices about the importance of representation in a panel discussion\, indulge in aromatic teas\, and imm erse yourself in the enchanting practice of acorn processing. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002537Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/ohlone-skies-mur-taaraxtak-3-2025-07- 27/2026-09-27/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Universal DTSTART:20260927T220000Z DTEND:20260927T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002537Z UID:10005666-1790521200-1790524800@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Universal\n12 minutes\nAll ages \nFly through the heart of an ancient cluster of stars\, and take a swing around the luminous remains of a dying star. Cruise by alien planets that orbit a nearby star\, surf pas t the brilliant rings of Saturn\, and more. ‘Universal’ is a quick un- narrated voyage through the universe that carries the viewer from the vast realm of intergalactic space to several stellar wonders of the Milky Way Galaxy through an intriguing and nearby extraterrestrial planetary system\ , and onward to home\, to Earth. This show’s dialogue is all textual and is preferred for those hard of hearing. \nChabot Space & Science Center i n-house production LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002537Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/universal/2026-09-27/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunstruck DTSTART:20260930T180000Z DTEND:20260930T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002537Z UID:10005564-1790766000-1790769600@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Sunstruck\n21 minutes\nAll ages \nExplore the sun in all its g lory in this fulldome show. Sunstruck takes us on a journey to discover th e wonders of our magnificent sun and investigate how our star has supporte d life on Earth for millennia. This program includes information on the st ructure of our sun\, the source of its energy\, and how solar activity imp acts our world. \nMichigan Science Center LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002537Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/sunstruck/2026-09-30/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Sun: Our Living Star DTSTART:20260930T190000Z DTEND:20260930T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002537Z UID:10005573-1790769600-1790773200@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:25 min \nAges 6 and up\, Adults \nThe Sun has shone on our wor ld for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. It is our nearest star a nd our planet’s powerhouse\, the source of the energy that drives our wi nds\, our weather and all life.  \nThe passage of the Sun’s fiery disc across the sky — day by day\, month by month — was the only way to kee p track of time for countless past civilizations. Don’t be fooled by the terminology\; although it is a typical dwarf star\, the Sun consumes 600 million tons of hydrogen each second and is 500 times as massive as all th e planets combined.  \nDiscover the secrets of our star in this planetari um show and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent sur face in immersive fulldome format. Our team has worked with some of the mo st talented planetarium producers to bring you this visually striking plan etarium show about the most important star in our lives. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002537Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/the-sun-our-living-star-2/2026-09-30/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lunaverse DTSTART:20260930T200000Z DTEND:20260930T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T002537Z UID:10005586-1790773200-1790776800@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:16 minutes\nAll ages \n“Lunaverse” explores the nature of Earth’s moon: its motion and phases\, lunar and solar eclipses\, tides\, and the Moon’s origin. The story unfolds as a conversation between a cu rious young child and the Moon—Luna—over the course of a night\, from moonrise to moonset.  \nChabot Space & Science Center in-house production LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T002537Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/lunaverse-2/2026-09-30/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mars: The Ultimate Voyage DTSTART:20260930T210000Z DTEND:20260930T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T002009Z UID:10005591-1790776800-1790780400@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:(25 min) Ever wondered what it will take for astronauts to tr avel to the Moon\, Mars and beyond? On this long journey\, what challenges will astronauts face? How will they stay motivated and healthy on their s pacecraft so far away from Earth? The new\, Bell original planetarium sh ow Mars: The Ultimate Voyage\, explores these questions and more. Ages 8 and up. \nThe work for the original planetarium production was funded by a NASA Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions (TEAM I I) Award 80NSSC20M0028 to the Bell Museum through the Regents of the Unive rsity of Minnesota. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T002009Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/mars-the-ultimate-voyage-2025-07-31/2 026-09-30/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Maya Archeoastronomy DTSTART:20260930T220000Z DTEND:20260930T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T002009Z UID:10005596-1790780400-1790784000@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:20 minutes\nAges 8 and up  \nIn a feast of colors and sounds\ , Maya Archaeoastronomy: Observers of the Universe makes a tour of six May an temples: San Gervasio\, Chichen Itzá\, Uxmal\, Edzná\, Palenque and B onampak where the spectator dives into a Mayan world of knowledge about th e importance of the orientations of its temples in relation to the movemen t of some stars like the Sun\, the Moon and Venus. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T002009Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/maya-archeoastronomy/2026-09-30/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Family Nature Adventures: Spiders DTSTART:20261010T173000Z DTEND:20261010T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T002009Z UID:10005267-1791628200-1791635400@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:$25 Adult\, $35 Kids (Age 3-8)\, Members get $15 off per ticke t\nYour Ticket Includes Center Admission – a $19-24 Value Per Ticket!\nB uy Tickets\n  \nExplore\, learn\, and connect with nature during Family N ature Adventures! Join us every 2nd Saturday March – November for an unf orgettable journey into the stunning parks surrounding Chabot Space & Scie nce Center. Each month features an exciting new theme\, from the tiny worl d of insects to the grandeur of towering redwood trees. \n\nThis Months Th eme: Spidey Spectacular – Adventures with Arachnids!\nSpin your way into the fascinating world of spiders and arachnids! This month’s adventure is packed with discovery and excitement: \nInteractive Workshop: Learn all about native spiders\, their incredible adaptations\, and even how they b ehave in space. \nSpider Safari: Grab a magnifying glass and set off into the redwood forest to find hidden spiders\, marvel at their intricate webs \, and explore their natural habitat. \n  \nBy the end of this adventure\ , you’ll have a newfound appreciation for these misunderstood eight-legg ed creatures and their vital role in the ecosystem. \n  \n\nWhat Awaits Y ou:\nHands-On Workshops: Engage with science through fun\, interactive act ivities and real tools. \nTasty Treats: Enjoy a snack to fuel your adventu re! \nGuided Nature Walks: Uncover the secrets of the forest with expert-l ed explorations. \n  \nThis family-friendly experience is perfect for chi ldren ages 3-8 and their grown-ups. General museum admission is included w ith your ticket\, and members enjoy $15 off per ticket by logging in. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T002009Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/family-nature-adventures-spiders/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shared Sky Festival - Day 1 DTSTART:20261010T180000Z DTEND:20261010T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T002009Z UID:10005669-1791630000-1791649800@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:$24 Adults\, $19 Youth/Seniors/Students\, Free for Members\nBu y Tickets\n  \nJoin us October 10th and 11th as artists fill the Center w ith photography\, music\, paintings\, and cosmic creativity to celebrate t he grand opening of the Shared Sky: Photos of the Universe exhibition and the 2026 Astrophotography Prize awardees! Get creative with hands-on activ ities for all ages and explore how space photography works in this two-day celebration of art and science! \nWatch as Astronomy Hall (Studio 3) tran sforms into a gallery filled with breathtaking images captured by astropho tographers from around the world\, be a part of a large-scale community ar t project\, and discover original music featuring the sounds of space with local musician and science communicator Blue Polansky. \nJoin us for the Shared Sky Festival – bringing together the Bay Area’s astronomy\, art \, and photography communities under one sky. One weekend only! Learners o f all ages welcome. \n  \nSee Sunday’s schedule LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T002009Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/shared-sky-festival-day-1/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shared Sky Festival - Day 2 DTSTART:20261011T180000Z DTEND:20261011T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T002009Z UID:10005670-1791716400-1791736200@chabotspace.org CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:$24 Adults\, $19 Youth/Seniors/Students\, Free for Members\nBu y Tickets\n  \nJoin us October 10th and 11th as artists fill the Center w ith photography\, music\, paintings\, and cosmic creativity to celebrate t he grand opening of the Shared Sky: Photos of the Universe exhibition and the 2026 Astrophotography Prize awardees! Get creative with hands-on activ ities for all ages and explore how space photography works in this two-day celebration of art and science! \nWatch as Astronomy Hall (Studio 3) tran sforms into a gallery filled with breathtaking images captured by astropho tographers from around the world\, be a part of a large-scale community ar t project\, and discover original music featuring the sounds of space with local musician and science communicator Blue Polansky. \nJoin us for the Shared Sky Festival – bringing together the Bay Area’s astronomy\, art \, and photography communities under one sky. One weekend only! Learners o f all ages welcome. \n  \nSee Saturday’s schedule LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T002009Z URL:https://chabotspace.org/calendar/shared-sky-festival-day-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Chabot Space & Science Center | East Bay Area - Oakland CA X-SOURCE-URL:https://chabotspace.org/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR