Special Events

Halloween at the Planetarium: Oct 24th 6:00p - 8:30p

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What to expect:

This FREE event is fun for all ages! You can enjoy:

  • Magical hands-on activities
  • Planetarium shows
  • Candy and costumes

Activities

There will be a wide range of activities hosted by planetarium staff, campus departments and organizations, and volunteers. In the past, some activities were:

  • Alien Slime
  • Creepy Cockroach Corner
  • Static Electricity Bats
  • Laser Tag Robots
  • ...and more!

Planetarium Shows

Planetarium shows will run every half hour starting at 6:05p. Tickets can be picked up at the table next to the planetarium hallway. Shows are free; tickets are to reserve a seat.

Show Title: Spooky Space

Show Description: Looking for cosmic fun this Halloween season? Would you like to meet the stars -- the stars of Halloween? Monsters, zombies, and ghosts -- and their far more terrible counterparts in space? Oh yes, space has its monsters: Black holes, zombie stars, and spectacular ghostly nebulae! Closed captions available upon request.