After Dark
Really Cool Experiences Happen After Dark
Chabot offers many wonderful experiences, many of them After Dark. Whether you are looking for a unique date night experience or a fun place to search for galaxies and nebula, Chabot has something for everyone. We are open late every Friday and Saturday evenings and feature telescope viewing from our three giant telescopes, weather permitting of course. In addition, we will have special events, lectures and parties for many occasions including group events and corporate team building.
From time to time we rent out our Center for weddings, corporate holiday parties and private events. Check our calendar for those dates.
The list below is just some of the wonderful things you will find AFTER DARK at Chabot.
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NightSchool: Prom
Where Social Meets Science
Friday, May 18 (7pm - 11pm)
Adults 18+
$12 General Admission / $5 Members
Did you miss your prom? Did you go to prom and have an amazing time... an awful time? Have you ever wanted another chance to experience the magic? Celebrate prom, science center-style with the grown and geeky! Recycled wrapper corsage-making, photo booth memories, cafe conversations about relationships, sex and attraction, and of course dancing are just a few of the things that will make your night memorable. Did we forget to mention a king and queen will be crowned?! Formal attire not required, but we're sure you'll have more fun decked out in your finest threads.
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
Sunday, May 20 (5pm - 8pm)
Guests & Members: $5 after 5pm SOLD OUT
Join us as we observe the Solar Eclipse 2012. Watch as the Moon passes in front of the Sun, a beautifully rare sight in the Bay Area. Get a view from the rooftop of the East Bay hills on our Observatory Deck, with maximum eclipse at 6:32pm. Engage in hands-on solar projects, make a pin-hole camera, solar viewing and converse with experienced astronomers. Special extended hours on our Observatory Deck until 8pm!
Moonlight Hike
Friday, June 1 (6pm)
Hike through the redwoods in twilight and moonlight on a moderately strenuous 4-5 mi hike. Trail walks are led by an experienced hiker and Chabot educator and feature discussions about the natural environment and events and objects in the sky. Hike will take place rain or shine.
Tickets: $7 (does not include admission into the Center)
RSVP Recommended, space is limited!
Register online or call (510) 336-7373
Lunar Eclipse
Monday, June 4 (2am - 5am)
Suggested Donation: $3
Early birds get the... dark. View this partial lunar eclipse from our Observatory Deck in the wee hours of Monday morning. The eclipse will be most visible from 2:59am to 4:03am. Engage in conversation with our astronomers and knowledgeable volunteers as you witness the Moon's passing behind the Earth. This is one obstruction where the view is actually clear.
Transit of Venus
Tuesday, June 5 (3pm - 10pm)
FREE with General Admission
Truly the last chance in a lifetime! Venus will pass in front of the Sun for the last time until December 2117. Join us in celebration of this celestial event with hands-on activities, live broadcasts from NASA, floor demonstrations and, of course, viewing through our special solar scopes and sun spotters. Transit most visible from our area from 3:06pm to 9:50pm. Special Extended Hours until 10pm!
NightSchool: Electives
Where Social Meets Science
Friday, June 15 (7pm - 11pm)
Adults 18+
$12 General Admission / $5 Members
You choose! The first-come-first-served theory usually meant that there were a few of you who missed out on some of the cooler electives. At NightSchool, there's always room for one more, no counselor signature needed. Engage in a night of eclectic electives from shop to art, music to dance. Experience a café conversation on linguistics and the art of communication. Electives: Music, Dance, Shop, Art, Band and Foreign Language.
Cub Scout Adventure Day
Saturday, June 23 (2pm - 10pm)
Cub Scouts! Register for Cub Scout Adventure Day! Includes exhibit scavenger hunt, astronomy workshop,
Cosmos 360 Series Planetarium show, tour of the Observatory and telescope viewing, Chabot souvenir patch and dinner.
Open To Cub Scouts, Family and Friends
$55 per child/$35 per adult (Early Bird Price!)
Early Bird Registration April 3 - May 25
Registration Ends June 8th
To Register: Please download and complete the Cub Scout Day Registration Form. For more information, please contact us at (510) 336-7311 or Scouts@ChabotSpace.org
Slumber with the Stars
A Family/Group Overnight
Friday, July 13 (6pm - 10am)
Ages 5 & Up
Spend a night under the stars or with some really cool exhibits. Join us for Slumber with the Stars, Chabot's family night out. An overnight in our Center that includes games, exhibit exploration, hike in the Redwoods, a live planetarium show and viewing through our renowned, large telescopes.* An experience your family will remember for a lifetime.
*weather permitting
Members: $75
Guests: $85
Advance reservations required: (510) 336-7373
Please note: we require a minimum of 1 adult for every 5 kids
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