Chabot Space & Science Center

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Oct23Free Public Telescope ViewingFRI & SAT · 7:30–10:30 PM · next Fri, Oct 23, 7:30 PMChabot's volunteer astronomers open the observatory deck and its historic telescopes, nicknamed Leah, Rachel and Nellie, to the public for free every Friday and Saturday from 7:30 to 10:30 pm, weather permitting. The center sits high in the Oakland hills at 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland; plan to drive and park. The scopes close in rain or high humidity, so check Chabot's online weather station and webcam before heading up the hill.Free
Oct23Science Is a Drag!Friday, 7:30 PMChabot's annual drag show takes over the 70-foot planetarium dome, hosted by VERA! with a cast of drag performers delivering space-themed gags. Friday, Oct 23, 7:30–9:30 pm at 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland (drive and park); $20, adults 18+, with $10 off for members and snacks and drinks for sale. Few drag nights anywhere happen under a planetarium dome, which makes this one of the East Bay's more unusual nights out.$20 · adults 18+
Oct24Hike & Sip: Halloween HikeSaturday, 5:00 PMA guided 2.5–3.5 mile hike through the darkened Oakland redwoods with ghost stories and surprises, ending on Chabot's observation deck with two drink tickets, charcuterie and telescope stargazing if skies are clear. Saturday, Oct 24, 5–7 pm at 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland (drive and park); $40, adults 21+, members $15 off, costumes encouraged. Walk-up spots aren't guaranteed, so book ahead.$40 · adults 21+
Oct30Sci-Fi Night: Little Shop of HorrorsFriday, 7:00 PMThe 1986 Little Shop of Horrors (Director's Cut) screens in Chabot's planetarium at 8 pm, after a 7:15 pm talk on real carnivorous plants from the Bay Area Carnivorous Plant Society and late access to the NASA Ames Visitor Center exhibits. Friday, Oct 30, doors 6:30 pm, at 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland (drive and park); $20, adults 18+, members $10 off, costumes encouraged. If the dome sells out, a second showing opens in the Megadome Theater, and free telescope viewing runs until 10:30 pm afterward.$20 · adults 18+
Oct31Spooky ScienceOct 31 – Oct 31Included with General Admission
Nov7Cosmic Camp-In: Our Solar SystemSaturday, 5:15 PM$115 per ticket · $90 Moonlight Mission (evening only)
Nov14Family Nature Adventures: FungiSaturday, 10:30 AM$25 adult · $35 kids (3–8)
Nov20Sci-Fi Night: Dune (1984)Friday, 7:00 PMDavid Lynch's original Dune gets a one-night screening in Chabot's 70-foot planetarium dome, with light bites and themed cocktails beforehand and the NASA Ames Visitor Center open late. Friday, Nov 20, doors 7 pm and film 7:30 pm, at 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland (drive and park); $20, adults 18+, members $10 off. Dome seats are limited and an overflow showing opens in the theater once they're gone; free telescope viewing runs on the deck until 10:30 pm.$20 · adults 18+
Dec13Geminids Meteor Shower Watch PartySunday, 11:00 PM$15 adults · $7 kids · members free
Dec17Paint & Sip: Winter Solstice Solar SkiesThursday, 6:30 PMAn instructor-led acrylic painting class inspired by the solar halo, with two drink tickets (wine, beer or non-alcoholic) and snacks included. Thursday, Dec 17, 6:30–8:30 pm at 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland (drive and park); $45, adults 21+, members $10 off. A holiday-season alternative to the usual wine-and-canvas studios, with astronomy as the hook.$45 · adults 21+

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