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$5 First Friday at Chabot Space & Science Center | Oakland Hills

Every 1st Friday Through August 1st.
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Friday, May 5, 2017 - 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*From 6-10pm enjoy $5 admission to the Center. There is no pre-registration for First Fridays.

Chabot Space & Science Center | 10000 Skyline Blvd. Oakland, CA

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ON HIATUS: $5 First Friday at Chabot Space & Science Center | Oakland Hills

Enjoy $5 admission to the Chabot Space & Science Center in the Oakland Hills every First Friday of the month from 6-10 pm.

$5 admission includes unlimited access to everything from laser and planetarium shows to Night Hikes and Star Stories. Regular admission is $18 for adults, so this is a super deal.

Every First Friday event will include a variety of fun evening activities for the whole family. Enjoy music, a bar, science demos, talks, telescopes, space missions and more.

Some activities have limited capacity and are first come, first served, so get there to sign up early. There is no pre-registration for First Fridays; just show up and join in on the fun.

Updated 5/31/19 – Event info last checked via website

Save Nature – Insect Petting Zoo
Time: 6:45-9:15pm
Location: Gruener Astronomy Hall

Project Create – Build a Bug
Time: 6-9pm
Location: Gruener Astronomy Hall

Wonderful Idea Co. – Art Bugs
Time: 6-10pm
Location: Gruener Astronomy Hall

Insect Sciences Museum of California – Thermometer Cricket Activity
Time: 6-10pm
Location: Rotunda

Insect Demos
Time: 6-10pm
Location: Rotunda

Creatures of the Dark
Time: 6-10pm
Location: Biology Lab

Telescope Makers Workshop
Time: 6-10pm
Location: Chemistry/Physics Lab

Talk by Photographer Susan Middleton: SPINELESS: Portraits of Marine Invertebrates, the Backbone of Life
Time: 6:45pm
Location: Hauben Room

Storytime
Time: 7:30-10:30pm
Location: Observatory deck

Space in Your Face
Time: 8:30pm
Location:Megadome

Star Stories
Time: 9pm
Location: Planetarium

DJ Dance Party and Bug Fashion Show
DJ Dance Party: 6-10pm
Bug Fashion Show: 7pm
Location: Mezzanine

Telescope Viewing
Time: 7:30-10:30pm
Location: Observatory Deck

Zeiss Astronomy Presentation
Time: 6:15 & 7pm
Location:Planetarium

Phantom of the Universe
Time:7:45pm
Location:Planetarium

BeanSprouts Café
Time: 6-9pm

Bar
6-9:30pm

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: $5*
*From 6-10pm enjoy $5 admission to the Center. There is no pre-registration for First Fridays.
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, East Bay, Eating & Drinking, Geek Event, Kids & Families
Address: 10000 Skyline Blvd. Oakland, CA