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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, June 2, 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

Kerbal Space Program
Location: Biology Lab
Challenge 1
Time: 6pm
Bring your own laptop, or use one of ours and join in on the design and build challenge led by Astronogamer Scott Manley!
Challenge 2
Time: 8:30pm

Talk by Astronogamer Scott Manley- Can You Learn Rocket Science from Video Games?
Time: 7pm
Location: Megadome Theater

Game Room 1: GIANT Game Room
Time: 6-10pm
Location: Gruener Astronomy Hall

Game Room 2: Classic Game Room
Time: 6-10pm
Location: Hauben Room

Game Rooms 3 & 4: Adventure Game Rooms
Time: 6-10pm
Location: Kepler & Copernicus Rooms

Game Room 4: Strategy Room
Time: 6-10pm
Location: Galileo Room

Game Room 5: Little Game Room (Ages 5 and Under)
Time: 6-10pm
Location: Discovery Lab

Talk by Charles London, Senior Creative Director at Zynga – Making a Video Game
Time: 8:30pm
Location: Megadome

Storytime
Time: 7:45pm (15 min)
Location: Observatory deck

Star Stories
Time: 9pm
Location: Planetarium

DJ Dance Party
DJ Dance Party: 6-10pm
Location: Mezzanine

Telescope Makers Workshop
Time: 7-10pm
Location: Chemistry/Physics Lab

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

Zeiss Astronomy Presentation
Time: 6:30 & 7:15pm
Location:Planetarium

Planetarium Show: Astronaut
Time: 8pm (25 min.)
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