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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 3, 2016 - 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

June First Friday Schedule

  • Explosive Science Demonstration: 7:30pm
    Capacity: 200
  • Redwoods Twilight Hike: 7:45pm
    Easy 1-2 mi hike on trails through the redwoods. We’ll watch sunset colors from atop Redwood Peak and walk back in late twilight. And identify constellations and planets from Chabot’s Observatory Deck.
    Capacity: 25
    Family Mini Missions: 6:30pm and 8:30pm
    Astronauts must be 10+ to fly without an adult or 7+ with their parent.
    Capacity: 14 per mission
  • Star Stories: 8:45pm
    Bring your sleeping bag and a jacket for star gazing and storytelling on our Observatory Lawn!
    Capacity: 60
  • Telescope Viewing: 7:30-10:30pm
  • Planetarium and Laser Shows
    ElectroLaze: U2 – 7pm
    Magical Mythical Muddy Mars – 8pm
    ElectroLaze: Pink Floyd – 9pm
    Lego Lab: 6pm-10pm
    Bar: 6-10pm

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