San Francisco Bay Area Moms

Mom + Teen Self Defense Pop-Up!
2025-09-20 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | C
Discover your new favorite self defense class!
Pretty Deadly’s Mom + Teen Self-Defense Pop-up is happening in San Francisco on September 20!
Join other parents and teens for a unique, empowering experience that strengthens your bond while learning practical safety skills.
🥋 What You’ll Learn
This 3-hour workshop is designed for parents and their teens to build skills, grow confidence and learn trust.
👯‍♀️ Movement
Learn real-world self defense tools that actually work
☣️ Boundaries
Practice setting and holding physical & verbal boundaries
🙏 Trust & Strategy
Build shared language around safety, strategy, and trust
➡️ For: Adult + teen pairs (all genders, teens ages 13–19 welcome)
➡️ What to wear: Athletic or comfy clothes.
➡️ What to bring: Water, open mind, willingness to laugh
$395 per adult/teen pair
**Limited to 20 pairs total
Get a taste of the Pretty Deadly program and early access to our flagship grand opening in San Francisco!
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Workshop led by Pretty Deadly founder Susie Kahlich. Susie is a 25-year martial artist, and is certified in domestic violence awareness and support (University of Sheffield), teen suicide prevention (OLLIE Foundation), human trafficking awareness and intervention (DisasterReady) and serves on the Board of Directors for Partnerships for Trauma Recovery in Berkeley.
Pretty Deadly is a trauma-informed self defense and trainer certification program designed as an answer traditional self defense training, focusing on accessibility, inclusivity and body awareness. Launched in Berlin in 2016, Pretty Deadly has trained over 5000 women and non-binary people around the world, and certified trainers in 7 countries. Recognized as a leader in women’s self defense, Pretty Deadly has been featured on RFI, BBC, and recognized by UN Women WEPs.

Moms + Teens Self Defense Workshop
2025-09-20 13:00 - 16:00 | C
You can’t protect your kid from everything. But you can give them tools to move through the world with awareness, clarity, and strength, and you can learn them together.
This 3-hour workshop is built for moms (or dads) and their teens to:
• Learn real-world self defense tools for:
• De-escalating and dealing with bullying
• Cyber-safety and online harassment
• City, street and subway safety
Bonding exercises include:
√ Practice setting and holding physical boundaries
√ Build shared language around safety, strategy, and trust
For: Adult + teen pairs (ages 13–19 welcome).
What to wear: Athletic or comfy clothes.
What to bring: Water, open mind, willingness to laugh

Benicia Oktoberfest & Marketplace
2025-09-20 11:00 - 18:00 | First Street Benicia, First Street, Benicia, CA, 94510, United States
Greetings from Benicia Oktoberfest!
Enjoy a day on the waterfront with fun for your whole family. On September 20th, 11am-6pm, we will be celebrating with live music from Alpentanzer Schuhplattler and Bavarian Dancers, Alpen Band, and Igor and the Red Elvises! Enjoy Weihenstephan Beer, German Wines, and Root beer for the kids! We have a Mega Kids Zone for children 12 and under.
Kids 12 and under are free with an entry ticket.
Buy your tickets now online with NO extra fees and save money before event day:
$8 entry ($10 day of the event) or
$32 ($35 day of the event) Oktoberfest Package (includes souvenir stein + 2 drink tickets + entry)
Purchase your tickets now at www.beniciaoktoberfest.com

We Got The Power
2025-09-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St, Mountain View, CA
“We Got The Power” is a prototype public artistic action taking place as part of “The People vs. Project 2025” initiative. The People vs. Project 2025 is an artistic, populist and public expression of the work being done by many activist community and political advocacy organizations working to oppose the administration of President Donald Trump and what is a dangerous Christian Fundamentalist dogma fronted by the Heritage Foundation.
Featuring Arts Performance Actions by: Amos White, Basma Edrees, Bellamy Ackrell, Christine Kammler, Dance Brigade, Extinction Rebellion, Genny Lim, Kimi Sugioka, Our Teatro/Cosmovisión, Peggy Morrison, STEAMROLLER Dance Company and the Wandering Ensemble, “We Got The Power” is a free participatory event – though people can show up to be spectators as well if they wish to. The event is divided into segments. Most attendees will be participating in a flash dance activity titled after the name of the event, “We Got The Power” starting at 12:00pm. Individuals interested in taking part in the flash dance, please RSVP and a rehearsal schedule will be sent to you. Or it is possible to learn the flash dance choreography on-site at Civic Center Plaza starting at 10:00am on the day of the event. There will also be a participatory procession and a poetry and spoken word stage starting at 11:00am. Groups wanting to participate as independent entities in either the flash dance and/or the procession should also indicate this when RSVP’ing.

FREE SOCCER CLASS ALERT FOR MILL VALLEY FAMILIES!
2025-09-20 09:00 - 11:25 | Mill Valley Community Center 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA 94941, Mill Valley, CA, 94941, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley,, Mill Valley, 94941
Give your child the gift of movement, fun, and new skills with Super Soccer Stars. We’re opening our doors for a special FREE demo trial class in Mill Valley on Sat 9/20! This is your chance to see our amazing coaches in action and let your child experience the joy of soccer.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
Register for your one free trial class at tinyurl.com/FALL25FREE
9:00AM – 9:40AM 2-3 YEARS
9:50AM – 10:30AM 2-3 YEARS
10:40AM – 11:25AM 3-5 YEARS

Surviving Parenting & Teaching with Jaimen McMillan
2025-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm, 655 Willowside Road, Santa Rosa, C, 95401, United States
Raising children has never been more challenging. Parents can feel lost, surprised, and hurt by the reactions of their children. In addition, yesterday’s tried and proven teaching methods leave both children and educators perplexed. New models are necessary to reach the children and youth of tomorrow.
In this lecture and participatory workshop with Jaimen McMillan, parents and teachers will share what has worked for them, and examine what has not worked. Then, using the discipline of Spacial Dynamics®, we will learn techniques to create spaces to meet the children in new ways. Through simple movements and interactive exercises we will see that space is more than the abstract distance that separates us, but can become a substance that can connect us. We will experience that creating the dynamic we long for may indeed involve changing ourselves. Come prepared to share, think, move, and laugh!

Penguins + Pajamas + Dinosaurs at CAL Academy
2025-02-28 | C
Penguins + Pajamas + Dinosaurs
California Academy of Sciences
Select Dates Beginning February 28 – May 9
Pack your pajamas and your paleontologist hat, you’re invited to a special Penguins + Pajamas sleepover featuring exclusive access to roam among 13 animatronic dinosaurs – under the stars at the Dino Days exhibit!
PLUS, for one night only, on February 28 experience special programming featuring Academy Executive Director and paleontologist Dr. Scott Sampson (formerly known as Dr. Scott from PBS Kids’ Dinosaur Train).

Caelan Cardello Trio ft. Jonathon Muir-Cotton & Domo Branch
2025-09-18 19:00 - 2025-09-20 23:00 | Black Cat Jazz Supper Club, 400 Eddy St, San Francisco, 94109
Pianist Caelan Cardello is shaping the sound of modern jazz with a fearless blend of technical mastery, harmonic depth, and unshakable groove. A finalist in the 2023 American Pianists Association Jazz Competition, Cardello has quickly become a sought-after voice on today’s scene, performing with luminaries including Christian McBride, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Bill Charlap, and Rufus Reid. His performances balance elegance and fire, channeling the tradition while pushing the music forward.
Joining him is Dominick “Domo” Branch, a drummer and composer redefining contemporary rhythm. Known for his dynamic presence and bold, narrative-driven compositions, Branch’s collaborations span Wynton Marsalis and The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to Dianne Reeves and Stefon Harris, cementing him as a leading creative force in jazz today. On bass, Jonathon Muir-Cotton brings a deep, modern versatility informed by work with Esperanza Spalding, Christian Sands, Common, and Ulysses Owens Jr. His sound merges rich tradition with a forward-leaning sensibility that thrives across jazz, R&B, and beyond.
Together, this trio delivers an electrifying vision of where jazz is headed—sophisticated, soulful, and unapologetically fresh.
Band Lineup:
Caelan Cardello, piano
Jonathon S. Miur-Cotton, bass
Domo Branch,drums
Happens on the following Dates:
Sep 18, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Sep 18, 2025, 9:15pm to 11:00pm Timezone: Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Sep 19, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Sep 19, 2025, 9:30pm to 11:00pm Timezone: Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Sep 20, 2025, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Sep 20, 2025, 9:30pm to 11:00pm Timezone: Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Apollo 13 in IMAX® at The Tech Interactive
2025-09-18 17:00 - 2025-09-21 22:30 | The Tech Interactive, 201 S Market St, San Jose, 95113, United States
Apollo 13: 30th Anniversary in IMAX at The Tech Interactive
“Houston, we have a problem.” With that iconic phrase, NASA’s most dramatic mission became a story of courage, ingenuity, and survival against all odds. Now, 30 years after Ron Howard’s acclaimed film first hit theaters, you can relive the gripping journey of Apollo 13 like never before, in all of it’s IMAX glory at The Tech Interactive.
Guided by NASA experts and real astronaut Jim Lovell, the film is celebrated for its scientific accuracy and powerful realism, pulling audiences directly into the spacecraft as three astronauts fight to return safely to Earth.
At The Tech Interactive, this anniversary screening becomes an immersive experience. The massive dome fills your vision with stunning detail, while state-of-the-art sound makes every call from mission control and every creak of the ship reverberate through the theater. There’s no better place to experience this landmark story of teamwork and determination.
Apollo 13 is rated PG.
Why see it at The Tech Interactive
– The largest IMAX dome screen on the West Coast, providing a lifelike, immersive experience.
– Convenient downtown San Jose location with $5 validated parking at the Second and San Carlos Garage OR The Convention Center Garage.
– Every ticket supports STEAM education, funding hands-on learning, equity-focused programs, and affordable field trips for local schools.
Don’t just watch Apollo 13. Relive the suspense, feel the triumph, and celebrate the 30th anniversary of this cinematic masterpiece at The Tech Interactive.

The Laver Cup - Open Practice Day
2025-09-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, 94158, India
The Laver Cup Open Practice Day presented by FICO will take place from 12-2pm at Chase Center. Team World will kick off the session practicing from 12-1pm, followed by Team Europe from 1-2pm. Doors open at 11am.
Ticket proceeds shall be donated to the USTA Foundation who is helping to administer the Laver Cup 2025 Community Legacy Project which includes court refurbishments and grants to NJTL programs in the Bay Area.

Pre Natal and Post Natal Fitness Classes
2024-03-26 18:30 - 19:20 | Yubalance, 2860 24th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
Join our weekly Pre Natal and Post Natal Fitness Classes at Yubalance Neighborhood Fitness Studio, located in the Mission District and Inner Sunset. We are training in a small group setting (five clients max.). All workout classes are lead by professional trainers who will offer a personalized fitness experience for your current needs and demands. We will support you to feel safe and confident in your workouts and movements.
To all Mamas: you can bring your baby. Please note that infants have to remain in their car seat or stroller inside of the studio or you can bring a carrier and train with your baby on your back or chest.
The first class is free – please make sure that you still register. We also offer Personal Training and free fitness assessments.
For any further question visit our website, or reach out to Maike Mancuso: maike.mancuso@gmail.com

SF GROUP HIKE - Golden Gate Park
2025-09-14 15:00 - 17:00 | C
Sunday September 14 3:00pm-5:00pm
Meet 3:00pm in front of entry doors Conservatory of Flowers @ 100 John F. Kennedy Drive
We will walk 👣 through the garden groves 🌺 and 👀 explore the Dahlia Dell, National Aids Memorial Grove, Blue Heron Lake, and 🍓Strawberry Hill for a view of Huntington Falls 💦
We hit the 😊 street to continue on an interactive walk along JFK Promenade admiring the 🎭 art installations, ⚗️science and 🎶 music activities. Finish up at Rainbow Falls to see the 100 ft majestic 🐍 sea serpent named Naga.
More Info:
https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE4NTIyMTUxMTQ0MDIyMzA3?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
Upcoming Events

SF Group Hike Adventure - Golden Gate Park
2025-09-14 15:00 - 17:00 | C
FREE EVENT COME AND JOIN US!
Meet 3:00pm in front of entry doors Conservatory of Flowers located at 100 John F. Kennedy Drive
We will walk through the garden groves and explore the Dahlia Dell, National Aids Memorial Grove, Blue Heron Lake, and Strawberry Hill for a view of Huntington Falls. We hit the street to continue on an interactive walk along JFK Promenade admiring the art installations, science, and music activities.
Finish up at Rainbow Falls to see the 100 ft majestic sea serpent Naga.
On this journey will use seek the INaturalist app.

Noe Valley Art Festival
2025-09-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Noe Valley Town Square, 3861 24th St, San Francisco, CA, 94114
The 4th annual Noe Valley Art Festival will be held on Sunday, September 14th from 10am-4pm in the Noe Valley Town Square. This FREE community event will feature art displays and sales, painting demonstrations, activities for kids plus music. Art on display will include photographs, paintings, drawings, multi media art, jewelry, ceramics, fabric art, digital art and sculpture. We have an impressive list with 22 artists participating. Check them out online. Mark your calendars and plan to join us at the Town Square on September 14th.
Sponsored by the Friends of Noe Valley and Perez Construction in partnership with SFREC&PARK.

Puppet wars 9/13
2025-09-13 18:30 - 21:00 | C
🎭 PUPPET WARS RETURNS TO ALMANAC – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13! 🎭
Live pro wrestling — with puppets and chaos galore — returns to our home at Almanac Beer Co. in Alameda!
Get ready for an unforgettable night of family-friendly fun featuring outrageous characters, high-energy matches, and wild surprises only Puppet Wars can deliver.
🕠 Doors open: 5:30 PM
🛎️ Bell time: 6:30 PM sharp!
Whether you’re a longtime fan or brand new to the madness, Puppet Wars is a must-see live event for all ages. Great beer, big slams, and insane action— what more could you ask for?
🎟️ TICKET OPTIONS:
👊 General Admission💵 $20 online / $25 at the door– Entry for one to the wildest wrestling show in the Bay!
⭐ Sponsorship/VIP Package (Only 6 available) – $100– Be announced as the official sponsor of a match!–
Includes
:✔️ 2 General Admission tickets
✔️ 2 exclusive Puppet Wars t-shirts
✔️ 2 signed posters featuring the entire roster
✔️ Shout-out during the event!
🦓 Guest Referee Package (Only 1 available) – $550– Step inside the ring and referee an official Puppet Wars match!–
Includes
:✔️ 10 General Admission tickets for friends and family
✔️ Exclusive guest referee shirt
✔️ 2 signed roster posters
✔️ Once-in-a-lifetime bragging rights
Craft beer for the adults.Slamtastic spectacle for everyone.And the puppets? Still in control.
🎫 Grab your tickets now — Puppet Wars is coming home, and you don’t want to miss it!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1542941392239?aff=oddtdtcreator

Touch a Truck SF (2nd Annual)
2025-09-13 09:00 - 13:00 | C
Welcome to Touch a Truck SF, our second annual fundraiser for Miraloma Cooperative Nursery School. At the event, kids get hands on experience to sit in the seat, honk the horn, pretend to drive, and get up close and personal with your favorite vehicles, including:
* Kei fire truck aka Teeny tiny fire truck! (https://www.instagram.com/teenytinyfiretruck/)
* Cement mixer
* School bus
* Tesla Cybertruck
* Volvo C303 (https://www.motortrend.com/features/the-volvo-c303-is-the-original-cross-country-volvo)
* Sonic internet bucket truck
* Garbage truck
* AND MORE!
In addition to all of the fun vehicles, plan to stick around for some family fun activities.
The fun goes down at the playground of St. John’s Catholic School (925 Chenery Street, SF CA 94131).

Flower Piano® 10th Anniversary
2025-09-12 - 2025-09-21 | San Francisco Botanical Garden, 1199 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94122, United States
Flower Piano is set to return for it’s 10th anniversary in the Botanical Garden for 10 days, spanning two weekends—September 12-21, with a Special Opening Night Event on September 12.
In the final days of summer and for the tenth time since 2015, Flower Piano will fill San Francisco Botanical Garden with music for everybody. Seek out 12 pianos and discover more than 100 performances, family-friendly activities, our second annual Flower Piano Fashion Show, food, beverages, and more.

Is This Still Cool? A Closet Refresh Workshop for the Evolving Woman
2025-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Cypress Mill Valley, 30 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, 94941
Feeling stuck in your closet? Join us for Is This Still Cool?, an interactive style workshop designed to help you reconnect with your wardrobe and feel confident getting dressed again. Together, we’ll define your personal style identity, walk through a simple framework for what to keep or let go, and share fresh outfit formulas that make sense for your real life. You’ll leave with practical tools, inspiration, and a renewed perspective on your style – plus a few new favorites from Cypress to make it all come together.
Your ticket includes:✨ $20 Cypress gift card (to shop during or after the event)✨ Bubbles & bites while you learn✨ A take-home styling guide + style identity words✨ Hands-on closet editing framework + outfit formulas you can use right away✨ A fun night out with community, conversation, and confidence

Homeschool Days at The Tech Interactive
2025-09-10 10:00 - 15:00 | The Tech Interactive, 201 S Market St, San Jose, 95113, United States
Homeschoolers, this is your day to play!
The Tech Interactive is rolling out NEW Homeschool Days just for you!
Shake up your schedule and enjoy a day of hands-on science, engineering, and creativity that complements your curriculum and keeps your learners engaged from start to finish.
Upcoming Dates: September 10 & 24
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Price: $30 per person
Each Homeschool Day Includes:
– Full access to all museum exhibits. Explore at your own pace.
– An educational film in our IMAX® Dome Theater
– Mini STEAM demos led by our education team
– Drop-In Labs at 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. including:
• Physics of Roller Coasters
• Simplicity of Electricity
– Free lesson plans to extend the learning at home
Whether your learners are budding engineers, future scientists, or curious creators, Homeschool Days offer a flexible, social, and inspiring way to make learning fun.
Spots are limited, so reserve yours now and give your students a day they’ll be talking about all year!

BETWEEN THE MOUNTAIN AND THE SKY – Bay Area Screenings with Filmmaker Q&As
2025-09-07 16:30 - 18:30 | Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 4th St, San Rafael, 94901
Join director Jeremy Power Regimbal and CNN Hero Maggie Doyne in person for Q&As following two Bay Area screenings of BETWEEN THE MOUNTAIN AND THE SKY, a new documentary produced by Mark Duplass. The film tells the story of Maggie’s journey to build a home, school, and community for children in Nepal.

Agents of Discovery: Mission in Santa Clara County
2025-08-01 | C
Ready for a Screen Time Win? Bay Area Families Invited to Explore Nature—Through Augmented Reality!
Free AR Game Gets Kids Off the Couch and Into Local Parks, Transit Stations, and Museums
Tired of seeing your kids glued to screens all summer? The Bay Area Explorer Campaign is here to help—and yes, it still uses a screen. But this time, it’s getting your family outside, moving, and learning together.
From August 1 to September 7, 2025, dozens of local parks and public spaces across the Bay Area are turning into interactive learning zones—like Pokémon Go, but with an educational twist! The free Agents of Discovery® app offers fun “Missions” that encourage kids to explore topics like wildlife, science, history, and transportation—right in their own backyard.
Participating spots include:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife – Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Santa Clara County Parks
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
City of San Jose,
City of Morgan Hill
City of San Carlos
Sacramento County Regional Parks
California State Parks – Seacliff State Beach
Oakland International Airport
National Park Service at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.
“This is a great way to engage families in nature if they enjoy using technology. Much healthier than playing video games at home!” said one Agents of Discovery user.
And here’s the bonus: every Mission your child completes enters them in a prize draw—the more they play, the better their chances!
How to Play:
Download the Agents of Discovery app (free!)
Search for Missions near you and download them before you go
Head out and start exploring—no internet or data required!
Whether you’re hopping on BART, headed to the beach, or visiting your local park, there’s a Mission waiting. It’s a win for physical activity, a win for learning, and a win for family bonding.
Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Staff say, “We are excited to be able to allow our visitors a new and different way to engage with and explore our parks using Agents of Discovery. Park visitors have really had fun with the AR components of the app.”
Learn more and find a Mission near you: www.agentsofdiscovery.com

Try out our San Bruno Fall Soccer program for FREE!
2025-09-06 14:00 - 16:20 | Commodore Park Commdore &, Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066, San Bruno, CA, 94066, Commodore &, Cherry Ave, San Bruno, 94066
We’re hosting a free demo class on Saturday, September 6th, at San Bruno City Park.
This is your chance to see what our program is all about before the paid season starts on September 13th.
Class Schedule:
2:00 – 2:35 PM: Ages 2-3
2:45 – 3:20 PM: Ages 3-5
3:35 – 4:20 PM: Ages 5-7
Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! Register at tinyurl.com/ex394vma
#SoccerForKids #SanBruno #FreeDemoClass #Sports

2nd Annual Art Safari at San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
2025-09-06 11:00 - 15:00 | San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, 1 Zoo Rd, San Francisco, 94132, United States
During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Kids & Art Foundation will partner with San Francisco Zoo & Gardens to host the 2nd Annual Art Safari, designed to raise awareness about pediatric cancer patients. Art Safari celebrates the beauty of wildlife through art.
Kids will enjoy hands-on experience creating wildlife-themed projects. With four different craft stations, young artists will explore various mediums, including painting, origami, and sidewalk chalk drawings. A team of dedicated Bay Area artists and volunteers from Kids & Art will help guide young artists through the creative process. Art Safari will be filled with more excitement, including face painters, costumed animated characters, and live music. Art Safari is open to youth under 18 and is FREE with paid Zoo admission and for Zoo members.
Kids & Art is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting pediatric cancer patients and their families using therapeutic art experiences. Learn more at www.kidsandart.org.

First Friday: Close Encounters
2025-09-05 18:00 - 22:00 | Chabot Space & Science Center, 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA
$10 adults, $5 kids and seniors, and FREE for Members
All-ages, family-friendly
Are we alone in the universe? Or could there be other forms of life out there, waiting far away in the vast expanse of space? Hear from researchers, astrobiologists and astronomers on the possibility of extraterrestrial life and distant exoplanets that could sustain it. Show off your best out-of-this-world attire by wearing your best alien-themed costume, engage in hands-on alien crafts then take a trip across the universe in our Planetarium – who knows what could be lurking among the stars?
Timed Activities
6:00 – 9:00PM | Lab 1
Decoding Images from Space
Become a space detective and uncover the hidden stories in real astronomical images.
6:00 – 9:00PM | Lab 1
Secret Signals
Try your hand at cracking mysterious codes, just like scientists searching the skies for messages from beyond.
6:00 – 9:00PM | Lab 1
Disappearing Messages
Write and reveal secret notes using light and science—perfect for a would-be alien.
6:30PM | Planetarium
Worlds Beyond Earth
(25m) What have 50 years of space exploration taught us about the planets and moons closest to us? With each probe and spacecraft launched into the unknown, scientists discover more about the surprisingly dynamic, active, and varied nature of the worlds that share our solar system, and gain a deeper understanding of the unique conditions that make life on our home planet possible.
6:30pm | Meet at Classroom 2
LifeQuest: Searching for Life in Chabot’s Backyard
What makes life…alive? Join Chabot educators on a short, guided walk as we scavenge for living (and non-living) things under the shade of Chabot’s majestic telescopes. Together, we will create a shared definition for life on Earth and dive into the search for extraterrestrial life in the cosmos.
6:30 – 8:30PM | Studio 3
Career Access Youth Showcase: Exploring the Sun with MUSE
Discover how science communicators are opening windows into the mysteries of our star! Join the Galaxy Explorers as they share hands-on demonstrations inspired by NASA’s upcoming MUSE (Multi-slit Solar Explorer) mission. Explore how astronomers use spectroscopy to decode sunlight, investigate the Sun’s magnetism and energy, and uncover the cutting-edge technologies that make solar research possible. Through interactive activities, these youth leaders will connect visitors to the real science behind space weather, solar flares, and the future of solar exploration.
6:30 – 9:30PM | Observation Deck
SIPREME Hot Chocolate
Stop by SIPREME Chocolate of Alameda for a steaming cup of out-of-this-world hot chocolate, right outside of Chabot’s historic telescopes! The perfect beverage for chilly nights staring up at the heavens! This is no ordinary hot chocolate — it’s made with shaved chocolate bar, giving it added richness and depth. Four fabulous flavors will be available in either 2% or oat milk. For more information about SIPREME, visit www.sipremechocolate.com.
7:00 & 8:00PM | Mezzanine
Interstellar Intruders with Astro Everywhere
Our Solar System is currently host to some interstellar visitors – not aliens, but comets from another star! Learn about our own cometary population and what makes these visitors different and scientifically fascinating in a 20-minute live planetarium show.
Astro Everywhere brings the astronomy to YOU! From breaking astronomy headlines to telescopes or a planetarium at events, Astro Everywhere tries to connect Bay Area audiences with the night sky and the universe beyond it.
7:30PM | Planetarium
The Sky Tonight: Live Zeiss Show with East Bay Astronomical Society
Explore the cosmos as a Chabot Astronomer leads you through the galaxy using a Zeiss Universarium Mark VIII Star Projector.
7:30 – 10:00PM | Lab 2
Telescope Makers Workshop with East Bay Astronomical Society
Open to all ages, the Telescope Makers’ Workshop is an all-volunteer group committed to helping people build their own telescopes. Drop in to see what they are up to.
7:30-10:30PM | Observation Deck
Telescopes/Domes Open*
*In case of bad weather, the domes will not be open for viewing
8:30PM | Observation Deck
Star Stories*
In addition to the Greek and Roman Classical Myths, you’ll hear Native American stories, as well as lore from India, Ancient Egypt, Viking Scandinavia, Ghana, Pacific Islands such as Hawaii, Kenya, and who knows where else?
*In case of bad weather, Star Stories will be moved inside.
9:00PM | Planetarium
5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI
(30m) The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is creating the most detailed map of our nearby universe. Installed on the Mayall telescope on Kitt Peak in Southern Arizona, DESI’s 5000 independently operated robots can measure the light from thousands of galaxies at once. Join us as we explore the science, instrument, and people behind this global endeavor.
Ongoing Experiences
Berkeley Public Library… from Sighting to Encounter | Rotunda
Make contact with Berkeley Public Library! Get a library card! Discover library programs and materials, make astral-themed buttons and paper crafts, and take-home free BPL giveaways!
Ask-An-Alien Talkback Wall | Studio 3
If you came face-to-face with an alien from outer space, what would you want to know? Come leave a question for an extraterrestrial with this interactive exhibit!
Galaxy Photobooth | Astrolight – Studio 2
Capture a memory against the backdrop of a glowing galaxy! Pose with props & snap a picture for your socials. Don’t forget to tag @chabotspace on Instagram!
Concessions | Cafe
Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase in the Café, and a specialty cocktail and mocktail will be sold at the bar, along with beer and wine.
