Our annual Halloween party is back! Visitors wearing a costume can get free tickets to 3D films or Planetarium shows. Plus, meet creepy crawly critters in our Animal Discovery Zone, and learn to make pumpkins fly in our catapult activity.
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The Unity Council’s annual Oakland Día de los Muertos Festival has welcomed tens of thousands of visitors to the vibrant, culturally-rich Fruitvale neighborhood for a free, outdoor, family-friendly event taking place to commemorate the Mexican traditions around the Día de los Muertos. Festival attendees will enjoy world-class live music, family-friendly games, rides and activities, traditional Latin American artisans, and the stunning altares created by community members paying homage to los Muertos.
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Celebrate Halloween all month long with a science-themed storybook read-aloud followed by a related activity geared toward young children (and their grown-ups). Come hear a story, get hands-on, and learn something new with the Exploratorium’s own Vivian Altmann!
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Register to attend today! Hear advice and ideas from our panel of math experts. Discover how to motivate and encourage your child's interests in math and numbers - for a better future!
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Celebrate Halloween all month long with a science-themed storybook read-aloud followed by a related activity geared toward young children (and their grown-ups). Come hear a story, get hands-on, and learn something new with the Exploratorium’s own Vivian Altmann!
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OMCA welcomes the 29th annual community celebration honoring Día de los Muertos traditions. Hands-on activities, tasty food, dance and music groups, colorful ofrendas, and ceremonia bring the community together for this healing tradition. View colorful, community-created ofrendas throughout the OMCA Garden paying homage to loved ones, and support local artisans by purchasing Día de los Muertos goods for your home altar at our mercado. Feel free to bring your own picnic!
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Celebrate Halloween all month long with a science-themed storybook read-aloud followed by a related activity geared toward young children (and their grown-ups). Come hear a story, get hands-on, and learn something new with the Exploratorium’s own Vivian Altmann!
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Celebrate Halloween all month long with a science-themed storybook read-aloud followed by a related activity geared toward young children (and their grown-ups). Come hear a story, get hands-on, and learn something new with the Exploratorium’s own Vivian Altmann!
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Co-created with Marigold Project, the Festival of Altars invites you to celebrate life and reflect on the role of ancestors. Join us to learn about the art and science behind Day of the Dead through hands-on activities, be inspired by the natural elements, and experience the powerful ofrendas created by local artists.
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Join us for an outdoor solar eclipse viewing in front of Pier 15. Exploratorium educators will be present to demonstrate safe viewing techniques and engage families in hands-on activities. We have a limited supply of free eclipse glasses available to hand out.
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Celebrate Halloween all month long with a science-themed storybook read-aloud followed by a related activity geared toward young children (and their grown-ups). Come hear a story, get hands-on, and learn something new with the Exploratorium’s own Vivian Altmann!
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Visit The Lawrence and enjoy all the hands-on science we offer for just $5 per person. $5 Days are part of our efforts to increase access to our programs for all.
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Celebrate Halloween all month long with a science-themed storybook read-aloud followed by a related activity geared toward young children (and their grown-ups). Come hear a story, get hands-on, and learn something new with the Exploratorium’s own Vivian Altmann!
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Swing into the weekend with live music, a food truck, animals and fun! On the first Friday of every month, from 5 pm until 8 pm, parents and kids celebrate together at CuriOdyssey.
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We will be celebrating our 11th annual Nuclear Science Day for Scouts Event at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory on Saturday, September 30, 2023. This in-person event is designed for Girl Scouts and Boy Scout Association youths in 8th grade or higher. There is no cost to attend.
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Join us for a family-friendly collaboration between the Exploratorium and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE).
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In this Sunset Science program, we’ll learn about the brightest star in the sky to our very own Sun and all about the energy and light they give. Observe some of the most unique stars in the sky through our historic research-grade telescopes. Listen to expert astronomers present about starlight and enjoy hands-on family-friendly activities and games that will explore all aspects of stars.
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Spend an evening that the whole family will enjoy with programs that include conversations with our expert astronomers, demonstrations on ultra-violet light and star formation, and hands-on activities like solar system bracelets, star life cycle crafts and more!
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