Summer Planetarium Shows for Groups (June-July)

Show Descriptions

The Little Star that Could
The Little Star That Could is a story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies.Eventually, Little Star finds his planets. Each planet is introduced to your audiences with basic information about our Solar System.
June 9, 10, 11, 12 at 1:00pm

Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and Andromeda
A famous Greek myth comes to life in this exciting adventure! Princess Andromeda is in trouble — she has been chosen as a sacrifice to the sea monster Cetus because of a mistake made by her mother, Queen Cassiopeia. How did this all happen? And where is King Cepheus when his daughter needs help most? Andromeda is scared, and she’s hoping for a hero to save the day. Don’t worry — help is coming! The brave hero Perseus is on his way, but first he must face a dangerous challenge of his own by defeating the Gorgon Medusa. Will Perseus arrive in time? Join us to find out how this legendary story ends!
June 16, 17, 18, 19 at 1:00pm

Magic Tree House: Space Mission
Travel with the brother-sister duo, Jack and Annie, in their Magic Tree House as they discover a note that asks them to answer a series of six questions about space. With the help of the astronomer, the Internet, an astronaut, books and the writer of the mysterious note, Jack and Annie are taken on a wondrous journey of adventure and learning.
This exciting voyage will carry visitors to the planets and far out into the Universe where Jack and Annie nearly get… Well, we don’t want to give it away. The adventure is just beginning!
June 23, 24, 25, 26 at 1:00pm

Perfect Little Planet
Imagine the ultimate space vacation. Discover our solar system through a different set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, our best known Dwarf Planet. Dive over the ice cliffs of Miranda.
Sail through the rings of Saturn. Feel the lightning storms at Jupiter. And walk on the surface of Mars. Which destination would you choose? This is the solar system journey for space travelers of all ages.
June 30, July 1, 2, 3 at 1:00pm

Astronaut
The exploration of space is the greatest endeavor that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut? Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to maneuvering through microscopic regions of the human body. Discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject ‘Chad’, our test astronaut, to everything that space has to throw at him.
July 7, 8, 9, 10 at 1:00pm

Earth, Moon, & Sun
This planetarium show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions who has many misconceptions about our home planet and its most familiar neighbors. His confusion about the universe makes viewers think about how the Earth, Moon and Sun work together as a system. Native American stories are used throughout the show to help distinguish between myths and science.
July 14, 15, 16, 17 at 1:00pm

Cosmic Adventure
This show takes us on a roller coaster ride from the moon through the universe, our galaxy, and our Solar System. This unforgettable high-speed adventure will immerse you in some of the most amazing sites in the Universe. Narrated by Nancy Cartwright of TV's The Simpsons.
July 21, 22, 23, 24 at 1:00pm