April Vacation Week: Community Science

April Vacation Week: Community Science
April 20 – 24, 2026
10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Want to meet an important scientist who can protect our planet? Look in the mirror, because science needs you! Harness your powers of observation to help solve real-world problems in your community and across the globe. Hunt for stars, peek at plants, and track animal trends, then share your discoveries. Bring your sense of curiosity—we’re counting on it.

Get tickets for Monday the 20th!
Click “other dates” for admission tickets Tuesday through Friday!

Daily Schedule

• 11:00 am — Science Discovery: Nature-Friendly Neighborhood
• 11:45 am — One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure (Full-dome movie in the planetarium)*
• 12:30 pm — Science Discovery: Light Pollution Solution
• 1:15 pm — Astronomy Live! Light Pollution (Interactive program in the planetarium)*
• 2:00 pm — Astronomy Live! Tour of the Solar System (Interactive program in the planetarium)*
• 2:45 pm — Science Discovery: April Showers
• 3:30 pm — Unseen Universe (Full-dome movie in the planetarium)*
• 4:15 pm — Afternoon Astronomy

Ongoing Daily Activities – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

• BioBlitz
• Budburst
• Make Your Own Vernal Pool

*Planetarium programs require a separate ticket that is not included with admission.

Additional Programs:

Monday, April 20th

• 12:00 pm – Animal Discovery

Friday, April 24th

• 12:00 pm – Animal Discovery