Chabot Space & Science Center Youth & Family Programs

Chabot Space & Science Center Youth & Family Programs offers Cosmic Camp-in, an overnight adventure with hands-on science, live astronomy, and Camp-in fun. It also offers Sci-Fi Night, a one-night-only film screening in the 70-foot planetarium dome, Family Nature Adventures for kids age 3-8, Shared Sky Festival, Spooky Science, and the Geminids Meteor Shower Watch Party.

Programs

• Cosmic Camp-in — Families, scouts, and curious explorers · $90–$115 · Overnight adventure blending hands-on science, live astronomy, and Camp-in fun. Moonlight Mission allows guests to attend the evening programming only without spending the night.
• Sci-Fi Night — $10–$20 · One-night-only film screening in the 70-foot planetarium dome.
• Family Nature Adventures — Kids age 3-8 · $25–$35 · Includes Center Admission.
• Hike & Sip — Adults 21+ · $40 · Guided stroll and immersive trek.
• Shared Sky Festival — $19–$24 · Bay Area astronomy, art, and photography festival with adults, youth/seniors/students pricing and free for members.
• Spooky Science — Included with General Admission, free for members.
• Geminids Meteor Shower Watch Party — $7–$15 · Watch party event with adult and kids pricing, free for members.
• Paint & Sip: Winter Solstice Solar Skies — Adults 21+ · $45 · Members get $10 off per ticket.
• Destination: Cosmos – An Experiential Sound Voyage by Christopher Willits and Envelop — Offsite event with KQED; not a Chabot event.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Price range: $7–$115
• Current session: Family Nature Adventures: Spiders (Oct 10–Oct 10, 2026); Shared Sky Festival – Day 1 (Oct 10–Oct 10, 2026); Shared Sky Festival – Day 2 (Oct 11–Oct 11, 2026); Hike & Sip (Oct 17–Oct 17, 2026); Science is a Drag! (Oct 23–Oct 23, 2026)
• Facility hours: Wednesday-Sunday | 10AM-5PM; Open to the public Wednesday-Friday | 9:30AM-1:45PM; Fri & Sat | 7:30-10:30PM

About the provider

Chabot Space & Science Center was founded in 1883 as an astronomical observatory. Its mission is to inspire and educate learners of all ages about the Universe and Planet Earth. The center serves Oakland and the greater Bay Area, and its education programs focus on elementary through high school students, especially in Oakland and areas of Contra Costa County.

Last updated September 18, 2026.