Ever wonder about a beautiful insect you saw buzzing around your house or garden? What is it? Where does it live? What does it eat? How long does it live? Recent figures indicate that there are more than 200 million insects for each human on the planet! Come join us ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $10 Members
Intel Museum - Free Class Lets Kids Explore the World Inside of a FabKeeping it Clean (ages 7 and up)Explore what it's like inside an ultra-clean, highly automated silicon chip fabrication facility (fab) - from particles of contamination to bunnysuits - and get an inside glimpse into a Class 1 Fab from the museum. Space is limited and reservations are required. Email museum@intel.com ...
Where: Santa ClaraCost: Free.
Festival SaturdaysCheck out hands-on science activities on the second Saturday of every month. Explore the "magical" properties of matter and energy, solve medical mysteries, and explore creatures of the sea at our inspiring tabletop festivals.
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
All About OwlsLearn all you've ever wanted to know about owls on the refuge! Where do owls eat? Why don't we hear them when they flap their wings? Are owls the brainiacs of the bird world? Through an interactive presentation and owl pellet dissection, we'll find the answers to all these questions! Led by Paul Bridges. ...
Seismic forces that shaped the citySan Francisco is famous for its hills, which lend the city its character and breathtaking views. On this tour, we'll explore the unique qualities that have shaped San Francisco's distinctive terrain, while munching through edible seismic activities and getting up close and personal with the ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $30 with discount code 'Schmooze'
Third Annual Stop & Go Film FestivalThe Exploratorium is excited to present Sarah Klein's international Third Annual Stop & Go film festival on Saturday July 14th at 2 pm. Making only two stops in the United States, with the first one here at the Exploratorium's McBean Theater, this program features a broad range of emerging work ...
Where: San FranciscoCost:
Music of the Spheres - Tingstad & RumbelLick Observatory hosts its 32nd season of Music of the Spheres summer concerts in 2012. Concerts feature a wide variety of music. Programs include the concert, a talk by a University of California astronomer about current research, and (weather permitting) viewing through the historic Great Lick Refractor and the Nickel ...
San Mateo County Astronomical Society Star PartyThe City of San Carlos Department of Parks and Recreation and the San Mateo County Astronomical Society have open Star Parties twice a month.Reasons to AttendIf you have kids interested in space or planets bring them here for a real life view of planets, nebula, star clusters and galaxies.If you ...