Hayward Fault Walking TourOver the last million years, the natural beauty of Fremont has been shaped by the Hayward Fault. Instructors will be leading these 'ground breaking' tours and exposing the science and beauty of the Hayward Fault. This fault is one of several active faults in the world actually creeping at 5 ...
Where: FremontCost: $15
Water Science SaturdayFrom River to Tap to Bay: Where does our water go? Families, children of all ages, and adults are invited! FREE! Join Tuolumne River Trust and Tap the Sky to learn all about San Francisco's water. Where does our tap water come from, and with a drought, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Black holes and neutron stars: Probing the laws of physics with extremely compact objectsBlack holes and neutron stars are among the most extreme objects that we can observe today. Neutron stars are more massive than the sun, and yet smaller than many cities. Observing them allows us to study the laws of physics in conditions currently unattainable in laboratories on earth. Their huge ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free
Explorables: Handmade ScienceJoin Explorables for three classic activities exploring color and light.ChromatographyFor centuries scientists and engineers have mixed pigments to create the vibrant colors in our built environments. Use Chromatography to discover which pigments make up your favorite color marker.SpectroscopesNot all lights are made the same but all are equally fascinating. Spectroscopes ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Included with museum admission
A Day in the SunAquarium of the Bay's BayMobile is coming to the Bay Model! What makes life on earth so great? Lots of things, including our magnificent atmosphere that helps keep our planet just the right temperature. Join us for a lesson in climate science and solar energy as we explore our atmosphere, ...
Join us for our Summer Maker Series. Come make, share and learn with hands-on activities. Bring your creativity and ideas, we'll supply enough projects to keep you busy making things all summer. This free, family-friendly series for all ages is hosted by Bon Air Center and Marin Maker Mobile.
Where: GreenbraeCost: Free
Explorables: Handmade ScienceJoin Explorables for three classic activities exploring color and light.ChromatographyFor centuries scientists and engineers have mixed pigments to create the vibrant colors in our built environments. Use Chromatography to discover which pigments make up your favorite color marker.SpectroscopesNot all lights are made the same but all are equally fascinating. Spectroscopes ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Included with museum admission.
Saturday Cinema: Looking Back on the BaySaturday Cinema is a core weekly program that captures the ideas which animate the Exploratorium. We highlight works that blend observation, poetry, and surrealism, and celebrate films that utilize unique, handcrafted processes. Appropriate for all ages and mediated by cinema arts staff, these screenings encourage the viewer to respond to ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Included with museum admission.
Family Sundown SafariAges; 4 and upGrab your tent, sleeping bag, your family, and a few friends and get ready for an overnight adventure at Oakland Zoo. This unique program includes dinner, a nighttime and morning guided tour of the Zoo, a special behind the scenes, live animal presentations, interactive and educational activities, ...
Where: OaklandCost: $70-$85 per person
Our place in the GalaxyPlease join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the July 18th. astronomy program in the Lower Summit Parking Lot of Mt. Diablo State Park. The program starts at 7:30pm (enter the park at least 45 minutes earlier) until 11:00pm. Although there is no fee for this program there is a $10 ...
