History of DrawbridgeAbout fifty years ago, the last inhabitant of Drawbridge left. Drawbridge was a small community in the middle of the south Bay marshes, about 3 miles north of Alviso, that existed from the late 1880s to mid-1970s. Learn about what was the catalyst for it to form, why people lived ...
Where: AlvisoCost: Free
Family Nature Adventures: RedwoodsThis Months Theme: Guardians of the Forest - Discover the Oakland Redwoods!Journey into the majestic redwood groves of the Oakland Hills and explore the towering giants that call our local parks home.Interactive Workshop: Learn what makes coast redwoods the tallest trees on Earth and how they thrive in the unique ...
Where: OaklandCost: $25 Adults, $35 Youth 3 - 8, $15 off for members
The Tech Interactive's Molecular Meals: Summer BBQ WorkshopExperience the ultimate summer BBQ reinvented through cutting-edge food science. Gather your friends and family for a culinary adventure where classic comfort food meets futuristic gastronomy. Using the precise chemical process of spherification, your group will step behind the kitchen counter to hand-craft a gourmet spread of edible, bursting spheres ...
Where: San JoseCost: $20.00 General, $15 Members + Admission charge
Lick Observatory After Hours - SOLD OUTTake a walk through the Eastside of the Lick Observatory, culminating in a visit to the iconic Shane Telescope. After a journey through time with a history lecture, we’ll transition to a night of star gazing. Experience the cosmos firsthand through our expert-led portable telescope stations.Our behind-the-scenes After Hours Tour ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $81.88
Twilight Marsh WalkExperience the salt marsh at twilight on an easy stroll along refuge trails (about 0.6 miles). You will learn about the habitats at the refuge, the wildlife it protects, why the refuge was established and why it is just as important for us. This program is led by USFWS volunteer ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Sunday, 07/12/26
History of DrawbridgeJoin us for a presentation at the Visitor Contact Station on the Bay Area's historic town!About fifty years ago, the last inhabitant of Drawbridge left. Drawbridge was a small community in the middle of the South Bay marshes, about 3 miles north of Alviso, that existed from the late 1880s ...
Some of the world’s best predators are in the ocean! Come learn about orcas, sharks, and even polar bears! You’ll hear about hunting habits to what we think makes them succeed, as we dive into some incredible top predators!30 minute presentations at 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 2:00 pm
Where: SausalitoCost: Free with admission
The Tech Interactive's Molecular Meals: Summer BBQ WorkshopExperience the ultimate summer BBQ reinvented through cutting-edge food science. Gather your friends and family for a culinary adventure where classic comfort food meets futuristic gastronomy. Using the precise chemical process of spherification, your group will step behind the kitchen counter to hand-craft a gourmet spread of edible, bursting spheres ...
Where: San JoseCost: $20.00 General, $15 Members + Admission charge
For two decades, the "complete" human genome wasn't actually complete. Roughly 8% stayed unknown because it was located in the most repetitive, copy-pasted stretches of our DNA, which happen to be the exact regions that I am interested in studying! Now, truly complete assemblies have finally filled in those gaps. ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free
Tuesday, 07/14/26
Encrypting to a Mathematical Fact - Theoretically SpeakingWhen people think of encryption, they typically imagine a plaintext being encrypted so that only someone with the correct cryptographic key can decrypt it. In this talk, Sanjam Garg (UC Berkeley) will discuss a different kind of encryption scheme, where a plaintext can be encrypted to a puzzle or, more ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free, registration required
Restoring the Carmel River: The Rancho Cañada Floodplain Restoration ProjectJoin Jake Smith, Planning & Conservation Program Manager for the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, for an overview of the Rancho Cañada Floodplain Restoration Project at Palo Corona Regional Park. This ambitious effort is transforming a former golf course into restored floodplain and upland habitat along the Carmel River, reconnecting ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
Skeptics in a Real PubEnjoy an evening of socializing and feasting with fellow Bay Area science-forward folk in an Irish Pub on the Peninsula with great food. < Menu >Join us! This is a free event brought to you by Bay Area Skeptics. All are welcome.
When minds “connect,” the underlying brains synchronize their activity. The stimuli that most potently evoke this neural synchrony includes, perhaps surprisingly, the sharing of stories. Neuroscience now recognizes that narrativeconstitutes not only the basis of conscious experience, but also the principal mechanism that shapes human selves and societies - for ...
This month, we have two awesome speakers lined up! Anna Coerver (UCB) will be talking about the infancy of the Universe and the measurements we make to learn about its very early stages. Then, we’ll hear from Dr. Macy Huston (UCB) on discovering the invisible with gravitational microlensing.Our FREE Astronomy ...
Piero Scaruffi on "A History of Silicon Valley" Ge Wang on "What Do We (Really) Want From AI" Elise DeMarzo (Code: ART Festival) on "Digital Art, Real Community" Mihai Codreanu (Stanford) on "The Impact of University Research Parks"
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Decoding the Magnetic Interstellar MediumThe interstellar medium is the “stuff between the stars” in galaxies: the turbulent broth of gas and dust out of which new stars are born, and into which some old stars explode. Magnetic fields thread this interstellar environment, helping to sculpt galaxies through their influence on a diverse range of ...
An agent is simple: Prompt + Tools + Model + Boilerplate. The first three are where product teams create value. The last one - state management, history compression, streaming, cancellation, tracing, memory, persistence - is 80% of the code but 0% of the differentiation. At ThoughtSpot, we built an Agent ...
SETI Live: A New Way to Search for Alien Civilizations - LivestreamFor decades, SETI researchers have focused on finding narrow-band radio signals that might stand out from the natural universe. But what if an advanced civilization that wanted to communicate would choose a very different strategy?Join host Dr. Lauren Sgro and UCLA astronomer Dr. Ben Zuckerman as they discuss his new ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: Unplug and PlayYour monthly invitation to hang out and try something new - play science trivia, find your community, and connect deeply.Ages 18+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
NightLife: AnalogTrade screen time for real time. Wander, make, and connect during a night dedicated to the non-digital world.
Where: San FranciscoCost: $26
Cats, Wildlife, and Solutions - LivestreamJoin our panel of experts to learn about how outdoor cats are impacting our urban ecology, with a focus on solutions that work for public lands, your neighborhood, and your home!This panel discussion will be moderated by Golden Gate Bird Alliance’s Conservation Director Whitney Grover and will include the following ...
For many people, IVF is imagined as a medical procedure. In reality, it often becomes a series of difficult decisions: what information to learn, which tests to run, how to interpret genetic results, and what to do when science can offer probabilities but not certainty.In this lecture, Christina Ren, a ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $27
The Martians: The Story of a Craze that Captured Turn-of-the-Century AmericaWe're delighted to be joined this month by best-selling author David Baron whose most recent book, The Martians, covers a fascinating aspect of history. Just a century ago, Martians were thought to be real creatures. Noted and respected figures of society such as Alexander Graham Bell proclaimed that these Martians ...
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
Friday, 07/17/26
Family Author Event: Amelia Otter's Mischief in the WaterAuthor Luke McLelan will read his delightful book about Amelia Otter, a real live otter who made some mischief in Monterey Bay and befriended surfers. Families with elementary age children are invited to join us for this free event. We will have books available for sale and the author will ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
Lick Observatory After Hours - SOLD OUTTake a walk through the Eastside of the Lick Observatory, culminating in a visit to the iconic Shane Telescope. After a journey through time with a history lecture, we’ll transition to a night of star gazing. Experience the cosmos firsthand through our expert-led portable telescope stations.Our behind-the-scenes After Hours Tour ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $81.88
Bair Island Sunset WalkFlock together for a lovely walk along the marshes of Bair Island while viewing the flamboyant colors of a California sunset! The walk will be an easy 0.8 mile stroll along the marsh at Bair Island.Come view the sunset on our walking tour around the charming marshlands of Bair Island. ...
Where: Redwood CityCost: Free
Saturday, 07/18/26
Nature Journals and Sensory WalkJoin us to learn to make and decorate your own nature journal! Afterwards, use your journal to engage all your senses as you explore the habitats of the Refuge on a self-guided sensory walk! We will have signs set up to help guide your experience!We will provide all the materials ...
Where: FremontCost: free
Foothills Family Nature WalkJoin us at Foothills Nature Preserve for a family-friendly nature walk, guided by EV docents. Good for ages 6 and up; all children must be accompanied by an adult.Register at weblink
Where: Los AltosCost: Free
Family Bird WalkJoin us on a fun, family, feathered Family Bird Walk! This program is especially recommended for families with children ages 5-10.Let family walks become a shared time of nature learning! We’ll begin by helping kids create their personal bird watching field guides, and then head out onto the trails to ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
The Tech Topple: The Largest Live Domino Build in California at The Tech InteractiveGet ready for the ultimate chain reaction! Tech Topple: The Great Adventure brings its massive, 40,000-domino spectacle back to The Tech Interactive for its 11th year. This year's jaw-dropping build features an intricate "one-ball path" where a single, determined ball will travel all the way from start to finish, triggering ...
Where: San JoseCost: Free with admission
Point Bonita Open House Point Bonita Lighthouse has been a guiding light welcoming people and ships to the San Francisco Bay since 1855. The last 170 years have left the lighthouse with many fascinating stories to tell - about its lighthouse keepers, how it came to be in its current location, and more!Rangers offer a ...
Where: SausalitoCost: Free
Lick Observatory After Hours - SOLD OUTTake a walk through the Eastside of the Lick Observatory, culminating in a visit to the iconic Shane Telescope. After a journey through time with a history lecture, we’ll transition to a night of star gazing. Experience the cosmos firsthand through our expert-led portable telescope stations.Our behind-the-scenes After Hours Tour ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $81.88
Starry Nights Star PartyJoin the San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA) and Santa Clara County Open Space Authority (OSA) for an unforgettable night of exploring the night sky. Our knowledgeable docents, members of SJAA, will be your guides to providing valuable insights into the wonders of our universe. The viewing site, Rancho Canada del ...
Where: Morgan HillCost: Free
Sunday, 07/19/26
A Slow Walk Through WavecrestJoin us for a slow-paced nature walk along the scenic bluffs of Wavecrest Open Space.Unlike a typical hike focused on reaching the destination, this experience invites us to slow down and notice the natural world around us. Together, we’ll explore the landscape through guided observation activities, quiet reflection, and opportunities ...
The flavor of food comes from thousands of chemical compounds interacting with our senses in ways most of us never think about. As scientists work to create more sustainable alternatives to traditional animal products, understanding those flavors has become one of the biggest challenges in building the foods of the ...
I will describe several of our team’s previous and ongoing projects to examine dynamics and submesoscale processes through deep learning analysis of remote sensing datasets and ocean general circulation model (OGCM) outputs. By learning the fundamental patterns of sea surface temperature (SST) at scales of ~1 to 100km, we have ...
Where: Moss LandingCost: Free
Popping the Science Bubble: How neurons sparkLearn about cutting-edge research happening at UC Berkeley, directly from the scientists themselves. Join Popping the Science Bubble in the second floor Mystery Room or join us virtually on Zoom: http://bit.ly/PtSBBerkeley (register at the link).This month's presentations will be:How neurons spark: The story of nerve signals - Sirui Ning, Chemical EngineeringSecond ...
Like thoroughly scientific alchemists, nuclear chemists work to create elements that don’t exist naturally on Earth. These new super-heavy atoms could be long-lived, residing on proton-packed islands of stability off the far end of the periodic table. What new elements have most recently been added to the periodic table? How ...
Science Journal for Kids and Teens aims to make scientific research discoveries more accessible to a general audience and particularly to children. Students can have a hard time conceptualizing what scientific researchers do and how they communicate their findings. And many teachers, especially K-12, do not have adequate research backgrounds ...
Speakers: Jessica Snyder (Blue Marble Space Institute of Science) - Lessons for Deep Space SurvivalandLuca Boccioli (UC Berkeley) - A Tale of Neutrinos and SupernovaeSnyder is a Senior Research Investigator at the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science, having previously worked as a scientist at NASA. Boccioli is a Postdoctoral Research ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Exploring Strange New Worlds: Rocky Exoplanet Atmospheres with JWSTCan we learn about the history and geology of a rocky planet like Earth by measuring its atmosphere? In just a few decades, astronomers have gone from wondering whether planets exist around other stars to discovering thousands of them. Now the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is taking the next ...
From dating apps and reality TV to advice from friends and family, we're constantly told what makes two people compatible. But relationship scientists have spent decades studying a surprisingly simple question: what actually predicts whether a relationship will last?In this lecture, Dr. Annika From, a relationship researcher at the University ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $27
Virtual Skeptics on the PubThis is a casual night of socializing with fellow science-forward skeptics and with others inhabiting our oblate spheroidal planet.Please join us! This is a free event brought to you by Bay Area Skeptics. All are welcome.Click here to join.
Where: Cost: Free
Thursday, 07/23/26
SETI Live: Mars Rovers at 50: From Viking to the Future of ExplorationFifty years ago, on July 20, 1976, Viking 1 became the first spacecraft to successfully land and operate on Mars, transforming our understanding of the Red Planet and launching a new era of planetary exploration. Today, sophisticated robotic explorers like Curiosity and Perseverance continue that legacy, searching for signs of ...
Where: Cost: Free
After Dark: Out of This WorldLife beyond Earth - is it possible? Find out what it takes to survive in space, and hear from SETI scientists about the search for life off-planet.Ages 18+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
NightLifeThursdays hit different at NightLife. The museum comes alive after hours - wilder, more curious, and full of exciting creatures. Grab your friends, grab a hand-crafted drink, and let yourself wander into whatever weird or wonderful corner calls you. Plus, you can:Step inside our four-story Osher Rainforest, where you can explore ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $26
The Science Behind Cat Color, Personality Traits and IntelligenceLearn about the science behind cat behavior, including the relationship among cat color, personality traits and intelligence, from Karol Maybury, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at the University of Maine at Farmington and co-founder of the Maine Cat Lab.Presented by San Francisco Public Library
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free
Friday, 07/24/26
Lick Observatory After Hours - SOLD OUTTake a walk through the Eastside of the Lick Observatory, culminating in a visit to the iconic Shane Telescope. After a journey through time with a history lecture, we’ll transition to a night of star gazing. Experience the cosmos firsthand through our expert-led portable telescope stations.Our behind-the-scenes After Hours Tour ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $81.88
Sunset Nature WalkDiscover the San Francisco Bay’s evening wildlife on a guided walk at Ravenswood Pond SF2! We’ll explore the shorebirds that gather here at dusk, learn about the vital role of the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project, and share simple ways you can support the health of this important ecosystem.This ...
Where: Menlo ParkCost: Free
Saturday, 07/25/26
Lick Observatory After Hours - SOLD OUTTake a walk through the Eastside of the Lick Observatory, culminating in a visit to the iconic Shane Telescope. After a journey through time with a history lecture, we’ll transition to a night of star gazing. Experience the cosmos firsthand through our expert-led portable telescope stations.Our behind-the-scenes After Hours Tour ...
Some of the world’s best predators are in the ocean! Come learn about orcas, sharks, and even polar bears! You’ll hear about hunting habits to what we think makes them succeed, as we dive into some incredible top predators!30 minute presentations at 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 2:00 pm
Where: SausalitoCost: Free with admission
Raptor Encounter in Morgan HillJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST), Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority (OSA), and master falconer and educator Antonio Balestreri for Raptor Encounter in Morgan Hill! Guests will experience a presentation featuring several species of native owls, falcons, and hawks.This educational presentation will focus on the roles raptors play in ...
As modern AI-powered and real-time applications grow, they increasingly rely on complex event-driven infrastructure. This session explores practical lessons learned from operating large-scale messaging and distributed systems in production. We will dive into the critical trade-offs regarding reliability, scalability, and observability in asynchronous environments, and discuss how architectural decisions compound ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: Free
Tuesday, 07/28/26
All About International Observe the Moon Night 2026 - LivestreamJoin the NASA Night Sky Network, along with the International Observe the Moon Night team and experienced event hosts, to learn about this global observing program, how you can get involved, and program resources available to event hosts this year. This webinar will prepare you to hold a great International ...
Where: Cost: Free
Finding Shackleton’s 'Endurance'Join The Explorers Club Northern California Chapter at the world renowned Hopkins Marine Station for an evening with famed ship wreck explorer Mensun Bound, “Indiana Jones of the Deep”, as he recounts the two incredible searches to discover Shackleton’s Endurance. His talk will be followed up with an introduction to ...
Where: Pacific GroveCost: Free
Wednesday, 07/29/26
Space Week: Astro Academy Day 1Report to Astronaut Briefing to prepare for launch, then make your way through the Science Center as you complete astronaut training, engineer a lunar rover, uncover the stories behind our historic telescopes, and take on hands-on challenges inspired by real space exploration. Collect stamps in your Mission Log as you ...
Where: OaklandCost: See weblink
Thursday, 07/30/26
Space Week: Astro Academy Day 2Report to Astronaut Briefing to prepare for launch, then make your way through the Science Center as you complete astronaut training, engineer a lunar rover, uncover the stories behind our historic telescopes, and take on hands-on challenges inspired by real space exploration. Collect stamps in your Mission Log as you ...
For 500 years, telescopes have opened windows on the cosmos with increasing power and precision. Beginning with the historic telescopes funded by Andrew Carnegie and built by George Ellery Hale atop Pasadena’s Mount Wilson, where Edwin Hubble confirmed the existence of the universe beyond our Milky Way galaxy and revealed ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22 General, member discounts
A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonders of Our BrainJoin us for a talk with a neurologist as she reckons with the stories we tell about our brains - and the stories our brains tell us.Such as: A girl believes she has been struck blind for stealing a kiss. A mother watches helplessly as each of her children is ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $25 General, $10 online, discounts for members
After Dark: SplashdownCelebrate unusual organisms in the Bay, and learn about how they might help us imagine extraterrestrial life.Ages 18+
Where: San FranciscoCost: $22.95
Emo NightLifeCaUsE tOnIgHt wIlL bE tHe NiGhT for everyone who never deleted their emo playlist.
Maps have long shown us where things are - but the future of geography is about what we can’t see. Today, satellite imagery, airborne sensors, and AI are transforming how we understand the world, revealing hidden patterns that shape climate, infrastructure, and everyday life.In this lecture, Dr. Lu Liang, Associate ...
One of the most important is proprioception, often called the "sixth sense." It's the ability to sense the position and movement of your body without looking, allowing you to walk, balance, reach for objects, and navigate the world without consciously thinking about every movement.In this lecture, Katie Wilkinson, Professor of ...
Where: San JoseCost: $27
Friday, 07/31/26
Space Week: Astro Academy Day 3Report to Astronaut Briefing to prepare for launch, then make your way through the Science Center as you complete astronaut training, engineer a lunar rover, uncover the stories behind our historic telescopes, and take on hands-on challenges inspired by real space exploration. Collect stamps in your Mission Log as you ...
Where: OaklandCost: See weblink
Lick Observatory After Hours - SOLD OUTTake a walk through the Eastside of the Lick Observatory, culminating in a visit to the iconic Shane Telescope. After a journey through time with a history lecture, we’ll transition to a night of star gazing. Experience the cosmos firsthand through our expert-led portable telescope stations.Our behind-the-scenes After Hours Tour ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $81.88
Saturday, 08/01/26
Community-access Hiking Day at Martin Griffin PreserveConnect with the land at Martin Griffin Preserve, a stunning landscape of nearly 1,000-acres of mixed evergreen forest and open hillsides overlooking the Bolinas Lagoon. This biologically rich preserve supports more than 25 species of mammals, 90+ species of landbirds, 13 species of reptiles, and 8 species of amphibians, making ...
Where: Stinson BeachCost: Free
Space Week Festival Day 1Prepare for liftoff at the Space Week Festival! Gather your crew and enjoy a celebration of exploration, discovery, and the wonders of the universe! Chat with an astronaut, learn more about NASA’s Artemis missions, and try your hand at interactive science demonstrations and creative crafts in an action-packed day of ...
Where: OaklandCost: $24 Adults, $19 Youth, Seniors, Students
Vintage Computer FestivalCome and explore an extraordinary showcase of historical computers, from pristine originals to ingenious modern hacks. Computer enthusiasts around the world look forward to the annual Vintage Computer Festival.Experience hands-on demos of historical systems from the 1960s through the 1990s, learn preservation tips, and try out brands like Apple, Atari, ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: $42 General, $35 Senior/Student/Military
Bay DayBay Day is back! Time for our NOAA buoy to have its annual servicing, and for us to meet all the critters that have grown on the buoy in the past year. Aspiring marine scientists of all ages can join researchers and ecologists for a close look at these organisms, ...
First Saturday Tours are a wonderful way to introduce yourself to the Arboretum or to deepen your knowledge of the Arboretum’s plant collections. Each tour is a little different depending on the time of year, the interests of the tour guide, and the people who join in. For example, you ...
Where: Santa CruzCost: Free with admission
Are There Gray Foxes in Your Backyard?On a walk/talk from the Visitor’s Center out into the refuge, Bill "The Fox Guy" Leikam will show you how to identify indications of the presence of foxes, and tell stories about gray foxes that he’s studied and learned from. Bill will answer questions along the way and at the ...
Where: FremontCost: Free
Lick Observatory After Hours - SOLD OUTTake a walk through the Eastside of the Lick Observatory, culminating in a visit to the iconic Shane Telescope. After a journey through time with a history lecture, we’ll transition to a night of star gazing. Experience the cosmos firsthand through our expert-led portable telescope stations.Our behind-the-scenes After Hours Tour ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $81.88
Sunday, 08/02/26
Space Week Festival Day 2Prepare for liftoff at the Space Week Festival! Gather your crew and enjoy a celebration of exploration, discovery, and the wonders of the universe! Chat with an astronaut, learn more about NASA’s Artemis missions, and try your hand at interactive science demonstrations and creative crafts in an action-packed day of ...
Where: OaklandCost: $24 Adults, $19 Youth, Seniors, Students
Vintage Computer FestivalCome and explore an extraordinary showcase of historical computers, from pristine originals to ingenious modern hacks. Computer enthusiasts around the world look forward to the annual Vintage Computer Festival.Experience hands-on demos of historical systems from the 1960s through the 1990s, learn preservation tips, and try out brands like Apple, Atari, ...
Where: Mountain ViewCost: $42 General, $35 Senior/Student/Military
Solar ObservingIt’s there for us year round, lighting our days and providing energy for our lives, so maybe it’s time to give it a closer look. Join SJAA for amazing and detailed views of the Sun, and be assured that we’ll be using special telescopes that will keep your eyeballs perfectly ...
As organizations increasingly adopt AI technologies, establishing effective governance frameworks is essential to managing risk, maintaining trust, and enabling responsible innovation. In this session, I will provide an introduction to AI governance and the foundational components of a successful governance program. We will explore responsible AI principles and policies, approaches ...
Quantum Computer Music: The Soundtrack of Our Future in SpaceIf humanity steps beyond Earth, how will our culture, art, and music reshape themselves?By harnessing the strange, wave-like physics of the quantum realm, next-generation sensors are already redefining space exploration and off-world navigation. At the same time, quantum computers are opening a radical new frontier for human artistic expression.Join us ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Part of NightLife
Friday, 08/07/26
LASERS! Galactic Odyssey at The Tech InteractiveStep into a full-sensory experience where music becomes light. LASERS! at The Tech transforms The Tech Interactive's Dome Theater into a stunning canvas of color, motion, and sound, using cutting-edge laser technology to create immersive visual journeys synced perfectly to music.Lasers! Galactic Odyssey combines animated stories, abstract imagery, and a ...
Where: San JoseCost: $16.00
First Friday Nights at CuriOdysseySwing into the weekend with science, animals, music, food trucks, and fun! On the first Friday of every month, parents and kids celebrate together at CuriOdyssey.Dance to some of your favorite hits, while enjoying animal presentations and science activities. Activities and programs are different each time, so make it a ...
Where: San MateoCost:
Lick Observatory After Hours - SOLD OUTTake a walk through the Eastside of the Lick Observatory, culminating in a visit to the iconic Shane Telescope. After a journey through time with a history lecture, we’ll transition to a night of star gazing. Experience the cosmos firsthand through our expert-led portable telescope stations.Our behind-the-scenes After Hours Tour ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $81.88
Saturday, 08/08/26
Coastal Walk at Pillar Point BluffJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful walk at Pillar Point Bluff just north of Half Moon Bay! You will be guided by POST ambassadors who will share details about the area’s interesting natural history, from the coastal scrub habitat to the Fitzgerald Marine Preserve which hosts tide pools ...
Where: Moss BeachCost: Free
Family Nature Adventures: ReptilesThis Months Theme: Reptile Roundup - Discover the Cold-Blooded Creatures of the Forest!Slither, crawl, and explore the world of reptiles that inhabit the redwood forest!Interactive Workshop: Learn about local reptiles, from snakes and lizards to turtles, and discover how they survive in their unique environments.Guided Nature Walk: Head into the ...
Where: OaklandCost: $25 Adults, $35 Youth 3 - 8, $15 off for members
LASERS! Galactic Odyssey at The Tech InteractiveStep into a full-sensory experience where music becomes light. LASERS! at The Tech transforms The Tech Interactive's Dome Theater into a stunning canvas of color, motion, and sound, using cutting-edge laser technology to create immersive visual journeys synced perfectly to music.Lasers! Galactic Odyssey combines animated stories, abstract imagery, and a ...
Where: San JoseCost: $16.00
Lick Observatory After Hours - SOLD OUTTake a walk through the Eastside of the Lick Observatory, culminating in a visit to the iconic Shane Telescope. After a journey through time with a history lecture, we’ll transition to a night of star gazing. Experience the cosmos firsthand through our expert-led portable telescope stations.Our behind-the-scenes After Hours Tour ...
Where: Mt. HamiltonCost: $81.88
Starry Nights Star PartyJoin the San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA) and Santa Clara County Open Space Authority (OSA) for an unforgettable night of exploring the night sky. Our knowledgeable docents, members of SJAA, will be your guides to providing valuable insights into the wonders of our universe. The viewing site, Rancho Canada del ...
Join us as we explore the marine mammals just under our Golden Gate bridge. We will learn about California sea lions at PIER 39, harbor seals, dolphins and even whales that come into the bay.30 minute presentations at 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 2:00 pm
