Public Shows & Events
Programs this Week
The Versant Power Astronomy Center no longer requires visitors to wear facemasks while visiting the Astronomy Center. However, practice of safe social distancing and mask wearing is still encouraged for all attendees.
Upcoming Monthly Schedule
October
Fridays @ 7:00 PM – Living Worlds
Sundays @ 2:00 PM – Spooky Space*
Music Show – Monster Mash: A Holiday Spooktacular!
Sundays @ 4:00 PM
Tuesday, October 11@ 2:00 PM – Magic Tree House: Space Mission**
Friends and Family Weekend 2022
October 1-2
Saturday, October 1
10:00 am – Black Holes
11:30 am – EXO: Are We Alone?
1:00 pm – Explore!
2:30 pm – Big Astronomy: People, Places, and Discoveries!
4:00 pm – Secrets of the Universe
Sunday, October 2
11:00 am – We Are Stars
12:30 pm – Incoming!
2:00 pm – Spooky Space*
November
Fridays @ 7:00 PM – Rising Star: A South African Astronomy Journey
Sundays @ 2:00 PM – Fly Me to the Moon *
Music Shows – The Wall: Pink Floyd
Sundays @ 4:00 PM
Tuesday, November 8 @ 10 AM
3-2-1 Liftoff! **
*This show is designed for younger audiences.
**Monthly Homeschool Show – Open to the General Public as well.
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