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OCC Planetarium Reopening Celebration
March 1: Celebrate the OCC Planetarium’s reopening with free planetarium shows, hands-on activities, giveaways, and an aquarium visit.
LAZERDOME – Taylor Swift: Through the Eras
March 7: A laser light show set to Taylor Swift’s greatest hits from all ten eras.
Skywatchers at OCC Planetarium
March 8: Join a planetarium expert on a live guided tour of the night sky. Learn about the constellations, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies.
LAZERDOME- Mousical Movie Magic at OCC Planetarium
March 18: A laser light show featuring songs from The Lion King, Star Wars, Encanto, Frozen, Moana, and more.
LAZERDOME – Taylor Swift: Party Playlist at OCC Planetarium
March 21: A laser light show featuring Taylor Swift’s biggest hits, including Love Story, Anti-Hero, and Shake It Off.
International Observe the Moon Night at Orange Coast College
October 4: View the waxing gibbous moon through high-powered telescopes and engage with knowledgeable astronomy students and faculty, who will be on hand to share fascinating insights about the moon's craters, mountains, and seas. FREE!
Science Night at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa
October 24: Explore science demos, visit the aquarium and planetarium, and enjoy free hot dogs during Science Night at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa. FREE!
The Return of Peppermint Prince | Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa
December 5-14: Join OCC Theatre for a Christmas melodrama featuring songs, sing-alongs, ice cream treats, audience interaction, and a visit from Santa at each performance.
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure | OCC Planetarium, Santa Ana
Select Dates, March - April: Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street and learn about the Big Dipper, the North Start, the Sun, and the Moon.
Planetarium and Aquarium Open House | OCC Planetarium & Dennis Kelly Aquarium, Costa Mesa
March 14: Explore aquariums, touch tanks, feeding demos, free planetarium shows, and the premiere of a Polynesian navigation planetarium film during this hands-on science open house. FREE!
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure | OCC Planetarium, Santa Ana
Select Dates, March - April: Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street and learn about the Big Dipper, the North Start, the Sun, and the Moon.
LAZERDOME: K-Pop Demon Hunters & Mousical Movie Magic | OCC Planetarium, Santa Ana
March 21: A planetarium laser show pairing favorite movie songs with a high-energy K-Pop Demon Hunters soundtrack and immersive dome visuals.
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure | OCC Planetarium, Santa Ana
Select Dates, March - April: Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street and learn about the Big Dipper, the North Start, the Sun, and the Moon.
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure | OCC Planetarium, Santa Ana
Select Dates, March - April: Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street and learn about the Big Dipper, the North Start, the Sun, and the Moon.
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure | OCC Planetarium, Santa Ana
Select Dates, March - April: Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street and learn about the Big Dipper, the North Start, the Sun, and the Moon.
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure | OCC Planetarium, Santa Ana
Select Dates, March - April: Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street and learn about the Big Dipper, the North Start, the Sun, and the Moon.
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