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Anniversary Celebration at Orange Coast College Planetarium
SATURDAY, MARCH 19: Take part in fun family friendly activities including free planetarium exhibits, science exhibits, demonstrations of rovers, rockets and drones, and special workshops with OCC alumni and fashion icon Paul Frank.
To Worlds Beyond at Orange Coast College
JULY 23: Travel from the surface of the sun all the way to the icy realm of comets!
Mad Science STEM Lab at Orange Coast College Planetarium
SEPTEMBER 17: Build radical robots, mix up some crazy chemistry and boggle your mind with the infinite cosmos! All participants will be guided through a series of fun science activities and a planetarium pizza party!
Free Public Telescope Night at Orange Coast College Planetarium
SEPTEMBER 8 & 23: Join planetarium experts and OCC Astronomy faculty for a night of stargazing! Put your eye to an array of powerful telescopes pointed towards the heavens so you can experience the universe for yourself.
Mad Science STEM Lab at OCC Planetarium
APRIL 15: Build radical robots, mix up some crazy chemistry and boggle your mind with the infinite cosmos! All participants will be guided through a series of fun science activities.
50th Anniversary Celebration at OCC Aquarium
APRIL 29: Explore the wonders of the ocean with walk-in tours, touch tank experience, planetarium reef show, ocean-themed information booths, marine and aquarium science activities, kids games for raffle tickets, and exciting prizes.
Solar Eclipse at OCC Planetarium
OCTOBER 14: Watch through powerful solar telescopes and eclipse glasses as the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun. Plus, enjoy a special dome presentation, drawing for prizes, and meet real astronomers.
Rover 2-Day Camp (STEM Explorers) at OCC Planetarium
APRIL 20-21: Children (grades 7-12)will be able to get creative and explore engineering while they build rovers from scratch with LEGOs during OCC Planetarium's robotics competition. They will watch their ideas come to life as they design, construct, code, and compete with their creations. This camp requires commitment for both Saturday and Sunday, each day will comprise of different tasks that build on each other.
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure at OCC Planetarium
JULY 6, JULY 25 and JULY 30: Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, as they take you on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and the Moon.
Magic Tree House – Space Mission at the Orange Coast College Planetarium
JULY 5: Travel with the brother-sister duo Jack and Annie in their Magic Treehouse as they learn about how scientists uncover the mysteries of the universe.
Community Science Night at Orange Coast College
OCTOBER 4: Enjoy kid friendly activities and demonstrations in Chemistry, Marine Science, Astronomy, Geology, Engineering, Health Science, Biology, Archaeology, Psychology and more. Explore the OCC campus including the Aquarium, Planetarium, Horticulture gardens and enjoy free hot dogs.
Spooky Science STEM Lab at Orange Coast College Planetarium
OCTOBER 26: Learn how scientists explore the natural world with fun Halloween themed science experiments! Core candy bars, build skeleton hand grabbers, and make fluorescent slime as you master the methods scientists use in the field.
Halloween LAZERDOME Shows at OCC Planetarium
OCTOBER 31: Looking for Halloween thrills that go beyond trick-or-treating? Enjoy an electrifying blend of music and lasers, creating a mesmerizing experience that’s perfect for teens and adults seeking a fresh Halloween adventure. Costumes are welcome, so feel free to don your spookiest attire for a night of ghoulish fun.
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.
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure at OCC Planetarium
Select Dates, September & October: 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.
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!
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