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Family Nite at Columbia Memorial Space Center
September 26: Families can explore museum exhibits and chat with space experts during this monthly evening event. Features include themed talks, hands-on fun, and full museum access.
Astronomy Night at Columbia Memorial Space Center
September 12: Listen to astronomy talks from guest speakers, then see planets and stars through telescopes during Astronomy Night. FREE!
Rocket Fever at Columbia Memorial Space Center
August 16: It’s a day of family fun! Guests in attendance will have an opportunity to visit and interact with the Space Center exhibits, participate in several different rocket activities, visit a ton of exhibitor booths and get their very own model rocket (while supplies last). Free!
Family Nite at Columbia Memorial Space Center
June 27: Enjoy a monthly evening of space talks, hands-on exhibits, and family fun at the museum!
Astronomy Night at Columbia Memorial Space Center
June 13: Enjoy expert astronomy talks and telescope viewings at this monthly event, perfect for stargazers of all levels!
Drones Day at Columbia Memorial Space Center
March 15: Get ready for an exciting day, see drone races, learn how to fly a drone, see a drone soccer game, and more drone-related activities throughout the facility, indoors and outdoors!
Valentine’s Day Parent’s Night Out at Columbia Memorial Space Center
February 14, 2025: Enjoy the night while the kids are taken care of at the Columbia Memorial Space Center. There will be plenty of fun games and activities as well as food.
Astronaut Commemoration at Columbia Memorial Space Center
January 25, 2025: Join Columbia Memorial Space Center in commemorating the astronauts of the Challenger, Columbia, and Apollo 1. Explore the space center and engage in presentation and activities celebrating their legacy.
Astronomy Night at Columbia Space Memorial Center in Downey
JANUARY 10: Each month, expert guest speakers dive into fascinating astronomy topics, sharing their knowledge and passion for the universe. After the talks, explore the night sky with our telescopes and witness celestial objects up close.
Night Under the Stars at Columbia Memorial Space Cener in Downey
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025: Gaze at the stars, chat about the mysteries of space, and share the magic of the cosmos through our telescopes. This month, Dr. Jeff Gray from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) will have an inspiring talk on the latest in space exploration and show off smart telescopes for an epic stargazing experience.
Parent’s Night Out at Columbia Space Center in Downey
DECEMBER 19: Take a night off while your kids have a blast at the Columbia Memorial Space Center after-hours! They'll enjoy three hours of engaging activities, games, and open play, plus dinner, snacks, and drinks—a stellar evening of fun and exploration!
Apollo Lighting at Columbia Memorial Space Center
DECEMBER 7: Join the Columbia Memorial Space Center for a day of festive wonder and exploration!
15th Birthday Quinceañera at Columbia Memorial Space Center
OCTOBER 26: Celebrate CMSC's 15th birthday with a quinceañera -themed celebration! Enjoy free admission, hands-on activities, performances, desserts, and photo ops throughout the day!
Spooky Science Night at Columbia Memorial Space Center
OCTOBER 19: Celebrate a spooky-themed night of science with a robotics lab, costume parade, super slime, and even more fun stations with variety of hands-on science activities.
Family Nite at Columbia Memorial Space Center
SEPTEMBER 27: Visit Columbia Memorial Space Center for a free Family Nite event, open to the public.
Parents Night Out at Columbia Memorial Space Center
August 2: Leave the kids with CMSC and enjoy an evening out. There will be plenty of food, hands-on activities, games and fun.
Sci-Fi Movie Night at Columbia Memorial Space Center
JANUARY 20: Bring a blanket and enjoy a screening of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Winter Camp at Columbia Memorial Space Center
JANUARY 3-5: Transform the chilliest days of the year into an adventure filled with learning, exploration, and endless fun! At Winter Science Camp, kids not only learn about science but also develop critical thinking skills, build friendships, create lasting memories, and kindle their passion for discovery.
Fall Science Camp at Columbia Memorial Space Center
NOVEMBER 20-22: Explore, Discover, and Have Fun at Fall Science Camp! Kids not only learn about science but also develop critical thinking skills, build friendships, create lasting memories, and kindle their passion for discovery.
Drones Day at Columbia Memorial Space Center
MARCH 4: Watch drones fly and race, participate in drone-based activities, learn how to fly a drone, spectate a drone soccer games, learn about the engineering design process, and more.
Engineers Week Celebration at Columbia Memorial Space Center
FEBRUARY 25: Panel discussion with experts from The Aerospace Corporation, NASA, writer and producer of the film Asteroid Hunters, and hands-on activities all afternoon.
Webb Space Telescope Community Event at Columbia Memorial Space Center
SATURDAY, JULY 16: Celebrate the release of the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope. Activities will include several special presentations, hands-on activities, Spanish programming, and outdoor telescope viewing.
City of STEM Kickoff Festival in Downey
SATURDAY, APRIL 2: Meet science celebrities, explore wilderness and wildlife conservation, imagine an engineering design challenge, enjoy live entertainment, food trucks, and more.
Mars in March at Columbia Memorial Space Center in Downey
SATURDAY, MARCH 12: Build and launch your own rocket and design your own Mars rover. Participate in fun Mars-related activities and enjoy visits from special guests.
Spooky Science at Columbia Memorial Space Center
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16: Celebrate a spooky-themed day of science! Flying bats, falling ghosts, and LED jack-o-lanterns are just a few of the stations you and your family will be able to enjoy. Pre-purchased registration required.
Intro to Robotics for Kids at Columbia Memorial Space Center
Ready for Robots? Register your child (ages 10-14) for this three-hour workshop where they will learn the basics of LEGO Robotics, and program it to complete several challenges utilizing different sensors and methods to make their robot move! Participants will work in teams to accomplish the different missions set out for their robot.
Intro to Space Exploration for Kids at Columbia Memorial Space Center
One day, space travel will be as accessible and easy as driving to another city! Get ready for these futuristic times with the Space Explorer workshop where children (ages 6-9) will learn the basics of space travel - from launch, navigation, living in space, and returning back to Earth, all through hands-on, engaging activities.
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