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Wizard's Tea is this Sunday, October 9, inside Longway Planetarium, plus another favorites like Ooky Spooky light show, Dark Side: The Light Show, Trivia Night, and Accidental Astronauts! Check out all the Planetarium events and shows happening this month below and follow the button links to register today! |
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Wizard's TeaSunday, Oct. 9, 10-11 a.m.Location: Longway Planetarium Join us for a magical morning full of treats and surprises! Wear your house colors and enjoy a morning of fun! Tickets are limited and pre-registration is required. Dress-up is encouraged!
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Trivia Night returns! - Saturday, Oct. 8, 6 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)Team up with your friends in groups of up to six people and compete against the other challengers in six common categories, including science, history, geography, literature, pop culture, and more. Battle it out for bragging rights and small prizes for the top three teams. Recommended for ages 13 and older.
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| Ooky Spooky Light Show - Oct. 4-30 4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday 7 p.m. Thurs/Fri/Sat 8 p.m. Thurs/Fri/Sat. starting October 20, 2022
Location: Longway Planetarium
Favorite Halloween songs like "The Monster Mash," "Ghostbusters," and "Thriller" come to life with amazing graphics and lights. Great for family audiences, this show was created in Flint by our talented team of artists and programmers. Great for adults and kids ages 6 and older. |
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Haunted Hallway - Oct. 27-30, 4-7 p.m.Location: Longway Planetarium
Enhance your Ooky Spooky Light Show experience with a trip through our Haunted Hallway. This family friendly haunt will offer spooky fun in our black light hallway that is fun for all ages. The haunted house is $2 per person and takes about 10 minutes to walk through.
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Halloween Hootenanny - Saturday, Oct. 15, 5-8 p.m.Location: Longway Planetarium
Grab your little monster and boogie the night away at our annual Halloween Hootenanny. Show off your best monster mash! Costumes are welcome but not required. Includes a special 6 p.m. showing of the Ooky Spooky Light Show. Tickets are limited so reserve your's today!
This is a special event and tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets: $12 adults, $6 youth ages 2-11
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Eerie Experiments- Fri., Oct. 21, Oct. 28, 5:30-8 p.m.for families with children ages 8+ Location: Longway Planetarium
Have a ghoulishly good time with these fast-paced and fun Halloween-themed activities and experiments. Set off a chemical reaction that makes a ghost fly, build a catapult to launch Halloween candy, make a bubbling, color-changing potion, and more! Grab a slice of pizza before heading into the Planetarium for the Ooky Spooky Light Show. |
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Spooky Science - Sat., Oct. 22 or 29, 10 a.m.-Noonfor families with children ages 8 years and under
Location: Longway Planetarium It’s “spooky season!” We’ll have a howling good time exploring chemistry, physics, and engineering with a Halloween twist. Use forces and motion to make a spider crawl up its web, build an edible haunted house, and squish your fingers into an ooey, gooey creation.
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| The Fall/Winter 2022 Hands On Camps and Science Workshops are now available. You'll enjoy family programs like Spooky Science, Eerie Experiments, Haunted History, and Lego Club! All hands-on workshops and camps are at the new Sloan Museum of Discovery or Longway Planetarium. Our workshops now also include book clubs, After Hours 21+ maker activities, and new STEM based Winter Camps. |
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| Upcoming Planetarium Special Live Presentations |
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Cultural Astronomy-"Legends of the Celtic Way"Friday, October 14, 2022, 6 p.m.
This exciting new live lecture series focuses on how the stars, planets and galaxies shaped mythologies, religions, and even architecture within various cultures. October's featured presentation is Legends of the Celtic Way: A Halloween Special.
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| October Sensory-friendly Show |
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OOKY SPOOKY LIGHT SHOW Sat., October 8, 11 a.m. During sensory-friendly shows (every second Saturday of the month at 11 a.m), we turn the lights up and turn the sound down to provide a welcoming environment for our friends who need a more sensory-safe show. Be yourself and find the best spot in the house to enjoy the show!
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Accidental AstronautsFollow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space!
Sat & Sun Noon
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For our younger astronomy fans, this new live talk is perfect for 3rd graders and older
Sat & Sun 1 p.m.
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| STARS: The Powerhouses of the Universe Journey to the farthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of STARS. Narrated by Mark Hamill.
Sat & Sun 2 p.m.
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| Skies Over Michigan(live lecture)
Stargazers can come back to this show again and again for recent astronomical events and current updates on what's visible in the night sky over Michigan.
Tues-Sun 3 p.m.
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| Ooky Spooky Light Show October 4-30, Tues-Sun 4 p.m.; Thurs/Fri/Sat 7 p.m. October 27, 28, 29, 30 also shows at 8 p.m. |
| Dark Side: The Light Show
Pink Floyd's iconic Dark Side of the Moon album as never before in this one-of-a-kind show, featuring stunning 4k visuals, brilliant LED sequences, and incredibly clear 5.1 surround sound.
Thurs/Fri/Sat 8 p.m.
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| Longway Planetarium Ticket Prices: Tickets: $8 adults, $6 Seniors 60+/Sudents with ID, $6 youth ages 2-11
Genesee County Residents (50% off): $4 adults, $3 seniors 60+/Students with ID, $3 youth ages 2-11. Children Under 2: Free
Members: Free Discounted Combo Tickets: Make it a day of discovery in history and science! Discounted combo-tickets for the same day visit are available for Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium. Available through in-person purchases only. Inquire at Guest Services.
Open: Tuesdays-Sundays
Each show lasts approximately 45 minutes. |
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| Sloan Museum of Discovery Now Open! |
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While at the Planetarium, head across the street to the new Sloan Museum of Discovery! Genesee County Residents get free admission, and out-of-county residents can enjoy the savings of combo-ticket pricing for both the Planetarium + a visit to Sloan.
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Sloan Museum of Discovery Ticket Prices Tickets: $13 adults, $10 Seniors 60+/Sudents with ID, $8 Youth ages 2-11, Children Under 2: Free
Genesee County Residents: FREE (Tickets are still required at guest services or online) Members: FREE Discounted Combo Tickets: Make it a day of discovery in history and science! Discounted combo-tickets for the same day visit are available for Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium. Inquire at Guest Services at Sloan or Longway Planetarium. |
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Sloan Museum of Discvovery and Longway Planetarium are funded in part by the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage. Your tax dollars are at work.
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| Our Mission: We engage communities on a learning journey in history and science. |
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| Sloan Museum of Discovery1221 E. Kearsley St., Flint MI 48503Longway Planetarium 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 |
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