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October is chock-full of new workshops and Halloween activities at Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium, plus some old favorites have returned! Check them out 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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| 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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Haunted History - FREE drop-in workshop Thursday, Oct. 27, 6-7 p.m.for families with children ages 10+
Location: Sloan Museum - History Gallery Join one of our educators for an enlightening, lecture-based program about local haunted history! This free family workshop is included in general admission to Sloan Museum. Free family workshop! Drop on by! No registration necessary. |
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| New! Free drop-in programs (with general admission) |
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Sloan Book Club - Thursday, Oct. 6, 6-8 p.m. Every first Thursday of the month from 6-8 p.m. Sloan will host a drop-in book club in one of the museum's learning labs. Each month we will gather to discuss a different book affiliated with Flint's storied history. Don't forget to grab a beverage or sandwich from our on-site Coffee Beanery Café before joining the discussion. Free club (included with Museum general admission fee).
The October book being discussed is Chevy in the Hole, by Kelsey Ronan. You may purchase featured books in person at the Sloan Museum Store or anywhere you buy your books. Books are usually available at your local library or through your favorite audio book app as well. |
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Lego Club - Saturday, Oct. 8, 10-11:30 a.m.Free monthly drop-in workshop for all ages! Location: Sloan Museum of Discovery
Love Legos? We do, too! Join us on the 2nd Saturday each month for a building challenge with the museum’s Legos, or build your own idea. Lego Club is open to Lego-lovers of all ages. We even have Duplo bricks for our littlest learners. All materials must stay at the museum to share with other families.
Drop into the Discovery Lab makers' space 2nd Saturday of each month 10-11:30 a.m. |
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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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21+ Maker Space during After Hours @ The Sloan Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, 5:30-8 p.m.
Location: Sloan Museum of Discovery
Every 1st Wednesday evening of the month 5:30-8 p.m., the Sloan Museum of Discovery will stay open with a cash bar so curious adults can play like kids again! We'll have activities in the Discovery Lab maker space and the entire museum will be open for adults to explore kid-free.
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| Upcoming Planetarium Special Live Presentations |
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October First Fridays - "Mystery of the Fermi Bubbles"Friday, October 7, 6 p.m.
First detected in 2010, these puzzling formations emanate from the Milky Way’s galactic center. They are a source of wonder for astrophysicists across the globe, and suggest that our galaxy’s supermassive black hole may have been much more active in the distant past. Join us to discuss active galactic nuclei and explore the possible causes of the mysterious Fermi Bubbles! |
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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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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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| JOIN THE PARTY! Cars & Bars Wednesday, October 12, 5-8 p.m.
You won’t want to miss the fun of our annual Cars and Bars fundraising event! Cruise on by to enjoy live music, drinks and food, and Flint’s most impressive private collection of classic and concept cars.
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| Sloan Museum of Discovery Now Open! |
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It's finally here! The all-new Sloan Museum of Discovery is open! HOURS: Tues/*Wed/Fri/Sat: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday: Noon-5p.m. *1st Wednesday of each month 5:30-8 p.m.: 21+ After Hours @ the Discovery - cash bar
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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. Available through in-person purchases only. Inquire at Guest Services. |
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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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