• Cranbrook Science
    michigan,  museums,  oakland county

    Galileo Scientist Astronomer Visionary at Cranbrook

    Galileo: Scientist, Astronomer, Visionary at Cranbrook Through Sunday, June 2, 2024 Open during museum hours Discover how Galileo’s fearless work has shaped our world through interactive experiments that will reveal the secrets of his groundbreaking science! Extra cost in addition to museum admission. https://science.cranbrook.edu/explore/exhibits/galileo

  • muskegon county,  planetarium

    Carr-Fles Planetarium

    Carr-Fles Planetarium The planetarium has four new planetarium programs each year with public programs every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 7:00 pm. Admission is free and the planetarium will seat 46 people. Muskegon Community College 221 South Quarterline Road Muskegon, MI 231-777-0289

  • genesee county,  planetarium

    Longway Planetarium

    Robert T Longway Planetarium The Longway Planetarium is Michigan’s largest planetarium. The Learning Center provides learning opportunities that may include hands-on science demonstrations, astronomy classes or telescope workshops. They have lots of fun classes and family events so be sure to check their website for more info. 1310 East Kearsley Street Flint, MI 810-237-3400

  • Wonders of Nature
    midland county

    Midland Symphony Orchestra Wonders of Nature

    Midland Symphony Orchestra Wonders of Nature Saturday, February 24, 2024, 7:30 PM https://www.midlandcenter.org/shows-tickets/midland-symphony-orchestra/ John Estacio: Aurora Triptych Claude Debussy: La Mer Explore and revel in one of the most beautiful naturally occurring wonders of the world – the Aurora Borealis – as the Orchestra performs Aurora Triptych by John Estacio, accompanied by a live film featuring inspiring and breathtaking images and video of the Northern Lights as curated by award-winning astronomer, Dr. José Francisco Salgado. The second half of the program features Debussy’s impressionistic and powerfully elegant tribute to the majesty of the sea, La Mer. KIDS ACTIVITIES / Explore the wonders of science and sound! Children ages 6-12 who…

  • Huron-Clinton Metroparks
    livingston county,  macomb county,  oakland county,  washtenaw county,  wayne county

    Huron-Clinton Metroparks Launches Climate Action Plan

    Huron-Clinton Metroparks is launching their first ever Climate Action Plan. Over the next five years, they will concentrate on five key areas that reflect our region’s priorities and leverage our organizational strengths. They are dedicated to taking every possible action to mitigate its impact on our region. Explore their Climate Action Plan and join in their efforts. https://www.metroparks.com/climate-action-plan/

  • Hedy! The Life and Inventions of Hedy Lamarr
    genesee county

    Hedy! The Life and Inventions of Hedy Lamarr

    Hedy! The Life and Inventions of Hedy Lamarr https://thefim.org/community-programs/education-performances/ February 26 – March 4, 2024 Virtual Hedy Lamarr, glamorous siren of the silver screen, was more than “The Most Beautiful Woman in the World”. She invented Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum Technology that makes the world of wireless communication tick. From Austria to Hollywood, WWII, torpedoes, ecstasy, and intrigue to the very cell phone in your pocket, she was there! This is a virtual field trip but is for a limited time. Age recommendation: 6th grade and older Run time: approximately 60 min.

  • Dr. Kaboom and The Wheel of Science
    events,  genesee county

    Dr. Kaboom and The Wheel of Science

    Dr. Kaboom and The Wheel of Science https://thefim.org/community-programs/education-performances/ January 30 & 31, 2024, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm Flint Institute of Music’s Whiting Auditorium https://thefim.org/whiting-auditorium/ So much science, so little time. . . Doktor Kaboom is having trouble picking his favorite science demonstrations, so he’s bringing them all! Unfortunately, there are way too many to do them all in one show. The solution: The Wheel of Science! Age recommendation: 3rd – 8th grades Run time: approximately 60 min.

  • oakland county

    Meteors & More at Addison Oaks

    Meteors & More at Addison Oaks August 12, 2023, 8:00pm Bring a blanket and join Oakland County Parks and the Oakland Astronomy Club for Perseid meteor shower viewing. Free family-friendly activities from 8-10 p.m. will include glow golf, nature walks led by an OCP naturalist, kids crafts and coloring table, free glow bracelets and glow fairy hair for kids, samples of astronaut ice cream, s’mores around the fire and popcorn to enjoy during the meteor shower. At 9 p.m., enjoy a 30-minute presentation by Oakland Astronomy Club volunteers followed by the opportunity to share the club’s telescopes to view Saturn, the Andromeda Galaxy and star cluster in the night sky.…