Napa science events

Summer Fun Day: Sidewalk Painting

Wednesday, Jun 12 12:00p

Love art and drawing? Make your own chalk, then use it to create masterpieces on our Plaza!

Memorial Day Weekend at the Lawrence Hall

Saturday, May 25 10:00a

Catch the premiere of Great White Shark 3D and navigate the oceans using the stars in the Planetarium show Journey By Starlight...

SkeptiCal 2013, Northern California Science & Skepticism Conference

Saturday, Jun 15 9:00a

Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Berkeley Marina, Berkeley

Fraud in & out of science. The hunt for ET. A conversation with the Amazing Randi. Hear the experts and embrace the controversies at SkeptiCal 2013.

Summer Fun Day: Ocean Explorations

Wednesday, Jul 31 12:00p

The Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley

What are great white sharks REALLY like? Come to the FREE showing of Great White Shark 3-D to learn more about these awe-inspiring 3000lb predators and their role in the ecosystem...

Ice Cream Day and Performance by Tatsumaki Taiko

Wednesday, Jul 17 12:00p

The Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley

Come make your own ice cream with Fenton’s Creamery, then treat yourself to a drumming performance by Tatsumaki Taiko.

Science Saturday

Saturday, Jun 1 1:00p

Environmental Discovery Center, Santa Rosa

The first Saturday of each month is Science Saturday at the Environmental Discovery Center at Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa...

Summer Fun Day: Aerial Displays

Wednesday, Aug 7 12:00p

The Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley

Marvel at the astounding high-flying stunts of Les Aerielles Trapeze Arts, then try out stilts and walk on a tightwire.

Summer Fun Day: Wild Animal Day

Wednesday, Aug 14 12:00p

The Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley

Meet and learn about rescued wild animals including a lynx, coendu, kinkajou, and more with WildLIFE Associates.

Summer Fun Day: All About Roller Coasters

Wednesday, Jun 26 12:00p

The Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley

Come to the Hall to learn how roller coasters work and design your very own roller coaster with an engineer from Six Flags Discovery Kingdom!

Public Solar Observing

Saturday, Jun 1 12:00a

Robert Ferguson Observatory, Kenwood

Solar telescopes are set up so you can safely look at and listen to our favorite star, the Sun. Parking at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park is $8

Summer Fun Days: Build It Festival

Wednesday, Jun 19 12:00p

The Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley

Create paper dowel structures like bridges, towers, and more! Test the limits of your creativity and see what you can build!

Astronomy Lecture May 28, With Speaker: Faride Khalaf

Tuesday, May 28 7:15p

Lindsay Wildlife Museum, Walnut Creek

Astronomy Lecture May 28, With Speaker: Faride Khalaf Please join Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society for the May 28th general meeting. The meeting starts at 7:15 and ends at 9:00...

Summer Fun Day: Boat Racing at the Hall

Wednesday, Jul 24 12:00p

The Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley

How do boats float, and what makes them go fast? Learn about boats, then design and race your own!

Do Science With Dad

Sunday, Jun 16 10:00a

The Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley

Geek out on science and engineering this Father’s Day. Treat Dad to a day in our science center where you’ll build together in Design Quest and brave the waters in Great White Shark 3D.