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Events

Join us for one of our popular scheduled events, or host your own party at the Hall.

Events at the Hall this season

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Partial Solar Eclipse

Sunday, May 20, 5:00–8:00 p.m.

Witness the first partial solar eclipse visible in the Bay Area since 2002. Learn about the phenomenon and view the eclipse safely through specially designed solar telescopes.

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Tony Hawk Premiere Event

June 2, Live demonstration at 1:00 p.m.

Come see Tony Hawk and his team put on a live vert ramp demonstration right on our plaza. This once in a lifetime event has a limited number of tickets, so get yours before they all run out!

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Transit of Venus

Tuesday, June 5, 2:30–8:30 p.m.

Come to see the transit of Venus as it passes in front of the sun—an event that won’t happen again until 2117! Learn how astronomers have used transits to calculate the size of the Solar System.

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Summer Science Fun Days

Every Wednesday, June–August

Every week this summer we're hosting a new activity for you to enjoy. From building boats to meeting live raptors, there's something for everyone. We're also bringing back a Hall favorite where you make (and eat!) your own ice cream!

Dad and kids in the Ingenuity Lab

National GeekDad Day

Sunday, June 17

Celebrate Dad by helping him get his geek on. Inspired by WIRED magazine's GeekDad blogs, GeekDad Day is the perfect way to celebrate Father's Day. Enjoy the best of the Hall's science and engineering family activities.

Kepler-16: In the Light of Two Suns

Space Science Discussions

July 18, 19, 20

Join us for three incredible discussions about extraterrestrial life, planetary discovery, and our Solar System. These discussions are perfect for young adults interested in space sciences and older adults as well!

Parties and Rentals

Birthday Parties

Celebrate your birthday or any other occasion by treating friends to a private and hands-on 50-minute science workshop. Choose from several popular themes (like Journey to the Moon or Volts ‘n Jolts) or dream one up.

Facility Rental

Business meetings, office parties, weddings, and reunions are better at the Lawrence Hall of Science. Treat your guests to a panoramic Bay view, dynamic science exhibits, and friendly service.