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  • Pride Night at the Planetarium

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    UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E Kenwood Blvd #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Show your colors and stargaze with us in our cozy planetarium! All are welcome. Free planetarium stargazing shows will be offered at 7:00 and 7:30pm. To attend the planetarium show, check in at the ticket table in the hallway outside …

  • Stars, Stories, & Rhythms of Africa

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    UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E Kenwood Blvd #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Celebrate Black History Month under the stars! Join us for a night of poetry and stargazing featuring Shelly Conley, Milwaukee's 2025-26 Poet Laureate. Shelly Conley is a writer, performer, and facilitator whose work inspires healing and empowerment. She is the …

  • Space Night

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    UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E Kenwood Blvd #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Enjoy a night that is out of this world! Wear your favorite space attire for free, space-themed fun with indoor stargazing, crafts, and yummy treats. The program will include an indoor stargazing session of the night sky followed by the …

  • Mindful Moments in the Chemistry Courtyard on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.

    Mindful Moments: Sustain Yourself, Sustain the Earth

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    UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E Kenwood Blvd #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Drop in for a mindfulness break in the Chemistry Courtyard! Recharge with stargazing shows inside the planetarium and outdoor activities such as DIY microgreen kits, DIY bird feeders, art projects, and green walking tours. Explore the courtyard and take a …

  • Stars and S'mores. Saturday, August 29 from 7 - 9 p.m.

    Stars and S’mores

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    UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E Kenwood Blvd #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Enjoy a fun night of stargazing and delicious s'mores! Join us outside while roasting marshmallows, playing games, and meeting new people. S’mores kits are free (one per person while supplies last). Catch a free 20-minute indoor planetarium stargazing show. Planetarium …

  • Observe the Moon Night, Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 7 - 9 p.m.

    Observe the Moon Night

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    UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E Kenwood Blvd #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    It’s International Observe the Moon Night! This event, created by NASA, is happening all over the country and around the world. Join the planetarium in celebrating our closest celestial neighbor, the Moon. You can catch one of our free 20-minute …