Stars ‘n S’mores

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

  Stars 'n S'mores August 30, 2023 8:00–10:00pm Free Join the UWM Planetarium for our popular annual event, Stars & S’mores! Enjoy eating delicious s’mores and relax outside while gazing at summer constellations and the moon through our telescopes. S’mores …

Free

Sunday Family Fun Day

Summerfest Milwaukee, WI, United States

Sunday Family Fun Day September 17, 2023 10:00 am–4:00 pm Free The UWM Planetarium is excited to participate in the 2023 Sunday Family Fun Day event series on July 16, August 6, and September 17, 2023, from 10 a.m. to …

Free

Dancing Under the Stars

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

September 27,2023 6:00–8:00 pm Free Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with a night of dancing, music, and stars! Enjoy 20-minute stargazing shows in the planetarium at 6:10 pm and 7:20 pm, with music and dancing between the shows. The Roberto Hernández …

Free
Event Series Rooftop Stargazing

Rooftop Stargazing

Rooftop Stargazing September 27, 2023 ---- CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN October 27, 2023 November 17, 2023 December 15, 2023 8:00–9:00 pm Free Join us on the Skydeck at the UWM Physics building for free public stargazing. Gaze through telescopes at …

Free

Stitch Under the Stars

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

Stitch Under the Stars October 4, 2023 2:00–3:00pm Free Join us to stitch cosmic crafts under the stars. Feel free to bring your own fiber arts project or take one of our star embroidery kits. Beginners welcome! Enjoy a tour …

Free

Cosmic Bowling

UWM Union 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, United States

October 5 ,2023 7:00–10:00pm Join us for glow in the dark bowling! Open to UWM students, faculty & staff, and the community. Prices (per game per person) UWM Students: Free (must bring valid ID) UWM Faculty & Staff: $3 Community: …

$3.50

Distinguished Lecture Series: Mae Jemison

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

October 10, 2023 7:00–8:00 pm Join us for an unforgettable evening as we present our semesterly Distinguished Lecture Series and welcome Dr. Mae Jemison, former NASA astronaut and the first woman of color in the world to venture into space. …

$15

MOVED INSIDE! Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

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

MOVED INSIDE! Solar Eclipse Viewing Party October 14, 2023 11:00 am– 1:00 pm Free UPDATE: Due to the weather, we are moving ALL activities inside the Physics building! We will have a free live feed of the solar eclipse, free …

Free

Centennial Party

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

October 21, 2023 6:00–8:00 pm Free Join us in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the invention of the planetarium! Bring family and friends to enjoy cake, indoor stargazing shows, and outdoor telescopes to observe the Moon and other astronomical objects. …

Free

Stellar Women

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

Stellar Women Wednesday October 25, 7-8pm 7:00–8:00 pm Director Jean Creighton will talk about some of her favorite living female space explorers. Jane Luu was a graduate student when she discovered the first celestial sibling to Pluto. Mae Jemison, a …

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