Friday Night at HBOSC Planetarium is back!
The Planetarium At The Howard B. Owens Science Center
Presents:
Sammy's Sky Stories
Discover shapes and stories in the sky with our favorite arachnid, Sammy the Spider!
Friday, September 11, 2026 | Doors Open: 6:50 p.m.
Pre Activities: 7 p.m. | Planetarium Program: 7:30 p.m.
Tickets
$8 | Adults
$5 | Students/Teachers/Seniors/Military Families/First Responders
CASH ONLY!
Reserve a Seat
9601 Greenbelt Road Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 918-8750
Curious about the line up for this year's Friday Night Planetarium Programs? Check out the full list below.
9/11/26 - Sammy's Sky Stories (Discover shapes and stories in the sky with our favorite arachnid, Sammy the Spider!)
10/9/26 - Moon Adventures (Imagine that you are an Artemis Astronaut recruit and explore the moon with us!)
11/13/26 - When Stars Send Postcards (Stars are so far away that their light can take decades and even centuries to reach us. What was happening on Earth when their light first left their surfaces? Let’s “read” their postcards to find out!)
12/11/26 - Season's Greetings (Celebrate the joy of the seasons under the stars!)
1/8/27 - Frosty Nights/Starry Sights (The Winter offers us some of the most dazzling stars under crisp, clear skies. Come join us to learn what to look for!)
2/12/27 - Be My Valentine (We invite adults to our special date night under the stars. You can even leave a special message for your loved one in the stars! Details to follow closer to the event.)
3/12/27 - REMIXED - The Unexpected Side of Science (This special production by the Museum of Science, Boston in partnership with the Dope Labs Podcast, explores how science is everywhere - in art, sports, music, game design, and all sorts of things we encounter in our everyday lives. Come discover what it means to be a part of STEM!)
4/9/27 - Sounds of the Universe (What would it be like to experience the universe through sound? Scientists have transformed visible data from space into captivating audio. Join us for an evening of exploration as we experience the cosmos in an entirely new and exciting way!)
5/14/27 - Scouts Under the Stars (Need to complete some of your astronomy badge requirements? Join us for an evening of stargazing and exploration as we help guide you through the requirements for your badge!)