2026 Firefly Fest!

The twinkle of fireflies creates magical summer nights! Join us for an evening of whimsical, family-oriented exploration and celebration of these amazing insects.

 

Activities include:

• Firefly themed crafts, stories, and games
• Interactive science displays
• View a planetarium show starting every hour (25-person limit, first come, first seated)
• As the night darkens, there will be a campfire and guided hikes for firefly viewing
• Enjoy some tasty food trucks (available for purchase)

 

Pre-registration is highly encouraged. Ticket prices increase at walk-in. Children ages 0-4 are free.

Please have your confirmation email accessible to claim your wristbands.

 

Planetarium Show: Tonight’s Sky

Take a tour of the summer night sky with Robin, our Astronomy Education Specialist. Learn what constellations and bright stars are in the night sky this time of year and what planets we can see. Experience some of the incredible deep sky objects this sky has to offer including galaxies, star clusters, and more. And hear some star stories along the way. Come, be inspired, and enjoy the wonders of the night sky.

Please arrive 10 minutes before show time.  For safety reasons, once the Planetarium door is closed no one will be admitted.