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Summer Event Series: Feather Fest

September 6 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Afternoon Astronomy

Feather Fest
Saturday, September 6, 2025
10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Looking for a chance to perfect your mud pie? Not bugged by bugs? Or maybe fossils or feathers tickle your fancy. Either way, you will have a BLAST(-off) at one (or all!) of our summer events.

Celebrate our Summer Event days with educator-lead programs, hands on drop in activities, and community partners!

Feeling bird-brained? That’s a good thing at Feather Fest! Join us to spy frequent flyers, use tools to simulate birds’ eating habits, practice your warbles, and meet a favorite feathered friend. Discover the fascinating world of birds in this day of avian adventure!

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All summer events are included with admission!


Programs Schedule:

  • 11:00 am – Science Discovery: “Rudy’s Birds” Story Time
  • 11:45 amAstronomy Live! (Educator-Led Program in the Planetarium)*
  • 12:30 pm – Science Discovery: Feeder Frenzy
  • 1:15 pmAstronomy Live! (Educator-Led Program in the Planetarium)*
  • 2:00 pm Legends of the Northern Sky (NEW Planetarium Full-Dome Movie)*
  • 2:45 pm – Science Discovery: Bird Names for Birds
  • 3:30 pm – Birth of Planet Earth (Planetarium Full-Dome Movie)*
  • 4:15 pm – Afternoon Astronomy

Ongoing Activities – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm:

  • Feathers Investigation
  • Fill the Bill
  • Crafty Chickens

There is always something new happening both on our grounds and inside the museum building. For maximum fun, take a trip on the Explorer Express train*, experience one of our daily planetarium shows*, or get up close to our resident otters*!

*Train rides, planetarium shows, and otter encounters require a separate ticket and limited spaces are available; not included with admission.

Details

Date:
September 6
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm