Learn about space through hands-on activities.
Where Did the Sun Go
Learn about different types of eclipses and how to view them safely. Listen to tales and legends of eclipses from around the world. Presented by a Dakota County park naturalist. Geared for youth ages 5 and older with caregivers.
Robert Trail
Friday, Sept. 22, 10–11 a.m.
Inver Glen
Friday, Sept. 22, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Wescott
Friday, Oct. 6, 10–11 a.m.
Farmington
Friday, Oct. 6, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Planetary Poetry
Learn about dwarf planets, asteroids and other space-related concepts through photographs and other online resources. Then use this inspiration to craft your own intergalactic poetry. Geared to youth ages 9–14. Sponsored by the NASA Inspires Futures for Tomorrow's Youth Grant.
Wentworth
Wednesday, Sept. 27, 4:30–6 p.m.
3D Design with Tinkercad: Building Lunar Habitats
Journey to the moon and unlock the secrets of space habitation in this captivating workshop. Channel your inner astronaut as you envision and construct a lunar habitat using TinkerCAD software design. Delve into the challenges of building a secure and sustainable base for lunar exploration, factoring in cosmic radiation, lunar dust and the breathtaking lunar landscape. Presented by Make with Sam. Registration required. Geared for youth ages 9–14. Sponsored by the NASA Inspires Futures for Tomorrow's Youth Grant.
Burhaven
Wednesday, Oct. 11, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Mission Patches
NASA flight teams design mission patches for each mission. Learn how NASA teams design their patches and create a unique personal mission patch. All artistic and creative abilities welcome. Each participant will take home a button with their design. Geared to youth ages 9–14. Sponsored by the NASA Inspires Futures for Tomorrow's Youth Grant.
Wentworth
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 4:30–6 p.m.
Passion for Pixels
Learn about how remote-sensing satellites transmit data and digital images by creating an image on grid paper and then use a code of zeroes and ones to transmit the image to a partner. Geared to youth ages 9–14 years. Sponsored by the NASA Inspires Futures for Tomorrow's Youth Grant.
Wentworth
Thursday, Oct. 19, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Spectroscopy of Planetary Exploration
Learn how some of the instruments on the Mars rovers can identify materials and minerals on an extraterrestrial surface. Then try identifying minerals yourself with lasers. Come find out some of the ways light can be used to study not just our world, but to learn about other planets. Presented by Queer Science. Space is limited. Geared for youth ages 9–14. Sponsored by the NASA Inspires Futures for Tomorrow's Youth Grant.
Burnhaven
Friday, Oct. 20, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Meet a NASA Engineer
Come meet a current NASA scientist. Max Schneiderman, an engineer at the Kennedy Space Center, shares stories about his journey to science and his job launching rockets for NASA. Geared for youth ages 9–14. Sponsored by the NASA Inspires Futures for Tomorrow's Youth Grant.
Burnhaven
Saturday, Oct. 28, noon–1:30 p.m.