- 9:30AM – 9:50AM
- Planetarium | Story Time Under the Stars
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Story Time Under the Stars
- Star Theater Planetarium
Our youngest visitors can bring their imaginations as an SCI Programs Team member reads under the starry skies.
Friday September 18 2026
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- 8:00PM – 10:00PM
- Family & All-Ages Programs | Star Parties
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Star Party at Drake Municipal Observatory
- 4898 Observatory Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50311
Experience out-of-this-world space observation! Join SCI staff and star gazing guides to take a look through high-powered telescopes at the planets - including a chance to see Mercury!
Activities and telescopes will be set up at the Drake Municipal Observatory (4898 Observatory Rd, Des Moines, IA)
PLEASE NOTE: Solar & Star Parties are weather dependent and are subject to cancellation. Check the SCI website for updates on the event.