FREE Weekend Programs
The Challenger Learning Center offers a rotating set of free weekend programs for families to enjoy while spending quality time together.
1st Saturday
Skies Over Tallahassee
10 am – 11 am
Presented by the Tallahassee Astronomical Society, this free planetarium show reviews prominent constellations, stars, and planet positions that can be seen during the upcoming month. This free show occurs on the first Saturday of each month.
2nd Saturday
SCIturday
10 am – 2 pm
Join us for family friendly activities featuring various STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, art and math).
Upcoming Topics
February 8, 2025: Amateur Radio – Circuits, Waves, and Space
Discover the fascinating world of amateur radio with our friends from Tallahassee Amateur Radio Society. Enjoy activities like building simple circuits, experimenting with radio waves, and even trying your hand at sending Morse code. Plus, discover how amateur radio connects people during emergencies and supports space exploration.
March 8, 2025: Citizen Science
Uncover the wonders of science through Citizen Science projects. Explore how everyday people can contribute to real-world scientific research that helps solve some of the planet’s biggest mysteries. Enjoy activities like observing local wildlife, analyzing data from space missions, and even collecting samples for environmental research. Engage with exciting projects that connect you to scientists across the globe—and discover how your discoveries can make a difference!
April 12, 2025: Minecraft – Science, Engineering, and Fun
Dig into a world of scientific discovery in Minecraft and find out how fun it can be to problem-solve in a virtual environment. Enjoy activities like designing structures, simulating real-world physics, and collaborating on challenges. Bring your creativity, teamwork, and curiosity as we explore the limitless possibilities of Minecraft!
2nd Sunday
Storytime Under the Stars
6 pm – 7 pm
Join us for an enchanting evening of nostalgia and wonder where you can enjoy classic bedtime stories in our planetarium under a celestial canopy of twinkling stars.
A live narrator will be reading selected picture books with pages projected onto the Planetarium dome for families to enjoy the illustrations and follow along.
3rd Saturday
Kids’ Free Day
all day
On Kids’ Free Day children 12 and under receive a free* ticket to any scheduled IMAX documentary or planetarium show with a paying adult. *Receive one complimentary child’s ticket for each adult ticket purchase. Hollywood Films excluded from this offer.