FREE Weekend Programs

The Challenger Learning Center offers a rotating set of free weekend programs for families to enjoy while spending quality time together.

Skies Over Tallahassee Free Planetarium Show

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.

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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

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!

Storytime under the stars

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 reads selected picture books with pages projected onto the Planetarium dome for families to enjoy the illustrations and follow along. 

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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.