BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Morehead Planetarium and Science Center - ECPv6.13.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Morehead Planetarium and Science Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T190000 DTSTAMP:20260503T192942 CREATED:20251217T233910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T233910Z UID:38020-1770228000-1770231600@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Yoga Under The Stars DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/yoga-under-the-stars-25/ CATEGORIES:Special Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T190000 DTSTAMP:20260503T192942 CREATED:20251217T233941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T233941Z UID:38031-1770832800-1770836400@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Yoga Under The Stars DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/yoga-under-the-stars-26/ CATEGORIES:Special Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T192942 CREATED:20260116T153534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T154543Z UID:38359-1771066800-1771081200@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Saturday Science Sparks: The Science of Puppy Love DESCRIPTION:(Megan Mendenhall / Office of Research Communications)\n\n\n\n\nCan humans love robotic dogs?\n\n\n\nThis Valentine’s Day\, experience puppy love with Spot\, UNC-Chapel Hill’s very own robot dog! Take the reigns and bring this computerized canine to “life\,” while discovering the inner workings of how it moves and “thinks.” With the help of UNC’s Experimental Engineering Lab (EEL) and the Interactive Robotics and Novel Technologies (IRON) Lab\, you’ll be able to explore how scientists and engineers craft robots to engage with the world. Join us as these incredible labs share their work\, answer your burning questions\, and offer a behind-the-scenes look at life as a scientist! \n\n\n\nLocated in the Ivan R. King Gateway Gallery. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMORE is happening at Morehead this year\n\n\n\nNew for 2026\, Saturday Science Sparks offers Morehead guests a closer encounter with current science. Covering topics like astronomy\, the physics of juggling\, and computer science\, this program collaborates with community partners and academic clubs\, bringing you up-close experiences in the exciting world of STEAM. Saturday Science Sparks is open to the public and included in admission. Mark your calendars for the second Saturday of each month! \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about Saturday Science Sparks URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/saturday-science-sparks-the-science-of-puppy-love/ LOCATION:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center\, 250 E Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27516\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/04062024_unc_science_expo_0128-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T190000 DTSTAMP:20260503T192942 CREATED:20251217T234026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T234026Z UID:38046-1771437600-1771441200@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Yoga Under The Stars DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/yoga-under-the-stars-27/ CATEGORIES:Special Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T192942 CREATED:20260105T212022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T212058Z UID:38152-1771488000-1771599600@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Science for All Summit DESCRIPTION:Turn Motivation into Action\n\n\n\nAre you a student\, educator\, or other change agent? The fourth annual Science for All Summit returns this year on February 19 and 20! Produced by Morehead Planetarium and Science Center\, this two-day Summit offers engaging conversations\, workshops\, and sessions focused on access and opportunity in science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics (STEM). \n\n\n\n\n\nAt the Summit\, we will provide opportunities to share new research findings\, exchange resources\, discuss strategies\, and demonstrate effective practices and interventions. The 2026 program will include keynote addresses by Dr. Connie Locklear\, Dr. Jessica Hernandez\, and Dr. Sarina Saturn. \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about the Summit URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/science-for-all-summit-2/ LOCATION:Friday Conference Center\, 100 Friday Center Dr\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27517\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Programs,Teen And Adult Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/SFA-Summit-Thumbnail-01-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T203000 DTSTAMP:20260503T192942 CREATED:20260105T175214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T171826Z UID:38131-1771698600-1771705800@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Skywatching at Little River Regional Park DESCRIPTION:Nothing goes together like a space enthusiast and a telescope! On Saturday\, February 21\, join Morehead staff and volunteers from Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society (CHAOS) for awe-inspiring views of the night sky. With the help of our astronomy educators\, you can catch close-up views of the waxing crescent moon and peeks of Jupiter. \n\n\n\nThis informal session is free and open to the public. You are welcome to arrive and leave at any time during the program. To make the most of your night\, we suggest bringing along a cozy blanket or some chairs and your favorite snacks for a relaxing time. \n\n\n\nFor everyone’s safety and enjoyment\, please leave your pets at home\, even if they’re on a leash. The combination of darkness\, crowds\, expensive telescopes\, and pets isn’t ideal\, and pets won’t be allowed near the telescopes. \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that this event is weather-dependent. In the event of a cancellation\, we will provide updates on our website and social media. We can’t wait to share the wonders of the night sky with you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHave more questions about skywatching? Visit our FAQs page! \n\n\n\n\nSkywatching FAQs URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/skywatching-at-little-river-regional-park-4/ LOCATION:Little River Regional Park\, 301 Little River Park Way\, Rougemont\, North Carolina\, 27572\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_2263.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T190000 DTSTAMP:20260503T192942 CREATED:20251217T234056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T234056Z UID:38057-1772042400-1772046000@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Yoga Under The Stars DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/yoga-under-the-stars-28/ CATEGORIES:Special Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T180000 DTSTAMP:20260503T192942 CREATED:20260223T201115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T222540Z UID:38740-1772202600-1772388000@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Art in Bloom Community Experience DESCRIPTION:Interpreting the zodiac element of fire\n\n\n\nFriday\, February 27 – Sunday\, March 1\n\n\n\nMorehead Planetarium and Science Center is thrilled to help kick off the North Carolina Museum of Art’s (NCMA) annual Art in Bloom\, presented by PNC Bank\, as a 2026 Community Activation Partner! In the spirit of the NCMA’s commitment to Art for All\, visitors can experience a stunning outdoor floral installation at Morehead from February 27 through March 1. Designed by Durham floral artist Adama Jay‑Harrison and her team at Lavish Leaf\, the installation interprets the zodiac element of fire\, creating a striking fusion of artistic imagination and science-inspired storytelling. This large-scale creation will frame Morehead’s Main Entrance\, offering a vibrant and welcoming start to Art in Bloom festivities across the Triangle. \n\n\n\nTo complement the installation\, Morehead educators will present special fire-themed demonstrations on the Science Stage throughout the day on Saturday\, February 28. Guests can explore how fire works as a chemical reaction that releases energy as heat and light\, and watch a classic “flame test” experiment that reveals how different elements produce different colors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Experience Schedule\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, February 27: Floral installation opens\n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 28: Fire-themed science demonstrations\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 1: Floral installation closes\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Looking for other ways to engage with Morehead and NCMA? \n \n On Saturday\, March 14\, we’ll join the NCMA and Raleigh Astronomy Club in the Museum Park for a free\, family-friendly evening of skywatching. Learn more about the skywatching session. URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/art-in-bloom-community-experience/ LOCATION:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center\, 250 E Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27516\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Activities,Special Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HuthPhoto-CAHF2025-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Museum of Art":MAILTO:help@ncartmuseum.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR