Special Programs
Art in Bloom Community Experience
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United StatesAs a Community Activation Partner for the NC Museum of Art's 2026 Art in Bloom, join us for a striking floral installation inspired by fire!
Science for All Youth Summit
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United StatesJoin us for a fun-filled day of STEM exploration at the Science for All Youth Summit! Registration closes on March 1.
Saturday Science Sparks — The Science of Attention: Juggling 101
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United StatesIn this Saturday Science Sparks session, join the Juggling Club of Carolina and the Educating for the Virtues of Attention initiative as they demonstrate the math, physics, focus, and fun behind juggling!
Skywatching: Art in Bloom Skygazing Community Day
North Carolina Museum of Art — Museum Park 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North CarolinaMorehead Planetarium and Science Center is excited to serve as a Community Activation Partner for Art in Bloom, an annual experience by the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA)! On Saturday, March 14, join us for an evening of skywatching in the NCMA Museum Park.
Canceled Skywatching at Little River Regional Park
Little River Regional Park 301 Little River Park Way, Rougemont, North Carolina, United StatesCelebrate the first day of spring with a free skywatching session!
Artemis II Viewing Event
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United StatesJoin us as we livestream the launch of Artemis II! Exclusive to Starry Nights: Spring Skies ticketholders.
Saturday Science Sparks: Migration
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United StatesIn this Saturday Science Sparks session, meet the scientists of UNC’s Sockman Lab and explore the wonders of winged migration!
Skywatching: Views from The Durham
The Durham Hotel 315 E. Chapel Hill St, Durham, North Carolina, United StatesJoin us on the Roof of The Durham Hotel for a free night of skywatching!
Science for All: A Sensory-Friendly Science Night
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United StatesExperience the wonders of science in a sensory-friendly environment!
Skywatching: Views from The Durham
The Durham Hotel 315 E. Chapel Hill St, Durham, North Carolina, United StatesJoin us on the Roof of The Durham Hotel for a free night of skywatching!
Saturday Science Sparks: The Spectrum of Science
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United StatesJoin us for Saturday Science Sparks, a special initiative bringing you up close to current science!
Carolina Science Cafe: Philosophy of Science
Haw River Tap & Table 300 E Main St C, Carrboro, NC, United StatesJoin us for July's Carolina Science Cafe! In this session, Dr. Katie Deaven will unpack some common assumptions about contemporary critiques of science.
Skywatching: Views from The Durham
The Durham Hotel 315 E. Chapel Hill St, Durham, North Carolina, United StatesJoin us on the Roof of The Durham Hotel for a free night of skywatching!
Saturday Science Sparks: Coastal Frequencies
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United StatesJoin us for Saturday Science Sparks, a special initiative bringing you up close to current science!
Carolina Science Cafe: GLP-1s
Haw River Tap & Table 300 E Main St C, Carrboro, NC, United StatesSee you at August's Carolina Science Cafe! We're excited to welcome Dr. Jonathan Campbell of Duke University for a talk on GLP-1 drugs.