Star Families: Celebrate the Night
2026-02-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)

The Longest Night: A Winter's Tale
2026-02-07 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-02-08 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-14 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-02-15 15:00 - 16:00

Messengers of Time & Space
2026-02-07 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-14 15:00 - 16:00

Carolina Skies
2026-02-07 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-02-08 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-02-14 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-02-15 16:30 - 17:30

Solar System Odyssey
2026-02-08 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-02-15 13:30 - 14:30

Yoga Under The Stars
2026-02-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-18 18:00 - 19:00

Supermassive Black Holes
2026-02-13 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-20 15:00 - 16:00

One Sky, Many Eyes
2026-02-13 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-02-20 16:30 - 17:30

Carolina Skies: Valentine Edition
2026-02-13 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-13 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-14 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-14 20:00 - 21:00

Magic Tree House Space Mission
2026-02-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-21 10:30 - 11:30

Saturday Science Sparks: The Science of Puppy Love
2026-02-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27516, United States
(Megan Mendenhall / Office of Research Communications)

Can humans love robotic dogs?

This 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!

Located in the Ivan R. King Gateway Gallery.

MORE is happening at Morehead this year

New 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!

Learn more about Saturday Science Sparks

Science for All Summit
2026-02-19 08:00 - 2026-02-20 15:00 | Friday Conference Center, 100 Friday Center Dr, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, United States
Turn Motivation into Action

Are 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).

At 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.

Learn more about the Summit

Teen Science Cafe: AI Applications
2026-02-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27516, United States
Please join us at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center for February’s Teen Science Cafe! In this session, we’ll be discussing AI applications. Stay tuned for more information on this month’s speaker!Open to teens ages 13-18, our monthly cafes include exciting activities, engaging talks from expert speakers, and even free food! Plus, we cover a variety of different topics, ranging from cell biology to deep space galaxies, making it a one-of-a-kind spot for high school students to explore new ideas, interact with each other, and have fun!Doors will open at 6:00 pm for pizza and conversation. The cafe will start at 6:30 pm and wrap up around 7:30 pm.

Learn more about Teen Science Cafe

Program Schedule

6:00 pm: Arrive and check in. We will gather inside the west, main entrance of Morehead.

6:00 – 6:30 pm: Pizza social. The pizza social will take place in our classrooms, located on the 2nd floor.

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Discussion & activities. Trivia will take place in the Science Stage.

Please Note: Depending on scheduled activities, the program may end between 7:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.

Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
2026-02-21 12:00 - 13:00
