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First Friday After Hours Out of this World!
October 4 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FreeSC Museum of Natural History- First Friday After Hours | Out of this World!
Friday, October 4, 5-8pm
Countdown to blast off as the Museum rockets towards the opening of the new Fall 2024 Exhibit!
October’s First Friday offers a stellar mix of interplanetary enthusiasts showcasing their sci-fi technology and their research to discover the edge of infinity. From astro-photographers to astronomy experts, you don’t want to miss an evening that’s sure to be out of this world!
In addition to the outside festivities, make sure to visit the inside of the Museum as we unveil the newest exhibit, Out of this World: Looking to the Stars.
There will also be information on the upcoming lectures lined up for the Naturalist Night series, and more details about our annual Halloween party: Museum of the Macabre.
Community Groups and Vendors
- International Dark-Sky Association Santa Cruz Chapter
- Alan Rios Astrophotography
- Cabrillo College Astronomy Club
- Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
- Idea Fab Labs
- Evergreen Valley College Astronomy Club
- Lick Observatory
- MBARI
- Watsonville Incubator Kitchen Program
…and more!
Accessibility
- Drop-by anytime 5-8 p.m. to join the festivities!
- Admission to the Museum is free all day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Restrooms and water fountains are available inside the Museum.
- Partner booths and activities will be on somewhat lumpy grass.