Holiday Shows and Experiences
Let the season surround you
Planetarium Shows
Trace holiday traditions across times and cultures, followed by a live star talk, in Season of Light or explore the wonders of the universe in a variety of other shows. Science exhibits are included with your tickets.
Season of Light (show + exhibits ticket)
"Season of Light" is a beloved planetarium show that celebrates the stories behind the coldest and darkest time of year. The show highlights the origins of holiday customs that light up the season, from Yule logs and Christmas tree lights to luminarias and the Hanukkah Menorah. It also weaves in global winter solstice traditions, including Celtic, Nordic, and Hopi stories, along with astronomical occurrences and legends of figures like St. Nicholas and Santa Claus. After the feature, enjoy a short live star talk led by our planetarium operator.
Planetarium show tickets include access to all science center exhibits.
Runtime: Approx. 45 minutes
| Showtimes | |
|---|---|
| Nov. 28-30 | Daily @ 2PM |
| Dec. 16-31 | Daily @ 2PM (Closed Mondays) |
Black Friday Laser Shows
Finished with your holiday shopping? Come enjoy one of our laser light shows playing Black Friday! Tickets are $19 for Flandrau members and $21 for general public. Science exhibits are included with your tickets.
Laser Beatles
Friday, November 28 at 6:30PM
From their beginnings revolutionizing rock n roll, to their psychedelic era, this show visualizes the Beatles’ music with energy and beauty.
Runtime: 45 minutes
Laser Taylor Swift
Friday, November 28 at 8:00PM
Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. With over 200 million records sold, a shelf full of Grammys, and an army of fans, Taylor Swift is an inspiration for generations. Laser Taylor Swift takes her biggest hits and brings them to life in dazzling laser light.
Runtime: 55 minutes
Laser 80s
Friday, November 28 at 9:30PM
The ultimate 80s mix set to laser lights in the planetarium. This show features the likes of Tears for Fears, Duran Duran, The Police, New Order, Depeche Mode, The Cure, INXS, Eurythmics, and many more choreographed to laser light imagery.
Runtime: 49 minutes
Laser Light Music Nights
Electric evenings (that include science exhibits) 🎁 for the music lovers in your life. Tickets are $19 for Flandrau members and $21 for general public. Science exhibits are included with your tickets.
DOUBLE FEATURE: Laser Movie + Holiday Magic
Saturday, December 20 at 6:30PM
Laser Light Music Show full of hits from popular Disney movies in combo with Holiday Magic, which brings beloved holiday songs to life with vibrant laser choreography and animations.
Runtime: 1 hour.
DOUBLE FEATURE: A Very Merry Swiftmas + Holiday Magic
Saturday, December 20 at 8:00PM
Laser Light Music Show to the music of Taylor swift in combo with Holiday Magic, which brings all your favorite holiday favorite tracks to life with mesmerizing lasers.
Runtime: 1 hour
Laser Taylor Swift
Saturday, December 20 at 9:30PM
A great Laser Light Music Show gift for the Swiftie in your life.
Runtime: 1 hour
Ring in New Year's Day with us!
You laser light music show tickets include admission to science exhibits. Tickets are $19 for Flandrau members and $21 for general public. Science exhibits are included with your tickets.
Laser Show TBA
Wednesday, January 1 at 1:30PM
Laser Light Music Show
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Laser Show TBA
Wednesday, January 1 at 3:30PM
Laser Light Music Show
TICKET LINK COMING SOON
