This event is part of the University of Arizona’s Galaxy Slam week, a multi-event celebration of the Wildcat spirit of determination and excellence, both on the basketball court and in space science research.
Love is Universal
Share the wonders of the universe with a romantic planetarium show or a laser light music "mix tape" in the Eos Foundation Planetarium Theater. Evening science exhibit admission, special themed science activities, and telescope stargazing (weather permitting) are all included with your show ticket.
Ticket links below!
Valentine's Day at Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
7:00PM to 10:00PM
$25 per person
University of Arizona
1601 E. University Blvd.
Tucson, Arizona 85721
A Stellar Evening
💺 Snuggle up in the planetarium theater to watch Love at First Light or Valentine's Day Laser Mix Tape
🧬 Explore science exhibits with dreamy lighting and romantic music anytime from 7:00PM to 10:00PM
💞 Try special, Valentine-themed science activities throughout the evening
🔭 Enjoy telescope stargazing right off the U of A Mall (weather permitting!)
Exhibits and Activities
- Universe of Science
- Undersea Discovery
- Wild World of Bugs
- Mysteries of the Cosmos (new-exhibit preview gallery)
- Sharks: Magnificent & Misunderstood
- Flandrau 50th Anniversary (temporary exhibit)
- Destination Mars
- Fossil Corner
Groovy Sounds
Make beautiful music together while exploring the properties of acoustics in this experiment.
Constellation Creation
Explore the constellations and create your favorite one with a Valentines twist!
Galaxy Slam: Moon Jumper
How high could you jump on the moon? Higher than a U of A basketball player? Use this experiment to find out.
From 7 to 10PM, weather permitting, join us in front of Flandrau to observe stars, planets, and points of interest in the Tucson night sky.
Buy Tickets
For the last three years, Valentine's Day shows have sold out in advance! So get your tickets while they last!
Choose which show you want to see below. All activities listed above are included with your show ticket.
7:30PM - Love at First Light
Learn about the James Webb Space Telescopes latest discoveries, explore the ancient stories and science behind romantic constellations, and find out what made prominent U of A researchers fall in love with the universe all under a cozy, dark planetarium sky.
🏀This show features the scientists highlighted for the U of A's Galaxy Slam Week!
Your show tickets include:
- Live planetarium star talk
- Science exhibits with dreamy ambiance
- Special activities
- Telescope viewing (weather permitting)
$25 per person
9:00PM - Valentine's Day Laser Mix Tape
We've created a little something...just for you. A solid love letter to lasers, featuring selected hits from our catalog of laser shows spanning decades and genres.
Your show tickets include:
- Laser Light Music Show in the planetarium
- Science exhibits with dreamy ambiance
- Special activities
- Telescope viewing (weather permitting)
$25 per person
This is an out-of-this-world special event if you're looking for things to do in Tucson for Valentine's Day 2026!