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My Garden of a Thousand Bees (A Bee City Los Alamos Event)

Mon, Jun 23, 2025   6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Join us in watching this eye-opening documentary about the importance of local pollinators.

Searching for David Roberts in Navajo Country (In-Person & Live-Streamed LAM Talk)

Tue, Jun 24, 2025   7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Los Alamos Mountaineers
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Join Norbert Ensslin as he unravels the mystery of David Roberts’ journey through the remote canyons of Navajo Mountain, retracing a historic search for Chief Hoskinini’s 1863 hiding place.

Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wed, Jun 25, 2025   4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: Free   

Explore the cosmos with one of our astronomers during a lively planetarium open house, featuring a 15-minute star show followed by Q&A and sky tour requests!

Summer Family Evening: Drive a Robot Dog! Sponsored by Del Norte LOV Foundation

Wed, Jun 25, 2025   6:00 PM
Audience: Families    Event Type: Summer Family Evenings
Admission: $0/member family, $5/non-member family. Admission is paid at the door.     dollar icon

Meet a Robot Dog at the nature center during ScienceFest! Summer Family Evenings are made possible by the Del Norte LOV Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Del Norte Credit Union!
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Happy Ramblers

Thu, Jun 26, 2025   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.

Suds & Shows: Treasure Planet

Thu, Jun 26, 2025   7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Special Events
Admission:    registration icon    

A thrilling animated adventure and drinks from Pajarito Brewpub!

Rise & Hike

Fri, Jun 27, 2025   8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.

Space Out

Fri, Jun 27, 2025   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family   registration icon    dollar icon

Turn on, tune in, and space out to relaxing music and stunning ultra high-definition visuals of our cosmic neighborhood.

One Sky Project

Sat, Jun 28, 2025   2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family. Age recommendation: 8+     registration icon    dollar icon

Experience sky perspectives and stories from around the world in this full-dome film.

Interning at Bandelier: Insights from the Field

Tue, Jul 1, 2025   6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature Talks & Classes
Admission: Free   registration icon    

Bandelier interns share their experiences, daily work, and research insights.

Night Sky in July

Tue, Jul 1, 2025   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $8/adult; $6/child   registration icon    dollar icon

Learn about the night sky in this live planetarium presentation.

Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wed, Jul 2, 2025   4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: Free   

Explore the cosmos with one of our astronomers during a lively planetarium open house, featuring a 15-minute star show followed by Q&A and sky tour requests!

Summer Family Evening: Spy Training! Sponsored by Del Norte LOV Foundation

Wed, Jul 2, 2025   6:00 PM
Audience: Families    Event Type: Summer Family Evenings
Admission: $0/member family, $5/non-member family. Admission is paid at the door.     dollar icon

Participate in Spy Training with the Los Alamos STEAM Lab. Family Evenings are made possible by the Del Norte LOV Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Del Norte Credit Union!
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Happy Ramblers

Thu, Jul 3, 2025   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.

National Parks Adventure

Sat, Jul 5, 2025   2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family   registration icon    dollar icon

See stunning scenery in the fulldome film: National Parks Adventure.

Bird Walk at Los Luceros

Sun, Jul 6, 2025   7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings
Admission: Free.     registration icon    

Join local birders for a special early morning birding walk at the Los Luceros Historic Site!

Space Camp

Mon, Jul 7, 2025 - Fri, Jul 11, 2025   9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Audience: Children    Event Type: Summer Camps
Admission: $430/non-member, $410/PEEC member.   registration icon    dollar icon

Outdoor day camp for students entering grades 4 – 6.

Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wed, Jul 9, 2025   4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: Free   

Explore the cosmos with one of our astronomers during a lively planetarium open house, featuring a 15-minute star show followed by Q&A and sky tour requests!

Summer Family Evening: Get Wild about Wildlife, Sponsored by Del Norte LOV Foundation

Wed, Jul 9, 2025   6:00 PM
Audience: Families    Event Type: Summer Family Evenings
Admission: $0/member family, $5/non-member family. Admission is paid at the door.     dollar icon

Learn about local wildlife with Valles Caldera National Preserve. Family Evenings are made possible by the Del Norte LOV Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Del Norte Credit Union!
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Happy Ramblers

Thu, Jul 10, 2025   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.

Suds & Shows: Game Night

Thu, Jul 10, 2025   7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Special Events
Admission: See description   

Game night at the nature center featuring video games in the planetarium, tabletop games, and a cash bar hosted by Pajarito Brewpub and Grill.

Rise & Hike

Fri, Jul 11, 2025   8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.

Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds

Fri, Jul 11, 2025   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family   registration icon    dollar icon

We are able to explore more and more of the Universe. What we have found so far has surpassed even our wildest expectations - there are planets everywhere!

Geologic Tour of Mount Taylor Composite Volcano

Sat, Jul 12, 2025 - Sun, Jul 13, 2025   7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings
Admission:    registration icon    

Explore the geology of Mount Taylor on this 2-day, 1-night tour with Fraser and Cathy Goff.

Mars: The Ultimate Voyage

Sat, Jul 12, 2025   2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family   registration icon    dollar icon

Find out what might be needed for humans to journey to Mars in this fulldome planetarium movie.

Space Camp 2.0

Mon, Jul 14, 2025 - Fri, Jul 18, 2025   9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Audience: Children    Event Type: Summer Camps
Admission: $450/non-member, $430/PEEC member.   registration icon    dollar icon

Outdoor day camp for students entering grades 7 - 8.

Culturally Significant Plants in Bandelier National Monument

Mon, Jul 14, 2025   6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature Talks & Classes
Admission: Free!   registration icon    

Learn about culturally significant native plants from Bandelier and how they can inspire your own connection to the land.

The James Webb Space Telescope Unlocked Universe

Tue, Jul 15, 2025   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $8/adult; $6/child   registration icon    dollar icon

Come learn about the new discoveries and new mysteries from James Webb and check out some beautiful pictures!

Summer Family Evening: Meet Animal Ambassadors, Sponsored by Del Norte LOV Foundation

Wed, Jul 16, 2025   6:00 PM
Audience: Families    Event Type: Summer Family Evenings
Admission: $0/member family, $5/non-member family. Admission is paid at the door.     dollar icon

Meet native animal ambassadors with the New Mexico Wildlife Center! Family Evenings are made possible by the Del Norte LOV Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Del Norte Credit Union!
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Happy Ramblers

Thu, Jul 17, 2025   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.

Rise & Hike

Fri, Jul 18, 2025   8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.

Supermassive Black Holes

Fri, Jul 18, 2025   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family   registration icon    dollar icon

Learn about the science of black holes and galaxy formation in this full-dome film.

Mysteries of your Brain

Sat, Jul 19, 2025   2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family   registration icon    dollar icon

Jump into an animated adventure following a girl and her crow companion as they explore what makes the human brain so special.

Wildflower Walk

Mon, Jul 21, 2025   5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings
Admission: Free, with registration required.    registration icon    

Take a gentle stroll and learn about local wildflowers.

Climbing - from New Mexico to the Dolomites (In-Person & Live-Streamed LAM Talk)

Tue, Jul 22, 2025   7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Los Alamos Mountaineers
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Helga Schimkat shares an introduction to the world of rock climbing, from local crags in New Mexico to alpine adventures in the Dolomites.

Summer Family Evening: Cuddle Baby Goats, Sponsored by Del Norte LOV Foundation

Wed, Jul 23, 2025   6:00 PM
Audience: Families    Event Type: Summer Family Evenings
Admission: $0/member family, $5/non-member family. Admission is paid at the door.     dollar icon

Stop by the nature center to meet adult and baby goats! Family Evenings are made possible by the Del Norte LOV Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Del Norte Credit Union!
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Happy Ramblers

Thu, Jul 24, 2025   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.

Suds & Shows: The Matrix

Thu, Jul 24, 2025   7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Special Events
Admission:    registration icon    

Get ready to unplug from reality and dive into one of the most iconic sci-fi films of all time.

Rise & Hike

Fri, Jul 25, 2025   8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.

From Earth to the Universe

Fri, Jul 25, 2025   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family   registration icon    dollar icon

This stunning, 30-minute voyage through time and space conveys, through an arresting combination of sights and sounds, the Universe revealed to us by science.

Butterfly Walk

Sat, Jul 26, 2025   9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Enjoy a relaxed butterfly walk focused on observing and learning about local species.

Mayan Archeoastronomy

Sat, Jul 26, 2025   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family   registration icon    dollar icon

Learn about Mayan views of the sky in this animated fulldome planetarium film.
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Happy Ramblers

Thu, Jul 31, 2025   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.

Rise & Hike

Fri, Aug 1, 2025   8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.

One Sky: Sky Stories from Around the Globe

Fri, Aug 1, 2025   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family   registration icon    dollar icon

Experience sky perspectives and stories from around the world in this fulldome film.

Explore

Sat, Aug 2, 2025   2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family   registration icon    dollar icon

EXPLORE presents a broad selection of science in a modern and accessible way, in a story that revolves around the ambition to colonize Mars.

Bird Walk at Los Luceros

Sun, Aug 3, 2025   7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings
Admission: Free.     registration icon    

Join local birders for a special early morning birding walk at the Los Luceros Historic Site!

Nature Playtime

Mon, Aug 4, 2025   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Audience: Children    Event Type: Nature Playtime
Admission: Free.    

Join local families for fun, hands-on activities, hikes, games, and stories in nature.

Night Sky in August

Tue, Aug 5, 2025   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $8/adult; $6/child   registration icon    dollar icon

Learn about the night sky in this live planetarium presentation.
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Happy Ramblers

Thu, Aug 7, 2025   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.

Rise & Hike

Fri, Aug 8, 2025   8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.

Fantastic Fractals

Fri, Aug 8, 2025   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family   registration icon    dollar icon

Watch animated fractals swirl across the fulldome screen to music.

Unveiling the Invisible Universe

Sat, Aug 9, 2025   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family   registration icon    dollar icon

Learn about the latest observations of the universe in this fulldome movie.

Nature Playtime

Mon, Aug 11, 2025   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Audience: Children    Event Type: Nature Playtime
Admission: Free.    

Join local families for fun, hands-on activities, hikes, games, and stories in nature.

Stellar Lifecycles

Tue, Aug 12, 2025   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $8/adult; $6/child   registration icon    dollar icon

Galen Gisler will discuss what we've learned how stars live out their lives.
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Happy Ramblers

Thu, Aug 14, 2025   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.

Rise & Hike

Fri, Aug 15, 2025   8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.

FORWARD! To the Moon

Sat, Aug 16, 2025   2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family   registration icon    dollar icon

Learn about NASA's plans to return to the Moon in this fulldome film.

Nature Playtime

Mon, Aug 18, 2025   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Audience: Children    Event Type: Nature Playtime
Admission: Free.    

Join local families for fun, hands-on activities, hikes, games, and stories in nature.

Wildflower Walk

Mon, Aug 18, 2025   5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings
Admission: Free, with registration required.    registration icon    

Take a gentle stroll and learn about local wildflowers.
Hiking Deer Trap Mesa

Happy Ramblers

Thu, Aug 21, 2025   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.

Rise & Hike

Fri, Aug 22, 2025   8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.

Bear Fest

Sat, Aug 23, 2025   10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Special Events
Admission: Free.    

Join PEEC and LEWF for our annual Bear Fest and discover more about the amazing black bears and other wildlife with which we share our home!

River of Bears

Sat, Aug 23, 2025   2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Immerse yourself in a fulldome exploration of the world of bears in Alaska.

Nature Playtime

Mon, Aug 25, 2025   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Audience: Children    Event Type: Nature Playtime
Admission: Free.    

Join local families for fun, hands-on activities, hikes, games, and stories in nature.

Tree Climbing for Science and Conservation (In-Person & Live-Streamed LAM Talk)

Tue, Aug 26, 2025   7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Los Alamos Mountaineers
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Judah Epstein, a volunteer with Tree Monkey Project, shares how tree climbing is being used globally to support wildlife research, conservation efforts, and Indigenous empowerment across diverse ecosystems.
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Happy Ramblers

Thu, Aug 28, 2025   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.

Rise & Hike

Fri, Aug 29, 2025   8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.

Fantastic Fractals

Sat, Aug 30, 2025   2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family   registration icon    dollar icon

Watch animated fractals swirl across the fulldome screen to music.
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Happy Ramblers

Thu, Sep 4, 2025   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.

Human Impact on Wildlife

Thu, Sep 4, 2025   6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature Talks & Classes
Admission: Free!   registration icon    

Learn how human actions impact wildlife—and what we can do to help.

Rise & Hike

Fri, Sep 5, 2025   8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.

Night Sky in September

Fri, Sep 5, 2025   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $8/adult; $6/child   registration icon    dollar icon

Learn about the night sky in this live planetarium presentation.

Geologic Tour to St. Peter’s Dome

Sat, Sep 6, 2025   8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Explore the geology of St. Peter's Dome on this 1-day tour with Fraser and Cathy Goff.

Seeing!

Sat, Sep 6, 2025   2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family   registration icon    dollar icon

Follow the journey of a photon with the fulldome film, Seeing!

Bird Walk at Los Luceros

Sun, Sep 7, 2025   7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings
Admission: Free.     registration icon    

Join local birders for a special early morning birding walk at the Los Luceros Historic Site!

Nature Playtime

Mon, Sep 8, 2025   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Audience: Children    Event Type: Nature Playtime
Admission: Free.    

Join local families for fun, hands-on activities, hikes, games, and stories in nature.
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Happy Ramblers

Thu, Sep 11, 2025   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.

Rise & Hike

Fri, Sep 12, 2025   8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.

Tracking Wildlife on the Pajarito Plateau: Part 2!

Sat, Sep 13, 2025   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Study wildlife track and sign with certified tracker Ann Hunkins.

Cosmic Mashups

Sat, Sep 13, 2025   2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $8/adult; $6/child   registration icon    dollar icon

Watch the formation of supermassive black holes in this fulldome planetarium film!

Nature Playtime

Mon, Sep 15, 2025   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Audience: Children    Event Type: Nature Playtime
Admission: Free.    

Join local families for fun, hands-on activities, hikes, games, and stories in nature.
Hiking Deer Trap Mesa

Happy Ramblers

Thu, Sep 18, 2025   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.

Rise & Hike

Fri, Sep 19, 2025   8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.

Exoplanets and the Search for Life

Fri, Sep 19, 2025   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $8/adult; $6/child   registration icon    dollar icon

Learn about exoplanet discoveries and how scientists look for signs of life on these distant worlds.

The Sun: Our Living Star

Sat, Sep 20, 2025   2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family   registration icon    dollar icon

Discover the secrets of our star in this planetarium show and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent surface in immersive fulldome format.

Nature Playtime

Mon, Sep 22, 2025   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Audience: Children    Event Type: Nature Playtime
Admission: Free.    

Join local families for fun, hands-on activities, hikes, games, and stories in nature.

Wildflower Walk

Mon, Sep 22, 2025   5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings
Admission: Free, with registration required.    registration icon    

Take a gentle stroll and learn about local wildflowers.

Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Day Hike (In-Person & Live-Streamed LAM Talk)

Tue, Sep 23, 2025   7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Los Alamos Mountaineers
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Ann Satsangi and Jan Velechovsky recount their one-day rim-to-rim Grand Canyon hike, sharing preparation tips and reflections from the trail.
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Happy Ramblers

Thu, Sep 25, 2025   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.

Rise & Hike

Fri, Sep 26, 2025   8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.

We Are Stars

Sat, Sep 27, 2025   2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family   registration icon    dollar icon

Find out about the origins of universe in this animated fulldome planetarium film.

Nature Playtime

Mon, Sep 29, 2025   10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Audience: Children    Event Type: Nature Playtime
Admission: Free.    

Join local families for fun, hands-on activities, hikes, games, and stories in nature.

We reserve the right to refuse admittance to any of our programs, events, or the nature center.

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