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Nature Playtime

Mon, Dec 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.

Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wed, Dec 10, 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!
Hiking Deer Trap Mesa

Happy Ramblers

Thu, Dec 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, Dec 12, 2025   9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

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

Cosmic Dawn

Fri, Dec 12, 2025   7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Watch the story behind the Webb Space Telescope in this 90 minute film.
Photo by Elena Georgi

Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds

Sat, Dec 13, 2025   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family. Age recommendation: 6+   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!

Home Alone & Hot Chocolate

Sat, Dec 13, 2025   4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $10/adult, $8/child.   registration icon    dollar icon

Join us for a cozy night featuring a hot chocolate bar and screening of the beloved holiday movie, Home Alone. The hot chocolate bar will open at 4 pm and the movie will start at 4:30 pm.

Nature Playtime

Mon, Dec 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.

Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wed, Dec 17, 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!
Hiking Deer Trap Mesa

Happy Ramblers

Thu, Dec 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, Dec 19, 2025   9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

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

Winter Solstice

Fri, Dec 19, 2025   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Learn about the winter solstice under the planetarium dome.

Supermassive Black Holes

Sat, Dec 20, 2025   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family. Age recommendation: 10+   registration icon    dollar icon

Learn about the science of black holes and galaxy formation in this fulldome film.
Photo by Elena Georgi

Fractals

Sat, Dec 27, 2025   11:00 AM - 12:00 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 full-dome screen to music.

Rise & Hike

Fri, Jan 2, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

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

National Parks Adventure

Sat, Jan 3, 2026   11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: See description   registration icon    

See stunning scenery in the full-dome film: National Parks Adventure with narration by Robert Redford.

Annual Seed Drive with PEEC

Sat, Jan 3, 2026   2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Special Events
Admission: Free! No registration needed!   

Donate seeds to the Los Alamos Seed Library, and stick around to help sort and package donated seeds!
Photo by Elena Georgi

Nature at Night

Wed, Jan 7, 2026   4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature at Night
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Experience the nature center after hours with weekly themed activities.

Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wed, Jan 7, 2026   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!
Hiking Deer Trap Mesa

Happy Ramblers

Thu, Jan 8, 2026   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, Jan 9, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:30 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 January

Fri, Jan 9, 2026   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Take a planetarium journey through the night sky for the month of January.

Las Conchas Snowshoe & Cross-Country Ski

Sat, Jan 10, 2026   9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Hikes & Outings
Admission:    registration icon    

Join Zack Baker of the Los Alamos Mountaineers for an intermediate snowshoeing or cross-country skiing outing on Las Conchas trail.

Black Holes

Sat, Jan 10, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: $8/adult; $6/child; $20/family   registration icon    dollar icon

Explore Black Holes in this full-dome planetarium film.

Nature Playtime

Mon, Jan 12, 2026   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.

Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wed, Jan 14, 2026   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!
Photo by Elena Georgi

Nature at Night

Wed, Jan 14, 2026   4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature at Night
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Experience the nature center after hours with weekly themed activities.
Hiking Deer Trap Mesa

Happy Ramblers

Thu, Jan 15, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.

Climate Café

Thu, Jan 15, 2026   6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Nature Talks & Classes
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Gather with us to explore climate emotions together.

Rise & Hike

Fri, Jan 16, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

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

The Vera Rubin Observatory: A Closer Look

Fri, Jan 16, 2026   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: See description   registration icon    

See the stunning first images from the Vera Rubin Observatory and learn about it's upcoming 10 year survey of the cosmos.

Mysteries of Your Brain

Sat, Jan 17, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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.

Nature Playtime

Mon, Jan 19, 2026   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.

Connecting Wildlife Habitat in a Fragmented World (In-Person & Live-Streamed Talk)

Mon, Jan 19, 2026   6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature Talks & Classes
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Learn how the New Mexico Land Conservancy is protecting and connecting wildlife habitat across the state.
Photo by Elena Georgi

Nature at Night

Wed, Jan 21, 2026   4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature at Night
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Experience the nature center after hours with weekly themed activities.

Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wed, Jan 21, 2026   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!
Hiking Deer Trap Mesa

Happy Ramblers

Thu, Jan 22, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.

Backcountry Film Festival

Thu, Jan 22, 2026   7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Special Events
Admission: See description   

Enjoy a variety of short films celebrating experiences in the backcountry snowsports world at the SALA Event Center.

Rise & Hike

Fri, Jan 23, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

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

Strange New Worlds: NASA’s Exploration of the Solar System

Fri, Jan 23, 2026   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Explore the solar system in the planetarium in this family friendly program!

Seeing!

Sat, Jan 24, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Follow the journey of a photon with the full-dome film, Seeing!

Sowing Wildflower Seeds

Sat, Jan 24, 2026   2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Special Events
Admission: Free!   registration icon    

Join Los Alamos's Bee City and Seed Library for our hands-on Sowing Wildflower Seed workshop, and become a guardian of our ecosystem.

Junior Girl Scouts: Space Science Investigator Adventure!

Sun, Jan 25, 2026   1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Audience: Children    Event Type: Special Events
Admission: $10 per scout   registration icon    dollar icon

Join a PEEC educator to complete a variety of fun activities and leave with your Space Science Investigator badge.

Brownie Girl Scouts: Mission to Space!

Sun, Jan 25, 2026   1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Audience: Children    Event Type: Special Events
Admission: $10 per scout   registration icon    dollar icon

Join a PEEC educator to complete a variety of fun activities and leave with your Space Science Adventurer badge.

Nature Playtime

Mon, Jan 26, 2026   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.

Packrafting Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (In-Person & Live-Streamed LAM Talk)

Tue, Jan 27, 2026   7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature Talks & Classes
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Join us for the January Mountaineers meeting.

Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wed, Jan 28, 2026   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!
Photo by Elena Georgi

Nature at Night

Wed, Jan 28, 2026   4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature at Night
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Experience the nature center after hours with weekly themed activities.
Hiking Deer Trap Mesa

Happy Ramblers

Thu, Jan 29, 2026   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, Jan 30, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:30 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, Jan 31, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Learn about NASA's plans to return to the Moon in this full-dome film.

Nature Playtime

Mon, Feb 2, 2026   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.

Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wed, Feb 4, 2026   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!
Hiking Deer Trap Mesa

Happy Ramblers

Thu, Feb 5, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.

Common Ground

Thu, Feb 5, 2026   6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Come watch this documentary about healing the planet through regenerative farming.

Rise & Hike

Fri, Feb 6, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:30 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 February

Fri, Feb 6, 2026   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Take a planetarium journey through the night sky for the month of February.

Discovering Wildlife in Winter

Sat, Feb 7, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Hikes & Outings
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Find and understand animal signs across the winter landscape.
Photo by Elena Georgi

One Sky

Sat, Feb 7, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: See description   registration icon    

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

Annual Seed Drive with PEEC

Sat, Feb 7, 2026   2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Special Events
Admission: Free! No registration needed!   

Donate seeds to the Los Alamos Seed Library, and stick around to help sort and package donated seeds!

Nature Playtime

Mon, Feb 9, 2026   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.

Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wed, Feb 11, 2026   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!
Hiking Deer Trap Mesa

Happy Ramblers

Thu, Feb 12, 2026   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, Feb 13, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.
Photo by Elena Georgi

Fractals

Sat, Feb 14, 2026   11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Watch animated fractals swirl across the full-dome screen to music.

Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wed, Feb 18, 2026   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!
Hiking Deer Trap Mesa

Happy Ramblers

Thu, Feb 19, 2026   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, Feb 20, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

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

The James Webb Space Telescope Unlocked Universe

Fri, Feb 20, 2026   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: See description   registration icon    

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

Unveiling the Invisible Universe

Sat, Feb 21, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Learn about the latest observations of the universe in this full-dome movie.

Nature Playtime

Mon, Feb 23, 2026   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.

Kilimanjaro and Beyond (In-Person & Live-Streamed LAM Talk)

Tue, Feb 24, 2026   7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature Talks & Classes
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Join us for the February Mountaineers meeting.

Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wed, Feb 25, 2026   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!
Hiking Deer Trap Mesa

Happy Ramblers

Thu, Feb 26, 2026   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, Feb 27, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

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

Astronomy in New Mexico

Fri, Feb 27, 2026   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Learn about the wide range of astronomical observing in New Mexico with Galen Gisler.
Photo by Elena Georgi

We Are Stars

Sat, Feb 28, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Find out about the origins of universe in this animated full-dome planetarium film.

Nature Playtime

Mon, Mar 2, 2026   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.

Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wed, Mar 4, 2026   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!
Hiking Deer Trap Mesa

Happy Ramblers

Thu, Mar 5, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.

Helping Butterfly Conservation Take Flight (Virtual Only Talk)

Thu, Mar 5, 2026   6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature Talks & Classes
Admission: Free!   registration icon    

Join us to learn how your actions can help protect butterflies.

Rise & Hike

Fri, Mar 6, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:30 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 March

Fri, Mar 6, 2026   7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Take a planetarium journey through the night sky for the month of March.
Photo by Elena Georgi

Cosmic Mashups

Sat, Mar 7, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Watch the formation of supermassive black holes in this full-dome planetarium film!

Nature Playtime

Mon, Mar 9, 2026   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.

Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wed, Mar 11, 2026   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!
Hiking Deer Trap Mesa

Happy Ramblers

Thu, Mar 12, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

A relaxing walk with an emphasis on observation.

Climate Café

Thu, Mar 12, 2026   6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Nature Talks & Classes
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Gather with us to explore climate emotions together.

Rise & Hike

Fri, Mar 13, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.
Photo by Elena Georgi

Mayan Archeoastronomy

Sat, Mar 14, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Learn about Mayan views of the sky in this animated full-dome planetarium film.

How to Make a Good iNaturalist Observation

Sat, Mar 14, 2026   1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Special Events
Admission: See description   registration icon    

Join this classroom and field session to learn practical tips for taking better, more identifiable observations on iNaturalist.

Nature Playtime

Mon, Mar 16, 2026   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.

Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wed, Mar 18, 2026   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!
Hiking Deer Trap Mesa

Happy Ramblers

Thu, Mar 19, 2026   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, Mar 20, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.
Photo by Elena Georgi

Mars: The Ultimate Voyage

Sat, Mar 21, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: See description   registration icon    

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

Nature Playtime

Mon, Mar 23, 2026   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.

Adak, Birthplace of the Winds (In-Person & Live-Streamed LAM Talk)

Tue, Mar 24, 2026   7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Nature Talks & Classes
Admission: See description   registration icon    

The March Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting with Tanja.

Walk-In Planetarium Show

Wed, Mar 25, 2026   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!
Hiking Deer Trap Mesa

Happy Ramblers

Thu, Mar 26, 2026   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, Mar 27, 2026   9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Audience: Adults    Event Type: Group Walks
Admission: Free.    

An easy to moderate hike to explore a variety of trails around the Pajarito Plateau.
Photo by Elena Georgi

Explore

Sat, Mar 28, 2026   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Audience: General Audience    Event Type: Planetarium & Astronomy
Admission: See description   registration 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.

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

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