Events

Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Cozy Winter in Space! The Stuffed Animal Sleepover lets people visit the planetarium and then leave their stuffed animals behind for a night of fun. The guests will drop stuffed animals off between 4-7 p.m. on Monday and can pick up stuffed animals on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. We will ask for the name of the stuffed animal, anything we should know about the stuffed animal, and ask them to sign ""permission slips"" for the stuffed animals to stay overnight. Drop off and pick up will be at a table in the lobby. Community Programs will be at the table. Limit 1 stuffed animal per person, please!
Learn More about Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Cozy Winter in Space! The Stuffed Animal Sleepover lets people visit the planetarium and then leave their stuffed animals behind for a night of fun. The guests will drop stuffed animals off between 4-7 p.m. on Monday and can pick up stuffed animals on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. We will ask for the name of the stuffed animal, anything we should know about the stuffed animal, and ask them to sign ""permission slips"" for the stuffed animals to stay overnight. Drop off and pick up will be at a table in the lobby. Community Programs will be at the table. Limit 1 stuffed animal per person, please!

Fun Science Friday - Space Souvenirs. How will you share your space adventure with the world? Come learn about the history of human space exploration and create a medallion commemorating your own journey through space.

Solar Saturdays. Celebrate our Sun and enjoy some fresh winter air at Wheeler Farm! Join Clark Planetarium to safely view the Sun through solar telescopes and participate in fun science activities. Register now at EventBrite!
Learn More about Solar Saturdays. Celebrate our Sun and enjoy some fresh winter air at Wheeler Farm! Join Clark Planetarium to safely view the Sun through solar telescopes and participate in fun science activities. Register now at EventBrite!

Fun Science Friday - Breath of Fresh Air. The future of space travel will require a lot of recycling. Learn about the science technology that will be needed to keep the air for future Moon and Mars missions breathable in this fun chemistry experiment.

Farm and Sky: Star Party. Join Clark Planetarium and Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation at Wheeler Historic Farm for a stargazing party and fun activities! Register now at EventBrite!
Learn More about Farm and Sky: Star Party. Join Clark Planetarium and Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation at Wheeler Historic Farm for a stargazing party and fun activities! Register now at EventBrite!

Solar Saturdays. Celebrate our Sun and enjoy some fresh winter air at Wheeler Farm! Join Clark Planetarium to safely view the Sun through solar telescopes and participate in fun science activities. Register now at EventBrite!
Learn More about Solar Saturdays. Celebrate our Sun and enjoy some fresh winter air at Wheeler Farm! Join Clark Planetarium to safely view the Sun through solar telescopes and participate in fun science activities. Register now at EventBrite!

Astrotots: Snow Much Fun!. Introduce your child to the world of science and astronomy through art, reading, activities and experiments in this special drop-in, wintery edition of Astro Tots! Astro Tots are pre-K classes designed for children ages 2 to 5. Stop by from 10am-12pm and visit each station for activities including reading time, a science experiment, art, and a snack. Each single registration is for both the guardian and one child. Please note that this is not a drop off event. Register now at EventBrite!
Learn More about Astrotots: Snow Much Fun!. Introduce your child to the world of science and astronomy through art, reading, activities and experiments in this special drop-in, wintery edition of Astro Tots! Astro Tots are pre-K classes designed for children ages 2 to 5. Stop by from 10am-12pm and visit each station for activities including reading time, a science experiment, art, and a snack. Each single registration is for both the guardian and one child. Please note that this is not a drop off event. Register now at EventBrite!

Fun Science Friday - Plasma. Solids, Liquids, and Gases - did you know there's actually a fourth fundamental state of matter? Join us as we explore and demonstrate the properties of plasma.

Fun Science Friday - Tinker Day: Rolling into '24. It’s a race! Investigate the properties of the moment of inertia and other concepts of classical physics by rolling differently shaped objects down an incline. Create your own roller and see how it matches up.

Clark Creates: Crystals. Come compare mineral crystals up close under a microscope. Create atomic models of common household items like sugar, salt, and ice to explore the geometry and diversity of molecular crystal structures. Make colorful salt crystal art to take home.