Ward Beecher Planetarium continues its 2024-25 programming with seasonal explorations of the universe, holiday programs for children and laser rock ’n’ roll shows.
Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open 30 minutes prior to shows. Admission is free.
The Ward Beecher Planetarium is located at 100 Lincoln Ave. in Youngstown. Call 330-941-1370 for program information or visit www.wbplanetarium.org…. The planetarium also maintains social media pages on Facebook and X/Twitter.
DECEMBER
Let It Snow! Ward Beecher Planetarium, 100 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown 44555. Field trips: 330-941-3619. Programs: 330-941-1370. www.wbplanetarium.org…. This annual family program celebrates winter with popular holiday music. Features bells and reindeer, presents and cookies and snow and nutcrackers. Shows occur at 8 p.m. on weekends. Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21. A matinee also occurs 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 21.
The Alien Who Stole Christmas. Ward Beecher Planetarium, 100 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown 44555. Field trips: 330-941-3619. Programs: 330-941-1370. www.wbplanetarium.org…. This special holiday program features a tour of the winter night sky with Saint Nick and Mr. Freep. 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, 14.
JANUARY
Rock the Dome Weekend. Ward Beecher Planetarium, 100 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown 44555. Field trips: 330-941-3619. Programs: 330-941-1370. The Planetarium’s popular laser light shows return with a 5.1 sound system and upgraded lighting system from Laser Fantasy International. The program features different artists each hour. Friday night includes Foo Fighters, Taylor Swift, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Rush and Pink Floyd. Saturday features Taylor Swift, The Beatles, Foo Fighters, Queen, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd. Jan. 17-18.
Winter Skywatch. Ward Beecher Planetarium, 100 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown 44555. Field trips: 330-941-3619. Programs: 330-941-1370. www.wbplanetarium.org…. This live, traditional star program covers the current night sky, constellation lore and astronomical events. Programs occur Friday and Saturday. 8 p.m., Jan. 24-25.
Perfect Little Planet. Ward Beecher Planetarium, 100 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown 44555. Field trips: 330-941-3619. Programs: 330-941-1370. Discover our solar system through a different set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto and dive over the ice cliffs of Miranda. Sail through the rings of Saturn. Walk on the surface of Mars. This new program features a solar-system journey for all ages. 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25.
We Are Stars. Ward Beecher Planetarium, 100 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown 44555. Field trips: 330-941-3619. Programs: 330-941-1370. www.wbplanetarium.org…. Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the universe by following the formation of hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of carbon and the molecules for life. 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31.
FEBRUARY
Perfect Little Planet. Ward Beecher Planetarium, 100 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown 44555. Field trips: 330-941-3619. Programs: 330-941-1370. Discover our solar system through a different set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto and dive over the ice cliffs of Miranda. Sail through the rings of Saturn. Walk on the surface of Mars. This new program features a solar-system journey for all ages. 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1, 8, 15.
We Are Stars. Ward Beecher Planetarium, 100 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown 44555. Field trips: 330-941-3619. Programs: 330-941-1370. www.wbplanetarium.org…. Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the universe by following the formation of hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of carbon and the molecules for life. Programs occur on Friday and Saturday. 8 p.m., Feb. 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22. A matinee occurs 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22.
Explore Our Universe LIVE! Ward Beecher Planetarium, 100 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown 44555. Field trips: 330-941-3619. Programs: 330-941-1370. www.wbplanetarium.org…. Starship Ward Beecher will embark on a tour of the universe real time. 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28.
OTHER
So You Want to Buy a Telescope? Ward Beecher Planetarium, 100 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown 44555. Field trips: 330-941-3619. Programs: 330-941-1370. www.wbplanetarium.org…. Experts from the Mahoning Valley Astronomical Society (MVAS) and the Ward Beecher Planetarium will offer help and advice to telescope owners. The public is invited to bring their new telescopes (and ones that have been gathering dust) for one-on-one time with the MVAS experts. Occurs in early winter. Call for dates and more information.
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