When the fun begins:
From 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month.
Make a day of it!
Families are encouraged to bring lunch on sunny days and to enjoy a picnic on the Lunar and Planetary Institute's grounds.
Where to go:
The Institute is located at Universities Space Research Association, 3600 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston, TX 77058. A map of the region and the LPI location is available for download.
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Activities/What to Expect:
Hands-on activities and demonstrations will allow children and their families to explore the theme of the day for themselves. Read stories! Color pictures! Get messy with theme-based crafts and learn!
What's to Come
Click on a date to view that month’s flyer!
2009
May 16, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – International Space Station
June 20, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Can an Astronaut Stay Healthy in Space?
July 18, 10 a.m. – 1p.m. – Rediscover Apollo
August 15, 8 p.m. – Night Viewing of Saturn and Globular Clusters
September 19, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Solar System Extremes
October 17, 7 p.m. – Night Viewing of the Moon
November 21, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Near Earth Objects
December – No Family Space Day Scheduled. Enjoy your holidays!
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| Please note: Each child must be accompanied by a responsible parent or adult the entire time they are visiting the LPI. |
For more information e-mail Spaceday@lpi.usra.edu or call 281-486-2106.
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