Calendar of Shows
All shows are free to the public
Shows are appropriate for all ages, and include audience interaction. Most shows are unique creations of Hardin Planetarium. The schedule will be updated periodically.
Current Public Schedule
“Lives of the Stars”
Tue 19 Aug - Tue 7 Oct
A highly interactive experience where you will point to a star in the sky, we we will all learn its name, it's distance, and more. Through this we will explore the life cycles of stars: how they form, what they do, and how they end.
“MoonBeings”
Thu 9 Oct - Tue 25 Nov
The search for life beyond Earth leads us to the surprisingly diverse array of moons in our very own solar system. What places in a solar system are likely locations for life as we understand it?
Subjects: extraterrestrial life; Solar System structure; moons; the role of water for life; radiation shielding
Closed Thanksgiving
“Celebrations for a Long Winter's Night”
Sun 30 Nov - Sun 4 Jan 2026
The long cold winter nights of December are well suited for celebrations. This festive show illuminates the meaning of the winter solstice, and shares some history behind our holiday customs. Photo: Kevin Willis (WKYU)
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