Get ready for a stellar adventure at Kaleideum! Launch yourself into an action-packed day filled with space-themed crafts, experiments, and hands-on activities as part of the Statewide Star Party. This year’s Star Party theme is “Your Place in Space,” and Kaleideum will be leading a range of activities in Liberty Plaza for free.

• Solar Observation (10 am-Noon) – Peer through telescopes with the Forsyth Astronomical Society to safely view the Sun’s surface and learn about solar activity.
• Stomp Rockets – Ready, set, launch! See how far your rocket can soar.
• Pocket Solar System & Solar System Walk – Take a journey through the cosmos with interactive, outdoor activities that bring the vastness of space to life!

In addition, there will be activities inside the museum, which are included with admission or membership:

• Moon Phases & Moon Sand Box – Explore the ever-changing face of the Moon and dig into a tactile lunar experience!
• Powers of Ten – Catch a special screening of the classic Powers of Ten™ film in our Digital Dome, taking you on an awe-inspiring journey from the smallest particles to the farthest reaches of the universe. (Must pay admission or membership to the museum.)
• Virtual Reality Table & View Master Stand – Immerse yourself in virtual space exploration and experience the universe like never before!

Be a part of the Statewide Star Party — perfect for astronomers, explorers, and space lovers of all ages!

The NC Science Festival’s annual Statewide Star Party is made possible through the generous support of the NC Space Grant.