# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Family Astronomy: Winter Solstice - The Longest Night
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: $15 Youth, $25 Adults, Members get $5 off per ticket!

Chabot Space & Science Center’s Family Astronomy Series invites families with children ages 6–12 to explore the wonders of the universe together! Each evening program  features an engaging presentation in Chabot’s Planetarium followed by hands-on activities and opportunities to make discoveries together. Each event includes complimentary hot cocoa and snacks.

Explore the fascinating history, diverse cultural customs, and ancient rituals associated with the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year. Participants will learn about

The science behind solstices

The many ways cultures across the globe have celebrated this celestial moment through storytelling, candlelight, and creative traditions

From bonfires to creating handmade decorations and sharing stories, discover how people throughout time have found warmth and wonder in the darkest night.

Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and cookies as you celebrate this special evening together. Afterward, head up to the Observatory for telescope viewing (weather permitting) to mark the return of longer days ahead.

More Information
Please note: program admission does not include after-hours museum access. Be sure to wear layers for the Observatory’s cool nighttime conditions.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/family-astronomy-winter-solstice-the-longest-night/200029127192551
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, storytelling, candlelight-concerts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 29

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Oakland
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA, United States, California 94619
- **lat**: 37.81721
- **long**: -122.1803
- **full address**: 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA, United States, California 94619

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Family Astronomy: Winter Solstice - The Longest Night
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Family Astronomy: Winter Solstice - The Longest Night being held?
  - **A:** Family Astronomy: Winter Solstice - The Longest Night takes place on Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 20 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm at 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA, United States, California 94619.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Family Astronomy: Winter Solstice - The Longest Night?
  - **A:** Family Astronomy: Winter Solstice - The Longest Night is organized by Chabot Space & Science Center.

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