# Event Details

- **Event Name**: UFOlogy: Close Encounters at the Cradle
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: UFOlogy is a one-day family event blending STEM education, aviation history, science fiction, and drone technology, culminating in the Museum’s inaugural 300-drone nighttime show.

Saturday, June 27, 2026

12pm - 9:30 pm

Spend the day exploring hands-on STEM activities, guest speakers and presentations, astronomy and planetarium experiences, drone demonstrations, cosplay, trivia, vendor tables, and an evening screening of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial before the night concludes with a nighttime drone show over Museum Row.

Featured presentations include MUFON, the Tedesco Brothers, Ben Hansen, and Astronomy on Tap NYC

Take advantage of our Family Four Pack Pre-Sale — a great value for families planning to spend the day exploring the event together.

UFOlogy Advance Tickets

Adults $25.00 | Children $20.00 | Family Four Pack $75.00

Spaceballs + UFOlogy Combo Ticket

Kick off UFOlogy weekend on Friday, June 26th, with a special screening of the classic sci-fi comedy, Spaceballs. Planning on attending both events? Save with a combo ticket option.

https://www.cradleofaviation.org/plan_your_visit/event_calendar.html/event/2026/06/27/ufology-close-encounters-at-the-cradle/563234
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/uniondale/ufology-close-encounters-at-the-cradle/200030216025147
- **Event Categories**: science-fair, comedy, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 58

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Uniondale
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Cradle of Aviation Museum
- **lat**: 40.72675
- **long**: -73.59544
- **full address**: Cradle of Aviation Museum, Uniondale, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is UFOlogy: Close Encounters at the Cradle being held?
  - **A:** UFOlogy: Close Encounters at the Cradle takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Cradle of Aviation Museum, Uniondale, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing UFOlogy: Close Encounters at the Cradle?
  - **A:** UFOlogy: Close Encounters at the Cradle is organized by LongIsland.com.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** UFOlogy: Close Encounters at the Cradle is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Uniondale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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