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USAFA Family Movie - Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (Encore showing) Saturday, Jan 31 at 3:30 p.m. 2026 is "A Year Among the Stars" in the USAFA Planetarium - this will include a run through all the Star Wars films for USAFA Families. Released in 1999, Episode I: the Phantom Menace restarted the saga which […]
Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 7 p.m. Location: Arnold Hall Theater Request Base Access Join us for a performance of Shakespeare’s classic comedy, Much Ado About Nothing, presented by our Bluebards Theatre Troupe. Set in the charming Sicilian town of Messina, the play follows Beatrice and Benedick, whose constant bickering entertains all around them, until […]
USAFA Family Movie - Groundhog Day Monday, Feb 2 at 6:00 p.m. With a whopping 94% on Rotten Tomatoes - Groundhog Day has become a true classic of modern storytelling. Non-messy snacks and closeable drinks with lids are authorized for this event only in the Planetarium. Everyone must RSVP online to reserve your seats for […]
Walks in are accepted but appointments for the blood drive are highly encouraged! Making an appointment will give you front-of-the-line service at every station. Appointments will be accepted up to 11 p.m. the day prior to the blood drive, so the team has an up-to-date list of appointments on the day of the drive. Make […]
Homeschool Program: Cosmology 101, aka "Big Bang for dummies" Wednesday, Feb 11 from 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Don't let the title intimidate you - The Big Bang is a big topic, but it is the beginning of all things, including the beginning of our understanding of the universe. So, understanding how everything started is […]
Homeschool Program: Are We Alone? Exoplanets and the Search for E.T. Friday, Feb 20 from 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. "Are We Alone?" is the single, most intriguing questions of space, science, and humanity. Bringing that question into the Planetarium, Dr. Dan Polsgrove, Astronomer, Planetarium educator and former Astronomy professor here at the Academy, will […]
USAFA Family Movie: Wall-E Saturday, Feb 21 at 1:00 p.m. 2026 is "A Year Among the Stars" in the USAFA Planetarium - this will include family friendly, space themed films for USAFA Families. Join us for the classic, Wall-E - the story of a robot who is responsible for cleaning a waste-covered Earth meets another […]
The U.S. Air Force Academy boxing team will compete under the big lights of Clune Arena on Friday, Feb. 27, when it hosts the 2026 Wing Open Boxing Championships. For more information, see Wing Open Boxing: Your Questions Answered. Can't Make it? Stream the Event All attendees must purchase a ticket, which can be obtained from […]
USAFA Family Movie - Star Wars Ep. II Attack of the Clones Saturday, Feb 28 at Noon 2026 is "A Year Among the Stars" in the USAFA Planetarium - this will include a run through all the Star Wars films for USAFA Families. Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones the second movie in […]
You’re invited to join us for a special program at the Air Force Planetarium! Gardening by the Phases of the Moon 🗓 March 11 ⏰ 9:30 a.m. 📍 Air Force Planetarium Discover how the phases of the moon have traditionally guided planting, growing, and harvesting in the garden. This fascinating presentation combines astronomy and gardening, offering a unique perspective […]
Homeschool Program: Over the Moon: Artemis II and the next Human Space Exploration Monday, Mar 16 from 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. The future of Human space exploration and lunar exploration begins with Artemis II - the next crewed mission to send astronauts out and around the Moon. Join Dr. Dan Polsgrove, Astronomer, Planetarium educator […]