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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 […]
USAFA Family Movie - Star Wars Ep. III Revenge of the Sith Friday, March 20 at 6:00 pm 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 III: Revenge of the Sith concludes the prequel […]
USAFA Family Movie - Interstellar CANCELED - will be rescheduled for a future date 2026 is "A Year Among the Stars" in the USAFA Planetarium - this will include a lot of space-themed movies for USAFA Families to enjoy. Interstellar really needs no introduction - it has become a top tier favorite space film among […]
USAFA Family Movie - Elio Wednesday, March 25 at Noon 2026 is "A Year Among the Stars" in the USAFA Planetarium - this will include a lot of space-themed movies for USAFA Families to enjoy. Elio, an underdog with an active imagination, finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives […]
USAFA Family Movie - Solo: A Star Wars Story Thursday, March 26 at 6:00 pm 2026 is "A Year Among the Stars" in the USAFA Planetarium - this will include a lot of space-themed movies for USAFA Families to enjoy. Young Han Solo finds adventure when he joins forces with a gang of galactic smugglers […]
OPEN TO ALL Movie Event Flight of the Navigator at the USAFA Planetarium Friday, March 27 at 11:00 am 2026 is "A Year Among the Stars" in the USAFA Planetarium - this will include space-themed movies to enjoy, including this classic celebrating it's 40th anniversary, a sci-fi film responsible for inspiring of a love of […]
OPEN TO ALL Movie Event Flight of the Navigator at the USAFA Planetarium Friday, March 27 at 6:00 pm 2026 is "A Year Among the Stars" in the USAFA Planetarium - this will include space-themed movies to enjoy, including this classic celebrating it's 40th anniversary, a sci-fi film responsible for inspiring of a love of […]
USAFA Family Movie - The Martian Saturday, March 28 at Noon 2026 is "A Year Among the Stars" in the USAFA Planetarium - this will include a lot of space-themed movies for USAFA Families to enjoy. With a whopping 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, The Martian is one of the best science fiction movies ever made. […]
Homeschool Program: 3rd Rock... from Core to Climate Change Monday, April 6 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. The Earth - our physical planet (3rd rock from the Sun), is the literal foundation for all life, science, & processes Join Dr. Dan Polsgrove, Astronomer, Planetarium educator and former Astronomy professor here at the Academy, for […]
OPEN TO ALL Movie Event Star Trek First Contact at the USAFA Planetarium Friday, April 17 at 6:00 pm 2026 is "A Year Among the Stars" in the USAFA Planetarium - this will include space-themed movies to enjoy, including the 30th Anniversary of Star Trek: First Contact - one of the most successful and most […]
Homeschool Program: Exploring Mars from Robots to Humans on Wed, Apr 22 @ 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 22 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Mars - the next planet out from the Sun in our solar system, and humanity's next target for human exploration after returning to the Moon. Join Dr. Dan Polsgrove, Astronomer, Planetarium […]
STEM Day 2026 – The STEM of Air and Space Power! STEM Day is a family outreach event where U.S. Air Force Academy organizations, squadrons and academic departments come together to promote the world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through hands-on engagement. Directions to Arnold Hall Entering the base through the North Gate Continue […]
Mark your calendar and save the date! The U.S. Air Force Academy Band will present the Armed Forces Week Concert on Monday, May 4, 7 p.m. at the Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts. The Academy Band will be joined by members of the U.S. Military Academy and U.S. Naval Academy Bands. This event is free […]