Special Events

2012

NOMAC (NOrthern Michigan Astronomy Club) meeting 7:30 pm

Jan 5

Petoskey Regional Audubon Society - Snowshoeing at Raven Hill 9:00 am

Feb 4

FREE (Families Reaching Educational Excellence) 2nd Saturday Series:  A Family Affair

Program: Marbled Paper Valentines - noon to 4 pm  FREE ADMISSION –  

Feb 11

Presidents’ Day Weekend Hours—noon to 4 pm on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday

Feb 17-20

NOMAC (NOrthern Michigan Astronomy Club) meeting 7:30 pm

Mar 1

FREE (Families Reaching Educational Excellence) 2nd Saturday Series:  A Family Affair

Program: Playing School - noon to 4 pm  FREE ADMISSION –  

Mar 10

Vernal Equinox Celebration from 8pm to 10 pm at Moon Base with telescopes, if skies are clear

Mar 21

Spring Break Hours begin – noon to 4 pm or by appointment through April 7th

(Closed Easter Sunday, April 8th)

Mar 31

Spring Break Hours (closed Easter Sunday, April 8th) - from noon to 4 pm or by appointment

End at 4 pm April 7th

Mar 31-Apr 7

Closed Easter Sunday

Apr 8

FREE (Families Reaching Educational Excellence) 2nd Saturday Series:  A Family Affair

Program: Swirling Milk - noon to 4 pm  FREE ADMISSION –  

Apr 14

Earth Day Celebration from noon to 4 pm

Apr 22

NOMAC (NOrthern Michigan Astronomy Club) meeting 7:30 pm

May 3

Annual Spring Open House from noon to 4 pm

May 6

FREE (Families Reaching Educational Excellence) 2nd Saturday Series:  A Family Affair

Program: Flag Day - noon to 4 pm  FREE ADMISSION –  

May 12

Memorial Day Weekend Hours  begin from noon to 4 pm each day  Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon

May 25-28

Summer Hours begin 10 to 4 weekdays, 12 to 4 Saturdays and 2 to 4 Sundays

May 29

NOMAC (NOrthern Michigan Astronomy Club) meeting 7:30 pm

Jun 7

FREE (Families Reaching Educational Excellence) 2nd Saturday Series:  A Family Affair

Program: Papermaking - noon to 4 pm  FREE ADMISSION –  

Jun 9

Summer Solstice Celebration:  Earth Journey Walk  & Bonfire at Stonehenge (pre-register: call 231.536.3369)--7 pm

Jun 21

Independence Day – open noon to 4 pm

Jul 4

NOMAC (NOrthern Michigan Astronomy Club) meeting 7:30 pm

Jul 5

*FREE (Families Reaching Educational Excellence) 2nd Saturday Series:  A Family Affair—noon to 4 pm  FREE ADMISSION  

Jul 14

2012 Summer Magic Celebration:   Reaching for the Stars—7 pm  adults only

Jul 21

NOMAC (NOrthern Michigan Astronomy Club) meeting 7:30 pm

Aug 7

*FREE (Families Reaching Educational Excellence) 2nd Saturday Series:  A Family Affair—noon to 4 pm  FREE ADMISSION  

Aug 11

Last day of Summer Classes

Aug 31

NOMAC (NOrthern Michigan Astronomy Club) meeting 7:30 pm

Sep 6

Labor Day Weekend  from noon to 4 pm each day  Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues

Aug 31–Sep 4

*FREE (Families Reaching Educational Excellence) 2nd Saturday Series:  A Family Affair—noon to 4 pm  FREE ADMISSION

Sep 8

Autumnal Equinox Celebration from 8 pm to 10 pm at Moon Base with telescopes, if skies are clear   

Sep 21

NOMAC (NOrthern Michigan Astronomy Club) meeting 7:30 pm

Oct 4

*FREE (Families Reaching Educational Excellence) 2nd Saturday Series:  A Family Affair—noon to 4 pm  FREE ADMISSION

Oct 13

NOMAC (NOrthern Michigan Astronomy Club) meeting 7:30 pm

Nov 1

*FREE (Families Reaching Educational Excellence) 2nd Saturday Series:  A Family Affair—noon to 4 pm  FREE ADMISSION

Nov 10

Thanksgiving Break Hours from 12 noon to 4 pm (except Thanksgiving Day)  Fri, Sat, Sun

Nov 23

NOMAC (NOrthern Michigan Astronomy Club) meeting 7:30 pm

Dec 6

*FREE (Families Reaching Educational Excellence) 2nd Saturday Series:  A Family Affair—noon to 4 pm  FREE ADMISSION

Dec 8

Holiday Hours begin   (closed Christmas Day)  open 12 to 4 pm through Jan 2

Dec 21

Winter Solstice Celebration:  Bonfire at Stonehenge (pre-register: call 231.536.3369)--7 pm to 11 pm

Dec 21

Holiday Open House -- enjoy food, fun, and friends from 12 to 4 pm

Dec 28

New Year’s Eve for Kids – Let your kids enjoy a fun overnight (6 pm – 9 am)  ages 4-14 – must pre-register

Dec 31