Family Fridays
In-Person, with working parents in mind
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
June + July, 2021
Most Summer Fridays in the Blakemore Planetarium.
Made possible in part by Betty Tomlin.
This summer Family Fridays will feature extended hours to better accommodate working parents and their families. We're thrilled to be joining together again in person for curated activities, multiple Dome Shows and guided Cimarex Science on a Sphere tours throughout the day.
Mexican Maps Family FridayFri, Jun 18Blakemore PlanetariumJun 18, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM CDTBlakemore Planetarium, 1705 W Missouri Ave, Midland, TX 79701, USAJoin us during our new extended hours for an outdoor Treasure Hunt, and Cardinal Directions Game. Inside we'll have a Ozobot Map Challenge, Map Puzzles, and Museum Map Making. All ages. Registration not required. Free admission for members. Made possible in part by Betty Tomlin.- Phenomenal Physics Family FridayFri, Jul 09Blakemore PlanetariumJul 09, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMBlakemore Planetarium, 1705 W Missouri Ave, Midland, TX 79701, USAJoin us during our new extended hours for an outdoor Coloring Robots, and Cardboard Car activities. Inside we'll create Popsicle Stick Catapults, Floating Balls, and a Paper Plate Marble Run. All ages. Registration not required. Free admission for members. Made possible in part by Betty Tomlin.
- Art Science in Fiber Family FridayFri, Jul 16Blakemore PlanetariumJul 16, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMBlakemore Planetarium, 1705 W Missouri Ave, Midland, TX 79701, USAJoin us during our new extended hours for outdoor Clay Microorganisms, and “quilts” with painted pieces of fabric. Inside we'll explore microscopes, 3D Printed Cell Rubbing, and Petri Dish Germ Painting. Free admission for members. Made possible in part by Betty Tomlin.
- Art Geometry Family FridayFri, Jul 23Blakemore PlanetariumJul 23, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMBlakemore Planetarium, 1705 W Missouri Ave, Midland, TX 79701, USAJoin us during our new extended hours for outdoor Spin Art, and Maze Solving. Inside we'll create Mosaic Tiles, String Art Boards, and Origami. All ages. Registration not required. Free admission for members. Made possible in part by Betty Tomlin.
- Oceans + Deserts Family FridayFri, Jun 11Blakemore PlanetariumJun 11, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMBlakemore Planetarium, 1705 W Missouri Ave, Midland, TX 79701, USAJoin us during our new extended hours for an outdoor pool noodle fishing game, and balloon shark floating experiment. Inside we'll create "jelly fish" sensory bottles, graham cracker plate tectonics, and a shake table. Free admission for members. Made possible in part by Betty Tomlin.
- Weather + Movements Family FridayFri, Jun 04Blakemore PlanetariumJun 04, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMBlakemore Planetarium, 1705 W Missouri Ave, Midland, TX 79701, USAJoin us for our new extended hours for an outdoor weather obstacle course, and yoga with weather instruments. Inside we'll create indoor rain clouds, paper windmills, and weather instruments. All ages. Registration not required. Free admission to members.Made possible in part by Betty & Mark Tomlin.