• Through the Lens

    Take turns looking through our 16-inch telescope at binary stars, dim planets, distant galaxies, and other sky objects. Between individual views in the observatory dome, receive a guided sky tour […]

    $12
  • Night Hike

    Explore the woods of Hawthorn Hollow at night. Learn about nocturnal adaptations and what happens when the sun goes down. This program is for families and adults (kids under 3 […]

    $11.30
  • Wine Wednesday Under the Stars

    Relax in a zero-gravity chair with your own wine or beverage you bring while we guide you through the night sky, using our laser pointer to show you stars, planets, […]

    $12
  • Bird Walk

    Hosted by Rick Fare and the Kenosha-Racine Hoy Audubon Society.  Bird Walks are free!

  • Small Eyes Under the Skies

    Bring the family out to the Schoolyard Observatory and take a trip through the solar system on the meadow as we learn about the size and distance of our closest […]

    $12
  • Beneath the Cosmos

    Relax in a zero-gravity chair while we guide you through the night sky, using our laser pointer to show you stars, planets, constellations, galaxies, and other objects of interest, while […]

    $12
  • Time Travel Through the Universe

    When you gaze up at the night sky, through the veil of stars and the plane of the Milky Way close by, you can't help but feel small before the […]

    $12
  • Through the Lens

    Take turns looking through our 16-inch telescope at binary stars, dim planets, distant galaxies, and other sky objects. Between individual views in the observatory dome, receive a guided sky tour […]

    $12
  • Wine Wednesday Under the Stars

    Relax in a zero-gravity chair with your own wine or beverage you bring while we guide you through the night sky, using our laser pointer to show you stars, planets, […]

    $12
  • Trellis Making Workshop

    Trellising has been a longstanding garden tradition for both function and beauty. The trellis is an essential garden structure for healthy plants that can also bring aesthetic beauty to your landscape. Let your creative side run wild with willow branches and jute twine to design and construct your own custom garden trellis to incorporate into your garden at home. Trellis-making materials and tools are provided as part of the registration fee for each participant to design and build their own garden trellis. Please bring a vehicle large enough to transport your creation! LIMIT: 12. $35/person. Register in advance: This program is for adults. It is a 2-hour outdoor program, so please dress for the weather! Rain location provided! COVID RESTRICTIONS APPLIED, MASKS REQUIRED. No refunds unless the event is canceled. Click here to purchase tickets.

    $11.30