# Sky & Space Weekend Explorers: Planetarium & Outdoor Science Park > Event for families in the San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Nov 7 – Nov 8 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Where: The Lawrence Hall of Science, 1 Centennial Dr, Berkeley, CA 94720 - Ages: Ages 3-14 and families - Price: $20 per person (Adults & Youths ages 3+), Free for under 3 - Status: Ended (last date Sun, Nov 8). - Organizer: UC Berkeley Lawrence Hall of Science - Official page: https://tickets.lawrencehallofscience.org/ - Last checked: Fri, Nov 6 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/sky-and-space-weekend-explorers-planetarium-and-outdoor-science-park--listing-327a2e1f1ef4d3ab553484ef ## About The Lawrence Hall of Science, perched on a Berkeley hilltop, offers panoramic views of the entire San Francisco Bay. A 'Vast Starry Sky and Outdoor Science Exploration' session is offered. Children can journey through the solar system planets in the interactive planetarium and operate giant mechanical dinosaurs, gravity water flow models, and wind-powered floating tubes in the outdoor science park. Although built on a hillside, the venue has a comprehensive accessible elevator system, allowing strollers to move between exhibition halls without obstruction. Restrooms on all floors are equipped with clean changing tables. A dedicated parent-child room with a lockable door, nursing sofa, and individual power outlets is located behind the first-floor information desk. Outside, there are expansive observation decks and picnic lawns. On clear days, the San Francisco skyline and Golden Gate Bridge are visible, making it a family destination for educational entertainment in the East Bay. ## Similar picks coming up in San Francisco - [Family Nature Adventures: Fungi at Chabot Space & Science Center](https://grassyknees.com/san-francisco/activities/family-nature-adventures-fungi-at-chabot-space-and-science-center--listing-d1a2835edfd896704a343f4e) — Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland · Ages 3–8 · From $25 · checked Oct 13. 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