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From publicly posted calendar Checked Jun 26, 2026
Now On View: Printmaking and the Unconventional Pathways of African American Artists
Faith Ringgold, Here Comes Moses, 2014Serigraph print on paper Printmaking and the Unconventional Pathways of African American Artists Now on view in our…
SM&NC Photo Scavenger Hunt: Daily, Self-Guided
July 6-August 31 Daily & Self-Guided! Pick up a copy of our self-guided photo scavenger hunt at the gates, front desk, or Overbrook Gift Shop. Take a trek…
Planetarium Show: One World, One Sky
One World, One Sky FullDome Cinematic Show* A Sesame Street Adventure ◆ Saturdays & Sundays at 10 AM ◆ W, Thu, Fri at 1 PM All Ages, 45 mins SM&NC…
Planetarium Show: Forward! To the Moon
Forward! To the Moon FullDome Cinematic Show* Step into NASA’s Artemis Program ◆ Saturdays & Sundays at 1 PM Ages 8+, 45 mins SM&NC Members: $8/seat…
Daily Otter Feeding
Daily Otter Feedings Come say hi to Sadie and Ron, our two river otters! Our otter feedings are daily at 1 pm, and switch to noon upon November\'s time change…
Planetarium Show: Habitat Earth
Habitat Earth FullDome Cinematic Show* Exploring the Connections that Make Life Possible ◆ Saturdays & Sundays at 4 pm Beginning in April, showtime will…
Planetarium Show: Stamford Skies
Stamford Skies Narrated Exploration through Space Our Signature LIVE Planetarium Show* ◆ Sat, Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri at 2 PM ◆ Friday & Saturday Evenings at 7…
Planetarium Show: Taylor Swift (Laser)
Laser Taylor Swift Laser Show* Her Hits Reimagined in Light and Sound ◆ Saturday Nights at 9 PM Ages: 6+, 45 mins SM&NC Members: $12/seat Non-Members:…
Planetarium Show: Fractals (Audio-Visual Journey)
Fractals Audio-Visual Journey* Patterns of Infinity Illuminated by Sound ◆ Friday & Saturday Nights at 8 PM Ages: Teens & Up, 45 mins SM&NC…
Friday & Saturday Night Sky Observing
Join us on Friday & Saturday nights for educator-led stargazing. On clear evenings, we roll back our Observatory roof to reveal the night sky, offering…
SM&NC Sunday Farm Market
Our Sunday Farm Market is back and better than ever – and as always, admission to come shop is free! Join us today and every Sunday this summer, to pick up…
Tuesdays: Building Stations
Drop-in Tuesdays this Summer! Join us for hands-on building time using LEGO, Straws & Connectors, and other builders. Meets at Otter Outdoor Classroom.…
Members Only: Otter-ly Amazing
Photo by Carey Quinn Join one of our SM&NC Farmers to discover how we care for our North American River Otters, Sadie & Ron. Discover their otter-ly…
Meet the Animals
Drop-in Fridays this Summer! Join us every Friday to meet a few of our exotic or farm animals up close and in person! Our animal ambassadors will vary from…
National Farm Market Week
A special day at our Sunday Farm Market! We’ve got a special day at the market lined up in celebration of National Farm Week! Tastings, specials, live animal…
Junior Curator: Summer Session 4
MEMBERS ONLY Junior Curator: Summer Session 4 Ages 11 – 13 This program provides an overview of basic animal care and experiential learning on Heckscher Farm.…
Astronomy for All Evening
This free program is designed for neurodivergent participants who may experience better success with non-traditional program formats. For the first time, our…
Animals for All: Heckscher Farm Open Evening
This free program is designed for neurodivergent participants who may experience better success with non-traditional program formats. Our Open Farm Evenings…
National S’mores Day at the Farm Market
A special day at our Sunday Farm Market! Our favorite non-traditional holiday! Stop by the Market from 11–1 to make your own S’more! Sunday, August 9 11 am – 1…
Star Party: Perseids Meteor Shower
Join us for our inaugural Star Party at the SM&NC’s new Planetarium & Astronomy Center! Timed to coincide with the peak of the annual Perseids meteor…
Animals for All: Caring for Exotic Critters
A Heckscher WILD! based complement to our Caring for Critters program at Heckscher Farm. This program provides an opportunity for students with disabilities to…
Fridays: Meet the Animals
Drop-in Fridays this Summer! Join us every Friday to meet a few of our exotic or farm animals up close and in person! Our animal ambassadors will vary from…
Junior WILD! Keepers: Summer Session 3 (2-day session)
MEMBERS ONLY Junior WILD! Keepers: Summer Session 3 Ages 11 – 13 Junior WILD! Keepers was established in 2015, with the opening of our Heckscher WILD! exotic…
Animals for All: Caring for Critters
This program provides an opportunity for students with disabilities to work hands-on with Heckscher Farm animals outside of our traditional Junior Curator…