Event Calendar

Mark your calendars for Second Saturday Science on December 12 as we celebrate “The Season of Lights.” Colorado Springs Utilities will be joining Space Foundation Discovery Center and Challenger Learning Center to offer an “illuminating” FREE family-friendly STEM experience.

We will offer hands-on activities about Christmas lights as well as nature’s own mesmerizing light display – the Northern Lights! Perhaps you were fortunate enough to see them during their rare appearance here in Colorado in November of 2025.  If not, don’t worry – EVERYONE will get to experience the Northern Lights in our planetarium and even take home their own “portable” Northern Lights display.  "The Season of Lights" will feature a variety of STEM-based activities designed to expand your knowledge of the Northern Lights, including assembling and launching a 3D printed rocket. Plan on spending at least an hour at the center working through activities and viewing your planetarium presentation. Don’t miss this festive and fun fusion of holiday spirit and science! 

This event is free for families, but registration is required to ensure a spot in the planetarium.

Second Saturday Science at Challenger Colorado is about giving families time to do science together. We provide hands-on, content-rich activities designed to encourage thoughtful engagement, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving among family members.

(Note: While we do plan to launch rockets without any trouble, due to changing burn restrictions and permits, there is a possibility that the launch could be canceled last minute.)