8717 Wolf Valley Drive
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80924

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MT

Saturday - by appointment

Sunday - closed

Second Saturday Science

March Second Saturday Science

This March, we embark on an exciting family adventure into the world of exploration. This month's hands-on activities challenge school-age children and their families to practice orienteering and communications, and uncover the fascinating history of human exploration. Families can then cap off the experience with an immersive planetarium show. It’s the perfect blend of discovery, teamwork, and out-of-this-world fun for curious explorers of all ages! 


Planetarium Show Times

  • 9:15 am
  • 9:45 am
  • 10:15 am
  • 10:45 am
  • 11:15 am

Hands-on activity before or after your show (except for 11:15 am show time).

Doors close at 12:00 pm.


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. Activities are leveled for school-age students and their parents/guardians and are coupled with a planetarium show highlighting the Colorado night sky. 

Plan on spending at least an hour at the center working through activities and viewing the planetarium presentation.

This event is free for families, but registration is required.

September - May

Donate here to help keep these events free for local families.


  • Wells Fargo
  • Academy School District 20
  • Daniels Fund
  • Bruni Foundation
  • Lockheed Martin
  • King Soopers
  • Moniker Foundation
  • Parsons
  • Norwood
  • Kinder Morgan
  • Pikes Peak Community Foundation
  • Edson Foundation
  • Nunn Construction
  • Northrup Grumman
  • Space Station Explorers
  • USAA
  • Lost Friend Brewing
  • Mikkelson
  • NDIA
  • El Pomar Foundation
  • Lockheed Martin
  • T.Rowe Price
  • Skyward Federal