April Vacation Programming at the McAuliffe Center Framingham MA

When:
Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026 8:30a -
Saturday, Apr 25, 2026 3:00p

Where:
Christa McAuliffe Center and Framingham State University Planetarium
53 State Street
Framingham, Massachusetts 01702

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School Vacation Day Program

Wednesday, April 22 | 8:30am - 3:00pm | Registration Required

For Individual Participants in grades 5-8

Expedition Mars space mission simulation in the Challenger Learning Center, including brand-new VR briefings; interactive planetarium program, including full-dome film Big Astronomy; and MicroObservatory activity. For individual participants in grades 5-8 during April School Vacation.


School Vacation Day Program

Thursday, April 23 | 8:30am - 3:00pm | Registration Required

For Individual Participants in grades 5-8

Expedition Mars space mission simulation in the Challenger Learning Center, including brand-new VR briefings, and Planetary Defense Workshop led by The Space Consortium as part of Massachusetts Space Week. For individual participants in grades 5-8 during April School Vacation.


Thursday, April 23 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Registration Required

For Individual Participants in grades 5-8

Planetary Defense Workshop led by The Space Consortium as part of Massachusetts Space Week. For individual participants in grades 5-8 during April School Vacation.


Community Stargazing during Massachusetts Space Week

Thursday, April 23 | Drop-in 8:00pm - 9:30PM | Free community-wide event

May Hall, Framingham State University

Cloud date: April 28 8:15pm-9:30PM

Participants of all ages are welcome!

Use telescopes to observe the night sky! McAuliffe Center staff are available to answer your questions about telescopes and our Universe.

This event is weather-dependent. In case of inclement weather or conditions inconducive for observing, this event will be canceled.


Science on State Street - Annual Science Festival

Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 12:00PM - 3:00PM | Free community-wide event

Christa McAuliffe Center and O’Connor Parking Lot

Framingham State University

Science on State Street is Framingham State University’s annual science festival, a community-wide event organized by the Christa McAuliffe Center in collaboration with MetroWest STEM Education Network.


Science on State Street has a particular focus on themes relating to planet Earth. Explore science, technology, engineering, and math and the ways they support environmental justice, renewable energy, and environmental sustainability!


Explore 35+ exhibitors for:

Hands-on Activities

Interactive Demonstrations

Engaging Discussions

Planetarium Films

And more!


Rain or Shine! In case of bad weather all exhibits will move indoors.


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