Date: Saturday, October 14
Time: 12:30PM - 2:30PM
Audience: All Ages
Location: In Front of May Hall, FSU

Safely observe the partial solar eclipse and participate in hands-on activities! This event is in collaboration with the Environment, Society & Sustainability Department at Framingham State University for Massachusetts STEM Week 2023 and is NASA Affiliated!

Date: Tuesday, September 5
Time: 8:00PM - 10:00PM
Age Recommendation: All Ages
Location: McCarthy Center Patio, FSU

Use telescopes to observe Saturn and Albireo (double star)! This event is part of Framingham State University’s Black & Gold Beginnings!

The McAuliffe Center is leading a group of local cities and towns including Framingham, Natick, Ashland, and Holliston and partners with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to contribute to the 2023 Heat Watch Campaign sponsored by NOAA in collaboration with Climate Adaptation Planning and Analytics (CAPA).

The target campaign date is July 13, 2023.

The McAuliffe Center is leading a group of local cities and towns including Framingham, Natick, Ashland, and Holliston and partners with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to contribute to the 2023 Heat Watch Campaign sponsored by NOAA in collaboration with Climate Adaptation Planning and Analytics (CAPA).

All volunteers are required to attend a mandatory one-hour training session to participate.

Date: Friday, June 16
Time: 7:00PM - 9:30PM
Age Recommendation: All Ages
Location: McCarthy Center Forum, FSU

In Partnership with the National Air and Space Museum

To honor the 40th anniversary of Sally Ride becoming the first American woman in space, we are hosting a special evening consisting of FREE fun for everyone! Participate in hands-on STEM activities led by NASA Solar System Ambassadors and hear a presentation by Dr. Margaret Weitekamp of the National Air and Space Museum! Register

Date: Thursday, May 25
Time: 8:30PM - 10:00PM
Age Recommendation: All Ages
Location: In Front of May Hall, FSU

Use telescopes to observe the Moon, Venus, and Mars!

CANCELED

Date: Friday, April 28
Time: 8:30PM - 9:30PM
Age Recommendation: All Ages
Location: In Front of May Hall, FSU

Use telescopes to observe the Moon, Venus, Mars, and Pleiades star cluster!

Date: Saturday, April 22
Time: 5:00PM - 6:00PM
Age Recommendation: All Ages
Location: FSU McCarthy Center Forum
Cost: FREE

Official Concert Webpage

We hear news of climate disaster daily: We believe that there is HOPE. Bringing together and amplifying voices of action through music interwoven with powerful presentations by scientists and activists.

Date: Saturday, April 22
Time: 2:00PM - 6:00PM
Age Recommendation: All Ages
Location: FSU McCarthy Center
Cost: FREE

Official Festival Webpage

Join us on Earth Day for our annual free science festival for families and learners of all ages! Explore science, technology, engineering, and math and the ways they support environmental justice and environmental sustainability!

CANCELED

Date: Monday, March 27
Time: 8:15PM - 9:00PM
Age Recommendation: All Ages
Location: In Front of May Hall, FSU

Use telescopes to observe the Moon, Venus, Mars, Pleiades star cluster, and Orion Nebula!

Date: Friday, February 24
Time: 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Age Recommendation: All Ages
Location: In Front of May Hall, FSU

Use telescopes to observe a first quarter Moon, Jupiter, Venus, Mars, the Pleiades star cluster, and Orion Nebula!

Date: Friday, January 27
Time: 5:30PM - 7:00PM
Age Recommendation: All Ages
Location: O’Connor Lot at FSU

Use telescopes to observe a first quarter Moon, Jupiter, Venus, Mars, the Pleiades star cluster, and Orion Nebula!

Date: Monday, December 19
Performances: 4:00PM and 7:00PM
Audience: Participants of All Ages
Location: McCarthy Center Forum

Don’t miss your opportunity to attend the McAuliffe Center’s unique holiday season event at Framingham State University! Join us for a musical celebration of exoplanets with performances of Octave of Light by Multiverse Concert Series, hands-on activities, and refreshments!

Date: Friday, December 2
Time: 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Age Recommendation: All Ages
Location: McCarthy Center & O’Connor Lot

Join McAuliffe Center staff outside the McCarthy Center's main entrance to watch as the ISS passes overhead with a warm cup of hot chocolate! Continue the fun by stargazing with telescopes set up behind O'Connor Hall.

Date: Wednesday, November 9
Time: 4:30PM - 6:00PM
Audience: FSU Students, Faculty, & Staff
Location: McCarthy Center Forum & Zoom

Arts & Ideas would like to invite you to a panel discussion with producers and cast members of Young Nerds of Color. This play is based on interviews with scientists from diverse backgrounds. The panel discussion is a hybrid event.

Date: Saturday, November 5
Time: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Audience: Junior & Cadette Girl Scouts
Location: Framingham State University

Try your hand at an industrial engineering challenge with Raytheon! Join Junior and Cadette Girl Scouts from across eastern Massachusetts at Framingham State University to try a hands-on engineering activity!

Date: Thursday, October 27
Film: 7:00PM - 9:00PM (Activities Start at 6:00PM)
Audience: Ages 14+
Location: AMC Dine-In Framingham 16

The Christa McAuliffe Center, in association with Club for the Future and Prime Video, is thrilled to host an exclusive screening of Good Night Oppy. The film tells the inspirational true story of Opportunity, a rover that was sent to Mars for a 90-day mission but ended up surviving for 15 years!

Tickets are free, but pre-registration is required.

Date: Saturday, October 22
Time: 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Audience: MA Educators & Their Families
Location: McAuliffe Center

Massachusetts educators and their families are invited to a STEM Fair event at Framingham State University during Massachusetts STEM Week 2022! Come learn about different hands-on activities you can bring to your classroom, pilot a plane, watch a show in the FSU Planetarium, visit the Christa McAuliffe Center, and see Spot the Robotic Dog!