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  • January 2026

  • Mon 26
    Closeup of the zodiac on the celestial globe.

    Celestial Globe Opening Reception

    Featured January 26 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Griffith Observatory

    An exclusive evening to celebrate the installation of the Celestial Globe.

  • Tue 27
    Closeup of the zodiac on the celestial globe.

    Celestial Globe Now on View

    Featured January 27 @ 12:15 pm - 12:30 pm
    Griffith Observatory

    Griffith Observatory celebrates the installation of a new exhibit: The Celestial Globe. The exhibit spotlights the link between ancient skies and modern astronomy.

  • February 2026

  • Thu 19

    All Space Considered – February 2026

    Featured February 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater & Online
  • Sat 21
    People gathered on the lawn for a star party.

    Public Star Party – February 21, 2026

    Featured February 21 @ 2:00 pm - 9:45 pm
    Griffith Observatory

    Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!

  • March 2026

  • Tue 3
    A mid-shot of the Moon at total eclipse, while it is at its reddest.

    Total Lunar Eclipse Broadcast – March 3, 2026

    Featured March 3 @ 12:37 am - 6:25 am
    Online

    Live online broadcast of the total lunar eclipse from Griffith Observatory.

  • Thu 19
    A colorful caricature of guest Dr. Solène Antoine smiling triumphantly. In the background, an Earth Observing Satellite looms over an earthquake-struck canyon.

    All Space Considered – March 2026

    Featured March 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater & Online

    Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.

  • Fri 20

    Spring Equinox, 2026 – Local Noon

    Featured March 20 @ 12:50 pm - 1:10 pm
    Griffith Observatory

    Join us at local noon (weather permitting) to mark the start of spring!

  • Fri 20

    Golden Hour: Spring Equinox Sunset

    Featured March 20 @ 6:50 pm - 7:10 pm
    Griffith Observatory

    Join us at sunset on the West Terrace (weather permitting) to mark the start of spring with beautiful views and live musical accompaniment.

  • Sat 28
    Patrons wait in line to look through a lawn telescope.

    Public Star Party – March 28, 2026

    Featured March 28 @ 2:00 pm - 9:45 pm
    Griffith Observatory

    Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!

  • April 2026

  • Sat 11

    Yuri’s Night Los Angeles

    Featured April 11 @ 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Griffith Observatory

    Presented in partnership with Griffith Observatory Foundation, Yuri's Night Los Angeles will include a full day of free space-themed activities for all ages starting at 12:00 noon.

  • Thu 16
    A digital illustration of Jameeka Marshall smiling, with shell earrings and flowers in her hair, with words "ALL SPACE CONSIDERED" floating in space to her left.

    All Space Considered – April 2026

    Featured April 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater & Online

    Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater on the third Thursday of every month. Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on YouTube.

  • Sat 25

    LAAS Centennial Celebration at the Public Star Party – April 25, 2026

    Featured April 25 @ 2:00 pm - 9:45 pm
    Griffith Observatory

    Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!

  • May 2026

  • Mon 4
    A sci-fi RV with jet wings blasts through space.

    After Hours at Griffith Observatory: π™Žπ™₯π™–π™˜π™šπ™—π™–π™‘π™‘π™¨

    Featured May 4 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Griffith Observatory

    Griffith Observatory Foundation hosts an after-hours evening in celebration of 𝘚𝘡𝘒𝘳 𝘞𝘒𝘳𝘴 Day, featuring a screening of Mel Brooks’ iconic science-fiction parody 𝘚𝘱𝘒𝘀𝘦𝘣𝘒𝘭𝘭𝘴.

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