Event Archives
Since reopening in 2006 after the renovation and expansion project, the Observatory has hosted hundreds of public events and activities. Whether for eclipses, notable spacecraft anniversaries, or special speakers, the events offered the chance for the public to experience, learn, or be inspired. Sometimes all at the same time!
All past events, as well as upcoming events, can be viewed on our Calendar.
Notable Observatory Events
All Space Considered with Dr. Kip Thorne and Lia Halloran – December 2023
Griffith Observatory broadcasts this public program live from the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater generally 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.
Partial Solar Eclipse – October 14, 2023
Public observing event and live online broadcast from Griffith Observatory.
Venus – Jupiter Conjunction Broadcast – March 1, 2023
Live online broadcast from Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, CA | March 1, 2023
Lunar Occultation of Mars Broadcast – December 7, 2022
Live online broadcast from Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, CA | December 7, 2022
Total Lunar Eclipse Broadcast – November 8, 2022
Live online broadcast from Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, CA | November 8, 2022
Total Lunar Eclipse Broadcast and Public Viewing, May 15, 2022
Live online broadcast and public viewing from Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, CA | May 15, 2022
City of Los Angeles COVID-19 Memorial
The City of Angels' COVID-19 Memorial brings together all residents of Los Angeles with Strength and Love to memorialize our collective experience over the last year and a half.
Partial – But Nearly Total! – Lunar Eclipse, November 18-19, 2021
Live online broadcast from Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, CA | November 18-19, 2021
Celebrating Griffith Park’s 125th Anniversary
Griffith Park celebrates its 125th Anniversary with free public activities and events throughout the park.