Category: Creative Activities
![A person stands in front of the Adler Planetarium, holding a homemade pinhole projector to safely observe the Sun without solar viewers.](https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1964-655x504.png)
How To Make A Pinhole Projector To Safely View A Solar Eclipse
How to safely observe the Sun and the October 14, 2023 and April 8, 2024 solar eclipses using a homemade pinhole projector. Get equipped to eclipse!
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How To Make A Galaxy Cheesecake
Header Image: Galaxy cheesecake slices cut up and being served. What’s cooler than a regular cheesecake? A galaxy cheesecake! Celebrate National Cheesecake Day every day with a delectable dessert that is truly out-of-this-world. Galaxy Cheesecake Recipe Ingredients: Cheesecake 72oz soft cream cheese 1 1/4 cups sugar 1.2 tsp salt 4 eggs 3 tbsp lemon juice […]
![Star Story being projected onto a wall.](https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/Star-Story-Projection-On-Wall-655x504.png)
DIY At Home: Star Stories
In this hands-on activity for families, we encourage you to create your own DIY constellation.
![A photo of our universe with doodles of a planet and astronaut on it.](https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/Space-Mad-Libs-For-Kids-655x504.png)
Space Mad Libs For Kids!
Enjoy family-friendly fun with these space mad libs for kids!
![Artwork of the Chicago city skyline.](https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/Your-Night-Sky-Chicago-655x504.png)
DIY At Home: Your Night Sky
In this hands-on activity for families, we encourage you to look up at the night sky and design a night scene inspired by your memory or your imagination.
![Create your own stomp rocket with supplies from around your house and launch it outside!](https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/launching-edit-1-655x504.jpg)
Grab Your Supplies, It’s Stomp Rocket Time
Header Image: Make your own stomp rocket and stomp rocket launcher with supplies from around your house and launch it outside! When I’m looking to combine a little bit of learning with a lot of fun, stomp rockets are my go-to. As the Manager of Program Development, I include them in Adler’s camp activity list […]