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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.

How To Make A Pinhole Projector To Safely View A Solar Eclipse

Friday August 11th
Adler Planetarium Staff

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!

How To Make A Galaxy Cheesecake

Wednesday July 28th
Colleen Cesaretti

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.

DIY At Home: Star Stories

Monday December 7th
Megan Lothamer

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.

Space Mad Libs For Kids!

Tuesday November 10th
Megan Lothamer

Enjoy family-friendly fun with these space mad libs for kids!

Artwork of the Chicago city skyline.

DIY At Home: Your Night Sky

Monday October 19th
Megan Lothamer

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!

Grab Your Supplies, It’s Stomp Rocket Time

Friday August 14th
Sarah Smail

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 […]

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