Jenks Community Education

A young girl, Delphina, finds herself in an unfortunate incident and gets helps from the unexpected Animals of the Sky. Come experience her story and discover how the stars can be connected to create real life animals! General Seating. 1 show. Doors to the Planetarium open approximately 30 minutes prior to listed show time. Tickets will not be issued at time of purchase. You do not need to show proof of purchase. Your name will appear on a list at the door and checked off upon entry to the show. No food or drink is allowed in the Planetarium.

As our ancients learned, the sky is not just a thing of beauty–it’s the ruler for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. Come learn how to use the sky yourself! Doors to the Planetarium open approximately 30 minutes prior to listed show time. Tickets will not be issued at time of purchase. You do not need to show proof of purchase. Your name will appear on a list at the door and checked off upon entry to the show. No food or drink is allowed in the Planetarium.

Coyote has a razor-sharp wit, but he's a little confused about what he sees in the sky. Join this amusing character (adapted from American Indian oral traditions) in a fast-paced and fun show that explores lunar phases, eclipses, and other puzzles. General Seating. 1 show. Doors to the Planetarium open approximately 30 minutes prior to listed show time. Tickets will not be issued at time of purchase. You do not need to show proof of purchase. Your name will appear on a list at the door and checked off upon entry to the show. No food or drink is allowed in the Planetarium.

In 2023 and 2024, North America will experience two Solar Eclipses. Where are the best locations to view it? What are the best times? This show will inform its audiences all about these amazing events! Receive Solar Eclipse glasses as part of the ticket’s cost! General Seating. 1 show. Doors to the Planetarium open approximately 30 minutes prior to listed show time. Tickets will not be issued at time of purchase. You do not need to show proof of purchase. Your name will appear on a list at the door and checked off upon entry to the show. No food or drink is allowed in the Planetarium.

In 2023 and 2024, North America will experience two Solar Eclipses. Where are the best locations to view it? What are the best times? This show will inform its audiences all about these amazing events! Receive Solar Eclipse glasses as part of the ticket’s cost! General Seating. 1 show. Doors to the Planetarium open approximately 30 minutes prior to listed show time. Tickets will not be issued at time of purchase. You do not need to show proof of purchase. Your name will appear on a list at the door and checked off upon entry to the show. No food or drink is allowed in the Planetarium.

The Cassini Satellite recently ended its tour of the majestic planet of Saturn. The decade long mission uncovered mysteries never before seen and gives us an insight to be applied to the entire solar system. General Seating. 1 show. Doors to the Planetarium open approximately 30 minutes prior to listed show time. Tickets will not be issued at time of purchase. You do not need to show proof of purchase. Your name will appear on a list at the door and checked off upon entry to the show. No food or drink is allowed in the Planetarium.

Habitat Earth features biological and human-built networks (and how they intersect), taking viewers on an immersive journey through the contentedness of Earth.. General Seating. 1 show. Doors to the Planetarium open approximately 30 minutes prior to listed show time. Tickets will not be issued at time of purchase. You do not need to show proof of purchase. Your name will appear on a list at the door and checked off upon entry to the show. General seating. No food or drink is allowed in the Planetarium.

Do you own a telescope but don't use it because it doesn't seem to work correctly? Are you interested in taking your basic knowledge on using your telescope to the next level? Bring it to the planetarium this night and together we will learn about the telescope and how it operates. We will then take them to the roof-top observation deck and practice our new skills! This show is weather permitting. Please dress for the weather. General Seating. 1 show. Doors to the Planetarium open approximately 30 minutes prior to listed show time. Tickets will not be issued at time of purchase. You do not need to show proof of purchase. Your name will appear on a list at the door and checked off upon entry to the show. No food or drink is allowed in the Planetarium.

Come shadow an agent of the Solar System Protection Agency and help them make the right decisions to help the Solar System in need! This Choose-Your-Own adventure show allows the audience to pick where Agent Weldon goes through the adventure! This show is designed for younger audiences. Doors to the Planetarium open approximately 30 minutes prior to listed show time. Tickets will not be issued at time of purchase. You do not need to show proof of purchase. Your name will appear on a list at the door and checked off upon entry to the show. No food or drink is allowed in the Planetarium.

Sometimes it's just fun to dream! Like what would it be like to ride carnival rides or even rollercoaster in space? That dream is fulfilled with a unique solar system tour while riding virtual full-dome rollercoaster simulations! Warning: May cause motion sickness. General Seating. 1 show. Doors to the Planetarium open approximately 30 minutes prior to listed show time. Tickets will not be issued at time of purchase. You do not need to show proof of purchase. Your name will appear on a list at the door and checked off upon entry to the show. No food or drink is allowed in the Planetarium.

Join caveman Roc and baby mammoth Zoey as they record the world around them on their cave walls! Much can be learned when you record and share Doors to the Planetarium open approximately 30 minutes prior to listed show time. Tickets will not be issued at time of purchase. You do not need to show proof of purchase. Your name will appear on a list at the door and checked off upon entry to the show. No food or drink is allowed in the Planetarium.

The autumn sky is full of constellations that are all weaved together in a great mythological story. Come learn their stories and how each constellation is connected with one another. Telescope viewing to follow - weather permitting. Doors to the Planetarium open approximately 30 minutes prior to listed show time. Tickets will not be issued at time of purchase. You do not need to show proof of purchase. Your name will appear on a list at the door and checked off upon entry to the show. No food or drink is allowed in the Planetarium.