Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee

Hurricane Update ⭐ Our building has power and we are OPEN! We have two shows of The Wild Robot in IMAX starting at 6pm tonight. We will resume all normal operations tomorrow morning.

Hurricane Update ⭐Our building has power and we are OPEN! We have two shows of The Wild Robot in IMAX starting at 6pm tonight. We will resume all normal operations tomorrow morning.

Mark your calendars 📅 To celebrate 100 Years of the Planetarium, we are participating in the 100 Hours of Astronomy Global Outreach Project.

Join us October 5th from 10 am to 10 pm for FREE planetarium programming, hands-on activities, and telescopes in the courtyard after dark.

🌟 Learn more: challengertlh.com/100-hours

In preparation for the storm, we will be closed Wednesday and Thursday this week. We plan to reopen on Friday, Sept 27th. Keep and eye out for updates and stay safe!

We’re proud to announce that we are now Gold Level Certified by FSU’s Green Office Program! 🎉 This achievement marks the next milestone in our Zero G Sustainability program. By continuing to take steps toward a greener future, we’re doing our part to support FSU’s mission of promoting environmental care and sustainability.

A big thank you to our entire team and FSU's Sustainable Campus for helping us make a difference. 🌱♻️

https://sustainablecampus.fsu.edu/blog/challenger-center-tallahassee-earns-green-office-certification

"The best animated movie of the year" takes flight September 26, only in theaters. Find showtimes: challengertlh.com/wild-robot

Exciting news - we’ve added a second sculpture from Jim Gary’s Twentieth Century Dinosaurs to our exhibit hall! 🦕 If you’ve spotted these colorful dinos at Tallahassee Museum, now’s your chance to get an up-close look at their incredible craftsmanship.

Looking for fun weekend plans? Take a walk around Tallahassee Museum to see the rest of the sculptures and then come watch T. Rex in IMAX 3D 🦖 www.challengertlh.com/showtimes

This Saturday (9/21) is Kids’ Free Day! The third Saturday of each month is Kids’ Free Day where children 12 and under receive a free* ticket to any scheduled IMAX documentary or planetarium show with a paying adult. Visit our website to find showtimes ✨ challengertlh.com/showtimes

*Receive one complimentary child’s ticket for each adult ticket purchase. Hollywood Films excluded from this offer.

We are thrilled to announce a transformational $750,000 donation from the Edward C. Fogg, III and Lisbeth A. Fogg Charitable Trust! In recognition of this generous gift, you can now visit our newly upgraded Fogg Planetarium.

This landmark donation will support STEM education for children and families in Tallahassee through expanded educational offerings, new curriculum development, scholarships, and astronomy workshops.

Thank you to the Fogg Charitable Trust for making a lasting impact on our community!

Our September Book Club pick is perfect for all ages 🚀 Sew Sister by Elise Matich is a picture book that explores the incredible true story of Jean Wright, one of NASA's legendary "Sew Sisters," whose mastery of sewing helped protect astronauts in space! 👩‍🚀✂️

Learn More: ChallengerTLH.com/Book-Club

Don't forget about our fun, family events TOMORROW (Sept 14th) 🚗🌕✨

🚗 Join us from 10 am - 2 pm to explore the exciting engineering of car science. Learn about the history of cars, discover the latest in self-driving technology, and more.

🌕 Then return from 6 pm - 9 pm to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night. Our friends from Tallahassee Astronomical Society will have telescopes on Kleman Plaza so everyone has a chance to view the moon. Attendees can also see the moon through spectacular perspectives in our newly upgraded planetarium.

✨ Both events are free. No tickets required. ✨

Registration is NOW OPEN for fall & winter day camps! Our Day Camps are open to students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Students will spend their school holidays exploring robotics, coding, chemistry, and so much more. 🚀 Reserve your spot now: www.ChallengerTLH.com/Camp

Check out all our fun, family events happening this Saturday (Sept 14th) 🚗🌕✨

🚗 Join us from 10 am - 2 pm to explore the exciting engineering of car science. Learn about the history of cars, discover the latest in self-driving technology, and more.

🌕 Then return from 6 pm - 9 pm to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night. Our friends from Tallahassee Astronomical Society will have telescopes on Kleman Plaza so everyone has a chance to view the moon. Attendees can also see the moon through spectacular perspectives in our newly upgraded planetarium.

✨ Both events are free. No tickets required. ✨

This Sunday (Sept 8th) at 6PM is our monthly Storytime Under the Stars 📖 Enjoy classic bedtime stories read by a live narrator in our planetarium under a celestial canopy of twinkling stars 🌟

This event is free. No tickets required.

Bring on the chaos. 👻 Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is NOW PLAYING in IMAX. Find showtimes: ChallengerTLH.com/beetlejuice

🚨 September Skies Over Tallahassee is postponed 🚨

The free showing of September Skies over Tallahassee will be included in our celebration of International Observe the Moon Night on September 14th. Our friends from Tallahassee Astronomical Society will also have telescopes on Kleman Plaza so everyone has a chance to view the moon.

🗓️ Date: Sept 14, 2024
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎟️ Admission is FREE

ChallengerTLH.com/observe-the-moon

Mission: Math - Free Tutoring Returns September 5th! 🚀

Looking to give your student a boost in math? Our FREE K-12 tutoring program, Mission: Math, returns on September 5th. Join us every Thursday from 4 pm to 7 pm for a supportive and encouraging environment where your student can improve their math skills.

Don’t miss this opportunity to help your student excel in math!

Learn more: https://www.challengertlh.com/tutoring/

Don't forget about our book club meeting this Thursday to discuss "Storm in a Teacup" by Helen Czerski 🕮 This captivating read unravels the science of everyday life, making complex concepts both fun and accessible.

📍 Challenger Learning Center
⏰ Thursday, Sept 5th at 6 PM
Learn More: ChallengerTLH.com/Book-Club

Get ready for a NEW, immersive planetarium show that combines live narration with breathtaking visuals 🌌 Curated by our Planetarium team led Savannah Caldwell, "A Walk Among the Stars" takes you on an awe-inspiring adventure starting September 1st.

Explore the seasonal dance of constellations, fly through the solar system to the distant Oort Cloud, and witness the magic of a distant exoplanet with two suns. From the colorful Orion Nebula to the majestic Milky Way, you’ll experience the spectacular vastness of the universe. A Walk Among the Stars offers a journey through space that will ignite curiosity and inspire a deeper connection with the cosmos.

🌟 Find showtimes: ChallengerTLH.com/Showtimes

Tomorrow night! For the first time ever, it's your chance to play College Football ‘25 on our IMAX screen 🏈
ChallengerTLH.com/Gaming

🗓️ Date: Aug 30, 2024
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🎟️ Price: $10 per player per 25-minute time slot

Homeschool Days are Back 🚀🌟 Come together with other homeschool students on the 3rd Monday of each month.

Our engaging programs are designed for kids ages 5-14 and cover a range of fascinating topics, from digging into the world of dinosaurs to exploring the wonders of space.

Learn more and register now: ChallengerTLH.com/homeschool-days

Join us this Sunday, September 1st at 8pm to honor the first anniversary of the passing of the Legend, Jimmy Buffet. We'll be having a free screening of "All That Is Sacred", a documentary about the film “Tarpon” and the cast of characters within. It featured authors Tom McGuane, Jim Harrison, Richard Brautigan, musician Jimmy Buffett, and others that crossed their paths while living the life of kings in early 1970s Key West. Following the documentary we will be showing some live concert highlight favorites!🌴

https://youtu.be/B8bAwKDbPxA?si=pTV7UGWh6-LwdShb

🚨 This weekend 🚨
Join fellow film enthusiasts at the 𝟭𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹! It's a two day immersive plunge into all the things movies can do – sample a diverse range of documentaries, discover a new generation of indie auteurs, dig on visionary animation, revel in outrageous comedy, and revisit a restored classic (𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴, 𝘛𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘴)🎬 Tallahassee Film Festival

Get tickets now: tallahasseefilmfestival.com/

We're excited to have this incredible sculpture on loan from Tallahassee Museum. This Allosaurus is from Jim Gary’s Twentieth Century Dinosaurs exhibition of colorful dinosaur sculptures made from discarded automobile parts.

Looking for fun weekend plans? Take a walk around Tallahassee Museum to see the rest of the Dino sculptures and then come see T. Rex in IMAX 3D 🦖 www.challengertlh.com/showtimes