Oct. 21, 2018, 3 p.m.

Join children's entertainer Fred Penner from TV's Nickelodeon as he explores things large and small, from the colors of the rainbow, to the reasons for the seasons.

Through the use of entertaining songs and immersive environments, children are encouraged to participate while learning about the planets, constellations, meteors, the moon and more.

Geared towards the youngest stargazers and scientist, In My Backyard is sure to instill a sense of wonder and exploration while encouraging children to explore their own backyards.

Total Duration: 31 minutes. Target Audience: All ages.

About the parking...

There is still free parking around the planetarium, but most of the spaces on the north and east side of the building have been fenced off now and will not be available until after construction is finished. Limited parking is available in the lot for the aquatic center, on the side nearest the planetarium. Visitors may also parking the “deck” to the north of the building, and in the Buck Co. lot on the opposite side of Quincy. Street parking is also available along Quincy. This is metered until 8 pm. Please allow a little extra time to find parking for shows at the planetarium, and thanks for your patience!

Our capacity is 58 seats. We set aside 20 seats to accommodate those who arrive without a reservation, so if the show is sold out you can still try to attend by arriving close to 2:30 p.m. However, although we will do whatever we can to seat all comers, there is no guarantee of admission without a reservation.