Valentine's Day at Flandrau

When

6 – 9:30 p.m., Feb. 14 – 15, 2024

Where

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ATTENTION: Both Valentine's Day shows have sold out. 

For more out-of-this world date night ideas, please check out our Laser Light Music Nights this Saturday, February 15th or our Starlight Date Night on Thursday, March 13!

WEATHER UPDATE: Due to extensive cloud cover forecasted this evening, telescope stargazing has been cancelled.

PARKING INFORMATION: Flandrau guests are encouraged to use the Cherry Ave. Garage for the most convenient parking as nearby street parking on Hawthorne Street is reserved for a sporting event during this time.

A couple inside Flandrau planetarium on Valentine's Day in Tucson

Love is Universal

Share the wonders of the universe with romantic ambiance, stargazing opportunities, and a planetarium star talk or laser light show.

Valentine's Day at Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
Friday, February 14th, 2025
6:00PM to 9:30PM
$25 per person
University of Arizona
1601 E. University Blvd.
Tucson, Arizona 85721

College students experience Undersea Discovery at Flandrau in Tucson
Telescopes on the UA Mall
Mother and Daughter in Tucson Planetarium Flandrau
Mom and Dad in the Flandrau Planetarium

A Stellar Evening

  • Snuggle up in the planetarium theater to watch When You Wish Upon a Star or Laser Movie Magic
  • Explore science exhibits with dreamy lighting and romantic music anytime from 6PM to 9:30PM
  • Try special, Valentine-themed science activities throughout the evening

Exhibits and Activities

laser light nights

Science Exhibits

  • Universe of Science (new!)
  • Undersea Discovery
  • Wild World of Bugs
  • Sharks: Magnificent & Misunderstood
  • HiRISE: Eye in the Martian Sky
  • Solar System Revealed
  • Destination Mars
  • Fossil Corner
Monthly-Science-Theme-Chemistry

Secret Message Valentine

Add some chemistry to your Valentine’s Day with this activity! Create your own special Valentine using our chemical potions!

 

Constellation activity at Flandrau

Build a Constellation

Explore the constellations and create your favorite one with a Valentine's twist!
 

Buy Tickets

Choose which show you want to see below. All activities listed above are included with your show ticket.

When You Wish Upon A star

6:30PM - When You Wish Upon a Star

The ancient Greeks told many heart-rending love stories that have been passed down through the ages, and the stories connect to the constellations in the night sky. You’ll hear about Queen Cassiopeia and Cepheus, about Cassiopeia’s beautiful daughter Andromeda and the hero Perseus, and about all-powerful Zeus and his love for the nymph Callisto. Explore these and other timeless tales in the live star show “When You Wish Upon a Star."

Your show tickets include:

  • Live planetarium star talk
  • Science exhibits with dreamy ambiance
  • Special activities
  • Cancelled due to weather - Telescope viewing (weather permitting)

$25 per person/$20 per person for Flandrau members

 

SOLD OUT
Laser Movie Magic

8:00PM - Laser Movie Magic (Disney Songs)

Laser Movie Magic brings favorite songs from popular family films and reimagines them using vibrant laser light. Experience favorite hits in an entirely new way. Laser Movie Magic pulls from the soundtracks of The Lion King, Star Wars, Encanto, Frozen, Moana and many more.

Your show tickets include:

  • Laser Light Music Show in the planetarium
  • Science exhibits with dreamy ambiance
  • Special activities
  • Cancelled due to weather - Telescope viewing (weather permitting)

$25 per person/$20 per person for Flandrau members
 

SOLD OUT

This is an out-of-this-world special event if you're looking for things to do in Tucson for Valentine's Day 2025!

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