BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Adventure Science Center - ECPv6.0.8//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.adventuresci.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Adventure Science Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T130000 DTSTAMP:20260411T035119 CREATED:20260311T172515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T162042Z UID:26514-1778922000-1778936400@www.adventuresci.org SUMMARY:Touch-a-Truck DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 16 | 9 am - 1 pm\n(Quieter Hour from 9 am - 10 am)\n  \nCOST: FREE FOR ALL AGES!\nOur wildly popular Touch-a-Truck event is back and bigger than ever! \nClimb aboard and explore the giant machines that help build\, fix\, and move our city! Kids (and curious grown-ups!) can get up close with trucks and heavy-duty vehicles they normally only see from afar. Bring your excavator-obsessed toddler or any little vehicle fanatic for hands-on fun they’ll never forget! \nPack a picnic and make a morning of it! Our new outdoor picnic area will be open for families who want to relax and refuel. \nPlease note: Admission to Adventure Science Center is not included. No access to public restrooms is provided without a science center admission ticket \n \nQuieter Hour (9 am - 10am)\nFor guests who prefer a lower sensory experience\, during this time: \n\n\nVehicle horns and sirens will be restricted whenever possible \n\n\nSome vehicles will have horns temporarily disabled \n\n\nActivity areas will operate at lower sound levels \n\n\nA limited number of child-sized noise-canceling headphones will be available to borrow while supplies last. Families are also encouraged to bring their own if helpful. \nThis accessibility initiative is offered in partnership with Hope.  \n \nEvent Details\n\n\nThis is a free outdoor event and will take place rain or shine\, barring unsafe weather conditions. \n\n\nIt gets loud! Expect a lively environment with honking\, engines\, and activity throughout the event. \n\n\nParking is limited. Carpooling or rideshare is encouraged. \n\n\n \nStep Inside the Science Center\nWhile you’re here\, swing by the membership table near the entrance — your visit today can count toward a membership. For a family of four\, it pays for itself in just two visits! Plus\, members get all the perks: express check-in\, discounts galore\, and unlimited hands-on STEM adventures. \nInside\, you and your crew can: \n\n\nExplore early explorations\, built for curious little hands \n\n\nExcavate fossils in the new dino dig \n\n\nTinker\, play\, and experiment with interactive exhibits throughout the building \n\n\n \nThank you\, Sponsors!\nTouch-a-Truck is sponsored by Nissan North America\, helping bring hands-on STEM exploration and community fun to families across Nashville. URL:https://www.adventuresci.org/explore/touch-a-truck-2026/ LOCATION:Adventure Science Center\, Nashville CATEGORIES:Public Events,Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.adventuresci.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TouchATruck_9.16__0246.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T110000 DTSTAMP:20260411T035119 CREATED:20230213T184123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T184123Z UID:26569-1778926500-1778929200@www.adventuresci.org SUMMARY:Nightwatch presented by Asurion DESCRIPTION:What can you see in the sky on the next clear night?Learn how to locate and identify naked-eye constellations\, bright stars\, planets and more in this live show! As the skies above us change with the seasons\, so does the Nightwatch experience. 30 minutesBest for Elementary + Special thanks to our Nightwatch sponsor: URL:https://www.adventuresci.org/explore/nightwatch-15/2026-05-16/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.adventuresci.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/casey-horner-339150-scaled-e1680031562976.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260411T035119 CREATED:20240329T194048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T194048Z UID:26640-1778930100-1778932800@www.adventuresci.org SUMMARY:Mars: The Ultimate Voyage DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \n\nWhat will it take to get to Mars?\nExplore this question in the new planetarium show Mars: The Ultimate Voyage. This dynamic\, animated experience highlights real NASA research and initiatives that are preparing the next generation of astronauts to travel to Mars. It illuminates how creativity\, collaboration\, communication\, and expertise in a diverse number of fields are key for the success of deep space travel—while also inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals! \nThis planetarium show is produced by the Bell Museum\, in partnership with NASA and UNC Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. \nCaptions are available for Mars: The Ultimate Voyage—ask a team member as you enter the planetarium. Learn about accessibility at ASC. \n24 minutesRecommended Elementary + \n\n\n\n English \n\n Español de México English\n\n\n\n  \n  URL:https://www.adventuresci.org/explore/mars-the-ultimate-voyage/2026-05-16/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.adventuresci.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mars-background.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T130000 DTSTAMP:20260411T035119 CREATED:20230421T152140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T152140Z UID:26605-1778933700-1778936400@www.adventuresci.org SUMMARY:Dream to Fly DESCRIPTION:Have you ever dreamt you were flying? \nCome and discover the history\, mystery\, and allure of flight as the Sudekum Planetarium presents Dream to Fly. \nWitness success and failure as pioneers such as Leonardo da Vinci\, the Montgolfier brothers\, the Wright brothers seek to overcome the immense challenges required to make their dreams a reality. Dream to Fly is a poetic story about the development of flight through the ages presented in an innovative way. \nDream to Fly highlights the most important milestones en route to humanity conquering the skies – from technological breakthroughs\, to commercial and military aviation\, to our perceptions of flying itself – from gliding among the clouds to reaching for the stars. \nProduced by The Heavens of Copernicus Productions in Warsaw\, Poland\, Dream to Fly features rich fulldome visuals\, beautiful music\, and poetic narrative\, making this an exceptional immersive experience. \nCaptions are available for Dream to Fly—ask a team member as you enter the planetarium. Learn about accessibility at ASC. \n33 minutes\nElementary + URL:https://www.adventuresci.org/explore/dream-to-fly/2026-05-16/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.adventuresci.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/dream-to-fly-16x9-bg.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T140000 DTSTAMP:20260411T035119 CREATED:20240329T194048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T194048Z UID:26641-1778937300-1778940000@www.adventuresci.org SUMMARY:Mars: The Ultimate Voyage DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \n\nWhat will it take to get to Mars?\nExplore this question in the new planetarium show Mars: The Ultimate Voyage. This dynamic\, animated experience highlights real NASA research and initiatives that are preparing the next generation of astronauts to travel to Mars. It illuminates how creativity\, collaboration\, communication\, and expertise in a diverse number of fields are key for the success of deep space travel—while also inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals! \nThis planetarium show is produced by the Bell Museum\, in partnership with NASA and UNC Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. \nCaptions are available for Mars: The Ultimate Voyage—ask a team member as you enter the planetarium. Learn about accessibility at ASC. \n24 minutesRecommended Elementary + \n\n\n\n English \n\n Español de México English\n\n\n\n  \n  URL:https://www.adventuresci.org/explore/mars-the-ultimate-voyage/2026-05-16/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.adventuresci.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mars-background.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T035119 CREATED:20230213T184123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T184123Z UID:26570-1778940900-1778943600@www.adventuresci.org SUMMARY:Nightwatch presented by Asurion DESCRIPTION:What can you see in the sky on the next clear night?Learn how to locate and identify naked-eye constellations\, bright stars\, planets and more in this live show! As the skies above us change with the seasons\, so does the Nightwatch experience. 30 minutesBest for Elementary + Special thanks to our Nightwatch sponsor: URL:https://www.adventuresci.org/explore/nightwatch-15/2026-05-16/180/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.adventuresci.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/casey-horner-339150-scaled-e1680031562976.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260411T035119 CREATED:20230421T152140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T152140Z UID:26606-1778944500-1778947200@www.adventuresci.org SUMMARY:Dream to Fly DESCRIPTION:Have you ever dreamt you were flying? \nCome and discover the history\, mystery\, and allure of flight as the Sudekum Planetarium presents Dream to Fly. \nWitness success and failure as pioneers such as Leonardo da Vinci\, the Montgolfier brothers\, the Wright brothers seek to overcome the immense challenges required to make their dreams a reality. Dream to Fly is a poetic story about the development of flight through the ages presented in an innovative way. \nDream to Fly highlights the most important milestones en route to humanity conquering the skies – from technological breakthroughs\, to commercial and military aviation\, to our perceptions of flying itself – from gliding among the clouds to reaching for the stars. \nProduced by The Heavens of Copernicus Productions in Warsaw\, Poland\, Dream to Fly features rich fulldome visuals\, beautiful music\, and poetic narrative\, making this an exceptional immersive experience. \nCaptions are available for Dream to Fly—ask a team member as you enter the planetarium. Learn about accessibility at ASC. \n33 minutes\nElementary + URL:https://www.adventuresci.org/explore/dream-to-fly/2026-05-16/4/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.adventuresci.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/dream-to-fly-16x9-bg.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T035119 CREATED:20240329T194048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T194048Z UID:26642-1778948100-1778950800@www.adventuresci.org SUMMARY:Mars: The Ultimate Voyage DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \n\nWhat will it take to get to Mars?\nExplore this question in the new planetarium show Mars: The Ultimate Voyage. This dynamic\, animated experience highlights real NASA research and initiatives that are preparing the next generation of astronauts to travel to Mars. It illuminates how creativity\, collaboration\, communication\, and expertise in a diverse number of fields are key for the success of deep space travel—while also inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals! \nThis planetarium show is produced by the Bell Museum\, in partnership with NASA and UNC Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. \nCaptions are available for Mars: The Ultimate Voyage—ask a team member as you enter the planetarium. Learn about accessibility at ASC. \n24 minutesRecommended Elementary + \n\n\n\n English \n\n Español de México English\n\n\n\n  \n  URL:https://www.adventuresci.org/explore/mars-the-ultimate-voyage/2026-05-16/10/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.adventuresci.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mars-background.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR