Moon Rocks
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Let’s Party Like It’s 1969!
Moon Rocks Party
Saturday, July 20, 6-10 pm
Kaleideum North
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of a “giant leap for mankind” – the Apollo 11 moon landing – at Kaleideum North!
- Countdown to the thrilling launch of a Saturn V model rocket!
- Watch the captivating Apollo 11 documentary, which recently screened in theatres nationwide! (8-9:30 pm; limited # of seats on a first-come basis; recommended for ages 11 and up)
- Listen to the real-time audio feed recorded as astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin walked on the moon!
- Get a taste for something out of this world with Stoo and his friends in a pop-up performance of Peppercorn Theatre’s new play, Stoo’s Famous Martian-American Gumbo!
- Make your own groovy tie-dyed bandana!
- Rock out with Carolina Crossing, a six-piece band that covers a wide variety of genres ... including '60s pop and rock!
- Sample some of the '60s classics: Tang and Moon Pies from our friends at Lowes Foods Reynolda Road!
- View the stars through professional telescopes with Forsyth Astronomical Society! (9-10 pm, weather permitting)
And there's more! Door prizes, science demonstrations, and planetarium shows. Food available for purchase, including dessert from the Ice Queen. Cash bars hosted by Foothills (beer & wine) and Mayberry Spirits Distillery (mixed drinks & non-alcoholic specialty drinks). Retro attire encouraged!
Purchase your tickets in advance for a discount and easy check-in!
- Adults $10
- Youth Ages 1-19 $5
- Children 11 months and under Free
Ticket prices at the door: Adults are $12 and Youth Ages 1-19 are $6. EBT cardholders may purchase tickets at the door for a discounted price through our Museums for All program.