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
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
- Peer through telescopes to stargaze on the UA Mall with our staff (weather/clouds permitting)
Exhibits and Activities
- 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
Add some chemistry to your Valentine’s Day with this activity! Create your own special Valentine using our chemical potions!
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.
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." This presentation is about 45 minutes long.
$25/person
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.
Tickets include:
- Laser Light Music Show
- Science exhibits with dreamy ambiance
- Telescope viewing (weather permitting)
$25/person
This is an out-of-this-world special event if you're looking for things to do in Tucson for Valentine's Day 2025!