I Heart Pluto 2025: Festival Activities at Lowell

I Heart Pluto 2025: Festival Activities at Lowell

Pluto’s Birthday Party | 1pm – 6pm
Included with General Admission, enjoy a special exhibit hall filled with vendors, brews, science activities, and more at the “Pluto’s Birthday Bash.” Located in the Great Planetary Hall, 2nd floor of the Astronomy Discovery Center.

Younger participants will have a separate room with kid-friendly activities, including Tynkertopia and face painting at “Pluie’s Birthday Bash”.
Located in the Camps Room, 2nd floor of the Astronomy Discovery Center.

Shakespeare on Pluto: A Medley | 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Step into the Lowell Universe Theater for a lively, musical sneak peek at Shakespeare on Pluto! As part of the I Heart Pluto Festival, Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival will bring a selection of songs from their new cosmic comedy, blending the Bard with the wonders of space exploration. Featuring live performances with guitars, ukuleles, and whimsical instruments, this rotating showcase offers an entertaining taste of the full production running downtown.Catch the magic, music, and mayhem—all included with General Admission! Performances will repeat throughout the hour, so drop by and enjoy a stellar fusion of Shakespeare, slapstick, and interstellar fun.

Diana Phelps Book Signing | 1pm
Diana Phelps will be in the Starry Skies Shop to sign her book Needle in a Haystack: How Clyde W. Tombaugh Found an Awesome New World .Stop by to purchase a copy and get it signed!

Worlds Revealed Speaker Series
Step into a universe of discovery with Worlds Revealed—Lowell Observatory’s exclusive speaker series. This engaging program invites diverse staff and experts to share their unique perspectives, bridging the gap between science, art, and exploration. Learn about exciting topics like the intersection of music and astronomy, the operations behind our world-class telescopes, or unexpected connections like animals and stars, Worlds Revealed offers a captivating inside look at the ideas and stories that inspire wonder and shape our understanding of the cosmos.

• 4pm: Dean Regas – How to Teach Adults About Pluto
• 5pm: Todd Gonzales – Spiders and the Discovery of Pluto
• 6pm: Dr. Gerard van Belle – The Pluto Vote
• 7pm: Steve Hummel – Dark Skies