Ward Beecher Planetarium

Name: We Are Stars
Start: 2025-11-22T20:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-22T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University

September 2025
September 12 @ 8:00 pm EDT
Explore Our Universe

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
Join The Ward Beecher Planetarium on the Starship Ward Beecher as they embark on a grand tour of our universe real time, with opportunities to influence where we travel and what we discover. Shows are Friday, September 12 and Saturday, September 13 at 8:00pm. All shows are FREE! Doors open approximately 30 minutes before showtime,
September 13 @ 2:00 pm EDT
Perfect Little Planet

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
Discover our solar system through a different set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, and dive over the ice cliffs of Miranda. Sail through the rings of Saturn. Feel the lightning storms at Jupiter. And walk on the surface of Mars.
September 13 @ 8:00 pm EDT
Explore Our Universe

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
Join The Ward Beecher Planetarium on the Starship Ward Beecher as they embark on a grand tour of our universe real time, with opportunities to influence where we travel and what we discover. Shows are Friday, September 12 and Saturday, September 13 at 8:00pm. All shows are FREE! Doors open approximately 30 minutes before showtime,
September 19 @ 8:00 pm EDT
The Sun: Our Living Star

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. Discover the secrets of our star in this planetarium show and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent
September 20 @ 2:00 pm EDT
Perfect Little Planet

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
Discover our solar system through a different set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, and dive over the ice cliffs of Miranda. Sail through the rings of Saturn. Feel the lightning storms at Jupiter. And walk on the surface of Mars.
September 20 @ 8:00 pm EDT
The Sun: Our Living Star

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. Discover the secrets of our star in this planetarium show and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent
September 26 @ 8:00 pm EDT
The Sun: Our Living Star

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. Discover the secrets of our star in this planetarium show and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent
September 27 @ 2:00 pm EDT
Perfect Little Planet

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
Discover our solar system through a different set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, and dive over the ice cliffs of Miranda. Sail through the rings of Saturn. Feel the lightning storms at Jupiter. And walk on the surface of Mars.
September 27 @ 8:00 pm EDT
The Sun: Our Living Star

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. Discover the secrets of our star in this planetarium show and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent
October 2025
October 3 @ 7:30 pm EDT
Wizarding Weekend

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
Join The Ward Beecher Planetarium for a magical weekend as they celebrate Harry Potter and the J.K. Rowling universe! Learn about the night sky and how it relates to the wizarding world. Test your knowledge for a chance to earn house points. Who will win this year’s house cup? Seating is first come, first seated.
October 3 @ 9:00 pm EDT
Wizarding Weekend

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
Join The Ward Beecher Planetarium for a magical weekend as they celebrate Harry Potter and the J.K. Rowling universe! Learn about the night sky and how it relates to the wizarding world. Test your knowledge for a chance to earn house points. Who will win this year’s house cup? Seating is first come, first seated.
October 4 @ 2:00 pm EDT
Wizarding Weekend

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
Join The Ward Beecher Planetarium for a magical weekend as they celebrate Harry Potter and the J.K. Rowling universe! Learn about the night sky and how it relates to the wizarding world. Test your knowledge for a chance to earn house points. Who will win this year’s house cup? Seating is first come, first seated.
October 4 @ 3:30 pm EDT
Wizarding Weekend

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
Join The Ward Beecher Planetarium for a magical weekend as they celebrate Harry Potter and the J.K. Rowling universe! Learn about the night sky and how it relates to the wizarding world. Test your knowledge for a chance to earn house points. Who will win this year’s house cup? Seating is first come, first seated.
October 4 @ 7:30 pm EDT
Wizarding Weekend

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
Join The Ward Beecher Planetarium for a magical weekend as they celebrate Harry Potter and the J.K. Rowling universe! Learn about the night sky and how it relates to the wizarding world. Test your knowledge for a chance to earn house points. Who will win this year’s house cup? Seating is first come, first seated.
October 4 @ 9:00 pm EDT
Wizarding Weekend

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
Join The Ward Beecher Planetarium for a magical weekend as they celebrate Harry Potter and the J.K. Rowling universe! Learn about the night sky and how it relates to the wizarding world. Test your knowledge for a chance to earn house points. Who will win this year’s house cup? Seating is first come, first seated.
October 10 @ 8:00 pm EDT
Nightlights

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
The Ward Beecher Planetarium’s spooky and spectacular annual Halloween event has been going strong since 1974. You won’t believe your eyes or ears! COME IN COSTUME! Great for all ages, although younger visitors might be scared of the loud music and dark. Shows are Friday, October 10 at 8:00pm; Saturday, October 11 at 8:00pm; Friday,
October 11 @ 2:00 pm EDT
Night-LITE

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
It is The Ward Beecher Planetarium’s popular Halloween light and music extravaganza, presented in a fun, non-scary style, making this show ideal for all ages. Unique songs included that are not in Nightlights! COME IN COSTUME! Shows are Saturday, October 11, 18 & 25 at 2:00pm. All shows are FREE! Doors open approximately 30 minutes
October 11 @ 8:00 pm EDT
Nightlights

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
The Ward Beecher Planetarium’s spooky and spectacular annual Halloween event has been going strong since 1974. You won’t believe your eyes or ears! COME IN COSTUME! Great for all ages, although younger visitors might be scared of the loud music and dark. Shows are Friday, October 10 at 8:00pm; Saturday, October 11 at 8:00pm; Friday,
October 17 @ 8:00 pm EDT
Nightlights

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
The Ward Beecher Planetarium’s spooky and spectacular annual Halloween event has been going strong since 1974. You won’t believe your eyes or ears! COME IN COSTUME! Great for all ages, although younger visitors might be scared of the loud music and dark. Shows are Friday, October 10 at 8:00pm; Saturday, October 11 at 8:00pm; Friday,
October 18 @ 2:00 pm EDT
Night-LITE

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
It is The Ward Beecher Planetarium’s popular Halloween light and music extravaganza, presented in a fun, non-scary style, making this show ideal for all ages. Unique songs included that are not in Nightlights! COME IN COSTUME! Shows are Saturday, October 11, 18 & 25 at 2:00pm. All shows are FREE! Doors open approximately 30 minutes
October 18 @ 8:00 pm EDT
Nightlights

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
The Ward Beecher Planetarium’s spooky and spectacular annual Halloween event has been going strong since 1974. You won’t believe your eyes or ears! COME IN COSTUME! Great for all ages, although younger visitors might be scared of the loud music and dark. Shows are Friday, October 10 at 8:00pm; Saturday, October 11 at 8:00pm; Friday,
October 24 @ 8:00 pm EDT
Nightlights

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
The Ward Beecher Planetarium’s spooky and spectacular annual Halloween event has been going strong since 1974. You won’t believe your eyes or ears! COME IN COSTUME! Great for all ages, although younger visitors might be scared of the loud music and dark. Shows are Friday, October 10 at 8:00pm; Saturday, October 11 at 8:00pm; Friday,
October 25 @ 2:00 pm EDT
Night-LITE

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
It is The Ward Beecher Planetarium’s popular Halloween light and music extravaganza, presented in a fun, non-scary style, making this show ideal for all ages. Unique songs included that are not in Nightlights! COME IN COSTUME! Shows are Saturday, October 11, 18 & 25 at 2:00pm. All shows are FREE! Doors open approximately 30 minutes
October 25 @ 3:00 pm EDT
Nightlights

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
The Ward Beecher Planetarium’s spooky and spectacular annual Halloween event has been going strong since 1974. You won’t believe your eyes or ears! COME IN COSTUME! Great for all ages, although younger visitors might be scared of the loud music and dark. Shows are Friday, October 10 at 8:00pm; Saturday, October 11 at 8:00pm; Friday,
October 25 @ 8:00 pm EDT
Nightlights

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
The Ward Beecher Planetarium’s spooky and spectacular annual Halloween event has been going strong since 1974. You won’t believe your eyes or ears! COME IN COSTUME! Great for all ages, although younger visitors might be scared of the loud music and dark. Shows are Friday, October 10 at 8:00pm; Saturday, October 11 at 8:00pm; Friday,
October 31 @ 8:00 pm EDT
Nightlights

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
The Ward Beecher Planetarium’s spooky and spectacular annual Halloween event has been going strong since 1974. You won’t believe your eyes or ears! COME IN COSTUME! Great for all ages, although younger visitors might be scared of the loud music and dark. Shows are Friday, October 10 at 8:00pm; Saturday, October 11 at 8:00pm; Friday,
November 2025
November 1 @ 2:00 pm EDT
Legends: Perseus & Andromeda

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
Children and adults will enjoy this animated show where Aesop the owl leads you on a light-hearted journey as you look at the Greek mythology associated with some of our constellations. This includes stories behind the mighty warrior Perseus, beautiful princess Andromeda, and Cetus the terrible sea monster. The Ward Beecher Planetarium presents Legends: Perseus
November 1 @ 8:00 pm EDT
Fall Skywatch

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
The night sky changes with the seasons and so does the Skywatch program. This LIVE traditional star talk covers the current night sky, constellation lore, and current astronomical events. The Ward Beecher Planetarium presents Fall Skywatch. Shows are Saturday, November 1 & Friday, November 7 at 8:00pm. All shows are FREE! Doors open approximately 30
November 7 @ 8:00 pm EST
Fall Skywatch

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
The night sky changes with the seasons and so does the Skywatch program. This LIVE traditional star talk covers the current night sky, constellation lore, and current astronomical events. The Ward Beecher Planetarium presents Fall Skywatch. Shows are Saturday, November 1 & Friday, November 7 at 8:00pm. All shows are FREE! Doors open approximately 30
November 8 @ 2:00 pm EST
Legends: Perseus & Andromeda

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
Children and adults will enjoy this animated show where Aesop the owl leads you on a light-hearted journey as you look at the Greek mythology associated with some of our constellations. This includes stories behind the mighty warrior Perseus, beautiful princess Andromeda, and Cetus the terrible sea monster. The Ward Beecher Planetarium presents Legends: Perseus
November 8 @ 8:00 pm EST
We Are Stars

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of Hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of Carbon, and the molecules for life. The Ward Beecher Planetarium presents We
November 14 @ 8:00 pm EST
We Are Stars

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of Hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of Carbon, and the molecules for life. The Ward Beecher Planetarium presents We
November 15 @ 2:00 pm EST
Legends: Perseus & Andromeda

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
Children and adults will enjoy this animated show where Aesop the owl leads you on a light-hearted journey as you look at the Greek mythology associated with some of our constellations. This includes stories behind the mighty warrior Perseus, beautiful princess Andromeda, and Cetus the terrible sea monster. The Ward Beecher Planetarium presents Legends: Perseus
November 15 @ 8:00 pm EST
We Are Stars

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of Hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of Carbon, and the molecules for life. The Ward Beecher Planetarium presents We
November 21 @ 8:00 pm EST
We Are Stars

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of Hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of Carbon, and the molecules for life. The Ward Beecher Planetarium presents We
November 22 @ 2:00 pm EST
Legends: Perseus & Andromeda

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
Children and adults will enjoy this animated show where Aesop the owl leads you on a light-hearted journey as you look at the Greek mythology associated with some of our constellations. This includes stories behind the mighty warrior Perseus, beautiful princess Andromeda, and Cetus the terrible sea monster. The Ward Beecher Planetarium presents Legends: Perseus
November 22 @ 8:00 pm EST
We Are Stars

Ward Beecher Planetarium – Youngstown State University 84 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, OH, United States
What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of Hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of Carbon, and the molecules for life. The Ward Beecher Planetarium presents We

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