Why have one new film when you can have two? Last month the Fleet debuted a brand new Giant Screen film, Humpback Whales, featuring stunning underwater footage of these amazing creatures in their home environments. It's playing now in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater.

On March 27, the Fleet debuts another new film, Journey to Space. This film showcases the exciting plans NASA has to take humans deeper into space than ever before. Learn about what it's going to take to land humans on Mars and witness a visual tribute to the Space Shuttle Program and the 355 astronauts who flew its missions to help build the International Space Station.

Humpback Whales is playing now! 

This spring break get the kids out of the house and learning about science at the Fleet's STEAM Spring Camps! Starting March 30, kids grades 1-3 can explore science, technology, engineering, art and math while having fun at the Fleet.

 

For kids grades 4-6, the Fleet offers Modding Minecraft Computer Programming Spring Camps. Learn how to Mod and test out your Mods in the Minecraft Simulator. 

 

Sign up now! Spring Camps begin March 30.

The Fleet's Rock in the Park music showcase continues into its third month as we welcome Earl Thomas. Known for his soulful blues and powerful showmanship, Earl Thomas is a sure to put on a lively show. Combining the grittiest elements of the blues with the sophistication of jazz and the nuance of Broadway, Earl Thomas takes the audience on a musical journey through the lowest lows of the blues to its most exhilarating highs! More>>

 

Here is a video of Earl Thomas live!

 

Friday, March 27. Doors open at 7 p.m. 21+

 

 

 

The Fleet's all-new live science show, Don't Try This at Home, continues into its second month. Witness as our Fleet Science Demonstrators create gigantic clouds of liquid vapor and exothermic reactions of soapy goo. If you're brave enough, you might even be invited to volunteer on stage for one of the demonstrations. There are three different shows, so if you missed any last time you were here be sure to come back and see them. And remember, Don't Try This at Home! More>>

 

The Fleet's resident illusionist has been busy! Since taking a break from his regular show here at the Fleet, Jason Latimer has been touring all over the country with his special brand of science and illusion, plus making appearances on the hit Syfy show, Wizard Wars.

Jason Latimer returns to the Fleet on Saturday, March 14, with his popular show, Perception: See Beyond the Illusion. There will be two performances every Saturday and Sunday, plus daily shows all through Spring Break, March 28-April 5. More>>

Beginning March 14. Saturday and Sunday, 3:30pm and 4:30pm.

Daily shows during Spring Break. March 28 to April 5, 3:30pm and 4:30pm.

What is Suds & Science? We pick one of our favorite purveyors of fine brews, invite a learned scientist to join us and ask this scientist to share what they know. After the short talk, everyone can join in for questions and conversation around the topic.

This month we welcome Dr. Roger Clemens, Adjunct Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at USC School of Pharmacy. He will talk about food, and the current myths, fears and misinformation out there about what we eat. Oftentimes, it's not so much what you eat but how much you eat that makes the difference.

Join us at Callahan's Pub & Brewery, 8111 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92126, on Monday, March 23, for 6:30-8pm. Bring your friends because the talk is free! More>>

The San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering takes place March 14-21. The festival fun in Balboa Park kicks off with STEAM Family Day on Sunday, March 15. Come by the Fleet to meet Russell, the 11-foot electric giraffe, and experience Maker exhibits, such as Nerdy Derby and a Girl Scout soldering demonstration. Also visit the Fleet Tinkering Studio booth on the Prado walkway for more science fun and to learn about upcoming STEAM Spring Camps! 

Gallery admission free for children 12 and under with a paid adult admission; IMAX films discounted to $9.95 for children 12 and under with a paid adult.

The Festival of Science and Engineering culminates in EXPO Day, on Saturday, March 21, at Petco Park. Want to try out an Air Zooka?

Then come by the Fleet's Science Zone booth from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to explore wind tubes and air vortices and to test out an Air Zooka.  More>>

From March 16-31, Reuben H. Fleet Science Center members receive free admission to Birch Aquarium at Scripps. The aquarium features more than 60 habitats of fishes and invertebrates from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical waters of Mexico and beyond. Touch a sea star in the Tide-Pool Plaza, or unlock the mysteries of undersea communication with the current exhibit, Whales: Voices in the Sea.

Show your Fleet membership card at the Birch Aquarium ticket booth to receive this offer.

Not yet a member? Sign up here!

 

The Thursday Club Foundation is dedicated to educational, cultural and civic community involvement, and since 1927, has held San Diego's longest running and most profitable rummage sale. The next rummage sale takes place March 14 & 15 at the Balboa Park Activity Center. Proceeds from the rummage sale go toward San Diego's most reputable nonprofit organizations, and the Fleet is excited to be one of the benefiting organizations! The Fleet will use this generous grant for the construction and maintenance of a Nerdy Derby ramp to be used by children, makers and their families for Nerdy Derby car races in the Tinkering Studio.

Go help Thursday Club Foundation--and get your hands on some cool new stuff--by shopping at the rummage sale, March 14 & 15. More>>