Winter Break Astro Afternoons at the McKinley Presidential Library and Museum

Name: Winter Break Astro Afternoons at the McKinley Presidential Library and Museum
Start: 2025-12-27T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-27T14:00:00-05:00
Location: 800 McKinley Monument Dr NW, Canton, OH, United States, Ohio 44708

Schedule

Sat Dec 27 2025 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

800 McKinley Monument Dr NW, Canton, OH, United States, Ohio 44708 | Canton, OH

December 27 • December 30 • January 2
Join us from 12:00–2:00 PM for fun, hands-on astronomy activities for the whole family! All activities are FREE with the price of museum admission.
Saturday, December 27 – Planets
Explore our solar system and investigate planet sizes through creative, hands-on projects. Participants will make a pocket solar system, sculpt a playdough solar system, and design their own planet necklace.
Tuesday, December 30 – Constellations
Discover how to read a winter star map and navigate the night sky. During this constellation-themed session, guests will create a Big Dipper clock, assemble a star wheel, and craft constellation cups to take home.
Friday, January 2 – Rockets
Start the New Year with Rocket Day! Families will build and launch a simple rocket and enjoy additional rocket-themed activities that explore how rockets work and what it takes to reach outer space.