Dec
9
Fri
Sky Theater Show: Red-eye to the Stars (NEW) @ Ingram Planetarium
Dec 9 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

All Sky Theater shows are family friendly and include a brief star show after the main presentation. The Planetarium’s new offering, Red-eye to the Stars—the flying observatory SOFIA, shows the unique atmosphere during a science flight aboard the “Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy” (SOFIA) and follow how the secrets of the universe are uncovered by witnessing an expedition for a glimpse into hidden regions of the universe.

Dec
10
Sat
Festival of Trees @ Museum of Coastal Carolina
Dec 10 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Festival of Trees is an exciting opportunity to see the Museum decorated in beautiful holiday decor, as well as a fundraiser for the Museum of Coastal Carolina, Ingram Planetarium, and individual tree sponsors. The museum raises funds through admission to the festival and selling votes for favorite tree. Sponsors accrue funds through a silent auction for each tree’s lights and decorations.

The Festival of Trees opens on Thursday, Nov 10 and closes on Saturday, Dec 31, 2022. During that time the Festival will be open to the public on Thursday thru Saturday during regular open hours. Additional public hours from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm will be offered on the following Sundays: Nov 13, 20, and 27 as well as Dec 4, 11, and 18.

HoliDAY at the Museum is on Friday, Nov 25.  This is a family friendly event including all day activities for children.

Earth, Moon, and Sun @ Ingram Planetarium
Dec 10 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm


Coyote has a razor sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he sees in the sky. Join this amusing character (adapted from Native American oral traditions) in a fast-paced and fun show that explores lunar phases, eclipses and other puzzles.

Family Program: Community Conservation
Dec 10 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join us the second Saturday of every month for our Community Conservation program. There are many organizations throughout the region that work to conserve, protect, and educate about local habitats and species. Each month, we will feature one of these organizations. Representatives from each will be on site for a family friendly program.

Astronaut @ Ingram Planetarium
Dec 10 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Astronaut_200x200Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to maneuvering through microscopic regions of the human body. Discover the perils that lurk in space as ‘Chad’, our test astronaut, is subjected to everything that space has to throw at him.

Sky Theater Show: Red-eye to the Stars (NEW) @ Ingram Planetarium
Dec 10 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

All Sky Theater shows are family friendly and include a brief star show after the main presentation. The Planetarium’s new offering, Red-eye to the Stars—the flying observatory SOFIA, shows the unique atmosphere during a science flight aboard the “Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy” (SOFIA) and follow how the secrets of the universe are uncovered by witnessing an expedition for a glimpse into hidden regions of the universe.

Dec
11
Sun
Festival of Trees @ Museum of Coastal Carolina
Dec 11 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Festival of Trees is an exciting opportunity to see the Museum decorated in beautiful holiday decor, as well as a fundraiser for the Museum of Coastal Carolina, Ingram Planetarium, and individual tree sponsors. The museum raises funds through admission to the festival and selling votes for favorite tree. Sponsors accrue funds through a silent auction for each tree’s lights and decorations.

The Festival of Trees opens on Thursday, Nov 10 and closes on Saturday, Dec 31, 2022. During that time the Festival will be open to the public on Thursday thru Saturday during regular open hours. Additional public hours from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm will be offered on the following Sundays: Nov 13, 20, and 27 as well as Dec 4, 11, and 18.

HoliDAY at the Museum is on Friday, Nov 25.  This is a family friendly event including all day activities for children.

Dec
13
Tue
Sandbar Lecture: Gullah Geechee History and Culture @ Museum of Coastal Carolina
Dec 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Every second Tuesday evening at 6:00 pm, enjoy an entertaining and educational presentation at the Museum of Coastal Carolina. The Sandbar Lecture Series brings local experts to speak about topics ranging from our coastal environment to Outer Banks history.

On Tuesday, Dec 13 we will explore maritime culture though the experience of Gullah Geechee natives and how they have utilized the water to sustain themselves and their communities. Our speaker, Tendaji Bailey is a Gullah Geechee native of Port Royal, SC in Beaufort County. He is a graduate of Morehouse College as well as a former middle school math teacher and community organizer. In his current role, as the Program Coordinator of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, he helps to develop programs and events to educate the public about the rich history and culture of Gullah Geechee communities throughout the corridor.

Dec
15
Thu
Festival of Trees @ Museum of Coastal Carolina
Dec 15 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Festival of Trees is an exciting opportunity to see the Museum decorated in beautiful holiday decor, as well as a fundraiser for the Museum of Coastal Carolina, Ingram Planetarium, and individual tree sponsors. The museum raises funds through admission to the festival and selling votes for favorite tree. Sponsors accrue funds through a silent auction for each tree’s lights and decorations.

The Festival of Trees opens on Thursday, Nov 10 and closes on Saturday, Dec 31, 2022. During that time the Festival will be open to the public on Thursday thru Saturday during regular open hours. Additional public hours from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm will be offered on the following Sundays: Nov 13, 20, and 27 as well as Dec 4, 11, and 18.

HoliDAY at the Museum is on Friday, Nov 25.  This is a family friendly event including all day activities for children.

Earth, Moon, and Sun @ Ingram Planetarium
Dec 15 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm


Coyote has a razor sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he sees in the sky. Join this amusing character (adapted from Native American oral traditions) in a fast-paced and fun show that explores lunar phases, eclipses and other puzzles.