Garden City's Cradle of Aviation Museum, an aerospace museum dedicated to commemorating Long Island's vital part in the rich history of aviation, has announced an exciting upcoming slate of events for the community throughout March, April and May that are are sure to appeal to families as well as anyone with a keen interest in science, popular culture, and just plain having a good ol' time.
March 2024
80s Arcade & Karaoke Night
Saturday, March 23, 2024 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
80s Arcade and Karaoke Nights are back! Now with the added 90s vibe!
Brought to you by Cradle-Con: A Comic, Collectible, and Pop Culture Con
Relive the 1980s and 1990s glory days while playing classic arcade games like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong and singing your heart out to karaoke music. No quarters needed! Our games are all set to free play. Bring your big hair, acid-washed jeans, shoulder pads, Members-Only jackets, and a dose of 90s nostalgia. We've also added 20 classic consoles so you can try out the home console ports of some of your favorite arcade games.
- Over 70 Arcade Cabinets
- 20 Clasic Consoles
- 80s and 90s Karaoke
- $1 raffle - prize tbd
- Costume Contest
- Cash Bar & Food for Purchase
Special thanks to our Media sponsor: News12 Long Island for their support in promoting this event
$20 advance tickets, $25 at the door!
More tickets and information:
Eclipses with Astronomy on Tap
Thursday, March 28, 2024 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Join us for Astronomy on Tap: Eclipses, an evening of cosmic exploration on Thursday, March 28th. Astro On Taps’s Brian Levine (MC Tycho Brewhaha) will co-host this exciting event.
Here's what awaits you:
- Dive deeper into the upcoming eclipse with engaging talks by renowned scientists and educators, including, Kaitlin Schmidt (MC Annie Drunk Cannon), and Betsy Hernandez. They'll preview the solar eclipse, explain the details, and answer your questions, even though NYC won't experience totality.
- Test your space knowledge in a fun trivia game with prizes after the talks.
- Gaze through high-powered telescopes provided by the Amateur Astronomers Association and witness rare celestial sights (weather permitting)!
Special thanks to our sponsors:
- Media Sponsor: News 12 Long Island
- Beverage Sponsor: Garvies Point Brewery and Restaurant
Itinerary:
- 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Explore the museum galleries and Telescopes Outside (weather permitting)
- 8:00 pm - Talks and Games in the Catholic Health Theater Planetarium
- 9:15 pm - Short Break
- 9:30 pm - Prize giveaway!
- 9:45 pm - Planetarium time
- 10:15 pm - You don’t have to go home but can’t stay here.
Open to the General Public, 21 & over
General Admission: $25 (includes two beers)
Museum Members: $20 (includes two beers)
Designated Driver: $15 (no drink tickets)
Info and tickets: https://www.cradleofaviation.org/plan_your_visit/event_calendar.html/event/2024/03/28/eclipses-with-astronomy-on-tap/473479
April 2024
Music & Astronomy Night with Adelphi University
Thursday, April 4, 2024 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Presented by the Cradle of Aviation Museum and Adelphi University
Join us for an evening of live music paired with scientifically accurate visuals in our upgraded Catholic Health Sky Theater Planetarium!
Students from Adelphi University will play a mix of original, and improvised pieces, highlighting the beauty of the universe and humanity’s desire to explore it.
Doors open at 6:30 pm and the concert runs from 7 - 8:30 pm.
$15 General Admission
$12 Students, Seniors, and Members (ID required at the door)
Special thanks to our Media Sponsor News 12 Long Island
Proceeds benefit the museum's Preservation and Education Programs
More information and tickets: https://www.cradleofaviation.org/plan_your_visit/event_calendar.html/event/2024/04/04/music-astronomy-night-with-adelphi-university-/474729
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party and Activities
Monday, April 8th, Family Activities: 12 pm- 4 pm.
Eclipse starts at 2:12 pm and ends at 4:37 pm.
Celebrate the solar eclipse with us. This is your chance to witness a phenomenon you won't see again for decades!
Free glasses and hands-on STEM activities with museum admission
Engaging STEM Activities:
- Learn why the Earth and Moon look the same.
- Create your own Pinhole Projector.
- Draw your own eclipse experience.
- Observe the eclipse safely.
Bonus - Free certified solar eclipse glasses will be provided with admission. While supplies last.
Custom Cradle of Aviation commemorative glasses are available for $3 in our museum store.
The museum is open from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, activities are 12:00 pm-4:00 pm and the eclipse starts at 2:12 pm and ends at 4:37 pm.
Special thanks to our Media sponsor: News12 Long Island for their support in promoting this event.
Activities are FREE with museum admission. https://www.cradleofaviation.org/plan_your_visit/buy-tickets-now.html
May 2024
Cradle-Con: A Comic, Collectible, and Pop Culture Con
Saturday & Sunday, May 18-19, 2024 Hours: 10 am - 5 pm
Cradle-Con is Long Island’s non-profit, comic, collectible, and pop culture convention, built by fans, for fans.
Advance Tickets
Adults $25.00, Kids $12.00, Weekend Pass $40.00
At the Door
Adults $30.00, Kids $15.00 (no weekend pass)
Hours TBD!
And did we mention FREE Parking?!!
The Cradle of Aviation is proud to present an event that is a pure celebration of all things comic book culture. It is an opportunity for readers to meet and greet local comic book creators, for collectors on the hunt for rare books and toys, for cosplayers to show off some of their best work and for gamers to get their game on! This is Long Island's non-profit comic convention created by fans, for fans. This is...Cradle-Con.
Proceeds benefit the museum's Preservation and Education Programs
More information and tickets:
https://www.cradleofaviation.org/plan_your_visit/cradle-con.html