Challenger Learning Center to Host September Second Saturday Event

Challenger-Learning-CenterEvent to feature planetarium, laser light shows

The Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana will be hosting its Second Saturday event on Saturday, Sept. 14. The event will feature planetarium and laser light shows.

Beginning at 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., the center will feature One World, One Sky, a planetarium show that will have viewers join Sesame Street stars Big Bird and Elmo as they learn about the day time and night time sky with their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China.

The laser light shows, Laser Pop, will begin at 3:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. Attendees will enjoy laser art set to popular hits by music groups such as Pink, N*SYNC, Smash Mouth and more.

Individual planetarium and laser light show tickets cost $5 for adults and $3 for children 14 and under. To experience both shows, a special package can be purchased for $8 for adults and $5 for children 14 and under.

The Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana is located on the campus of Purdue University Calumet. For more information or to make a reservation, call the Challenger Learning Center at 219-989-3250.