Explore boundless possibilities for the future of our planet!
You’re invited to enjoy exclusive activities, activations and more at Space Center Houston’s annual Planet Earth Celebration on April 26 and 27. Explore how special our planet is and what we can do to sustain, conserve, and preserve its vital natural resources.

TechnoCycle E-waste Recycling
10am-4pm All Weekend

Wolfgang Puck Chef Chats
12:00pm, 12:30pm, & 1:00pm
Learn how to give your food waste a new life with Executive Chef Jason Avellanet in the Food Lab!

Only One – Story Corner
Learn about our Earth with this family friendly storybook presentation through the day on both Saturday and Sunday.

Trees For Houston
Trees For Houston an organization around for 41 years, now plants more than 70,000 trees per year throughout our region. They will provide a total of 1500 trees to giveaway for free to guests as part of our Planet Earth Celebration.

City of Houston Recycling
City of Houston Recycling will be using hands on interactives to teach guests about the recycling process and what materials are recyclable.
Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network
Join the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network to learn about marine mammals using fun hands on activities including identifying animal bones and feeling how blubber keeps these marine mammals warm in cold water.

Independence Plaza
What better way to celebrate Planet Earth than by being outside! We will have outdoor games, chalk artists, a DJ, and pop up science activities in our Independence Plaza overlooking our historic and original NASA 905 shuttle carrier aircraft.