Hours of Operation

Tech at Nite: Geektoberfest (21+)

October 8, 2026

The Tech Interactive

Explore the science and art behind beer at Tech at Nite: Geektoberfest! Enjoy music, bars, exhibits, and hands-on activities happening all night long. 21+ only.

Tech at Nite: VIP

October 8, 2026

The Tech Interactive

Members get discounted admission to our VIP Experience! For only $50 (reg. $75) you'll get full access to the event… plus our exclusive rooftop VIP area, complete with a private bar and special themed activity to take home with you! Craft the perfect beer koozie design, sip a beverage with a view of the San Jose skyline, or just hang out like the VIP you are.

Teachers & Tacos

October 23, 2026

The Tech Interactive

Join us for a ghost 👻 of a good time at Teachers & Tacos 🌮, Friday, Oct. 23 at The Tech Interactive! We will have some great activities for you and your students, so you can celebrate Halloween 🎃, through the lens of STEM. Register for free today!

LASERS: Stranger Things

October 23, 2026 4:45PM - October 31, 2026 6:00PM

IMAX Dome Theater

Fans can't get enough of the retro vibe of the hit series Stranger Things. Take a trip to the upside-down in the safety of the dome. Experience the '80s tunes and soundscapes from the show reinterpreted in vibrant laser light.

LASERS: Halloween 🎃

October 30, 2026 6:30PM - October 31, 2026 5:15PM

IMAX Dome Theater

Get ready for a spooktacular experience like no other! Laser Halloween is a mesmerizing laser light show that will cast a spell on you this Halloween season. Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of eerie colors and patterns as our state-of-the-art lasers dance across the darkness.

Tech or Treat

October 31, 2026

The Tech Interactive

Join us for scientific chills and tech-tastic thrills at our annual Tech or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 31! Enjoy family-friendly science fun this weekend at The Tech with Halloween twists on your favorite exhibits. All ages are welcome to come enjoy this spook-tacular experience.

Girl Scout Program: Home Scientist (Brownies)

November 1, 2026 10:30AM - May 8, 2027 10:30AM

The Tech Interactive

Science is all around us! Brownies begin by making pepper dance using the amazing properties of electricity. Next, they become kitchen chemists and use pantry items to make art with delicious treats. Then they explore properties of density and use them to blow up a balloon without breath and make their own lava lamp. Finally, Brownies will learn how science can be used to make toys and make their very own silly putty!

This program covers all five steps required to earn the Home Scientist Badge. Participants will receive the badge and a Tech fun patch at the end of the session.

Girl Scout Program: Roller Coaster Design Challenge (Daisies)

November 1, 2026 2:00PM - April 18, 2027 10:30AM

The Tech Interactive

Discover the thrills, science, and creativity of roller coaster design in our newest badge program. Daisies will have the opportunity to design and build their own simple roller coaster cart, construct a model of their own roller coaster, and test their creation.

This program covers all three steps required to earn the Roller Coaster Design Daisy badge. Participants will receive the badge and Tech fun patch at the end of the session.

Girl Scout Program: Tech Detective (Juniors and Cadettes)

November 14, 2026 10:30AM - May 8, 2027 2:00PM

The Tech Interactive

Do you have what it takes to be a Tech Detective? Juniors and Cadettes will begin by practicing the art of forensic drawing by sketching a “suspect” as described by a “key witness.” Next, they learn about & practice codes and fingerprinting. Juniors will explore the role of DNA in forensics — what it is, what it does, and how it helps solve crimes. They then get to perform an experiment to extract real DNA, and finally use what they have learnt to identify someone from ancient DNA!

This program covers all five steps required to earn the Juniors Detective badge or the Cadette Special Agent badge. Participants will receive the badge and a Tech fun patch at the end of the session.