Looking for Spring Break Plans? Triton College’s Cernan Center Has Shows for All Ages

RIVER GROVE, Ill. — Families looking for spring break activities can find a captivating mix of education and entertainment at Triton College’s Cernan Earth and Space Center, which is offering a lineup of shows while local schools are out of session.

The schedule features a combination of astronomy-focused presentations and music-driven laser light shows, creating an experience that sparks curiosity and keeps audiences coming back.

Spring break offerings include:

Tuesday, March 24:
• 2:30 p.m.  Space Aliens: Looking for Life in the Universe
• 4 p.m.  Laser Prince

Wednesday, March 25:
• 9:45 a.m.  One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
• 2:30 p.m.  Forward! To the Moon!
• 4 p.m.  Laser B-52s

Thursday, March 26:
• 2:30 p.m.  Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum
• 4 p.m.  Laser Michael Jackson

Friday, March 27:
• 2:30 p.m.  Dark Side of Light
• 4 p.m.  Laser Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon

Tuesday, March 31:
• 2:30 p.m.  Seeing: A Photon’s Journey Across Space, Time and Mind
• 4 p.m.  Laser David Bowie

Wednesday, April 1:
• 9:45 a.m.  The Stellars: Mission Green
• 2:30 p.m.  Dinosaurs at Dusk: The Origins of Flight
• 4 p.m.  Laser The Beatles

Thursday, April 2:
• 2:30 p.m.  The Sun: Our Living Star
• 4 p.m.  Laser Queen

Friday, April 3:
• 2:30 p.m.  The Stellars: Mission Green
• 4 p.m.  Laser Taylor Swift

All of these programs and more can be found at the out-of-this-world Cernan Earth and Space Center. For a full schedule of events, visit triton.edu/Cernan or call 708-456-0300, ext. 3372.

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Media Contacts:
Melissa Ramirez Cooper | melissacooper@triton.edu | 708-456-0300, Ext. 3496
Hunter Oberst | hunteroberst@triton.edu | 708-456-0300, Ext. 3820

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Triton College is a public institution of higher education dedicated to student success. Recently recognized by the Aspen Institute as one of the Top 200 community colleges in the nation, Triton offers more than 130 degree and certificate programs that prepare students to pursue meaningful careers, transfer to four-year universities, and thrive in a global economy. Guided by our mission—Valuing the individual, educating and serving the community—Triton serves nearly 17,000 students annually on its 110-acre campus in River Grove, Illinois. Our dedicated faculty and staff provide high-quality, accessible and affordable educational opportunities that empower students and strengthens the communities we serve. Triton College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of The Illinois Community College Board. Illinois is home to 45 colleges in 39 community college districts. Learn more at triton.edu.