The Academy’s signature fundraisers—Big Bang Gala in the spring and SuperNatural in the fall—are two of the Bay Area’s most-anticipated events of the year. Whether your crowd is haute couture or Halloween, you're invited to join us under our living roof in support of our mission to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration.
Party with a purpose at the Bay Area's best benefit bashes.
Big Bang Gala & Party After Dark
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Thursday, April 24, 2025
Attend our annual gala and make an astronomical impact on Academy research, education, and regeneration initiatives. Mix and mingle with science luminaries while enjoying captivating speakers, eclectic entertainment, and delectable food and drink. Gala ticket includes admission to Party After Dark (21+) immediately afterwards to dance the night away.
SuperNatural
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Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 6:30-9 p.m.
Enjoy spirited science, kooky costumes, and tasty treats at our family-friendly Halloween fundraiser that scares up vital support for our regeneration mission—and everything that creeps and crawls at the Academy.