Super Stellar Fridays
On the 1st Friday of the month, enjoy an evening exploring science with Discovery Center educators and special guest speakers through live programs, planetarium shows, and sky viewing with the NH Astronomical Society.
Check Back Soon for May’s Super Stellar Friday
Next Super Stellar Friday - Friday, May 1st, 2026
*Please note changes to pricing structure of this program beginning in 2026
Presentation Description: Check Back Soon!
About our Special Guest Presenter: Marco Philippon is the deputy Director of General Services for the City of Concord, and a lifelong resident of NH. He’s been in the water industry for 30+ years working in Southern NH and Massachusetts. He holds advanced Water Treatment and Distribution Licenses in NH and Massachusetts, has a BS in Business Studies from SNHU. He is responsible for water supply master planning, forecasting, and future supply needs for the City of Concord. He is a Past President of the New Hampshire Water Works Association, and active on several committees including Legislative, Programs, and Education. Marco is also a member at New England Water Works Association on facilities and storage committees. He is a commission member on the NH Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund as well as the Secretary of the Contoocook and North Branch River Local Advisory Committee.
Recommended for all ages.
Please note before purchasing your Super Stellar Friday tickets:
Ticket costs include admission to the presentation, and exhibit galleries. Planetarium show tickets are an extra $7 for non-members. Tickets for this event can be purchased at the front desk on the night or before the event online.
Schedule
6:30 pm: Discovery Center opens, exhibit galleries available for exploration
7:00 pm: Speaker Presentation
8:00 pm: Planetarium Show
9:00 pm: Sky Viewing with New Hampshire Astronomical Society (weather permitting)
Ticket Pricing
Adult: $14.00
Child (3-12): $11.00
Senior (62+): $13.00
Students (13-college): $13.00
EBT/SNAP/WIC Card Holders + Up To 5 Guests: $3.00 (Use code “4ALLSSF” at checkout!)
Children under 2: Free!
Optional Planetarium Show Add-On: $7 per ticket
Members: $5.00 (Admission, free planetarium show)
Can’t make it in person?
Presentations will be available on the Discovery Center’s YouTube channel within a few days. Please consider making a donation to support future programming like this—thank you!