Registration Now OPEN For Lacy Veach Day 2025!

Astronaut Lacy Veach Day of Discovery 2025

Sunday, October 19 2025 | @9:00am - 2:30pm (HST)

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What is Astronaut Lacy Veach Day of Discovery?

Astronaut Lacy Veach Day of Discovery is a FREE, hands-on STEM event for students in grades PK–12, featuring workshops, activities, and demonstrations in space exploration, Polynesian voyaging, robotics, rocketry, and more. Named in honor of a local islander astronaut Charles Lacy Veach, who flew two Space Shuttle missions, this event celebrates his legacy while inspiring the next generation to explore, innovate, and dream big.

Event Launch Details

Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025

@9:00am - 2:30pm (HST)

Institute for Astronomy, UH Mānoa 2680 Woodlawn Drive, Mānoa

Agenda

9:00am - Welcoming and Doors Open

Activity booths will run throughout the day

10:00am - 10:40am - Workshop Session I (for registered students)

10:50am - 11:30am - Workshop Session II (for registered students)

12:30pm - 1:10pm - Workshop Session III (for registered students)

1:20pm - 2:00pm - Workshop Session IV (for registered students)

2:00pm - Registration closes

2:30pm - Event closes

How Do You Register?

STEP 1 : Complete The Event Registration

Open to PK-12 Students, Educators, College Students, and STEM Enthusiasts

REGISTRATION HERE!

Step 2 (Optional) : Workshop Registration

Open to Grades 3-12 Students

Workshop catalog coming soon! Register for the event and stay tuned for Workshop Registration!

🛠️ Workshop Registration Info

Workshops are 40 minutes long and run in multiple sessions:
🕚 10:00 a.m. | 🕐 10:50 a.m. | 🕚 12:30 p.m. | 🕐 1:20 p.m.

Before you register, please note:

🎟️ Two workshops per student – multiple sign-ups will be removed
🧒 Grades 3–12 only – students must be accompanied by an adult
✅ Grade-appropriate workshops only – check age ranges before selecting
🧾 Claim your Tickets - pick up your tickets at the Registration Tent

Check-In Rules:

🕒 Arrive 15 minutes early to your assigned Workshop Room
❗ If you miss check-in, your spot may be forfeited
🚪 No late entry once the workshop begins
👥 Only the registered student + one adult may enter the workshop room

Plan ahead and arrive early—we look forward to seeing you there!

🚨 Workshop Waitlist Info

If you're not registered for a workshop, you may request a Waitlist Ticket on-site at the Workshop Check-In table.

Important Guidelines:

🧒 Grades 3–12 only (must be with an adult)
🎟️ Up to two waitlist tickets (AM and PM sessions) per student (while supplies last)
🔁 No switching or doubling up – registered workshop participants are not eligible for waitlist spots

Waitlist Process:

✅ Prepare a ranked list of your top workshop choices.
🕘 Arrive early to claim a ticket (first-come, first-served).
🚪 Check in at your assigned Workshop Room 15 minutes before start time.
📢 If a spot opens, waitlist numbers will be called in order.
❌ If not selected, you cannot sign up for another waitlist.

Thanks for your understanding—we can’t wait to see you at the event!

Step 3 : Pre-Launch Activity - Design Your Own Mission Patch!

NASA mission patches are symbolic emblems that represent the unique identity, purpose, and achievents of a space mission. Each patch is carefully designed, often by the astronauts themselves, to capture the mission's goals, crew members, and key elements of the journey. These patches serve as visual records, celebrating the teamwork and dedication behind each mission.

Click the button here to start!

👀 Want Your Mission Patch To Be Featured?

Design your own mission patch and share it with us for Lacy Veach Day of Discovery! Your artwork could be featured at the event—show off your creativity and imagination!

Submission Deadline: 4:00pm (HST) Friday, October 10, 2025

Submit Your Design Here!

"You can never believe the beauty of island Earth until you see it in its entirety from space... the best place to think about the fate of our planet is right here in the islands."