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Spring Break at LSFM!

Event Date: Mar, 12 2022

Get into airplane mode this Spring Break! Join us for a week full of programs and events! The fun takes off March 12 – 20!

Full schedule below. All experiences are included in your general admission and FREE for members. Become a member today! Dates, times and activities are subject to change.

On Display: Fly Girls of World War II
Experience the inspirational stories of the American women known to history as WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots).

Now Enrolling: Spring Break Scout Merit Badges
Aviation, Electronics, Engineering, Weather and American Heritage Merit Badges are available during spring break!

SATURDAY, MARCH 12
THE FORCE IS STRONG WITH THIS DAY + MEMBER APPRECIATION DAY!

Characters from a galaxy far, far away will be onsite along with demonstrations on the aircraft that inspired the star-traveling spaceships. Dress in character and get $2 off! No weapons, toy weapons or weapon props.

  • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Characters from a galaxy far, far away
  • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: NASA Rover Tours
  • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Movie-Inspired Models on Display
  • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Movie-Inspired Crafts for All Ages
  • 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Member Appreciation Reception
  • 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.: Hangar Talk – Hear about the aircraft and air-battles that inspired the movie
  • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Free Flight Simulators
  • 11:30 a.m.: Member Appreciation Curator Talk
  • 12 p.m. (noon): NASA Rover Hangar Talk

SUNDAY, MARCH 13
SUPERSTARS OF THE SKY

Hangar Talks and activities highlighting our visiting Planes of the Month – Hurricane and Spitfire. See what makes these warbirds so iconic, and their impact on the infamous Battle of Britain.

  • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Free Flight Simulators
  • 1 p.m.: Hangar Talk – Battle of Britain

MONDAY, MARCH 14
MECHANIC MONDAY

See what goes into preserving and flying our aircraft. Meet our mechanics, then test your skills while working on a B-25 aircraft jack, propeller and other tools!

  • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Mechanic Monday Activities for All Ages
  • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Free Flight Simulators
  • 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.: Hangar Talk – Being an Aircraft Mechanic

TUESDAY, MARCH 15
PLANE LEGENDS

Hangar Talks on the Corsair, Spitfire and Hurricane. Also enjoy our Docent Led Tour and crafts for all ages.

  • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Aircraft Crafts
  • 11 a.m. & 1 p.m: Hangar Talk – Battle of Britain
  • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Free Flight Simulators
  • 11:30 a.m., 12:20 p.m. & 1:30 p.m.: Docent Led Tours
  • 12 p.m. (noon): Hangar Talk – Fly Girls of WWII

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16
BATTLESHIP TEXAS DAY

Explore the artillery that armed the Battleship Texas during WWII and chat with our friends from Battleship Texas Foundation.

  • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Battleship Texas Gunner Trailer
  • 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Eggstranaut Drop
  • 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.: Hangar Talk – Battleship Texas
  • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Free Flight Simulators

THURSDAY, MARCH 17
PLANE LUCKY + $5 THURSDAY

Admission is just $5 for everyone! Win prizes in our shamrock search, then tour the DC3, Howard and NASA Rover.

  • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Shamrock Search – find the shamrock and win a prize in LSFM Gift Shop
  • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: DC-3 & Howard 250 Tours (members only 10 – 11 a.m.)
  • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Corsair Sneak-A-Peek (members only 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.)
  • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: NASA Rover Tours
    11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Free Flight Simulators

FRIDAY, MARCH 18
THE GREAT PLANES

Displays from LSFM partners, pilot experience in our Mooney Hangar, Marshalling Class for all ages and crafts for the whole family!

  • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Little Pilot Make & Take Crafts
  • 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.: Marshalling Class
  • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Pilot Experience in Mooney Hangar

SATURDAY, MARCH 19
ELLINGTON DAY

It’s baacccck! Celebrate Ellington Field with unique displays from our neighbors! Plus – Little Pilot crafts, pilot experience and other fun for the whole family!

  • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Visiting displays from Ellington-based organizations
  • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: First Responder Badges craft for kids
  • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Pilot Experience in our Mooney Hangar
  • 11 a.m.: Women Airforce Service Pilots: Houston Connection – Discuss Houston’s own WASP Radio Operator, Celeste Graves with a presentation by pilot and personal friend, Vickie Croston.

SUNDAY, MARCH 20
PLANE AMAZING

The fun’s not over yet! Flight Simulators, Hangar Talks and aviation crafts bring Spring Break in for landing.

  • 12 – 2 p.m.: Aviation Crafts
  • 12 – 3 p.m.: Free Flight Simulators
  • 1 p.m.: Hangar Talk

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