This event is in the past.It took place on May 31, 2026 at Hiller Aviation Museum.








Help build a full-size Penguin airplane and assemble your own balsa wood glider to take home. This hands-on outdoor event turns curious kids into junior aviators for an hour of wings, wood glue, and wonder in the museum courtyard.
family-friendly
hands-on building
aviation history
take-home souvenir
Tips
✈️great for kids who love all things airplanes
👀observation deck to watch real planes land and take off
🛫747 cockpit you can actually sit in
Glider Discovery
San Carlos








Help build a full-size Penguin airplane and assemble your own balsa wood glider to take home. This hands-on outdoor event turns curious kids into junior aviators for an hour of wings, wood glue, and wonder in the museum courtyard.
family-friendly
hands-on building
aviation history
take-home souvenir
Tips
✈️great for kids who love all things airplanes
👀observation deck to watch real planes land and take off
🛫747 cockpit you can actually sit in
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