Wear your Jedi best as you enjoy arts and crafts, special programming and costumed characters. And don’t forget to submit a story for our Empire Writes Back writing contest! Winning stories will be published in The Museum of Flight blog. See below for entry details.

The Museum joins over 2,000 organizations across North America participating in Star Wars Reads during the month of October. You'll also get to enjoy Star Wars-themed activities during our Weekend Family Workshops!

The Museum Store will also be offering 25% off all children's books all day. Museum Members will receive their normal Store discount on top of this special offer.
Star Wars Reads Day 25% off discount not available online.


Star Wars Reads Day activities are FREE with Museum admission, so book your tickets today!

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"Empire Writes Back!" Writing Contest

CALLING ALL PADAWANS!
In honor of Star Wars Reads Day, the Museum will once again host the Empire Writes Back writing contest. You tell us: In a galaxy far, far away did Darth Vader love chocolate chip cookies? Did Luke Skywalker not become a Jedi knight? Use your imagination and create your own fantasy. Winning stories will be published in the Museum's blog and shared on social media!

Thank you for your submissions! The submission period closed on Oct. 1.

Stories must be the original work of the student.
Eligible to students in grades 2-8.

Entrants do not have to be present at the Museum during Star Wars Reads Day on Oct. 12 to be eligible to win.