Stargazing
Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.
March 2024
Mar
30
1:00p
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Make and Take: Solar Viewing Masks
Big Spring State Park
Prepare for the upcoming solar eclipse by making a fun mask for safe viewing.
Mar
30
2:00p
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Eclipse 101
Daingerfield State Park
What makes an eclipse? Join us to learn why these rare events happen.
Mar
30
7:00p
End Date
Discovery Night
Estero Llano Grande State Park
A ranger-guided night hike which may include stargazing, alligators, pauraques, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, frogs, snakes, armadillos, or raccoons-- it's a surprise for all of us! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
Mar
30
7:00p
End Date
Park After Dark
Atlanta State Park
Experience Atlanta State Park at night! Find out who and what all comes out after the sun goes down!
Mar
30
7:00p
End Date
Stargazing Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps and telescope. Retired national park ranger/astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts.
Mar
30
8:00p
End Date
Mar
30
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with the Hill Country Astronomers
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join the Hill Country Astronomers for a night of telescope stargazing at a Dark Sky Park.
April 2024
Apr
3
9:00p
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Dark Sky Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S.
Apr
4
9:00p
End Date
Apr
5
8:00p
End Date
Mini Star Party
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for an evening of stargazing at a Dark Sky Park. This event is weather-dependent.
Apr
6
11:00a
End Date
Fun in the Sun
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Ever seen sunspots through a telescope?
Apr
6
2:30p
End Date
Safe Solar Viewing
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
It is possible to look at the sun with the right equipment! Join Park Rangers with a special telescope to safely see our nearest star. Program time TBD.
Apr
6
3:00p
End Date
Storytime and Craft: Eclipses
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for storytime and a take-home craft.
Apr
6
7:00p
End Date
Great American Eclipse: Exploring the Marvels of Total Eclipses
Guadalupe River State Park
Come join Joe Cheban, president of the Cordillera Ranch Nature Club, for a total solar eclipse presentation!
Apr
6
8:00p
End Date
Stars and Sea Beach Walk
Galveston Island State Park
Come and "sea" the beauty of the beach at night!
Apr
6
8:30p
End Date
Star Party!
South Llano River State Park
Come look through a telescope, find constellations, and more!
Apr
6
8:30p
End Date
Apr
8
End Date
Apr
8
End Date
Partial Eclipse Viewing (Self-guided)
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us to experience this exciting astronomical event! We will have limited quantities of solar glasses available.
Apr
8
9:00a
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Apr
8
11:00a
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Apr
8
11:00a
End Date
Our Nearest Star: Taking a Closer Look at the Sun (Solar Eclipse Viewing)
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Ranger Layla on a tour across our solar system to explore the sun!
Apr
8
12:00p
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Apr
8
12:00p
End Date
"Great American Eclipse" Tabling during the Total Solar Eclipse
Guadalupe River State Park
Join park rangers for information and activities before the celestial show begins!
Apr
8
12:00p
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Apr
8
12:00p
End Date
Partial Eclipse Party
Galveston Island State Park
Experience this amazing celestial event island style!
Apr
8
12:00p
End Date
It's a Solar-bration!
Palmetto State Park
Join us for a rare event of the Total Solar Eclipse, drop in any time between 12am-3pm.
Apr
8
12:30p
End Date
Solar Celebration!
Lockhart State Park
Join us to view the rare solar eclipse happening on Monday, April 8th! We will be giving away FREE eclipse viewing glasses, while supplies last. Drop in any time between 12:30-2:30pm.
Apr
8
12:30p
End Date
Total Solar Eclipse View Party!
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Experience this amazing event and learn exactly what is happening in the sky above us!
Apr
8
12:30p
End Date
Apr
8
12:30p
End Date
Solar Eclipse Viewing
Village Creek State Park
Join a park ranger this April as the skies go dark at mid-day during a Total Eclipse (90% coverage in our area).
Apr
10
9:00p
End Date
Dark Sky Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S.
Apr
13
7:45p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Apr
13
8:00p
End Date
April Inks Lake Star Party!
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Apr
13
8:30p
End Date
Stargazing the Texas Night Sky
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“The stars at night are big and bright …” Learn more about one of Texas’ best natural resources – the night sky.
Apr
13
9:00p
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Apr
20
8:00p
End Date
Let's view the moon and stars in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Apr
26
8:00p
End Date
May 2024
May
4
9:00p
End Date
May
9
9:00p
End Date
May
11
7:45p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
May
11
8:00p
End Date
Let's view the moon and stars in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
May
18
9:00p
End Date
May
24
8:00p
End Date
May
25
8:00p
End Date
Explore the Night Sky
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us for an evening of star gazing and planet-watching.
May
26
9:00p
End Date
Stargazing the Texas Night Sky
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“The stars at night are big and bright …” Learn more about one of Texas’ best natural resources – the night sky.
June 2024
Jun
1
8:00p
End Date
Let's view the moon and stars in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Jun
15
7:45p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Jun
28
8:00p
End Date
July 2024
Jul
6
8:00p
End Date
Let's view the moon and stars in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Jul
13
7:45p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Jul
26
8:00p
End Date
August 2024
Aug
10
7:45p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Aug
17
8:00p
End Date
Let's view the moon and stars in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Aug
23
8:00p
End Date
Aug
31
9:00p
End Date
September 2024
Sep
27
8:00p
End Date
Sep
28
8:00p
End Date
Sep
28
8:00p
End Date
Let's view the moon and stars in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
October 2024
Oct
19
8:00p
End Date
Let's view the moon and stars in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Oct
25
8:00p
End Date
Oct
26
8:00p
End Date
November 2024
Nov
2
7:00p
End Date
Stargazing Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps and telescope. Retired national park ranger/astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts.
Nov
22
7:00p
End Date
Nov
22
8:00p
End Date
Nov
23
End Date
Star Party with Hill Country Astronomers & UT ASA
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join the Hill Country Astronomers and University of Texas' Astronomy Students Association for a night of telescope stargazing at a Dark Sky Park.
Nov
23
8:00p
End Date
December 2024
Dec
21
8:00p
End Date