Stargazing
Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.
October 2025
Oct
25
9:00a
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Community Day at the Devil's Sinkhole
Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area
Join us for guided hikes, talks, Color Out Cancer Fun Run, the bat emergence, and a star party. Explore the Devil's Sinkhole SNA like never before!
Oct
25
1:00p
End Date
*Cancelled - Staring at the Sun (Safely)
Pedernales Falls State Park
This event has been cancelled due to expected rain.
Oct
25
3:30p
End Date
Planetarium Show: Night Sky Journaling
Copper Breaks State Park
Navigate across the stars with ease!
Oct
25
6:00p
End Date
*CANCELLED* Twilight-Night Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a walk to learn about the night life of the park!
Oct
25
7:00p
End Date
Come and Explore the Stargazing Program
Devils River State Natural Area - Del Norte Unit
Join the San Antonio Astronomical Society for an evening of stargazing with telescopes for viewing the night sky.
Oct
25
7:30p
End Date
Marvel at the Moon
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
The last Saturday of the month is for the moon and stars.
Oct
25
7:30p
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.
Oct
25
8:00p
End Date
Let's Celebrate the Moon, Stars and Planets Together!
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing all you can see in the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through these astronomical wonders.
Oct
25
8:00p
End Date
Stargazing by the Shore
Mustang Island State Park
(10/25 PROGRAM CANCELLED) Adventure away from a well-lit world and explore our cosmos through the dark skies of Mustang Island!
Oct
25
8:00p
End Date
***POSTPONED*** Star Party in the Borderlands *Reservations Required*
Big Bend Ranch State Park
***This event has been postponed due to weather***
The stars at night are big and bright✨✨✨! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
Oct
25
8:00p
End Date
(CANCELLED for 10/25/2025) Star Walk
Copper Breaks State Park
(10/25 Star Walk cancelled) Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks!
Oct
29
8:00p
End Date
Miles of Stars
Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S.
November 2025
Nov
1
6:30p
End Date
November Inks Lake Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Nov
1
7:00p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Nov
6
8:00p
End Date
Full Moon Shoreline Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a ranger and park volunteers for the unique experience of walking along the water's edge with only the light of the full moon as a guide.
Nov
14
6:00p
End Date
Nov
14
8:00p
End Date
Star Party at the Fort
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
The Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve is the largest in the world and the Star Party at the Fort is a great way to view the darkest skies in Texas.
Nov
15
5:30p
End Date
Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come join the Austin Astronomical Society in viewing stars, planets and galaxies through dozens of different telescopes!
Nov
15
6:30p
End Date
Stargazing
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn about asterisms, constellations, and a meteor shower.
Nov
15
7:00p
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.
Nov
15
7:00p
End Date
Let's Stargaze in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps, laser pointers and telescope. Retired national park ranger/astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts.
Nov
15
8:00p
End Date
Nov
19
7:00p
End Date
Miles of Stars
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S. through storytelling and telescope viewing.
Nov
21
5:30p
End Date
Nov
21
6:30p
End Date
Nov
21
7:00p
End Date
Nov
22
6:30p
End Date
Star Party
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
The stars are calling, maybe your extraterrestrial friend is too!
Nov
22
6:30p
End Date
November Star Party with the Hill Country Astronomers
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Set out your blankets, turn off your phones, and prepare for a night of stargazing at our International Dark Sky Park.
Nov
22
6:30p
End Date
Star Party in the Borderlands *Reservations Required*
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The stars at night are big and bright✨✨✨! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
Nov
22
8:00p
End Date
(CANCELLED for 10/25/2025) Star Walk
Copper Breaks State Park
(10/25 Star Walk cancelled) Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks!
Nov
26
7:00p
End Date
Miles of Stars
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S. through storytelling and telescope viewing.
Nov
28
6:00p
End Date
Nov
29
7:00p
End Date
Marvel at the Moon
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
The last Saturday of the month is for the moon and stars.
December 2025
Dec
6
1:00p
End Date
Dec
6
5:30p
End Date
Star Party with the Hill Country Astronomers
Blanco State Park
The stars at night are big in bright deep in the heart of Texas Hill Country!
Dec
12
6:00p
End Date
Dec
13
6:00p
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Dec
13
6:00p
End Date
Christmas Starfest at Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
What's better than wishing upon a star? Wishing upon 4,500 stars at once.... and also, Santa at the same time! Join Texas Parks and Wildlife staff for our biggest star party of the year, with telescopes run by experienced Rangers, holiday activities for the kids, a star tour, and an introductory astronomy lesson.
Dec
19
5:30p
End Date
Cold New Moon Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Hike the challenging 0.8-mile Summit Trail with a ranger shortly after sunset and experience the magic of nightfall on Enchanted Rock!
Dec
20
6:00p
End Date
Christmastime Constellations
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come see what constellations and other objects are found in our December sky!
Dec
20
6:30p
End Date
Star Party in the Borderlands *Reservations Required*
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The stars at night are big and bright✨✨✨! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
Dec
20
8:00p
End Date
Dec
27
6:00p
End Date
Christmastime Constellations
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come see what constellations and other objects are found in our December sky!
January 2026
Jan
17
6:30p
End Date
Star Party in the Borderlands *Reservations Required*
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The stars at night are big and bright✨✨✨! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
Jan
24
7:00p
End Date
Explore the Night Sky
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a tour of the winter night sky with an amateur astronomer.
April 2026
Apr
18
8:00p
End Date
Spring Star Party with UT ASA
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join the University of Texas Astronomy Students Association for a fabulous Star Party under our Central Texas skies!