Calendar of Events

Stargazing

Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.

October 2025

Oct 17
11:00a
End Date

Refrescos with a Ranger: Our Nearest Star

Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Ranger Omar for an up-close view of the Sun while enjoying a refreshing drink.
Oct 17
7:30p
End Date

Star Party

Tyler State Park
Look at the night lights!
Oct 18
7:00p
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!
Oct 18
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
Oct 18
8:00p
End Date

Stargazing by the Shore

Mustang Island State Park
Adventure away from a well-lit world and explore our cosmos through the dark skies of Mustang Island!
Oct 18
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for a night under the stars to learn what's out there in the night sky!
Oct 18
8:00p
End Date

Stargazing

Palmetto State Park
Learn to identify constellations and hear some of their stories.
Oct 22
6:30p
End Date

Orionids Party!

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stargaze with us and see some meteors on the second peak night of the Orionids Meteor Shower!
Oct 22
8:30p
End Date

Miles of Stars

Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S.
Oct 23
11:00a
End Date

Refrescos with a Ranger: Dark Sky Conservation

Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Ranger Omar to learn about our efforts to keep the skies dark while enjoying a refreshing drink.
Oct 24
8:00p
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.
Oct 25
9:00a
End Date

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

Staring at the Sun (Safely)

Pedernales Falls State Park
Using special equipment, we'll look for sunspots, solar flares, and talk about our closest star!
Oct 25
3:30p
End Date

Planetarium Show: Night Sky Journaling

Copper Breaks State Park
Navigate across the stars with ease!
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
Adventure away from a well-lit world and explore our cosmos through the dark skies of Mustang Island!
Oct 25
8:00p
End Date

Star Walk

Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks!
Oct 29
8:30p
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 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

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
Nov 21
6:30p
End Date

Star Party

Tyler State Park
Who turned the lights off?
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

Star Walk

Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks!
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
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

Christmas Star Party

Tyler State Park
Twinkle twinkle little star!
Dec 13
6:00p
End Date

Christmas Star Party

Tyler State Park
Twinkle twinkle little star!
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

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
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!