Stargazing
Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.
April 2026
Apr
18
7:30p
End Date
CANCELLED-Discover the Stars
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
In celebration of International Dark Sky Week, we are bringing out the telescope and having a star party.
Apr
18
8:00p
End Date
Spring Star Party with UT ASA
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
THIS EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER, 04/18/2026. Join the University of Texas Astronomy Students Association for a fabulous Star Party under our Central Texas skies!
Apr
18
8:00p
End Date
Apr
18
8:30p
End Date
Charting the Stars (CANCELLED)
Purtis Creek State Park
Meet us under the stars and explore the cosmos!
Apr
18
8:30p
End Date
**CANCELLED** Star Party
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for a night under the stars to learn about what's out there in the night sky!
Apr
18
8:30p
End Date
CANCELLED - Star Party with the Hill Country Astronomers
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Join the Hill Country Astronomers as we explore the night sky!
Apr
18
8:30p
End Date
CANCELLED Star Party with SALSA
South Llano River State Park
San Antonio League of Sidewalk Astronomers (SALSA) will be in the park for an amazing night of astronomy viewing!
Apr
18
8:30p
End Date
Apr
18
8:30p
End Date
RESCHEDULED ******* StarWalk
Copper Breaks State Park
*******April 11th program has been rescheduled to April 18th. ******* Observe the stars, planets, nebula, and other night sky objects through a telescope at Copper Breaks!
Apr
18
9:30p
End Date
***Cancelled*** Star Party in the Borderlands *Reservations Required*
Big Bend Ranch State Park
***This event has been cancelled due to weather***
The stars at night are big and bright✨✨✨! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
Apr
22
9:30p
End Date
Listening to the Lyrids Star Party
Balmorhea State Park
It's much easier to wish upon a star... or ten... or twenty, when you can see them clearly!
Apr
24
8:00p
End Date
Apr
25
8:00p
End Date
Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Apr
25
8:00p
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.
May 2026
May
1
8:30p
End Date
Full Moon Hike (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Walk in the light of the moon on this guided hike!
May
2
8:00p
End Date
Explore the Night Sky
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a tour of the spring night sky with an amateur astronomer.
May
2
8:30p
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
What stories & legends linger in the stars above us? Come find out!
May
2
8:30p
End Date
Night Hike on the Valley Spring Trail
Inks Lake State Park
Join park volunteers on a night hike along the Valley Spring Creek Trail!
May
5
4:00a
End Date
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower Party
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Observe the wonders of the ETA Aquarids meteor shower at Fort Leaton!
May
9
8:30p
End Date
Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society as they explore the night sky!
May
9
9:00p
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!
May
9
9:00p
End Date
Night Hike at the Hoodoos
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The month of May has gotten HOT! So let's take advantage and do some night hiking at the Hoodoos.
May
16
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.
May
16
3:00p
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!
May
16
8:00p
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.
May
16
8:30p
End Date
May
16
8:30p
End Date
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!
May
16
8:30p
End Date
Star Party
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for a night under the stars to learn about what's out there in the sky!
May
16
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with SALSA
South Llano River State Park
San Antonio League of Sidewalk Astronomers (SALSA) will be in the park for an amazing night of astronomy viewing!
May
16
8:30p
End Date
Night Hike on the Valley Spring Trail
Inks Lake State Park
Join park volunteers on a night hike along the Valley Spring Creek Trail!
May
16
8:45p
End Date
May
16
9:00p
End Date
Star Party
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Notice: Event canceled due to weather. Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
May
23
8:00p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
May
23
8:25p
End Date
May Star Party with the Austin Astronomical Society
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.
May
23
9:00p
End Date
Marvels of the Moon
Pedernales Falls State Park
Lets take a close look at the brightest object in the night sky!
May
30
8:00p
End Date
Star Party with ASET
Purtis Creek State Park
Join the Astronomical Society of East Texas for a night of exploration under the stars.
June 2026
Jun
6
8:30p
End Date
Cosmic Creepy Crawlies Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for a night hike on our Loop Trail! This easy hike will take brave visitors spider snuffing and scorpion spotting all the way out to the Scenic Overlook, where we will discuss some of the misconceptions about these arachnids and their presence in our constellations.
Jun
13
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.
Jun
13
8:00p
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.
Jun
13
8:30p
End Date
Star Party
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for a night under the stars to learn about what's out there in the night sky!
Jun
13
8:45p
End Date
Summer Star Party with the Hill Country Astronomers
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Bring your telescope or binoculars and join us for a night of star viewing at Enchanted Rock!
Jun
20
8:00p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Jun
20
8:30p
End Date
Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
July 2026
Jul
3
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.
Jul
4
8:00p
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.
Jul
11
9:15p
End Date
Amphitheater Astronomy-Stargazing with a Mobile Observatory
Inks Lake State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park and look upwards with a local astronomer as you tour our beautiful night sky.
Jul
18
8:30p
End Date
August 2026
Aug
1
8:30p
End Date
Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Aug
8
8:00p
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.
Aug
8
9:00p
End Date
Star Party
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Notice: Event canceled due to weather. Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
September 2026
Sep
5
8:00p
End Date
September Star Party with the Central Texas Astronomers
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join the CTA for a for a night of star viewing at Enchanted Rock!
Set out your blankets, turn off your phones, and prepare for a night of stargazing at our International Dark Sky Park.
Sep
5
8:00p
End Date
Star Party
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Bring a blanket or portable chairs for an evening of star gazing and planet-watching.
Sep
12
8:00p
End Date
Sep
12
8:00p
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.
October 2026
Oct
10
7:15p
End Date
Oct
10
8:00p
End Date
Oct
10
8:00p
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.
Oct
17
7:00p
End Date
Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
November 2026
Nov
14
7:00p
End Date
Star Party 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.
December 2026
Dec
12
5:30p
End Date
Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Dec
12
8:00p
End Date