Stargazing
Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.
June 2026
Jun
4
9:30p
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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.
Jun
5
8:30p
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Jun
6
8:30p
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Jun
6
8:30p
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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
11
9:30p
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.
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 with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Come explore the stars with the San Antonio Astronomical Association!
Jun
13
8:30p
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Star Party with SALSA
South Llano River State Park
Come learn more about our DarkSky park and astronomy at this interactive program!
Jun
13
8:30p
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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
8:30p
End Date
Stargazing
Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Enjoy the night sky through our telescopes while learning about the heroes and monsters in our stars!
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
13
9:00p
End Date
Star Party
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come look through telescopes and learn about the night sky from experts!
Jun
13
9:00p
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Marvel at the Stars
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger for an evening of star gazing. Learn how to identify some of our summer constellations and listen to stories about their creations.
Jun
17
9:00p
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Astronomy with Buddy
South Llano River State Park
Come see the wonders of the night sky with Buddy the astronomer. Clusters, shooting stars, constellations and more!
Jun
18
9:30p
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.
Jun
19
11:00a
End Date
Summer Solstice - Sun Viewing
Join a Park Ranger for a detailed look at our closest star!
Jun
19
8:30p
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Jun
20
9:00a
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Rise and Shine: Our Closest Star
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Did you know you can stargaze during the day? It's true! But you can only see ONE star.
Jun
20
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!
Jun
20
8:00p
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Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Jun
20
8:30p
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Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Jun
20
9:00p
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Jun
21
10:00a
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Our Daytime Sky - Summer Solstice Edition
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Astronomy is not just for night owls! Join us and discover some of the unique features of the daytime sky and the science behind them.
Jun
21
8:15p
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Jun
25
7:30p
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Jun
26
9:00p
End Date
Night Sky
Bonham State Park
Come and learn about the stars, constellations, and the moon at this program!
Jun
27
7:00p
End Date
Sunset Stroll
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join rangers as we walk among the rocks as the sun sets behind the mountains. Listen out for nocturnal animals and enjoy the crisp night.
Jun
27
8:30p
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Star Party
Garner State Park
Take a peek through a telescope with a park ranger and enjoy the wonders of the night sky at Garner.
Jun
27
8:30p
End Date
Stellar Summer Solstice
Hill Country State Natural Area
Come aboard Hill Country SNA and engage with the San Antonio Astronomical Association as we tour the dark Hill Country night sky.
Jun
27
9:00p
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Jun
27
9:30p
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Marvel at the Moon
Come see your shadow at night with our Marvelous Moon and learn some trivia!
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
4
9:00p
End Date
Jul
11
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.
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
Intro to Astro
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for an introduction to astronomy at our beloved Dark Sky Park.
Jul
18
9:00p
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
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.
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
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.
Aug
8
9:00p
End Date
September 2026
Sep
5
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.
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
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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
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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
8:00p
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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!
Oct
31
7:00p
End Date
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