Stargazing
Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.
December 2025
Dec
5
11:00a
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Coffee with a Ranger: Skins & Skulls
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Ranger Omar to learn about some of the critters that call BBRSP home.
Dec
5
7:00p
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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.
Dec
6
1:00p
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Dec
6
2:00p
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Gems of the Universe
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
The Geminids Meteor shower when and where to see them!
Dec
6
5:30p
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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
6
6:30p
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Dec
12
6:00p
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Dec
12
6:00p
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Dec
13
6:00p
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Dec
13
6:00p
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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
13
9:00p
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Dec
14
4:00p
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Caroling on the Mountain
Big Spring State Park
Go tell it on the mountain! Join us for a magical evening under the stars with night sky viewing, caroling, and pictures with Santa.
Dec
19
5:30p
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Cold New Moon Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
THIS HIKE HAS BEEN CANCELLED, 12/19/2025.
Hike the challenging 0.8-mile Summit Trail with a ranger shortly after sunset and experience the magic of nightfall on Enchanted Rock!
Dec
19
6:00p
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Star Party!
South Llano River State Park
Enjoy night sky viewing and storytelling with a Park Ranger!
Dec
19
6:00p
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Dec
20
2:00p
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Our Daytime Sky
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.
Dec
20
5:00p
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Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
Dec
20
6:00p
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Christmastime Constellations
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come see what constellations and other objects are found in our December sky!
Dec
20
6:30p
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Holiday Star Party
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a stellar astronomy program to witness a breathtaking view of the stars!✨ Bring your own chair or blanket!
Dec
20
6:30p
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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
7:00p
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Stargazing by the Shore
Mustang Island State Park
(11/29 PROGRAM CANCELLED) Adventure away from a well-lit world and explore our cosmos through the dark skies of Mustang Island!
Dec
20
8:00p
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Dec
21
7:00p
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Dec
27
6:00p
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Christmastime Constellations
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come see what constellations and other objects are found in our December sky!
Dec
27
7:00p
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Stargazing by the Shore
Mustang Island State Park
(11/29 PROGRAM CANCELLED) Adventure away from a well-lit world and explore our cosmos through the dark skies of Mustang Island!
Dec
31
4:30p
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January 2026
Jan
1
6:00p
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First Day Hike: Full Moon Forest
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Take a stroll by the light of the silvery moon.
Jan
17
6:30p
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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
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Explore the Night Sky
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a tour of the winter night sky with an amateur astronomer.
March 2026
Mar
20
7:45p
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Mar
21
7:45p
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April 2026
Apr
18
8:00p
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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!
May 2026
May
16
8:30p
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July 2026
Jul
18
8:30p
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October 2026
Oct
10
7:15p
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