Stargazing
Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.
March 2026
Mar
18
8:00p
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Mar
19
7:15p
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Stories in the Stars
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Join us for some stargazing and learn about the stories that constellations can tell us!
Mar
20
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.
Mar
20
7:45p
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Mar
20
8:00p
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Star Stories
Lockhart State Park
Discover the constellations that decorate our spring sky and listen to the exciting tales that surround them!
Mar
20
8:00p
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Mar
21
11:00a
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Spring Equinox - Sun Viewing
Join a Park Ranger for a detailed look at our closest star!
Mar
21
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.
Mar
21
7:15p
End Date
Star Party
Meridian State Park
Let your imagination blast off with captivating constellation stories and an stargazing evening stargazing with friends!
Mar
21
7:45p
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Mar
21
8:00p
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Discovery Night
Estero Llano Grande State Park
A ranger-guided night hike which may include stargazing, alligators, pauraques, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, frogs, snakes, armadillos, or raccoons - it's a surprise for all of us!
Mar
21
8:00p
End Date
Astronomy 101
Daingerfield State Park
Join a ranger on an astronomy tour of stars, planets, and other celestial wonders!
Mar
21
8:00p
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!
Mar
21
8:00p
End Date
Star Party-CANCELED
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Bring a blanket or portable chairs for an evening of star gazing and planet-watching.
Mar
26
9:00p
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.
Mar
27
8:00p
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Mar
28
6:30p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Mar
28
7:30p
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Mar
28
8:00p
End Date
Stars on the Blanco!
Blanco State Park
Join us for a star party with the Austin Astronomical Association!
April 2026
Apr
5
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!
Apr
11
8:00p
End Date
Geology Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger and geologist for an evening exploration of the geology of Enchanted Rock and a tour of the stars from the Summit.
Apr
11
8:00p
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!
Apr
11
9:00p
End Date
Apr
18
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.
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!
Apr
18
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.
Apr
18
8:30p
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!
May 2026
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
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
8:30p
End Date
May
16
9:00p
End Date
May
23
6:30p
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.
June 2026
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
8:45p
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
6:30p
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
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
9:00p
End Date
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
October 2026
Oct
10
7:15p
End Date
Oct
10
8:00p
End Date
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
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.
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