Calendar of Events

Stargazing

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

July 2025

Jul 19
8:30p
End Date

Moth Week Moth Night

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
It’s National Moth Week! See what the buzz is about as we light the way for moths and more. Learn more about moths during National Moth Week. Meet at the Birding Center (HQ) Gardens for a closer look at moths! No reservations required. Free program with paid park entry.
Jul 19
8:30p
End Date

Stars of the Solstice

Hill Country State Natural Area
Come aboard with Ranger Augie and the San Antonio Astronomical Association as we tour the dark Hill Country night sky. Witness the Summer Triangle, the "road sign" to the Milky Way, and other Hill Country celestial sights through telescopes, binoculars and the naked eye.
Jul 19
8:30p
End Date

Star Party

Pedernales Falls State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society as they explore the night sky!
Jul 19
8:30p
End Date

Beach Walk by Starlight

Galveston Island State Park
The stars at night, are big and bright....Deep in the heart of Texas!
Jul 19
9:30p
End Date

Star Party with Stephen Hummel (Deep Dives)

Balmorhea State Park
Take a tour through the summer stars!
Jul 19
9:30p
End Date

Night Sky Exploration

Goose Island State Park
Join a ranger as we tour the constellations of the night sky!
Jul 19
9:30p
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!
Jul 19
9:30p
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!
Jul 23
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.
Jul 24
9:30p
End Date

Astronomy with Buddy!

South Llano River State Park
Come by for a quick look at the stars!
Jul 25
3:30p
End Date

Solar Viewing

Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the sun through a solar filter and learn about our closest star.
Jul 25
8:00p
End Date

Summer Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing
Jul 25
8:30p
End Date

Star Party (RSVP)

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Enjoy the cooler nights at Lake Tawakoni State Park by looking at the stars.
Jul 25
9:30p
End Date

Star Party in the Borderlands

Big Bend Ranch State Park
The Stars at Night are Big and Bright! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
Jul 26
1:15p
End Date

Superstar Sun

Colorado Bend State Park
See the Sun on a whole new level through a solar scope!
Jul 26
2:00p
End Date

Amazing Outdoor Apps

Davis Mountains State Park
Enhance your outdoor experience by learning how to use plant, wildlife, and star identifying apps.
Jul 26
8:00p
End Date

Intro to Astro

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger and volunteers for an introduction to astronomy at our International Dark Sky Park.
Jul 26
8:30p
End Date

Charting the Stars

Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
Jul 26
8:30p
End Date

Star Party

Meridian State Park
Let your imagination blast off with captivating constellation stories and stargazing through a telescope!
Jul 26
8:45p
End Date

Stargazing

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Starry nights are seen out here!
Jul 26
9:00p
End Date

Star Walk

Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks!
Jul 26
9:00p
End Date

Star Stories

Lockhart State Park
Discover the constellations that decorate our summer sky and listen to the exciting tales that surround them!
Jul 26
9:00p
End Date

Dark Sky Party

Garner State Park
Take a peek through a telescope with a park ranger and enjoy the wonders of the night sky at Garner.
Jul 26
9:00p
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.
Jul 26
9:00p
End Date

Star Party

San Angelo State Park
Explore the night skies in San Angelo!

August 2025

Aug 1
8:45p
End Date

Over the Moon

San Angelo State Park
Look up! It's the moon!
Aug 2
8:00p
End Date

Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Aug 2
8:30p
End Date

August Inks Lake 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

Twilight Night Hike

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a walk to learn about the night life of the park!
Aug 9
10:00a
End Date

Let's talk about the Perseid Meteor Shower

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us to learn about the Perseid Meteor Shower.
Aug 9
8:00p
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 our Scenic Overlook, where we will discuss some of the misconceptions about these arachnids and their presence in our constellations.
Aug 13
8:30p
End Date

Perseids Party!

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stargaze with us and see some meteors on the second night of the Perseids Meteor Shower!
Aug 15
9:00p
End Date

Backyard Astronomy

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join us for some backyard astronomy at the Casa Agave restaurant in Presidio to celebrate Dark Sky month.
Aug 16 End Date

Perseid Meteor Shower watch party

Fort Leaton State Historic Site
The Perseid (Per-see-id) meteor shower is one of the most dramatic things to see in the night sky between July and August, and is a highlight of many meteor hunters’ calendars due to its high hourly rate and bright meteors. In 2025 the Perseid meteor shower is active between 16 July and 24 August. The shower will peak 12 August.
Aug 16
8:30p
End Date

Meteor Shower Star Party

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Adults and children can view the Perseid Meteor Shower with telescopes, s'mores and more!
Aug 16
9:00p
End Date

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
Aug 22
8:00p
End Date

Summer Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing
Aug 22
8:00p
End Date

Charting the Stars

Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
Aug 22
8:00p
End Date

Meteor Shower/Star Party

Atlanta State Park
Join a ranger on an astronomy tour of stars, planets, and the Perseids Meteor Shower!
Aug 23
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.
Aug 23
8:00p
End Date

Meteor Shower/Star Party

Caddo Lake State Park
Join a ranger on an astronomy tour of stars, planets, and the Perseids Meteor Shower!
Aug 23
8:00p
End Date

Black Moon 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.
Aug 23
9:00p
End Date

Star Walk

Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks!
Aug 23
9:00p
End Date

Star Party

San Angelo State Park
Explore the night skies in San Angelo!
Aug 23
9:30p
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.

September 2025

Sep 6
8:00p
End Date

Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Sep 13
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.
Sep 20
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
Sep 20
8:45p
End Date

Star Party

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
The Star Party is almost here and we're excited to see you under the night sky!
Sep 20
9:00p
End Date

Star Walk

Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks!
Sep 26
8:00p
End Date

Summer Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing
Sep 27
7:30p
End Date

September Inks Lake Star Party

Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!

October 2025

Oct 4
8:00p
End Date

Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Oct 11
7:00p
End Date

October 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.
Oct 18
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
Oct 18
9:00p
End Date

Star Walk

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

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
8:00p
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

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 22
9:00p
End Date

Star Walk

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

December 2025

Dec 20
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

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