Stargazing
Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.
April 2025
Apr
22
8:15p
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Apr
22
10:00p
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Listening to the Lyrids
Balmorhea State Park
It's much easier to wish upon a star... or ten... or twenty, when you can see them clearly!
Apr
23
9:00p
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Terlingua Community Star Party
Big Bend Ranch State Park
As part of International Dark Sky Week, the McDonald observatory, Big Bend Ranch State Park and host Far Flung outdoor center will be setting up telescopes for the public to use.
Apr
25
2:00p
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Constellation Journaling
Davis Mountains State Park
Make a journal full of springtime constellations that you can use for nighttime star gazing.
Apr
25
8:00p
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Apr
25
8:30p
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Apr
25
9:00p
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Miles of Stars
Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S.
Apr
26
11:30a
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Daylight Stargazing
Brazos Bend State Park
Come learn about the thing all our lives constantly revolve around: the Sun!
Apr
26
6:00p
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Maples and Meteors Night Sky Fest
Lost Maples State Natural Area
🎉 Celebrate all things night sky related at our night sky fest and stay after for constellation viewing!
Apr
26
7:30p
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Star Walk
Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks.
Apr
26
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!
Apr
26
8:00p
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Stargazing
Possum Kingdom State Park
Learn to identify some of the most popular constellations and hear their stories.
Apr
26
8:00p
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Apr
26
8:00p
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Star Party
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join park staff for a tour through space. Multiple telescopes will be set up at our group pavilion for viewing stars, star clusters, galaxies and more! Bring your own telescope, if you have one to share!
Apr
26
8:30p
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Star Party!
South Llano River State Park
Come look through a telescope, find constellations, and more!
Apr
26
8:30p
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**DATE CHANGE** 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
26
9:00p
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Star Party in the Borderlands
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve is the largest in the world and the Star Party in the Borderlands is a great way to view the darkest skies in Texas.
Apr
26
9:00p
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Apr
26
9:00p
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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.
May 2025
May
1
9:00p
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May
3
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!
May
11
7:30p
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May
17
8:00p
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Intro to Astro
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger and volunteers for an introduction to astronomy at our beloved Dark Sky Park.
May
17
8:30p
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May Inks Lake Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
May
17
9:00p
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May
22
9:00p
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Homeschool - Night Sky Astronomy
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.
May
23
8:00p
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May
24
7:30p
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Star Walk
Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks.
May
24
8:00p
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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.
May
24
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.
May
24
8:15p
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Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
May
24
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!
May
24
9:00p
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May
25
8:00p
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Star Party
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a stellar astronomy program to witness a breathtaking view of the stars!✨
May
25
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.
May
29
9:15p
End Date
June 2025
Jun
7
8:00p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Jun
14
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.
Jun
14
8:30p
End Date
June Inks Lake Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Jun
14
9:00p
End Date
Marvel at the Moon
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Moon watching in one of the best spots in Texas
Jun
21
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
26
9:30p
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Jun
27
8:00p
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Jun
28
7:30p
End Date
Star Walk
Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks.
Jun
28
8:30p
End Date
Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
Jun
28
9:45p
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!
July 2025
Jul
5
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.
Jul
5
8:00p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Jul
24
9:30p
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Jul
25
8:00p
End Date
Jul
26
7:30p
End Date
Star Walk
Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks.
Jul
26
8:30p
End Date
Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
August 2025
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
16
9:00p
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Aug
22
8:00p
End Date
Aug
23
7:30p
End Date
Star Walk
Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks.
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
Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
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
7:30p
End Date
Star Walk
Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks.
Sep
20
8:00p
End Date
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
26
8:00p
End Date
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
18
7:30p
End Date
Star Walk
Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks.
Oct
18
8:00p
End Date
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
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Nov
22
7:30p
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
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