Stargazing
Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.
February 2023
Feb
4
5:30p
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Moonlight Night Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Come join us to explore the night with a ranger led hike to look for nocturnal animals and gaze at the moon's surface.
Feb
4
6:30p
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Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Feb
5
6:15p
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Snow Moon Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Experience the rising of February’s Snow Moon in this full moon hike.
Feb
10
6:30p
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Star Party in the Badlands
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join us at the West Contrabando Trailhead for a holiday star party in the badlands region of our park!
Feb
11
6:00p
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Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society in stargazing and astronomy!
Feb
17
6:30p
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Feb
17
7:30p
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Our Night Skies
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
What makes up our night sky? Is there more than meets the eye? Learn about the celestial bodies that make up the sky and the stories told about them.
Feb
18
5:30p
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Astronomy 101
Pedernales Falls State Park
Learn the basics of Stargazing with various types of equipment!
Feb
18
6:30p
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Feb
18
7:00p
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Stories in the Stars
Pedernales Falls State Park
What stories do the stars tell? Are they different from one continent to the next?
Feb
18
7:15p
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Star Party
South Llano River State Park
Come look through a telescope, find constellations, and more!
Feb
19
7:00p
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Stargazing with a Ranger
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join us in viewing the night sky, taking photographs, and searching for fascinating phenomenon!
Feb
23
7:15p
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Feb
24
7:00p
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Feb
25
3:00p
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Feb
25
6:00p
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Feb
25
6:30p
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Feb
25
6:30p
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Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Hill Country State Natural Area
Join the knowledgeable San Antonio Astronomical Association to learn about the night sky and to take a closer look through their telescopes.
March 2023
Mar
4
6:30p
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Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Mar
7
6:45p
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Worm Moon Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Experience the rising of March’s Worm Moon in this full moon hike.
Mar
11
8:00p
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Mar
17
4:00p
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Sun Fun
Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the sun through a solar filter and learn about our closest star.
Mar
18
6:30p
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Mar
18
7:00p
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Texas State Parks Centennial Dark Skies Celebration
Devils River State Natural Area
🎉 Help us celebrate the Dark Skies of the Devils River State Natural Area in partnership with the Devils River Conservancy and partnering astronomical associations. The event will be held at the recently established Dark Sky Viewing Area.
Mar
18
7:00p
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🎉 Star Gazing Party
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps and telescope. Celebrate parks with retired National Park ranger Larry Smith as he guides you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts.
Mar
18
8:00p
End Date
Star Party
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for a night under the stars to learn about the night sky!
Mar
18
8:30p
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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.
Mar
18
8:30p
End Date
Star Party
Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks.
Mar
18
9:00p
End Date
Starry Skies of Balmorhea
Balmorhea State Park
🎉 Join us for an evening under the stars in the world's largest spring-fed swimming pool!
Mar
23
7:15p
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Mar
24
7:00p
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April 2023
Apr
1
6:30p
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Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Apr
15
6:30p
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Apr
15
9:00p
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Apr
22
6:00p
End Date
Airstrip Astronomy
Big Bend Ranch State Park
🎉 Join us for an exciting night of stargazing, astrophotography and astronomy-based oral history at the Sauceda Airstrip!
Apr
22
8:30p
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Celebration under the Stars
Pedernales Falls State Park
🎉 Come Celebrate 100 years of State Parks with a party under the stars!
Apr
29
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Goose Island Extravaganza!
Goose Island State Park
🎉 Join us in the celebration of 100 years in Texas State Parks! Activities include fishing, archery, kayaking, a star party, demonstrations, food, and much, much more!
May 2023
May
6
10:00a
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Experience Caprock!
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
🎉Join us to learn all about Caprock! From beginner hiker tours to fishing clinics and more, you're sure to learn about and enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities and educational experiences that make Caprock Canyons State Park unique!
May
6
6:30p
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Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
May
13
9:00a
End Date
Mile-High Mountains Fest
Davis Mountains State Park
🎉 Please join us for a special day of fun and celebration.
May
20
6:30p
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May
20
9:00p
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June 2023
Jun
3
6:30p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Jun
10
9:00p
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July 2023
Jul
1
6:30p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Jul
15
9:00p
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August 2023
Aug
5
9:00p
End Date
The Stars at Night
Caddo Lake State Park
The stars at night, are big and bright, (clap, clap, clap, clap) deep in the heart of Texas! Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks with a night sky viewing, led by a park ranger and their telescope!
Aug
12
9:00p
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Aug
19
9:00p
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September 2023
Sep
2
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Sync Yourself Where "Life’s Better Outside” ...at the Sinkhole!
Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area
🎉 Celebrate 100-years in state parks with hikes, bats, and stars! What better way to enjoy the outdoors?!
Sep
9
9:00p
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October 2023
Oct
7
9:00a
End Date
An "Un" Natural Halloween
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
🎉 Join us for An "Un" Natural Halloween! We will host morning and evening activities.
Oct
14
End Date
Welcome to the Dark Side of State Parks
Kickapoo Cavern State Park
🎉 Cavern tour, eclipse viewing, bat flight, and stargazing- experience darkness like you never have before at Kickapoo Cavern State Park! Watch the eclipse from the bat deck, maybe we will get to see some confused bats exiting midday!
Oct
14
10:00a
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Oct
14
9:00p
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Oct
14
9:00p
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Oct
20
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Find Your Trail
Big Bend Ranch State Park
🎉 Embark on you next great adventure at Big Bend Ranch State Park!
Oct
21
7:00p
End Date
International Observe the Moon
Colorado Bend State Park
Enjoy a fall evening of observing the moon at first quarter phase. We will have telescopes available.
November 2023
Nov
11
9:00p
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December 2023
Dec
9
8:00p
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Dec
9
9:00p
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