Calendar of Events

Stargazing

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

June 2025

Jun 26
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.
Jun 26
9:30p
End Date

Astronomy with Buddy!

South Llano River State Park
Come by for a quick look at the stars!
Jun 27
8:00p
End Date

Summer Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing
Jun 28
8:00p
End Date

Charting the Stars

Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
Jun 28
8:00p
End Date

Beach Walk by Starlight

Galveston Island State Park
The stars at night, are big and bright....Deep in the heart of Texas!
Jun 28
8:30p
End Date

Star Party

Lost Maples State Natural Area
Join us for a look at the stars with the San Antonio Astronomical Association.
Jun 28
8:30p
End Date

Stargazing

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Starry nights are seen out here.
Jun 28
8:30p
End Date

**RESCHEDULED** 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 28
8:30p
End Date

Summer Star Party

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Bring your telescope or binoculars and join us for a night of star viewing at Enchanted Rock!
Jun 28
8:30p
End Date

**FULL**Hueco Tanks Star Party *Reservations Required*

Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
**This event has reached capacity**Join us at Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site for a special Star Party as we participate in Hubble's Night Sky Challenge, a year-round observing adventure celebrating 35 years of Hubble science and discoveries!
Jun 28
9:00p
End Date

Star Walk

Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks!
Jun 28
9:00p
End Date

Marvel at the Moon

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Take a closer peek at our neighbor!
Jun 28
9:00p
End Date

Starry Time

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Ancient heroes and legendary creatures hide in the stars above us
Jun 28
9:00p
End Date

Night Sky Journaling

Eisenhower State Park
Learn to navigate the stars!
Jun 28
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.
Jun 28
9:00p
End Date

Stories in the Stars

Pedernales Falls State Park
What stories do the stars tell?
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 5
9:00p
End Date

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!
Jul 9
8:00p
End Date

July Full Moon Hike

Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a Full Moon Hike under the July Buck Moon!
Jul 12
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.
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

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

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 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 24
9:30p
End Date

Astronomy with Buddy!

South Llano River State Park
Come by for a quick look at the stars!
Jul 25
8:00p
End Date

Summer Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing
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
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
8:45p
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

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.

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 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 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 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
9:00p
End Date

Star Walk

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

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 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!