Stargazing
Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.
November 2025
Nov
15
5:30p
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Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come join the Austin Astronomical Society in viewing stars, planets and galaxies through dozens of different telescopes!
Nov
15
6:00p
End Date
Star Party **CANCELED**
Lake Brownwood State Park
Due to predicted conditions and technical difficulties, this month's Star Party has been canceled.
Nov
15
6:30p
End Date
Stargazing
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn about asterisms, constellations, and a meteor shower.
Nov
15
7:00p
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!
Nov
15
7:00p
End Date
Leonids Layback
Balmorhea State Park
It's much easier to wish upon a star... or ten... or twenty, when you can see them clearly!
Nov
15
7:00p
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.
Nov
15
8:00p
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Nov
19
11:00a
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Coffee with a Ranger: Our Nearest Star
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Ranger Omar for an up-close view of the Sun while enjoying a warm cup of coffee.
Nov
19
6:30p
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.
Nov
21
6:30p
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Nov
21
6:30p
End Date
Star Party
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a stellar astronomy program to witness a breathtaking view of the stars!✨
Nov
21
6:30p
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Nov
21
7:00p
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Nov
22
2:00p
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Nov
22
6:00p
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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!
Nov
22
6:30p
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!
Nov
22
6:30p
End Date
November Star Party with the Hill Country Astronomers
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.
Nov
22
6:30p
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.
Nov
22
7:00p
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!
Nov
22
7:00p
End Date
Star Walk
Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks!
Nov
22
7:00p
End Date
Night Sky Exploration
Goose Island State Park
Join a ranger as we tour the constellations of the night sky. Bonus: We're testing out our new telescopes!
Nov
22
7:30p
End Date
Our Night Sky
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.
Nov
23
6:00p
End Date
Star Party - Amateur Astronomy
Join a Ranger to learn about the night sky and telescopes
Nov
26
6:30p
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.
Nov
27
11:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger: Skins & Skulls
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Ranger Omar to learn about some of the critters that call BBRSP home.
Nov
28
6:00p
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Nov
29
6:30p
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Nov
29
7:00p
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!
Nov
29
7:00p
End Date
Marvel at the Moon
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
The last Saturday of the month is for the moon and stars.
December 2025
Dec
6
1:00p
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Dec
6
2:00p
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Gems of the Universe
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
The Geminids Meteor shower when and where to see them!
Dec
6
5:30p
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Star Party with the Hill Country Astronomers
Blanco State Park
The stars at night are big in bright deep in the heart of Texas Hill Country!
Dec
6
6:30p
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Dec
12
6:00p
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Dec
13
6:00p
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Dec
13
6:00p
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Christmas Starfest at Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
What's better than wishing upon a star? Wishing upon 4,500 stars at once.... and also, Santa at the same time! Join Texas Parks and Wildlife staff for our biggest star party of the year, with telescopes run by experienced Rangers, holiday activities for the kids, a star tour, and an introductory astronomy lesson.
Dec
14
4:00p
End Date
Caroling on the Mountain
Big Spring State Park
Go tell it on the mountain! Join us for a magical evening under the stars with night sky viewing, caroling, and pictures with Santa.
Dec
19
5:30p
End Date
Cold New Moon Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Hike the challenging 0.8-mile Summit Trail with a ranger shortly after sunset and experience the magic of nightfall on Enchanted Rock!
Dec
20
6:00p
End Date
Christmastime Constellations
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come see what constellations and other objects are found in our December sky!
Dec
20
6:30p
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!
Dec
20
6:30p
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.
Dec
20
8:00p
End Date
Dec
27
6:00p
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Christmastime Constellations
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come see what constellations and other objects are found in our December sky!
January 2026
Jan
17
6:30p
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.
Jan
24
7:00p
End Date
Explore the Night Sky
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a tour of the winter night sky with an amateur astronomer.
April 2026
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!