Stargazing
Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.
June 2023
Jun
3
7:45p
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Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Jun
3
8:45p
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Strawberry Moon Astronomy Hour - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Experience the rising of June’s Strawberry Moon, both with the naked eye, and through our telescope.
Jun
5
8:30p
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Star Party
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a tour of the constellations and look through telescopes guided by Park Rangers and guest astronomers! This is a weather-dependent event.
Jun
10
7:30p
End Date
Astronomy 101
Pedernales Falls State Park
Learn the basics of Stargazing with various types of equipment!
Jun
10
8:00p
End Date
Star Party in the Park 8 pm
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Jun
10
9:00p
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Jun
10
9:00p
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Jun
15
9:30p
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Jun
16
5:00p
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Decorate a Star Chart
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Make and decorate your very own map of the night sky!
Jun
17
8:00p
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Jun
17
8:00p
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Jun
17
8:30p
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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!
Jun
17
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!
Jun
17
9:30p
End Date
STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger and volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
Jun
21
10:00a
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Jun
23
8:00p
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Jun
24
11:00a
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Marvelous Moon Prequel
South Llano River State Park
Come explore the moon and listen to a marvelous book to get ready for the full moon!
Jun
24
8:00p
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The Stars at Night Hike
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Ever wondered the name of that constellation or what animal is making that sound! Join a ranger on a 1.5 mile hike to find out.
Jun
24
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
24
9:30p
End Date
July 2023
Jul
1
7:45p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Jul
1
8:00p
End Date
Star Party in the Park 8 pm
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Jul
15
8:30p
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Jul
15
9:00p
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Jul
15
9:30p
End Date
STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger and volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
Jul
20
9:30p
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Jul
28
8:00p
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Jul
29
7:45p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
August 2023
Aug
5
8:00p
End Date
Star Party in the Park 8 pm
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Aug
12
6:00p
End Date
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 a star party!
Aug
12
9:00p
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Aug
17
9:00p
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Aug
19
8:00p
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August Inks Lake Star Party!
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Aug
19
9:00p
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STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger and volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
Aug
19
9:00p
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Aug
25
8:00p
End Date
September 2023
Sep
2
End Date
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
8:00p
End Date
Star Party in the Park 8 pm
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Sep
9
9:00p
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Sep
16
8:15p
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STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger and volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
Sep
22
8:00p
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Sep
23
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 2023
Oct
7
9:00a
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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
7
5:00p
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Pedernales Falls Fest
Pedernales Falls State Park
🎉 Come celebrate 100 years of State Parks with a festival around the park and under the stars!
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
10:00a
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Annular Solar Eclipse Viewing
Lake Brownwood State Park
Celebrate 100 Years of Texas State Parks with us by watching the solar eclipse!
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
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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.
Oct
21
7:00p
End Date
Star Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Oct
27
7:00p
End Date
November 2023
Nov
4
7:00p
End Date
Star Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Nov
11
9:00p
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Nov
18
5:30p
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November Inks Lake Star Party!
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Nov
24
7:00p
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December 2023
Dec
9
End Date
Star Fest
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
🎉 Join us for Star Fest and experience telescope viewings, constellation seeking, and other nighttime activities during this annual festival.
Dec
9
8:00p
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Dec
9
9:00p
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Dec
22
7:00p
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January 2024
Jan
26
7:00p
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February 2024
Feb
23
7:00p
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