Stargazing
Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.
June 2026
Jun
27
7:00p
End Date
Sunset Stroll
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join rangers as we walk among the rocks as the sun sets behind the mountains. Listen out for nocturnal animals and enjoy the crisp night.
Jun
27
8:30p
End Date
Star Party
Garner State Park
Take a peek through a telescope with a park ranger and enjoy the wonders of the night sky at Garner.
Jun
27
8:30p
End Date
Stellar Summer Solstice
Hill Country State Natural Area
Come aboard Hill Country SNA and engage with the San Antonio Astronomical Association as we tour the dark Hill Country night sky.
Jun
27
8:30p
End Date
Star Party
Meridian State Park
Let your imagination blast off with captivating constellation stories and an stargazing evening stargazing with friends!
Jun
27
8:30p
End Date
Marvelous Moon (RSVP Required)
Mother Neff State Park
Take a journey to our neighbor, the Moon with a park ranger at Mother Neff State Park.
Jun
27
9:00p
End Date
Jun
27
9:30p
End Date
Marvel at the Moon
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Come see your shadow at night with our Marvelous Moon and learn some trivia!
July 2026
Jul
2
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.
Jul
3
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.
Jul
4
10:00a
End Date
Our Nearest Star (Solar Viewing Program)
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Ranger Alex for an up-close view of the Sun!
Jul
4
8:30p
End Date
Star Spangled Sky (RSVP Required)
Mother Neff State Park
Celebrate the United States 250th birthday with a unique Star Party, exploring history in the sky.
Jul
4
9:00p
End Date
Jul
4
9:30p
End Date
Star Spangled Skies
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Celebrate America's 250th Birthday under the stars!
Jul
11
7:00p
End Date
Hueco Tanks Star Party *Reservations Required*
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join us at Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site for our July Star Party as we learn all about the night sky above us!
Jul
11
8:30p
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 the Scenic Overlook, where we will discuss some of the misconceptions about these arachnids and their presence in our constellations.
Jul
11
9:00p
End Date
Star Party
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come look through telescopes and learn about the night sky from experts!
Jul
11
9:15p
End Date
Amphitheater Astronomy-Stargazing with a Mobile Observatory
Inks Lake State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park and look upwards with a local astronomer as you tour our beautiful night sky.
Jul
16
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.
Jul
17
9:15p
End Date
Astronomy with Buddy
South Llano River State Park
Come see the wonders of the night sky with Buddy the astronomer. Clusters, shooting stars, constellations and more!
Jul
18
3:00p
End Date
Staring at the Sun (Safely)
Pedernales Falls State Park
Using special equipment, we'll look for sunspots, solar flares, and talk about our closest star!
Jul
18
8:30p
End Date
Intro to Astro
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for an introduction to astronomy at our beloved Dark Sky Park.
Jul
18
8:30p
End Date
Star Spangled Skies
Purtis Creek State Park
Meet us under the stars and explore the cosmos with star stories from early American history!
Jul
18
9:00p
End Date
Jul
24
7:00p
End Date
Jul
25
3:00p
End Date
Staring at the Sun (Safely)
Pedernales Falls State Park
Using special equipment, we'll look for sunspots, solar flares, and talk about our closest star!
Jul
25
8:30p
End Date
Marvel at the Moon
Daingerfield State Park
Join a ranger on a constellation tour and learn about Earth's natural satellite... the Moon!
Jul
25
8:45p
End Date
Stargazing
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Twinkle, twinkle little star. I wish I may, I wish I might, wish upon a star tonight!
August 2026
Aug
1
8:30p
End Date
Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Aug
7
9:30p
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
What stories & legends linger in the stars above us? Come find out!
Aug
8
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.
Aug
8
8:00p
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.
Aug
8
8:30p
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 the Scenic Overlook, where we will discuss some of the misconceptions about these arachnids and their presence in our constellations.
Aug
8
9:00p
End Date
Aug
8
9:00p
End Date
Star Party
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come look through telescopes and learn about the night sky from experts!
Aug
13
9:00p
End Date
Astronomy with Buddy
South Llano River State Park
Come see the wonders of the night sky with Buddy the astronomer. Clusters, shooting stars, constellations and more!
Aug
15
3:00p
End Date
Staring at the Sun (Safely)
Pedernales Falls State Park
Using special equipment, we'll look for sunspots, solar flares, and talk about our closest star!
Aug
15
8:00p
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
15
8:30p
End Date
Aug
29
8:00p
End Date
Estero's 20th Anniversary: Full Moon Hike!
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Learn the phases of the moon and create your own moon phase viewer, then a new hike to view the moon phase of the evening!
September 2026
Sep
3
10:00a
End Date
Our Nearest Star (Solar Viewing Program)
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Ranger Alex for an up-close view of the Sun!
Sep
5
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.
Sep
5
8:00p
End Date
September Star Party with the Central Texas Astronomers
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join the CTA for a for a night of star viewing at Enchanted Rock!
Set out your blankets, turn off your phones, and prepare for a night of stargazing at our International Dark Sky Park.
Sep
5
8:00p
End Date
Star Party
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Bring a blanket or portable chairs for an evening of star gazing and planet-watching.
Sep
11
8:30p
End Date
Astronomy with Buddy
South Llano River State Park
Come see the wonders of the night sky with Buddy the astronomer. Clusters, shooting stars, constellations and more!
Sep
12
8:00p
End Date
Sep
12
8:00p
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.
Sep
12
8:30p
End Date
Star Party
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come look through telescopes and learn about the night sky from experts!
October 2026
Oct
10
8:00p
End Date
Oct
10
8:00p
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.
Oct
10
8:00p
End Date
Star Party
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come look through telescopes and learn about the night sky from experts!
Oct
17
7:00p
End Date
Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Oct
31
7:00p
End Date
November 2026
Nov
7
6:30p
End Date
Star Party
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come look through telescopes and learn about the night sky from experts!
Nov
12
6:15p
End Date
Astronomy with Buddy
South Llano River State Park
Come see the wonders of the night sky with Buddy the astronomer. Clusters, shooting stars, constellations and more!
Nov
14
7:00p
End Date
Star Party 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.
December 2026
Dec
12
5:30p
End Date
Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Dec
12
8:00p
End Date