Stargazing
Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.
August 2026
Aug
21
7:00p
End Date
*Canceled* Marvel at the Moon
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Marvel in the Moon on August 21 has been canceled due to extreme heat. Join us again in September!
Aug
21
9:00p
End Date
Aug
22
8:00p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Aug
27
8:30p
End Date
Astronomy 101
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come learn how to navigate the night sky using telescopes and your own eyes!
Aug
27
10:00p
End Date
Lunar Eclipse Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Watch as the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow!
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!
Aug
29
8:30p
End Date
Aug
29
9:00p
End Date
September 2026
Sep
3
9:00p
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.
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
Star Party
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Bring a blanket or portable chairs for an evening of star gazing and planet-watching.
Sep
5
8:30p
End Date
Sep
5
8:45p
End Date
Volunteer-led Star Party
South Llano River State Park
Come out to experience all things night sky! Star clusters, constellations, distant galaxies, and more!
Sep
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!
Sep
10
9:00p
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.
Sep
11
8:00p
End Date
Night Hike on the Valley Spring Trail *Registration is required
Inks Lake State Park
Join a park ranger on night hike along the Valley Spring Creek Trail!
Sep
11
8:00p
End Date
New Moon Night Hike
Copper Breaks State Park
Learn from the Rangers how the Copper Breaks Critters enjoy the great outdoors at night!
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
8:00p
End Date
September Star Party with the Hill Country Astronomers
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Bring your telescope or binoculars and join us for a night of star viewing at Enchanted Rock!
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!
Sep
18
7:00p
End Date
International Observe the Moon Night (FREE ENTRY FOR PROGRAM 6:30-7:15p)
Daingerfield State Park
Join us on this international event to observe, explore, appreciate, and learn more about Earth's constant companion, the MOON!
Sep
19
7:00p
End Date
*Canceled* Marvel at the Moon
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Marvel in the Moon on August 21 has been canceled due to extreme heat. Join us again in September!
Sep
19
7:30p
End Date
Sep
19
8:00p
End Date
Moonlight Melodies with Wild Notes🌓🎼
Galveston Island State Park
Experience an unforgettable night where music, astronomy, and nature unite under the glowing moon in celebration of International Observe the Moon Night.✨
Sep
19
8:30p
End Date
Moon Madness
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Come to the park to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night!
Sep
26
7:15p
End Date
Full Moon Paddle at Galveston Island State Park🌕
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a serene evening paddle in the moonlight! Registration required!
Sep
26
7:45p
End Date
Marvel at the Harvest Moon
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Feel the magic of the Harvest Moon.
October 2026
Oct
3
7:25p
End Date
October 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.
Oct
10
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.
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
Volunteer-led Star Party
South Llano River State Park
Come out to experience all things night sky! Star clusters, constellations, distant galaxies, and more!
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
7
6:45p
End Date
Volunteer-led Star Party
South Llano River State Park
Come out to experience all things night sky! Star clusters, constellations, distant galaxies, and more!
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.
Nov
21
6:00p
End Date
November Star Party with the Austin Astronomical Society
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.
December 2026
Dec
5
6:45p
End Date
Volunteer-led Star Party
South Llano River State Park
Come out to experience all things night sky! Star clusters, constellations, distant galaxies, and more!
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
6:00p
End Date
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
12
8:00p
End Date
Dec
23
5:30p
End Date
Super Full Cold Moon Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Experience the nocturnal side of Enchanted Rock with our nighttime guided hike to the summit under the light of the December full moon.