Stargazing
Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.
May 2019
May
24
End Date
Starrytelling
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Take a closer look at the night sky!
May
25
End Date
Star Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
SORRY, THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED FOR MAY 25. Join us for a relaxing evening at beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. See the moon and stars through a telescope with Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger of the National Park Service.
May
25
End Date
The Real Stars of Hill Country State Natural Area
Hill Country State Natural Area
No red carpet needed to observe these stars!
May
25
End Date
Inks Lake Star Party!
Inks Lake State Park
Join Austin Astronomical Society and get up close and personal with our solar system!
May
25
End Date
May
25
End Date
Caprock Canyons Star Party
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
This event has been canceled due to forecasted cloudy conditions. Sorry for the inconvenience.
June 2019
Jun
1
End Date
Jun
1
End Date
Jun
1
End Date
Stargazing 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger as we learn to navigate our dark skies.
Jun
2
End Date
New Moon Hike
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Especially kid-friendly, there's nothing to be afraid of here!
Jun
8
End Date
Star Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
SORRY, THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED FOR MAY 25. Join us for a relaxing evening at beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. See the moon and stars through a telescope with Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger of the National Park Service.
Jun
8
End Date
Marvel at the Moon
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a closer look at our nearest celestial neighbor!
Jun
8
End Date
Explore the Night Sky
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Jun
8
End Date
Jun
8
End Date
Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come join the Austin Astronomical Society in viewing stars, planets and galaxies through dozens of different telescopes!
Jun
8
End Date
STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a Park Ranger & Volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
Jun
8
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
15
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Jun
16
End Date
Full Moon Party
Estero Llano Grande State Park
An especially kid-friendly Ranger-led hike which may include stargazing, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, alligators, frogs, bats and more!
Jun
17
End Date
Full Moon Hike
Palmetto State Park
Explore the Ottine swamp with a ranger under the light of the Full Moon.
Jun
21
End Date
Sun & Stars Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Catch sunset from the top of the Rock and stay up to see some stars!
Jun
22
End Date
Night Sky Program
Lake Colorado City State Park
Party with the Stars at Lake Colorado City State Park?
Jun
29
End Date
Jun
29
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger for an exploration of the stories in our stars.
Jun
29
End Date
Star Party
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join the Amarillo Astronomy Club astronomers on a trip across the universe!
July 2019
Jul
4
End Date
Hike-in Star Party
Palmetto State Park
1/4 mile night hike to a star viewing area. Bring a chair or a blanket to sit on (something you don't mind carrying down a trail)
Jul
4
End Date
Stars & Nights Forever
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Celebrate Independence Day with nature's naturally star-spangled banner!
Jul
4
End Date
Stars and Stripes Stargazing
Pedernales Falls State Park
Explore the natural stars and stripes as we celebrate Independence Day!
Jul
5
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.
Jul
5
End Date
Stargazing 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger as we learn to navigate our dark skies.
Jul
6
End Date
Star Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
SORRY, THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED FOR MAY 25. Join us for a relaxing evening at beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. See the moon and stars through a telescope with Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger of the National Park Service.
Jul
6
End Date
Inks Lake Star Party!
Inks Lake State Park
Join Austin Astronomical Society and get up close and personal with our solar system!
Jul
6
End Date
STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a Park Ranger & Volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
Jul
6
End Date
Jul
6
End Date
Jul
13
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Jul
16
End Date
Full Moon Hike
Palmetto State Park
Explore the Ottine swamp with a ranger under the light of the Full Moon.
Jul
27
End Date
Stars of Garner State Park
Garner State Park
Head for the hills to observe the night sky with the San Antonio Astronomical Association!
Jul
27
End Date
August 2019
Aug
1
End Date
Hike-in Star Party
Palmetto State Park
1/4 mile night hike to a star viewing area. Bring a chair or a blanket to sit on (something you don't mind carrying down a trail)
Aug
3
End Date
Aug
10
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Aug
10
End Date
Perseids Meteor Shower 2019
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Come check out one of the brighter meteor showers of the year for 2019!
Aug
10
End Date
Aug
15
End Date
Full Moon Hike
Palmetto State Park
Explore the Ottine swamp with a ranger under the light of the Full Moon.
Aug
24
End Date
Sun & Stars Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Catch sunset from the top of the Rock and stay up to see some stars!
Aug
24
End Date
Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come join the Austin Astronomical Society in viewing stars, planets and galaxies through dozens of different telescopes!
Aug
24
End Date
Star Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
SORRY, THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED FOR MAY 25. Join us for a relaxing evening at beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. See the moon and stars through a telescope with Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger of the National Park Service.
Aug
30
End Date
Stargazing 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger as we learn to navigate our dark skies.
Aug
31
End Date
STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a Park Ranger & Volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
Aug
31
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger for an exploration of the stories in our stars.
September 2019
Sep
7
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Sep
14
End Date
Star Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
SORRY, THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED FOR MAY 25. Join us for a relaxing evening at beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. See the moon and stars through a telescope with Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger of the National Park Service.
Sep
28
End Date
Inks Lake Star Party!
Inks Lake State Park
Join Austin Astronomical Society and get up close and personal with our solar system!
Sep
28
End Date
STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a Park Ranger & Volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
October 2019
Oct
5
End Date
STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a Park Ranger & Volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
Oct
5
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Oct
5
End Date
Oct
5
End Date
Star Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
SORRY, THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED FOR MAY 25. Join us for a relaxing evening at beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. See the moon and stars through a telescope with Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger of the National Park Service.
Oct
19
End Date
Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come join the Austin Astronomical Society in viewing stars, planets and galaxies through dozens of different telescopes!
November 2019
Nov
2
End Date
Inks Lake Star Party!
Inks Lake State Park
Join Austin Astronomical Society and get up close and personal with our solar system!
Nov
2
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Nov
2
End Date
Star Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
SORRY, THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED FOR MAY 25. Join us for a relaxing evening at beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. See the moon and stars through a telescope with Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger of the National Park Service.
December 2019
Dec
14
End Date
Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come join the Austin Astronomical Society in viewing stars, planets and galaxies through dozens of different telescopes!