Stargazing
Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.
December 2025
Dec
31
4:30p
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January 2026
Jan
1
6:00p
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First Day Hike: Full Moon Forest
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Take a stroll by the light of the silvery moon.
Jan
2
7:00p
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Jan
3
7:00p
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Full Moon Shoreline Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a ranger and park volunteers for the unique experience of walking along the water's edge with only the light of the full moon as a guide.
Jan
8
7:00p
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Miles of Stars
Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S. We'll point out constellations and look through a telescope.
Jan
10
6:30p
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CANCELED: The Stars at Night
Old Tunnel State Park
Look through telescopes to explore the night sky.
Jan
10
7:00p
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Jan
10
7:30p
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Jan
15
7:00p
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Eyes on the Sky
Davis Mountains State Park
Learn how to star hop with a pair of binoculars as you enjoy the dark skies of Far West Texas.
Jan
16
6:00p
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Jan
16
6:45p
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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!
Jan
17
5:30p
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Jan
17
6:00p
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Star Party
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for a night under the stars to learn what's out there in the night sky!
Jan
17
6:30p
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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
17
6:30p
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Jan
17
7:00p
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Night Sky Exploration
Goose Island State Park
Learn about some common winter constellations with a ranger!
Jan
22
7:00p
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Miles of Stars
Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S. We'll point out constellations and look through a telescope.
Jan
23
7:00p
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Star Stories
Lockhart State Park
Discover the constellations that decorate our winter sky and listen to the exciting tales that surround them!
Jan
24
7:00p
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Explore the Night Sky
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a tour of the winter night sky with an amateur astronomer.
Jan
29
7:00p
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Eyes on the Sky
Davis Mountains State Park
Learn how to star hop with a pair of binoculars as you enjoy the dark skies of Far West Texas.
March 2026
Mar
21
7:45p
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April 2026
Apr
18
8:00p
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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!
May 2026
May
16
8:30p
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July 2026
Jul
18
8:30p
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October 2026
Oct
10
7:15p
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