Stargazing
Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.
July 2021
Jul
30
9:00p
End Date
Stargazing 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a Park Ranger as we learn about the importance of dark skies while learning to navigate the stars above. (RSVP required)
Jul
31
6:00p
End Date
Create Your Own Planisphere!
Lake Livingston State Park
Create your own planisphere, which is a map of the night sky that you can adjust for any date and time!
Jul
31
8:00p
End Date
AAS Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
View stars on the Central Park Lawn with AAS Volunteers and their telescopes!
Jul
31
9:00p
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
31
9:00p
End Date
Star Stories: Stargazing at the Park!
Lake Livingston State Park
Learn about the stars and constellations visible above East Texas.
Jul
31
9:30p
End Date
Summertime Stargazing
Lockhart State Park
Discover the wonders of the Summer Sky in this special stargazing event!
Jul
31
9:30p
End Date
Marvel at the Moon and Stars
Goose Island State Park
Let's look to the sky to marvel at the moon and see stories in the stars.
August 2021
Aug
6
8:30p
End Date
Aug
7
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps and a laser pointer.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
The 45 minute program will be offered at 8 and 9 pm. Please call or email Rita to add your group to an available time slot.
Aug
12
9:30p
End Date
Aug
14
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps and a laser pointer.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
The 45 minute program will be offered at 8 and 9 pm. Please call or email Rita to add your group to an available time slot.
Aug
14
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for Stargazing!
Aug
14
9:00p
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Pedernales Falls State Park
What stories do the stars tell? Are they different from one continent to the next?
Aug
14
9:00p
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.
Aug
14
9:00p
End Date
Star Party!
South Llano River State Park
Come look through a telescope, find constellations, and more!
Aug
20
8:30p
End Date
Almost Full Moon Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for a hike under the light of the moon! (RSVP required)
Aug
21
8:30p
End Date
Almost Full Moon Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for a hike under the light of the moon! (RSVP required)
Aug
22
8:30p
End Date
Full Moon Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
No more availability for Summer Full Moon hikes, check back later for Fall Availability.
Aug
27
9:00p
End Date
Stargazing 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a Park Ranger as we learn about the importance of dark skies while learning to navigate the stars above. (RSVP required)
September 2021
Sep
3
8:30p
End Date
Stargazing 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a Park Ranger as we learn about the importance of dark skies while learning to navigate the stars above. (RSVP required)
Sep
4
8:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a 1,000-yard walk through a scale model of the solar system.
Sep
4
8:30p
End Date
Stargazing 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a Park Ranger as we learn about the importance of dark skies while learning to navigate the stars above. (RSVP required)
Sep
4
9:00p
End Date
Sep
5
8:30p
End Date
Stargazing 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a Park Ranger as we learn about the importance of dark skies while learning to navigate the stars above. (RSVP required)
Sep
20
7:30p
End Date
Full Moon Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for a hike under the light of the moon! (RSVP required)
October 2021
Oct
2
7:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a 1,000-yard walk through a scale model of the solar system.
Oct
2
8:00p
End Date
November 2021
Nov
6
7:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a 1,000-yard walk through a scale model of the solar system.
Nov
6
8:00p
End Date
December 2021
Dec
4
7:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a 1,000-yard walk through a scale model of the solar system.
Dec
4
8:00p
End Date