Calendar of Events

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
End Date

Last Day Hike

Pedernales Falls State Park
Let's watch the last sun set on 2025!

January 2026

Jan 1
6:00p
End Date

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
End Date

Moon Madness

Brazos Bend State Park
Come learn all about our nearest celestial neighbor: the moon!
Jan 3
7:00p
End Date

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
End Date

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
End Date

CANCELED: The Stars at Night

Old Tunnel State Park
Look through telescopes to explore the night sky.
Jan 10
7:00p
End Date

Stories in the Stars

Blanco State Park
What stories do the stars tell?
Jan 10
7:30p
End Date

Stories in the Stars

Pedernales Falls State Park
What Stories do the Stars Tell?
Jan 15
7:00p
End Date

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
End Date

Star Party

Tyler State Park
Look at the night lights!
Jan 16
6:45p
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!
Jan 17
5:30p
End Date

Charting the Stars

Purtis Creek State Park
Meet us under the stars and explore the cosmos!
Jan 17
6:00p
End Date

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
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.
Jan 17
6:30p
End Date

Stories in the Stars

Pedernales Falls State Park
What stories do the stars tell?
Jan 17
7:00p
End Date

Night Sky Exploration

Goose Island State Park
Learn about some common winter constellations with a ranger!
Jan 22
7:00p
End Date

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
End Date

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
End Date

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
End Date

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
End Date

Star Party- Crescent Moon

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
International Dark Sky Star Party

April 2026

Apr 18
8:00p
End Date

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
End Date

Star Party- New Moon

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
International Dark Sky Star Party!

July 2026

Jul 18
8:30p
End Date

Star Party- Crescent Moon

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
International Dark Sky Star Party

October 2026

Oct 10
7:15p
End Date

Star Party- New Moon

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
International Dark Sky Star Party!