Stargazing
Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.
January 2026
Jan
23
7:00p
End Date
CANCELED: Star Stories
Lockhart State Park
Discover the constellations that decorate our winter sky and listen to the exciting tales that surround them!
Jan
24
6:00p
End Date
Discovery Night
Estero Llano Grande State Park
A ranger-guided night hike which may include stargazing, alligators, pauraques, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, frogs, snakes, armadillos, or raccoons - it's a surprise for all of us!
Jan
24
6:30p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association (CANCELLED)
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
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.
Jan
31
7:00p
End Date
Explore the Night Sky-RESCHEDULED due to weather.
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a tour of the winter night sky with an amateur astronomer.
February 2026
Feb
1
6:30p
End Date
Feb
1
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.
Feb
5
7:30p
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.
Feb
7
6:00p
End Date
Discovery Night
Estero Llano Grande State Park
A ranger-guided night hike which may include stargazing, alligators, pauraques, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, frogs, snakes, armadillos, or raccoons - it's a surprise for all of us!
Feb
7
6:00p
End Date
Stars on the Blanco!
Blanco State Park
Join us for stories in the stars AND a star party with the Hill Country Astronomers!
Feb
7
7:00p
End Date
Stargazing by the Shore
Mustang Island State Park
Adventure away from a well-lit world and explore our cosmos through the dark skies of Mustang Island!
Feb
12
7:30p
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.
Feb
14
6:15p
End Date
Starry, Starry Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Experience the nocturnal side of Enchanted Rock with our nighttime guided hike to the summit.
Feb
14
7:00p
End Date
Stargazing by the Shore
Mustang Island State Park
Adventure away from a well-lit world and explore our cosmos through the dark skies of Mustang Island!
Feb
14
7:00p
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.
Feb
14
7:30p
End Date
Feb
20
6:00p
End Date
Feb
21
6:00p
End Date
Discovery Night
Estero Llano Grande State Park
A ranger-guided night hike which may include stargazing, alligators, pauraques, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, frogs, snakes, armadillos, or raccoons - it's a surprise for all of us!
Feb
21
6:30p
End Date
Intro to Astro
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger and volunteers for an introduction to astronomy at our International Dark Sky Park.
Feb
21
7:00p
End Date
Stargazing by the Shore
Mustang Island State Park
Adventure away from a well-lit world and explore our cosmos through the dark skies of Mustang Island!
Feb
21
7:00p
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!
Feb
28
9:00a
End Date
Rise and Shine: Our Closest Star
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Join us for a cup of coffee or tea for a sunshine viewing through a telescope!
Feb
28
6:30p
End Date
Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
March 2026
Mar
7
8:30p
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.
Mar
14
8:30p
End Date
Backyard Astronomy at Fort Leaton
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The stars at night are big and bright✨✨✨! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
Mar
20
8:30p
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.
Mar
21
7:45p
End Date
Mar
21
8:00p
End Date
Astronomy 101
Daingerfield State Park
Join a ranger on an astronomy tour of stars, planets, and other celestial wonders!
Mar
21
8:00p
End Date
Star Party
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for a night under the stars to learn about what's out there in the night sky!
Mar
28
8:00p
End Date
Stars on the Blanco!
Blanco State Park
Join us for a star party with the Austin Astronomical Association!
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!
Apr
25
8:00p
End Date
Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
May 2026
May
16
8:30p
End Date
June 2026
Jun
20
8:30p
End Date
Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
July 2026
Jul
18
8:30p
End Date
August 2026
Aug
1
8:30p
End Date
Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
October 2026
Oct
10
7:15p
End Date
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!
December 2026
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!