Stargazing
Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.
May 2022
May
28
2:00p
End Date
All About the Moon
Village Creek State Park
What’s the deal with that big, round thing in the night sky? Join a ranger to learn more about that wondrous glowing orb in the sky. Where did it come from? Why does it look the way it does? What would happen if there was no moon? Who needs the moon?
Then join us later that night for an almost full moon hike (registration required) to find out about the night life and creatures that depend on the moon.
May
28
6:45p
End Date
Astronomy 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Learn the basics of night sky viewing with various types of equipment!
May
28
8:00p
End Date
Discovery Night
Estero Llano Grande State Park
An especially kid-friendly ranger-led tour which may include stargazing, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, alligators, frogs, bats and more!
May
28
8:30p
End Date
Almost Full Moon Hike
Village Creek State Park
Join us for an almost full moon hike in the woods. During this ranger-led hike, we will be exploring the adaptations of nocturnal animals and testing our own senses in the dark. Find out more about the creatures that are active when the sun goes down.
Registration for hike is required.
May
28
9:00p
End Date
Star Party! * Cancelled *
South Llano River State Park
Come look through a telescope, find constellations, and more!
May
28
9:00p
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Atlanta State Park
Join us to listen to constellation stories and look through a telescope!
May
28
9:00p
End Date
STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger and volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
May
28
9:15p
End Date
Stories in our Stars
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a Park Ranger for an exploration of the stories in our stars.
May
29
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.
June 2022
Jun
3
8:00p
End Date
Observing the Texas Sky
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Observe stars, planets and constellations with our volunteer.
Jun
4
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Plan about 2 hours for this program that will start at 8 p.m. To ensure that the telescopes are not toppled over, we ask that children remain seated.
Please register your group by calling the park office during business hours at (254) 694-3973 or email Rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.texas.gov providing the number of adults and children attending and a phone number to contact if needed.
Jun
4
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association - Rescheduled for June 4
Hill Country State Natural Area
Due to weather forecasts, we have rescheduled this program to June 4. Join the knowledgeable San Antonio Astronomical Association to learn about the night sky and to take a closer look through their telescopes.
Jun
4
8:30p
End Date
Inks Lake Star Party!
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Jun
10
7:30p
End Date
Jun
10
8:00p
End Date
Observing the Texas Sky
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Observe stars, planets and constellations with our volunteer.
Jun
11
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association - please note update to dates!
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Jun
14
9:30p
End Date
Strawberry Moon Hike - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Experience the rising of June’s Strawberry Moon in this full moon hike.
Jun
17
8:00p
End Date
Observing the Texas Sky
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Observe stars, planets and constellations with our volunteer.
Jun
17
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?
Jun
18
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 walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Jun
18
8:30p
End Date
Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society in stargazing and astronomy!
Jun
18
9:00p
End Date
Jun
23
9:00p
End Date
Jun
24
8:00p
End Date
Observing the Texas Sky
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Observe stars, planets and constellations with our volunteer.
Jun
24
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with the Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us with the Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas as we explore the vastness of the universe on a beautiful summer night.
Jun
25
9:00p
End Date
Jun
25
9:30p
End Date
STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger and volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
July 2022
Jul
1
8:00p
End Date
Observing the Texas Sky
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Observe stars, planets and constellations with our volunteer.
Jul
2
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Plan about 2 hours for this program that will start at 8 p.m. To ensure that the telescopes are not toppled over, we ask that children remain seated.
Please register your group by calling the park office during business hours at (254) 694-3973 or email Rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.texas.gov providing the number of adults and children attending and a phone number to contact if needed.
Jul
8
8:00p
End Date
Observing the Texas Sky
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Observe stars, planets and constellations with our volunteer.
Jul
9
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association - please note update to dates!
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Jul
15
8:00p
End Date
Observing the Texas Sky
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Observe stars, planets and constellations with our volunteer.
Jul
21
7:30p
End Date
Night Skies
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
The stars at night are big and bright on valley summer nights!
Jul
22
8:00p
End Date
Observing the Texas Sky
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Observe stars, planets and constellations with our volunteer.
Jul
22
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?
Jul
23
9:00p
End Date
Summer Stargazing
Lockhart State Park
Discover the wonders of the night sky! Drop in any time between 9 - 10pm.
Jul
28
8:00p
End Date
Moth Nights
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
It’s National Moth Week! See what the buzz is about as we light the way for moths and more.
Jul
28
9:00p
End Date
Jul
29
8:00p
End Date
Observing the Texas Sky
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Observe stars, planets and constellations with our volunteer.
Jul
29
8:00p
End Date
Moth Nights
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
It’s National Moth Week! See what the buzz is about as we light the way for moths and more.
Jul
30
8:00p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association
Garner State Park
Joins us for an evening under the stars!
Jul
30
9:00p
End Date
STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger and volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
August 2022
Aug
5
8:00p
End Date
Observing the Texas Sky
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Observe stars, planets and constellations with our volunteer.
Aug
6
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Plan about 2 hours for this program that will start at 8 p.m. To ensure that the telescopes are not toppled over, we ask that children remain seated.
Please register your group by calling the park office during business hours at (254) 694-3973 or email Rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.texas.gov providing the number of adults and children attending and a phone number to contact if needed.
Aug
6
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association - please note update to dates!
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Aug
12
8:00p
End Date
Observing the Texas Sky
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Observe stars, planets and constellations with our volunteer.
Aug
19
8:00p
End Date
Observing the Texas Sky
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Observe stars, planets and constellations with our volunteer.
Aug
20
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 walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Aug
20
8:00p
End Date
Inks Lake Star Party!
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Aug
20
9:00p
End Date
Aug
26
8:00p
End Date
Observing the Texas Sky
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Observe stars, planets and constellations with our volunteer.
Aug
27
8:30p
End Date
STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger and volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
September 2022
Sep
3
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association - please note update to dates!
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Sep
10
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Plan about 2 hours for this program that will start at 8 p.m. To ensure that the telescopes are not toppled over, we ask that children remain seated.
Please register your group by calling the park office during business hours at (254) 694-3973 or email Rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.texas.gov providing the number of adults and children attending and a phone number to contact if needed.
Sep
17
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 walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Sep
17
9:00p
End Date
Sep
24
8:00p
End Date
STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger and volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
October 2022
Oct
1
7:00p
End Date
Inks Lake Star Party!
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Oct
1
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association - please note update to dates!
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Oct
15
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 walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Oct
15
9:00p
End Date
Oct
29
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Plan about 2 hours for this program that will start at 8 p.m. To ensure that the telescopes are not toppled over, we ask that children remain seated.
Please register your group by calling the park office during business hours at (254) 694-3973 or email Rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.texas.gov providing the number of adults and children attending and a phone number to contact if needed.
November 2022
Nov
5
7:00p
End Date
Star Gazing and don't forget the Moon
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps and telescope. Retired National Park range Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts. Plan about 2 hours for this program that will start at 7 pm. To ensure the telescopes are not at risk of being toppled over, we ask that children remain seated.
Please register your group by calling the park office during business hours at (254) 694-3793 or send an email with your name, phone number and total adults and children attending to rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.tx.gov
Nov
5
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association - please note update to dates!
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Nov
12
5:30p
End Date
Inks Lake Star Party!
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Nov
19
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 walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Nov
19
8:00p
End Date
December 2022
Dec
17
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 walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Dec
17
8:00p
End Date