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Stargazing

Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.

October 2026

Oct 8
9:00p
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.
Oct 9
7:30p
End Date

Star Gazing

Blanco State Park
Star light, Star bright, First star I see tonight…
Oct 10 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.
Oct 10
3:00p
End Date

Planetarium Show

Copper Breaks State Park
View some of the cool celestail objects we will see from our Star Walk from the comfort of the Planetarium!
Oct 10
7:00p
End Date

Solar System Walk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Walk with the planets!
Oct 10
7:30p
End Date

RESCHEDULED: Star Stories

Lockhart State Park
*UPDATE: This program has been moved to 10/16/26. We apologize for the inconvenience!* Discover the constellations that decorate our fall sky and listen to the exciting tales that surround them!
Oct 10
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
Oct 10
8:00p
End Date

Let's Stargaze in the Park

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps, laser pointers and telescope. Retired national park ranger/astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts.
Oct 10
8:00p
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!
Oct 10
8:00p
End Date

Volunteer-led Star Party

South Llano River State Park
Come out to experience all things night sky! Star clusters, constellations, distant galaxies, and more!
Oct 10
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come look through telescopes and learn about the night sky from experts!
Oct 16
7:30p
End Date

Star Stories

Lockhart State Park
Discover the constellations that decorate our fall sky and listen to the exciting tales that surround them!
Oct 16
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

Tyler State Park
Look at the night lights!
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!
Oct 17
7:30p
End Date

Stories in the Stars

Pedernales Falls State Park
What stories do the stars tell?
Oct 17
8:00p
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!
Oct 23
7:30p
End Date

Star Party

San Angelo State Park
Spend an evening under the West Texas sky and discover what’s shining above us!
Oct 23
8:00p
End Date

Star Party with ASET

Purtis Creek State Park
Join the Astronomical Society of East Texas for a night of exploration under the stars.
Oct 24
2:00p
End Date

Staring at the Sun (Safely)

Pedernales Falls State Park
Using special equipment, we'll look for sunspots, solar flares, and talk about our closest star!
Oct 24
8:00p
End Date

Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Oct 25
7:00p
End Date

Full Moon Hike (Registration Required)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Walk in the light of the Hunter's Moon on this guided hike!
Oct 31
1:00p
End Date

Talking Trash: The Effects of Littering

Lake Livingston State Park
Learn about the effects of littering on the environment and the importance of proper waste disposal.
Oct 31
7:00p
End Date

Halloween Star Party

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
International Dark Sky Star Party!
Oct 31
7:00p
End Date

Halloween Star Party!

Pedernales Falls State Park
Explore the spooky night sky with the Austin Astronomical Society!
Oct 31
7:15p
End Date

Ghosts of the Night Sky

South Llano River State Park
Join park rangers and volunteers this Halloween to learn about the ancient celestial objects of the October night sky!
Oct 31
8:30p
End Date

Spirits in the Sky: A Stargazing Program

Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Where ghostly tales meet glowing galaxies.

November 2026

Nov 5
7:00p
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.
Nov 7 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.
Nov 7
6:30p
End Date

Star Party

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come look through telescopes and learn about the night sky from experts!
Nov 7
6:30p
End Date

Star Party

Abilene State Park
A night of stargazing!
Nov 7
6:45p
End Date

Volunteer-led Star Party

South Llano River State Park
Come out to experience all things night sky! Star clusters, constellations, distant galaxies, and more!
Nov 7
7:30p
End Date

Star Walk

Copper Breaks State Park
Take a telescopic stroll at Copper Breaks State Park to view different celestial objects at our amazing dark sky park!
Nov 8
10:00a
End Date

Our Dynamic Sun

Government Canyon State Natural Area
The Sun is not just a light bulb in the sky—it is a spinning, magnetic, eruptive star that enables life on Earth. Learn more about the sun's layers, solar "wind," radiation flares, and more...and safely view the sun's surface through a filtered telescope.
Nov 12
6:15p
End Date

Astronomy with Buddy

South Llano River State Park
Come see the wonders of the night sky with Buddy the astronomer. Clusters, shooting stars, constellations and more!
Nov 12
7:00p
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.
Nov 14
6:00p
End Date

Night Hike **REGISTRATION REQUIRED**

Stephen F. Austin State Park
See Stephen F. Austin State Park in a whole new moonlight during an engaging stroll after dark.
Nov 14
7:00p
End Date

Star Party in the Park

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps, laser pointers and telescope. Retired national park ranger/astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts.
Nov 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.
Nov 21
6:00p
End Date

Intermediate to Advanced Astrophotography

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Want to improve your skills at capturing the stars on a camera? Come learn from an expert astrophotographer!
Nov 21
6:00p
End Date

November Star Party with the Austin Astronomical Society

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Set out your blankets, turn off your phones, and prepare for a night of stargazing at our International Dark Sky Park.
Nov 21
6:00p
End Date

Marvel at the Moon

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Check our closest celestial neighbor!
Nov 27 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.
Nov 28
6:00p
End Date

Stories in the Stars

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather around for some stargazing and storytelling!

December 2026

Dec 3
7:00p
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.
Dec 4 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.
Dec 5
6:30p
End Date

Star Party

Abilene State Park
A night of stargazing!
Dec 5
6:45p
End Date

Volunteer-led Star Party

South Llano River State Park
Come out to experience all things night sky! Star clusters, constellations, distant galaxies, and more!
Dec 5
7:00p
End Date

Star Party

Blanco State Park
Featuring the Hill Country Astronomers!
Dec 10
6:15p
End Date

Astronomy with Buddy

South Llano River State Park
Come see the wonders of the night sky with Buddy the astronomer. Clusters, shooting stars, constellations and more!
Dec 10
7:00p
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.
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!
Dec 12
6:00p
End Date

Christmas Starfest at Enchanted Rock

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
What's better than wishing upon a star? Wishing upon 4,500 stars at once.... and also, Santa at the same time! Join Texas Parks and Wildlife staff for our biggest star party of the year, with telescopes run by experienced Rangers, holiday activities for the kids, a star tour, and an introductory astronomy lesson.
Dec 12
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
Dec 23
5:30p
End Date

Super Full Cold Moon Night Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Experience the nocturnal side of Enchanted Rock with our nighttime guided hike to the summit under the light of the December full moon.
Dec 30 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.

January 2027

Jan 7
6:30p
End Date

Astronomy with Buddy

South Llano River State Park
Come see the wonders of the night sky with Buddy the astronomer. Clusters, shooting stars, constellations and more!
Jan 22
6:30p
End Date

Full Moon Hike

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us for a short hike in the Frontcountry under the silvery light of the moon.