Stargazing
Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.
September 2024
Sep
21
7:30p
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September Inks Lake Star Party!
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Sep
21
8:15p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Sep
21
8:30p
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.
Sep
27
7:00p
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Sep
27
7:30p
End Date
Sep
28
7:30p
End Date
Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come join the Austin Astronomical Society in viewing stars, planets and galaxies through dozens of different telescopes!
Sep
28
8:00p
End Date
Sep
28
8:00p
End Date
Let's View the Moon and Stars in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Sep
28
8:00p
End Date
Star Party in the Canyons!
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Let's gaze at the night sky in Caprock Canyons with some amazing volunteers and a ranger!
Sep
28
8:30p
End Date
Night Sky - Seeing Saturn
Get a look at the planet that's so lovely they put a ring on it!
Sep
28
8:30p
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!
October 2024
Oct
5
7:30p
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Oct
5
8:00p
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Oct
5
8:30p
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Star Walk
Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks.
Oct
5
8:30p
End Date
Star Party!
South Llano River State Park
Come look through a telescope, find constellations, and more!
Oct
11
7:00p
End Date
Intro to Astro
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for an introduction to astronomy at our beloved Dark Sky Park.
Oct
11
7:30p
End Date
Observe the Moon
Pedernales Falls State Park
Lets take a close look at the brightest object in the night sky!
Oct
12
6:30p
End Date
Annual Observe the Moon Night
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Join the Hill Country Astronomers as we celebrate lunar observation, science, and exploration!
Oct
12
7:00p
End Date
Star Party
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Bring a blanket or portable chairs for an evening of star gazing and planet-watching.
Oct
19
7:00p
End Date
Night Hike & Stargazing Adventure
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Embrace the beauty of the night sky and explore the wonders of the great outdoors at Stephen F. Austin State Park!
Oct
19
7:30p
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.
Oct
19
8:00p
End Date
Let's View the Moon and Stars in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Oct
25
7:00p
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Oct
25
7:00p
End Date
Decorate a Star Chart
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Make and decorate your very own map of the night sky!
Oct
25
9:00p
End Date
Tour the Cosmos
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Stop by and take some time to observe the wonders of the night sky.
Oct
26
7:00p
End Date
Cosmic Creepy Crawlies Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Summon your courage and join us for a spooky Night Hike with spider snuffing, black light scorpion spotting, and stargazing!
Oct
26
8:00p
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Oct
31
7:45p
End Date
November 2024
Nov
2
6:30p
End Date
Star Party
Join us for a star party and learn about the magic of the skies!
Nov
2
7:00p
End Date
Stargazing Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps and telescope. Retired national park ranger/astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts.
Nov
2
7:00p
End Date
Enjoy the Night Sky in an International Dark Sky Sanctuary!
Devils River State Natural Area
Join us and the San Antonio Astronomical Association for a fun -filled evening where the stars are plentiful, and the night skies are truly spectacular!
Nov
2
7:30p
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Star Stories
Lockhart State Park
Discover the constellations that decorate our fall sky and listen to the exciting tales that surround them!
Nov
8
7:00p
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Nov
9
8:15p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Nov
23
End Date
Star Party with Hill Country Astronomers
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join the Hill Country Astronomers for a night of telescope stargazing at a Dark Sky Park.
Nov
23
8:00p
End Date
December 2024
Dec
13
5:30p
End Date
Intro to Astro
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for an introduction to astronomy at our beloved Dark Sky Park.
Dec
21
8:00p
End Date
Dec
28
6:30p
End Date
Star Party
Join us for a star party and learn about the magic of the skies!