Calendar of Events

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
End Date

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
End Date

Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing
Sep 27
7:30p
End Date

Discoveries in the Dark

Goose Island State Park
Explore the park after dark!
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

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
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
End Date

Stories in the Stars

Pedernales Falls State Park
What stories do the stars tell?
Oct 5
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

Abilene State Park
A night of stargazing!
Oct 5
8:30p
End Date

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
End Date

Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing
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
End Date

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
Oct 31
7:45p
End Date

Astronomy with Buddy!

South Llano River State Park
Come by for a quick look at the stars!

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
End Date

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
End Date

Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing
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

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!

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

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
Dec 28
6:30p
End Date

Star Party

Join us for a star party and learn about the magic of the skies!