Stargazing
Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.
January 2025
Jan
24
7:00p
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Jan
25
5:00p
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Jan
25
6:00p
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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
25
6:00p
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Jan
25
6:00p
End Date
Astronomy in the Park
Join us at the CCC Camp Historic Marker for a Ranger-led tour of the night sky.
Jan
25
6:30p
End Date
Stargazing with a Ranger
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join us for an evening of exploring the night sky!
Jan
25
6:30p
End Date
Jan
25
7:00p
End Date
Miles & Miles of Stars
Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S.
Jan
27
7:00p
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Space is the Place
Davis Mountains State Park
Find out what you can see in our dark skies with only binoculars.
Jan
30
7:00p
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Jan
31
7:00p
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Intro to Astro
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger and volunteers for an introduction to astronomy at our beloved Dark Sky Park.
February 2025
Feb
1
6:00p
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Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society in viewing the night sky!
Feb
1
6:00p
End Date
Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
Feb
1
6:30p
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 sky!
Feb
3
7:00p
End Date
Space is the Place
Davis Mountains State Park
Find out what you can see in our dark skies with only binoculars.
Feb
8
6:30p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Feb
8
6:30p
End Date
Feb
10
7:00p
End Date
Space is the Place
Davis Mountains State Park
Find out what you can see in our dark skies with only binoculars.
Feb
14
6:30p
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Feb
17
12:00p
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!
Feb
17
7:00p
End Date
Space is the Place
Davis Mountains State Park
Find out what you can see in our dark skies with only binoculars.
Feb
22
6:30p
End Date
Star Party
Join us under the stars and uncover a new way to see the sky.
Feb
22
6:30p
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Feb
22
7:00p
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Feb
22
7:00p
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Feb
24
7:00p
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Space is the Place
Davis Mountains State Park
Find out what you can see in our dark skies with only binoculars.
Feb
27
7:15p
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Feb
28
6:30p
End Date
February Mini Star Party
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Bring your telescope or binoculars and join us for a night of star viewing at Enchanted Rock!
Feb
28
7:00p
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March 2025
Mar
1
6:30p
End Date
Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
Mar
8
6:30p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Mar
8
6:30p
End Date
Observe the Moon
Pedernales Falls State Park
Lets take a close look at the brightest object in the night sky!
Mar
15
6:30p
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Mar
15
8:00p
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Mar
22
8:00p
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Cycles of the Earth & Sky Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Experience the nocturnal side of Enchanted Rock with our nighttime guided hike to the summit.
Mar
22
8:30p
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Mar
29
8:00p
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New Moon Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Hike the challenging 0.8-mile Summit Trail with a ranger shortly after sunset and experience the magic of nightfall on Enchanted Rock.
Mar
31
8:45p
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April 2025
Apr
26
7:30p
End Date
Star Walk
Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks.
Apr
26
9:00p
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May 2025
May
1
9:00p
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May
17
9:00p
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May
24
7:30p
End Date
Star Walk
Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks.
May
24
8:15p
End Date
Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
May
29
9:15p
End Date
June 2025
Jun
28
7:30p
End Date
Star Walk
Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks.
Jun
28
8:30p
End Date
Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
July 2025
Jul
26
7:30p
End Date
Star Walk
Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks.
Jul
26
8:30p
End Date
Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
August 2025
Aug
23
7:30p
End Date
Star Walk
Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks.
Aug
23
8:00p
End Date
Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
September 2025
Sep
20
7:30p
End Date
Star Walk
Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks.
October 2025
Oct
18
7:30p
End Date
Star Walk
Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks.
November 2025
Nov
22
7:30p
End Date
Star Walk
Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks.