Stargazing
Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.
August 2026
Aug
12
8:30p
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Perseid Party
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
“Ooh” and “aah” with a Ranger as we observe the annual Perseid Meteor Shower.
Aug
12
8:30p
End Date
Perseids Watch Party!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stargaze with us and see some meteors on the second peak night of the Perseids Meteor Shower!
Aug
12
8:30p
End Date
Peering at Perseids
Buescher State Park
The Perseids are peaking on the 12th and 13th, join us for a watch party!
Aug
12
9:00p
End Date
Perseids Party
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Come enjoy the Perseid meteor shower under Lost Maples’ beautiful dark skies!
Aug
13
9:00p
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!
Aug
13
9:30p
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.
Aug
14
8:30p
End Date
Star Party!
Daingerfield State Park
Bring a chair or blanket and join a ranger on a guided tour of our night sky! We will also have multiple telescopes set up for you to view celestial objects!
Aug
15
3:00p
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!
Aug
15
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!
Aug
15
8:00p
End Date
Meteor Shower Star Party
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Adults and children can view the Perseid Meteor Shower with telescopes, s'mores and more!
Aug
15
8:10p
End Date
Star Party
Meridian State Park
Peruse the cosmos for the Perseid meteors as they finish their journey across the night sky!
Aug
15
8:30p
End Date
Aug
15
8:45p
End Date
Stargazing
Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Wishing upon a star is a favorite past time. How many constellations do you know?
Aug
15
9:00p
End Date
Star Stories
Lockhart State Park
Discover the constellations that decorate our spring sky and listen to the exciting tales that surround them!
Aug
15
9:00p
End Date
Star Gazing Party!
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for a magical evening under the canyon skies!
Aug
15
11:45p
End Date
Perseid Watch Party
Fort Boggy State Park
When is the last time you witnessed a meteor shower? Join us for a night of wonder!
Aug
16
8:30p
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Aug
21
7:00p
End Date
Aug
21
9:00p
End Date
Aug
22
8:00p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Aug
27
8:30p
End Date
Astronomy 101
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come learn how to navigate the night sky using telescopes and your own eyes!
Aug
27
10:00p
End Date
Lunar Eclipse Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Watch as the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow!
Aug
29
8:00p
End Date
Estero's 20th Anniversary: Full Moon Hike!
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Learn the phases of the moon and create your own moon phase viewer, then a new hike to view the moon phase of the evening!
Aug
29
8:30p
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Aug
29
9:00p
End Date
September 2026
Sep
5
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.
Sep
5
8:00p
End Date
Star Party
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Bring a blanket or portable chairs for an evening of star gazing and planet-watching.
Sep
5
8:45p
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!
Sep
11
8:30p
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!
Sep
12
8:00p
End Date
Sep
12
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.
Sep
12
8:00p
End Date
September Star Party with the Hill Country Astronomers
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Bring your telescope or binoculars and join us for a night of star viewing at Enchanted Rock!
Sep
12
8:30p
End Date
Star Party
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come look through telescopes and learn about the night sky from experts!
Sep
18
7:00p
End Date
International Observe the Moon Night (FREE ENTRY FOR PROGRAM 6:30-7:15p)
Daingerfield State Park
Join us on this international event to observe, explore, appreciate, and learn more about Earth's constant companion, the MOON!
October 2026
Oct
3
7:25p
End Date
October Star Party with the Central Texas Astronomers
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join the CTA for a for a night of star viewing at Enchanted Rock!
Set out your blankets, turn off your phones, and prepare for a night of stargazing at our International Dark Sky Park.
Oct
10
8:00p
End Date
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
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
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
31
7:00p
End Date
November 2026
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
6:45p
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
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
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
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.
December 2026
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
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
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.