Calendar of Events

Stargazing

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

December 2023

Dec 13
7:00p
End Date

Dark Sky Tour

Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S.
Dec 16
2:00p
End Date

Nature Walk with Santa

Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join Santa and his favorite nature guide in a search for birds, unusual plants, butterflies, lizards and other native critters.
Dec 16
2:00p
End Date

Gems of the Universe

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
The Geminids Meteor shower when and where to see them!
Dec 16
7:00p
End Date

Stargazing

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
How many constellations can you name?
Dec 16
7:00p
End Date

Our Night Skies

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
What makes up our night sky? Is there more than meets the eye? Learn about the celestial bodies that make up the sky and the stories told about them.
Dec 16
7:30p
End Date

Star Party

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for a night under the stars!
Dec 16
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
Dec 20
7:00p
End Date

Dark Sky Tour

Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S.
Dec 22
6:00p
End Date

Winter Night Sky Viewing

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Explore some of the most popular night sky objects that winter has to offer at a Dark Sky Park (weather-permitting).
Dec 22
6:00p
End Date

Christmastime Constellations

Pedernales Falls State Park
Christmas decorations are great, but nothing beats the Christmas lights in the sky!
Dec 22
8:00p
End Date

Self-guided Stargazing - Ursid Meteor Shower

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Take advantage of our dark park and watch for the Ursid Meteor Shower.
Dec 22
8:00p
End Date

Self-guided Stargazing - Ursid Meteor Shower

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Take advantage of our dark park and watch for the Ursid Meteor Shower.
Dec 23
6:00p
End Date

Christmastime Constellations

Pedernales Falls State Park
Christmas decorations are great, but nothing beats the Christmas lights in the sky!
Dec 23
7:00p
End Date

Star Party in the Badlands

Big Bend Ranch State Park
The Stars at Night are Big and Bright👏👏👏👏! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
Dec 27
7:30p
End Date

Winter Stargazing

Lockhart State Park
Discover the wonders of the night sky! Drop in any time between 7:30-8:30pm.
Dec 29
8:30p
End Date

Marvel at the Moon

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
What's the deal with that big, round thing in the night sky?
Dec 30
4:00p
End Date

Star Chart 101!

Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft your very own star chart and learn about astronomy!
Dec 30
6:00p
End Date

Charting the Stars!

Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to explore the Milky Way!
Dec 30
7:00p
End Date

Marvelous Moon!

South Llano River State Park
Join a Ranger and explore the Marvelous Moon!
Dec 31
5:00p
End Date

Last Day Hike

Pedernales Falls State Park
Spend New Years Eve hiking and reflecting on the last year!
Dec 31
11:30p
End Date

First Day Hike - Midnight

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Ring in the New Year right with a First Day Hike on the Kiowa Trail!

January 2024

Jan 13
7:00p
End Date

Star Party in the Badlands

Big Bend Ranch State Park
The Stars at Night are Big and Bright👏👏👏👏! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
Jan 20
6:00p
End Date

Night Hike

Stephen F. Austin State Park
*Limited availability, registration required* Come out for a guided night hike under the wolf-moon!.
Jan 26
7:00p
End Date

Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing
Jan 27
6:45p
End Date

Wolf Full Moon

Fort Boggy State Park
January's full moon is called the Wolf moon. Hear the story and view the full moon through a telescope.

February 2024

Feb 23
7:00p
End Date

Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing

April 2024

Apr 5
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for an evening of stargazing at a Dark Sky Park. This event is weather-dependent.
Apr 8 End Date

Total Eclipse Viewing at the Park

Guadalupe River State Park
Come view the total eclipse with us!