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
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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
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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
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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
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Dec
16
7:00p
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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
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Dec
16
8:00p
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Dec
20
7:00p
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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
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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
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Christmastime Constellations
Pedernales Falls State Park
Christmas decorations are great, but nothing beats the Christmas lights in the sky!
Dec
22
8:00p
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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
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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
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Christmastime Constellations
Pedernales Falls State Park
Christmas decorations are great, but nothing beats the Christmas lights in the sky!
Dec
23
7:00p
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Dec
30
7:00p
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Dec
31
5:00p
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Last Day Hike
Pedernales Falls State Park
Spend New Years Eve hiking and reflecting on the last year!
Dec
31
11:30p
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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
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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
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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
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Jan
27
6:45p
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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
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April 2024
Apr
5
8:00p
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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
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