Stargazing
Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.
October 2024
Oct
9
8:30p
End Date
Dark Sky Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S.
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
9:00a
End Date
Art in the Park and Solar Astronomy
Caddo Lake State Park
Experience 2 favorite programs in 1 at Caddo Lake State Park!
Oct
19
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park and Solar Astronomy
Atlanta State Park
Experience 2 favorite programs in 1 at Atlanta State Park!
Oct
19
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.
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
23
8:30p
End Date
Dark Sky Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S.
Oct
25
7:00p
End Date
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
Star Party with UT ASA
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join the University of Texas Astronomy Students Association for a very spooky Star Party!
Oct
26
7:00p
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!
Oct
26
7:30p
End Date
Self-guided Orionids Meteor Shower
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Shooting stars cross our skies.
Oct
26
7:30p
End Date
Self-guided Orionids Meteor Shower
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Take advantage of our dark park and watch for the Orionids Meteor Shower.
Oct
26
8:00p
End Date
Oct
26
8:30p
End Date
Dark Sky Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S.
Oct
31
7:45p
End Date
November 2024
Nov
2
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!
Nov
2
6:30p
End Date
Star Party
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
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
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
Nov
9
5:30p
End Date
Nov
9
6:00p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Nov
15
6:00p
End Date
Nov
16
5:30p
End Date
Cleburne's Celestial Celebration!
Cleburne State Park
Come join us and the Fort Worth Astronomical Society for a community stargazing party!
Nov
22
6:00p
End Date
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
5:30p
End Date
Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society in viewing the night sky!
Nov
23
7:00p
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.
Nov
23
8:00p
End Date
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
Dec
28
6:30p
End Date
Star Party
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for a star party and learn about the magic of the skies!