Stargazing
Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.
August 2022
Aug
11
8:30p
End Date
Sturgeon Moon Hike - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Experience the rising of August’s Sturgeon Moon in this full moon hike.
Aug
12
8:00p
End Date
Discovery Night
Estero Llano Grande State Park
An especially kid-friendly ranger-led tour which may include stargazing, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, alligators, frogs, bats and more!
Aug
12
8:30p
End Date
Perseid Viewing Party
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn about meteor showers while watching the Perseid meteor shower!
Aug
12
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?
Aug
12
9:00p
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Pedernales Falls State Park
What stories do the stars tell? Are they different from one continent to the next?
Aug
13
8:00p
End Date
Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society in stargazing and astronomy!
Aug
13
8:00p
End Date
Aug
13
8:30p
End Date
Aug
13
8:30p
End Date
Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing Party
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the celestial show!
Aug
14
9:00p
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Pedernales Falls State Park
What stories do the stars tell? Are they different from one continent to the next?
Aug
19
8:45p
End Date
Ranger Station: Night Sky Observation
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Stop by and take some time to observe the wonders of the night sky.
Aug
19
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
19
9:00p
End Date
Stargazing 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a Park Ranger as we learn about the importance of dark skies while learning to navigate the stars above.
Aug
20
10:00a
End Date
Create a Star Wheel
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Make and decorate your very own map of the night sky!
Aug
20
8:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Aug
20
8:00p
End Date
Inks Lake Star Party!
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Aug
20
9:00p
End Date
Aug
20
9:00p
End Date
Stories in our Stars
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a Park Ranger for an exploration of the stories in our stars.
Aug
25
9:00p
End Date
Aug
26
7:30p
End Date
Aug
26
8:30p
End Date
Stargazing
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
I wish I may, I wish I might, wish upon a star tonight!
Aug
26
8:30p
End Date
Stargazing with a Ranger
Hill Country State Natural Area
Stop by to explore the night sky & search for constellations.
Aug
26
8:30p
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Pedernales Falls State Park
What stories do the stars tell? Are they different from one continent to the next?
Aug
26
8:30p
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Pedernales Falls State Park
What stories do the stars tell? Are they different from one continent to the next?
Aug
26
9:00p
End Date
Stargazing 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a Park Ranger as we learn about the importance of dark skies while learning to navigate the stars above.
Aug
27
4:00p
End Date
Sun Fun
Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the sun through a solar filter and learn about our closest star.
Aug
27
7:00p
End Date
Astronomy 101
Pedernales Falls State Park
Learn the basics of Stargazing with various types of equipment!
Aug
27
8:30p
End Date
Aug
27
9:00p
End Date
Stories in our Stars
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a Park Ranger for an exploration of the stories in our stars.
Aug
27
9:00p
End Date
Moonless Myths, Stargazing at MTSP
Mission Tejas State Park
Admire the stars in your park’s dark sky and hear the stories they share!
Aug
27
9:00p
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Pedernales Falls State Park
What stories do the stars tell? Are they different from one continent to the next?
Aug
27
9:00p
End Date
The Stars at Night
Caddo Lake State Park
The stars at night, are big and bright, (clap, clap, clap, clap) deep in the heart of Texas! This is a night sky viewing with a park ranger and a telescope!
Aug
27
9:00p
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.
Aug
27
9:00p
End Date
STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger and volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
September 2022
Sep
3
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association - please note update to dates!
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Sep
10
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Date Change: The August 6th program has been cancelled due to the continuing hot weather that is not good for equipment or people. A new date will be added to this list to offer another option later in the fall in hopes of cooler temps.
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
DATE CHANGE: Due to the extreme heat the August 6th program has been !
We hope to see you at an upcoming event.
Sep
17
7:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association
Hill Country State Natural Area
Join the knowledgeable San Antonio Astronomical Association to learn about the night sky and to take a closer look through their telescopes.
Sep
17
8:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Sep
17
9:00p
End Date
Sep
22
9:00p
End Date
Sep
24
8:00p
End Date
STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger and volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
Sep
24
8:00p
End Date
October 2022
Oct
1
7:00p
End Date
Inks Lake Star Party!
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Oct
1
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association - please note update to dates!
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Oct
8
7:00p
End Date
Star Gazing and don't forget the Moon
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps and telescope. Retired National Park range Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts. Plan about 2 hours for this program that will start at 7 pm. To ensure the telescopes are not at risk of being toppled over, we ask that children remain seated.
Please register your group by calling the park office during business hours at (254) 694-3793 or send an email with your name, phone number and total adults and children attending to rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.tx.gov
Oct
15
8:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Oct
15
9:00p
End Date
Oct
22
7:30p
End Date
Oct
29
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Date Change: The August 6th program has been cancelled due to the continuing hot weather that is not good for equipment or people. A new date will be added to this list to offer another option later in the fall in hopes of cooler temps.
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
DATE CHANGE: Due to the extreme heat the August 6th program has been !
We hope to see you at an upcoming event.
November 2022
Nov
5
7:00p
End Date
Star Gazing and don't forget the Moon
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps and telescope. Retired National Park range Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts. Plan about 2 hours for this program that will start at 7 pm. To ensure the telescopes are not at risk of being toppled over, we ask that children remain seated.
Please register your group by calling the park office during business hours at (254) 694-3793 or send an email with your name, phone number and total adults and children attending to rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.tx.gov
Nov
5
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association - please note update to dates!
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Nov
12
5:30p
End Date
Inks Lake Star Party!
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Nov
19
6:00p
End Date
Nov
19
7:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Nov
19
7:00p
End Date
Star Party!
South Llano River State Park
Come look through a telescope, find constellations, and more!
Nov
19
8:00p
End Date
Nov
19
8:00p
End Date
Star Party
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for a night under the stars to learn about the night sky!
Nov
26
6:30p
End Date
Starrytelling
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Enjoy a night of stargazing at our International Dark Sky park during the holidays!
December 2022
Dec
3
7:00p
End Date
Star Party!
South Llano River State Park
Come look through a telescope, find constellations, and more!
Dec
17
6:00p
End Date
Dec
17
7:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Dec
17
8:00p
End Date
Dec
30
6:30p
End Date
Starrytelling
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Enjoy a night of stargazing at our International Dark Sky park during the holidays!
October 2023
Oct
14
10:00a
End Date