Calendar of Events

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

Astronomy 101

Pedernales Falls State Park
Learn how to navigate the stars!
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

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
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

Astronomy with Buddy!

South Llano River State Park
Come by for a quick look at the stars!

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

Stories in the Stars

Pedernales Falls State Park
What Stories do the Stars Tell?
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

Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing
Nov 9
5:30p
End Date

Astronomy 101

Pedernales Falls State Park
Learn how to navigate the stars!
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

Full Moon Hike

Pedernales Falls State Park
Hike along the river under the light of the full moon!
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

Stories in the Stars

Pedernales Falls State Park
What Stories do the Stars Tell?
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

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!

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

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
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!