Fort Leaton State Historic Site

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July 2025

Jul 25
9:30p
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Star Party in the Borderlands

Big Bend Ranch State Park
The Stars at Night are Big and Bright! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.

August 2025

Aug 15
9:00p
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Backyard Astronomy

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join us for some backyard astronomy at the Casa Agave restaurant in Presidio to celebrate Dark Sky month.
Aug 16 End Date

Perseid Meteor Shower watch party

Fort Leaton State Historic Site
The Perseid (Per-see-id) meteor shower is one of the most dramatic things to see in the night sky between July and August, and is a highlight of many meteor hunters’ calendars due to its high hourly rate and bright meteors. In 2025 the Perseid meteor shower is active between 16 July and 24 August. The shower will peak 12 August.
Aug 22
9:00p
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Moth-O-Geddon: The Night Shift in Big Bend Ranch

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join us for Moth-o-geddon, a celebration of the desert’s nocturnal pollinators! Discover the vital role moths play in the Chihuahuan Desert ecosystem and learn how protecting our night skies helps them thrive.
Aug 23
9:30p
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Star Party in the Borderlands *Reservations Required*

Big Bend Ranch State Park
The stars at night are big and bright✨✨✨! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
Aug 30
8:30p
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Desert Adaptations Night Hike

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join us for a night hike as we explore how plants, animals, and even people have adapted to the desert for thousands of years!