Calendar of Events

Stargazing

Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.

March 2024

Mar 15
1:00p
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Daylight Stargazing

Brazos Bend State Park
Come learn about the thing all our lives constantly revolve around: the Sun!
Mar 15
6:00p
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Make a Star Chart!

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Make and decorate your very own map of the night sky!
Mar 15
8:00p
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Stargazing

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Star light, and star bright first star I see tonight.
Mar 15
8:00p
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Constellation Stories

Lake Colorado City State Park
Join us as we take a tour of the spring night sky!
Mar 16
12:00p
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*CANCELLED* Exploring Eclipses

Brazos Bend State Park
Come learn all about solar and lunar eclipses.
Mar 16
2:00p
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Telescope Moon Viewing

Inks Lake State Park
Look at the moon through a telescope to find details you've never seen.
Mar 16
3:00p
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*CANCELLED* Exploring Eclipses

Brazos Bend State Park
Come learn all about solar and lunar eclipses.
Mar 16
4:00p
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Solar Eclipse Demo and Prep Talk

Lake Whitney State Park
The eclipse will be the biggest event in Texas this year. Learn more about this once in a lifetime experience from an astronomer. Larry Smith has been teaching at Baylor and presenting star talks for many years!
Mar 16
7:00p
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Park After Dark

Caddo Lake State Park
Experience Caddo Lake at night! Find out who and what all comes out after the sun goes down!
Mar 16
7:00p
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Discovery Night

Estero Llano Grande State Park
A two-hour hike at night, led by knowledgeable rangers. You've seen the park in the daytime, now see it at night! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Mar 16
7:30p
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Fireside Chat - The Magnificent Moon

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Gather round the fire as we marvel at the splendor of the Moon!
Mar 16
8:00p
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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.
Mar 16
8:00p
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Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Mar 16
8:30p
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Sky Guide Hike

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join our rangers for a quick stroll utilizing the SkyGuide App. We will view some of the constellations around us and listen to some of the legends we tell of them.
Mar 16
8:30p
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Star Party!

South Llano River State Park
Come look through a telescope, find constellations, and more!
Mar 17
11:00a
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Native American Storytelling | Traditional Diné, Ndé and Pueblo Stories of Migration, Creation and Survival

Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Come join us for an afternoon of Native American storytelling with Alex Mares, who is of Diné and Mexican American descent.
Mar 22
7:00p
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Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing
Mar 22
7:30p
End Date

*Registration CLOSED* Moonlight Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Registration is required. Spaces are limited. Join us for a Ranger-led tour to experience the Summit Trail by moonlight.
Mar 22
7:45p
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Discoveries in the Dark

Goose Island State Park
Explore the park after dark!
Mar 23
1:00p
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Make and Take: Pinhole Projector

Big Spring State Park
Prepare for the upcoming solar eclipse by making a pinhole projector for safe viewing.
Mar 23
8:00p
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Astronomy at the Park

Fort Boggy State Park
Come out and enjoy the wonders of the night sky.
Mar 24
3:00p
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Eclipse Basics

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
What can we expect in the valley during the upcoming solar eclipse? Find out what the fuss is about and what we can expect here in the RGV.
Mar 30
1:00p
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Make and Take: Solar Viewing Masks

Big Spring State Park
Prepare for the upcoming solar eclipse by making a fun mask for safe viewing.
Mar 30
2:00p
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Eclipse 101

Daingerfield State Park
What makes an eclipse? Join us to learn why these rare events happen.
Mar 30
7:00p
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Discovery Night

Estero Llano Grande State Park
A ranger-guided night hike which may include stargazing, alligators, pauraques, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, frogs, snakes, armadillos, or raccoons-- it's a surprise for all of us! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
Mar 30
7:00p
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Park After Dark

Atlanta State Park
Experience Atlanta State Park at night! Find out who and what all comes out after the sun goes down!
Mar 30
7:00p
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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.
Mar 30
8:00p
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Stories in the Stars

Pedernales Falls State Park
What stories do the stars tell?
Mar 30
8:30p
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Star Party with the Hill Country Astronomers

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join the Hill Country Astronomers for a night of telescope stargazing at a Dark Sky Park.

April 2024

Apr 4
9:00p
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Astronomy with Buddy

South Llano River State Park
Come by for a quick look at the stars!
Apr 5
8:00p
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Mini 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 6 End Date

Safe Solar Viewing

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
It is possible to look at the sun with the right equipment! Join Park Rangers with a special telescope to safely see our nearest star. Program time TBD.
Apr 6
3:00p
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Storytime and Craft: Eclipses

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for storytime and a take-home craft.
Apr 6
8:00p
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Great American Eclipse: Exploring the Marvels of Total Eclipses

Guadalupe River State Park
Come join Joe Cheban, president of the Cordillera Ranch Nature Club, for a total solar eclipse presentation!
Apr 6
8:00p
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Stars and Sea Beach Walk

Galveston Island State Park
Come and "sea" the beauty of the beach at night!
Apr 6
8:30p
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Star Party!

South Llano River State Park
Come look through a telescope, find constellations, and more!
Apr 6
8:30p
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Star Party

Abilene State Park
A night of stargazing!
Apr 8 End Date

Total Eclipse Viewing at the Park

Guadalupe River State Park
Come view the total eclipse with us!
Apr 8 End Date

Partial Eclipse Viewing (Self-guided)

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us to experience this exciting astronomical event! We will have limited quantities of solar glasses available.
Apr 8
9:00a
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Solar Eclipse Mask

Palmetto State Park
Make your own solar viewing mask!
Apr 8
12:00p
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Total Eclipse!

Tyler State Park
A total eclipse of the sun is coming to Texas!
Apr 8
12:00p
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"Great American Eclipse" Tabling at the Total Solar Eclipse

Guadalupe River State Park
Join park rangers for information and activities before the celestial show begins!
Apr 8
12:00p
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Partial Eclipse Party

Galveston Island State Park
Experience this amazing celestial event island style!
Apr 8
12:00p
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It's a Solar-bration!

Palmetto State Park
Join us for a rare event of the Total Solar Eclipse, drop in any time between 12am-3pm.
Apr 8
12:30p
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Solar Celebration!

Lockhart State Park
Join us to view the rare solar eclipse happening on Monday, April 8th! We will be giving away FREE eclipse viewing glasses, while supplies last. Drop in any time between 12:30-2:30pm.
Apr 8
12:30p
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Total Solar Eclipse View Party!

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Experience this amazing event and learn exactly what is happening in the sky above us!
Apr 8
12:30p
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Seaside Solar Eclipse

Sea Rim State Park
Sit by the sea and see the solar eclipse!
Apr 8
12:30p
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Solar Eclipse Viewing

Village Creek State Park
Join a park ranger this April as the skies go dark at mid-day during a Total Eclipse (90% coverage in our area).
Apr 13
8:00p
End Date

Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Apr 13
9:00p
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Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
Apr 20
8:00p
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Let's view the moon and stars in the Park

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Apr 26
8:00p
End Date

Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing

May 2024

May 4
9:00p
End Date

Star Party

Abilene State Park
A night of stargazing!
May 11
8:00p
End Date

Let's view the moon and stars in the Park

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
May 18
9:00p
End Date

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
May 24
8:00p
End Date

Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing
May 25
8:00p
End Date

Explore the Night Sky

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us for an evening of star gazing and planet-watching.

June 2024

Jun 1
8:00p
End Date

Let's view the moon and stars in the Park

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Jun 28
8:00p
End Date

Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing

July 2024

Jul 6
8:00p
End Date

Let's view the moon and stars in the Park

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Jul 26
8:00p
End Date

Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing

August 2024

Aug 17
8:00p
End Date

Let's view the moon and stars in the Park

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Aug 23
8:00p
End Date

Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing
Aug 31
9:00p
End Date

Star Party

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

September 2024

Sep 27
8:00p
End Date

Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing
Sep 28
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
Sep 28
8:00p
End Date

Let's view the moon and stars in the Park

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.

October 2024

Oct 19
8:00p
End Date

Let's view the moon and stars in the Park

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Oct 25
8:00p
End Date

Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing
Oct 26
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

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

November 2024

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 22
7:00p
End Date

Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing
Nov 22
8:00p
End Date

Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing
Nov 23 End Date

Star Party with the 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
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

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

December 2024

Dec 21
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

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