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
End Date
*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
End Date
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
End Date
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
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Mar
16
8:30p
End Date
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
End Date
Star Party!
South Llano River State Park
Come look through a telescope, find constellations, and more!
Mar
17
11:00a
End Date
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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Mar
22
7:30p
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*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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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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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
End Date
Eclipse 101
Daingerfield State Park
What makes an eclipse? Join us to learn why these rare events happen.
Mar
30
7:00p
End Date
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
End Date
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
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.
Mar
30
8:00p
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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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Apr
5
8:00p
End Date
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
End Date
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
End Date
Stars and Sea Beach Walk
Galveston Island State Park
Come and "sea" the beauty of the beach at night!
Apr
6
8:30p
End Date
Star Party!
South Llano River State Park
Come look through a telescope, find constellations, and more!
Apr
6
8:30p
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Apr
8
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Apr
8
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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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Apr
8
12:00p
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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
End Date
Partial Eclipse Party
Galveston Island State Park
Experience this amazing celestial event island style!
Apr
8
12:00p
End Date
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
End Date
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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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
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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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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
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May 2024
May
4
9:00p
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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
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May
24
8:00p
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May
25
8:00p
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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
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
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
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Aug
31
9:00p
End Date
September 2024
Sep
27
8:00p
End Date
Sep
28
8:00p
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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
Oct
26
8:00p
End Date
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
Nov
22
8:00p
End Date
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
December 2024
Dec
21
8:00p
End Date