Austin – Lost Creek Star Party

Boulder Trail Park 6681 Whitemarsh Valley Walk, Austin, Texas

Come join the residents of Lost Creek and the Travis County Friends of the Night Sky for an evening of observing and night sky education. Astronomers from the Austin Astronomical Society will be on hand to share views through their telescopes.

San Antonio – Explore the Night Sky at Government Canyon State Natural Area

Government Canyon State Natural Area 12861 Galm Rd, San Antonio, TX, United States

Join us as we host the San Antonio Astronomical Association at Government Canyon State Natural Area. We’ll be viewing and learning about Saturn and Jupiter along with many constellations and other planets. We’ll also look for star clusters, nebula, and much more. You can also learn the basics of telescope operation. Bring your own telescope […]

Kerrville – Stargazing the Kerrville Night Sky

Doyle Community Center - Pavilion 110 W Barnett St, Kerrville, TX, United States

Kerr County Friends of the Night Sky is hosting a stargazing event at the Doyle Community Pavilion in Kerrville.  Join us from 7 to 9pm on Wednesday, October 19 and bring a lawn chair.  Bruce Barton and Jeff Stone will answer questions and guide visitors to find stars and planets.

Free

Wimberley – Blue Hole Star Party

Blue Hole Regional Park 100 Blue Hole Ln., Wimberley, TX, United States

Blue Hole Star Party The stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of Wimberley! Bring your family and friends to our bi-annual Blue Hole Star Party event to enjoy an evening of stargazing in the Hill Country. The Wimberley Valley Dark Sky Committee and the Texas State Astronomy Club will be […]

Free

Canyon Lake – Astronomy Night Star Party

Tye Preston Memorial Library 16311 S. Access Rd, Canyon Lake, TX, United States

Tye Preston Memorial Library hosts Astronomy Night for all ages at our Observatory, just up the hill from the library. Astronomy nights include a short, entertaining presentation by the New Braunfels Astronomy Club, followed by viewings through the telescopes! Astronomy Night happens whether it's cloudy or clear. For additional information go to New Braunfels Astronomy Club […]

Kerrville – Telescopes for Rookies

Butt-Holdsworth Library 505 Water St, Kerrville, United States

Kerr County Friends of the Night Sky will be hosting an event to help participants understand and use their telescope.  If you don't own one but have questions, Jeff Stone and Bruce Barton will be there to discuss options.  You can bring your own for help setting it up or use telescopes provided to learn […]

Free

Wimberley – BOO! Hole Halloween!

Blue Hole Regional Park 100 Blue Hole Ln., Wimberley, TX, United States

Get ready for a night of fun and frights! The Wimberley Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with local businesses and organizations to bring Boo! Hole to the Wimberley community for FREE!! No reservations necessary. Bring your costume, family, and friends to this spooky event! Ride on our Haunted Hay Ride, trick-or-treat around the Soccer […]

Free

Kerrville – Solar System Smorgasbord

Riverside Nature Center 150 Francisco Lemos St., Kerrville, TX, United States

Join us for an update from Jeff Stone on celestial happenings from Kerrville to Saturn! Topics will include: Upcoming Solar Eclipses James Webb Images Dart & Artemis Missions Jupiter and Saturn in Opposition Insights and Tips on Preserving the Night Sky

$5

Canyon Lake – Halloween Trunk or Treat

Sattler Halloween Trunk or Treat 2010 FM-2673, Canyon Lake, TX, United States

Comal County Friends of the Night Sky will be passing out Milky Way Bars, Starburst, and other treats. There will be a telescope or two, A demo of friendly lighting vs unfriendly lighting fixtures, as well as other information on Dark Skies.

Free

Dripping Springs – Star Party at Dripping Springs Ranch Park

Dripping Spring Ranch Park 1042 Event Center Dr, Dripping Springs, TX, United States

We are excited to offer a *free* opportunity for families to come and enjoy a night under the stars. Throughout the night you and your family can gaze at the constellations above, view galaxies far far away through a telescope, and learn about the universe from our local astronomy enthusiasts. For better star gazing it […]

Free

Jonestown – Star Party

Jones Brother's Park 10301 Lakeside Drive, Jonestown, Texas

Presented by Jonestown Night Sky Advocacy, The City of Jonestown and Tom Campbell Astronomer We will have have a large telescope provided by our Astronomer and are encouraging the public to bring their own telescopes, blankets and chairs. Learn more at http://jtownnightsky.com

Free