Online – Globe at Night Observations – October 2021

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Six Easy Star Hunting Steps During the campaign dates, go outside more than an hour after sunset (8-10 pm local time). The Moon should not be up. Let your eyes become used to the dark for 10 minutes before your first observation. Use a night sky app on your phone outside to find the constellation […]

McKinney Falls State Park Night Hike

McKinney Falls State Park 5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, Texas

Experience the trails at night. Discover a whole new way to experience the night! Join us as we walk an easy trail (about 3/4 mile round-trip). We will keep our eyes and ears open for wolf spiders, scorpions, and nocturnal wildlife! Fun for all ages! - Meet: Location provided following event registration. - Bring: Water, […]

Wimberley – Blue Hole Star Party

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

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 on April 30th from 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM. The Wimberley Valley Dark Sky Committee and the Texas State […]

Blanco – Blanco County Friends of the Night Sky 2022 Song Contest

Gem of the Hills 2233 US Highway 281 North, Blanco, Texas

Blanco County Friends of the Night Sky (BCFNS) will gather to listen to original songs about the night sky during our 2022 Song Contest.  Everyone is invited to attend and admission is free.  Songs will be preformed live by contestants who entered the contest by the September 15th deadline. The guests present will help chose […]

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 […]

Dripping Springs – A Dark Skies Fall Outdoor Dinner

Cactus Moon Lodge 5508 US-290, Dripping Springs, TX, United States

Please join us at Cactus Moon for an incredible evening of food and wine. Cactus Moon has been described as "the dreamiest property in the Tx Hill Country," and we could not be more excited to bring you a thoughtfully curated and designed "dark skies" dining atmosphere and experience here. Enjoy a multi-course live fire meal created […]

$225

Canyon Lake – Lunch and Learn Saving Dark Skies

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

Bring your lunch and join the Comal County Friends of the Night Sky as we kick off October 2022 as Hill Country Night Sky Month. Light Pollution affects us far more than just our ability to view the heavens, poor lighting practices can affect our health, attract un-wanted wildlife, and even compromise our security. The […]

Hill Country – Backyard Howl (At The Moon)

In the spirit of legendary wolves howling at the moon on a full moon night, Kendall Country Friends of the Nights sky will be encouraging all families to venture into their backyards to enjoy October 9th's Hunter's (Full) Moon. We encourage everyone to take a few pictures and post them on social media, in support […]

Free

Wimberley – Howl at the Moon Dance Party

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

Join us in the Wimberley Valley as have our third annual HOWL AT THE MOON EVENT. Everyone is urged to go outside at 8:30 PM and howl at the full moon. Last year several HOA's, bars, and subdivisions had organized howls. This year Blue Hole Regional Park and the Wimberley Dark Sky Committee will host […]

Free

Wimberley – Hill Country Howl

At 8:30 PM on October 9th, the entire community is invited to step outside and howl at the October full moon.  Restaurants and bars, Property Owner Associations, and even the dancers at the Blue Hole Moon Dance will pause and send their best howls up to the Hunters Moon.

Free