Join Park Rangers and volunteers, and other stargazers across the country, as we gaze upward to enjoy our one and only moon and celebrate the NASA International Observe the Moon night, Hill Country Night Sky Month, and the Asian Moon festival See the moon through telescopes, munch on refreshments, and make a Chinese Lantern. A […]

The Hill Country Alliance Night Sky Preservation Fund offers financial reimbursement assistance to local grassroots organizations, groups, institutions, and communities involved in efforts to enhance outdoor lighting and reduce light pollution. Fund recipients will be reimbursed for hard costs, up to $5,000, incurred over 12 months following the award date. The application window is open […]

Howl at the Moon DANCE PARTY! Come dance the night away! Join us at Blue Hole Regional Park for our annual Howl at the Moon Dance Party! Feel the thrill of dancing under the moonlight and then, at 8:30 PM, let loose with an exhilarating group howl at the moon! Don’t miss this electrifying celebration […]

Celebrate Hill Country Night Sky Month with your fellow night sky friends, associates, partners, and advocates at the Hill Country Night Sky Team Fall Meeting. Join in our bi-annual online gathering and catch up on night sky Hill Country happenings and updates, celebrate milestones, highlight accomplishments, and plan for the months ahead. Click the link […]

Horseshoe Bay to Host Community Stargazing Party: International Dark Sky Community Invites Residents to Explore Autumn's Celestial Wonders The City of Horseshoe Bay will host a community Stargazing Party on Thursday, October 16, at 7 p.m. at the Horseshoe Bay Nature Park, located at 1514 Golden Nugget. The free event, open to residents and visitors, […]

Learn how to photograph the Milkey Way & planets in this intimate workshop with astrophotographer Steve Irwin and listen to music under the stars with Sherita Perez Click the link below to learn more, get information on available accommodations (not included in the cost of the workshop), and sign up for the workshop. A donation […]

Come out an enjoy Music Under the Milky Way! Arrive early to learn tips on photographing the night sky from astrophotographer Steve Irwin. This event is open to the public. Bring chairs, beverages and a red flashlight and enjoy the live music of Sherita Perez at Indian Blanket Ranch. Cost: A $5 donation is recommended […]

Fiesta Winery and Lampasas County Friends of the Night Sky invite you to out to the vineyard for an evening of stargazing. Local astronomers will guide the way as you explore the night sky, glass of wine in hand. A perfect blend of wine, wonder, and the magic of the Hill Country night. Learn about […]

It's a Star Party! Presented by Jonestown Night Sky Advocacy, The City of Jonestown, and Astronomer Tom Campbell See the stars through a huge telescope. Bring a blanket, chairs & your own telescope you have one. Free Event Free Parking