Events Calendar

Get Involved with Hill Country Night Sky Month!
There are so many ways to participate —from long running competitions and games to single day events and virtual star parties. Scroll through our upcoming event list below or search the Night Sky Month Calendar to see what our partners have planned. This year, you can also submit your very own events!
Hill Country Night Sky Month Events
Explore the calendar of upcoming events below. Click here to submit an event to the shared calendar.
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View Upcoming Events
Events are displayed in chronological order. Don’t see your event listed? Click here to submit an event.
Submit an Event
Please upload a description of your event, any flyer or useful links, and hit “submit event.” After submission, please allow 1-2 business days until events are approved.
A few helpful notes on posting events:
- Title: Since Night Sky Month is celebrated across the Hill Country, please include the location of your event in the title.
- Category: Please select “Night Sky Month” from the Event Categories list to ensure your event is properly displayed.
If the form below does not load, please click here to submit an event.
Add New Event
Interested in hosting an event?
Explore more resources for creating a community-led Hill Country Night Sky Month event! Click here to learn more and access helpful resources.

NEW Night Sky Preservation Fund
This Night Sky Month, the Hill Country Alliance is excited to share a brand new night sky funding opportunity.

Things To Do from Home
Looking for ways to celebrate the night without attending an organized event? There will be lots of online events offered throughout the month. Read on for some suggested activities for things you can do to celebrate the night sky around your own home!
- Become a community scientist with Globe at Night
- Conduct a backyard lighting audit
- Take the pledge and become a Night Sky Steward
- Download (app) and explore constellations
- Earn the “Be a Star” award from IDA Texas
- Read the HCA Night Skies Issue Paper
- Event and Activity Suggestions
Hill Country Night Sky Month is a Hill Country Alliance event.
The Hill Country Alliance is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to raise public awareness and build community support around the need to preserve the natural resources and heritage of the Central Texas Hill Country.