Between 05/16/2024 and 12/31/2025
(126) Events Found For Event Types
Astronomy/Stargazing
Oct. 5, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Gazebo
Join astronomy volunteers as they share the stories written in the night sky.
Oct. 5, 2024. 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.
Oct. 11, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Blockhouse Parking Lot
Ever wonder what goes on at night in a park?
Oct. 12, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Equestrian Parking
Join astronomers from the Richmond Astronomical Society for Saturday Under the Stars.
Oct. 13, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Visitor Center
Stop by the Visitor Center and have the opportunity to view the sun through a telescope.
Oct. 19, 2024. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark Sky Association?
Oct. 19, 2024. 6:45 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Gazebo
Join astronomy volunteers as they share the stories written in the night sky.
Oct. 19, 2024. 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Natural Bridge State Park Skyline Trailhead Parking Lot
It's the event everyone has been howling about: watch the full moon rise over the Blue Ridge Mountains with park rangers as your guides!
Oct. 26, 2024. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Join the Virginia Peninsula Stargazers as they point out the different items of our solar system in the night sky. They will have the equipment. Just bring your curiosity. This program is dependent on the clarity of the viewing sky on the night it occurs. .
Oct. 27, 2024. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Natural Tunnel State Park Visitor Center
Stop by the Visitor Center and have the opportunity to view the sun through a telescope.
Nov. 1, 2024. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.
Nov. 2, 2024. 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Discover our International Dark-Sky Park!
Nov. 2, 2024. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
James River State Park Shelter #4/IDA viewing area
James River State Park is a designated International Dark Sky park.
Nov. 2, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
Come join the storytellers from CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) on the Observation Field to share the stories of the stars.
Nov. 9, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Bear Creek Lake State Park Bear Creek Hall
Members of the Crewe Astronomy Club present this public program to help you navigate the cosmos.
Nov. 15, 2024. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
False Cape State Park Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Parking Lot
Join us for a special night hike through False Cape State Park.
Nov. 30, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Join the Virginia Peninsula Stargazers as they point out the different items of our solar system in the night sky. They will have the equipment. Just bring your curiosity. This program is dependent on the clarity of the viewing sky on the night it occurs. .
Nov. 30, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Natural Bridge State Park Skyline Trailhead Parking Lot
Gather with family and friends to take in the starry, moonless sky above the Blue Ridge Mountains. Pick out constellations, observe planets and nebula through a telescope, and enjoy a hot drink with park rangers on a chilly night.
Dec. 7, 2024 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 17, 2024 12:00 a.m.
Staunton River State Park Visitor Center
The Geminid meteor shower is considered by many to be the best of the year, producing up to 120 multicolored meteors per hour at its peak.
Dec. 7, 2024. 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Sky Meadows State Park Historic Area
Discover our International Dark-Sky Park!
Dec. 7, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Powhatan State Park Equestrian Parking
Join astronomers from the Richmond Astronomical Society for Saturday Under the Stars.
Dec. 7, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Staunton River State Park Observation Field
Come join the storytellers from CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) on the Observation Field to share the stories of the stars.
Dec. 12, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Natural Bridge State Park Skyline Trailhead Parking Lot
If you ever wanted to see a shooting star, come join our biggest meteor shower watch of the year! Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park.
Dec. 14, 2024. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
False Cape State Park Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Parking Lot
Join us for a special night hike through False Cape State Park.
Dec. 28, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
York River State Park Visitor Center
Join the Virginia Peninsula Stargazers as they point out the different items of our solar system in the night sky. They will have the equipment. Just bring your curiosity. This program is dependent on the clarity of the viewing sky on the night it occurs. .
Jan. 1, 2023 12:00 a.m. - Dec. 31, 2025 11:59 p.m.
Hungry Mother State Park Beach
Throughout the year various constellations appear in the night sky.
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