Upcoming Astronomy Events

As a service to our community, Sky & Telescope lists astronomy-related events, including star parties, observatory public nights, astronomy talks, and more. Star parties offer dark skies and astronomical fellowship and often cater to families and feature special activities for kids. Public nights give the general public a chance to view the sky through large telescopes, and public talks are a great place to learn the fundamentals of the science and the craft.
You’ll also see online events offered here.
And if you’d like free copies of Sky & Telescope’s Let’s Go Stargazing flyer or door prizes for your next star party, you can fill out this form.

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  • North Jersey Astronomical Group

    Montclair State University 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ, United States

    Monthly meetings of the North Jersey Astronomical Group (NJAG) are free and open to the public - all are welcomed. Meetings usually feature a presentation about astronomy or space science […]

  • Stellafane Convention

    Breezy Hill Breezy Hill, Springfield, VT, United States

    A VERY SPECIAL PLACE - “Stellafane” means Shrine to the Stars. Time has also made it a shrine to the history of American astronomy. People who come here feel a […]

  • StarFest 2026

    Riverplace Campground 232352 2 Wgr Concession N0G 1C0, Ayton, Ont, Canada

    Starfest 2026 is Canada's largest star party located in Ontario and run by volunteers from the North York Astronomical Association. It is a gathering of ameture astronomers, astro - photographers […]

  • SkyFest Big Bear

    Big Bear Convention Center 42900 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA, United States +2 more

    SkyFest is Big Bear's first ever dark sky festival inviting attendees to explore the wonder of the night sky above while communicating the importance of dark sky conservation and the […]

  • Airdrie Observatory Open Evening

    Durham Cathedral North Bailey, Durham, United Kingdom +1 more

    Enjoy a warm welcome by astronomers from the Airdrie Astronomical Association to this one of their regular November through to January Tuesday night public open evenings of the Airdrie Observatory. […]

    Free

  • Airdrie Observatory Open Evening

    Durham Cathedral North Bailey, Durham, United Kingdom +1 more

    Enjoy a warm welcome by astronomers from the Airdrie Astronomical Association to this one of their regular November through to January Tuesday night public open evenings of the Airdrie Observatory. These events are ideal for beginners and anyone interested in astronomy — the friendly and experienced volunteers proudly carry on a long tradition of public […]

    Free

  • Astro Society 2026: Astronomy@250

    The Astro Society 2026: Astronomy@250 is a virtual conference celebrating 250 years of astronomy in the United States. We're bringing together researchers, educators, amateur astronomers, and curious minds from across the community to honor the full, complex, and beautiful story of astronomy in the United States. We’re not just looking to the past 250 years, […]

  • Airdrie Observatory Open Evening

    Durham Cathedral North Bailey, Durham, United Kingdom +1 more

    Enjoy a warm welcome by astronomers from the Airdrie Astronomical Association to this one of their regular November through to January Tuesday night public open evenings of the Airdrie Observatory. These events are ideal for beginners and anyone interested in astronomy — the friendly and experienced volunteers proudly carry on a long tradition of public […]

    Free