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.
StarFest 2026
August 13 @ 5:00 pm - August 16 @ 12:00 pm EDT

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 and celestial enthusiasts . This years event coincides with the Perseids Meteor Shower and our theme is "Catch a falling star". Camp with friends in the field, attend our many talks and activities and enjoy some clear dark skies (weather permitting)
