Events
Explore upcoming DarkSky Texas events that inspire, educate, and unite communities under the night sky. From star parties to advocacy meetings, join us in protecting Texas’ dark skies!
First Wednesday 7PM: Dark Sky Place Coaching
Working on an International Dark Sky Place application? Join us at 7:00PM on the first Wednesday of each month (with the exception of Jan 2025 when the event will be Jan 8th). See full list of events for more info.
4/26 Night Sky Celebration (City of Carrollton)
2335 Sandy Lake Rd., Carrollton, TX 75006
Come for an evening under the night sky at Elm Fork Nature Center, sponsored by the City of Carrollton, DarkSky Texas, NASA, and the National Space Society of N. Texas. Discover the wonders of the dark sky, see a life size NASA space exploration suit, see nocturnal creatures that call the nature preserve home, enjoy stargazing, and more exciting activities!
The event also includes an 8pm night hike around the Preserve.
Time: 7:00-9:00PM
Elm Fork Natural Preserve
*Free Event*
May 4th – Denton Redbud Festival
321 E. McKinney St.
Celebrate Earth Month in the Redbud Capital of Texas!
The award-winning Denton Redbud Festival has been promoting community beautification and Denton pride since 1994. The Redbud Festival features dozens of vendors with tree and plant sales, gardening supplies, household items and local/handmade products, along with family-friendly activities and live, local music.
DarkSky Texas will host a table with an exhibit of better lights for better nights.
Location: Denton Civic Center and Quakertown Park
May 13, 2025 – DARKSKY TEXAS BOARD MEETING (OPEN TO All)
Sit in on the DarkSky Texas Board of Directors Meeting. It’s open to all of our membership. We especially encourage attendance by representatives of county-wide night sky related groups, astronomy club reps, and others who want to volunteer.
DarkSky Texas Board Meetings
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 · 7:00 – 8:30pm Central Time
Zoom joining info
Video call link: https://zoom.us/j/92016950186
