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Wed 16 Apr
Family Night Hike
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Shirley Chisholm State Park
Explore the Fountain trails after hours and learn about nocturnal wildlife with family and friends! Also come for a chance to look at the stars! Registration is required and opens 1 week in advance on 4/9/2025. Click here for more information.
Registration: Required
Tue 22 Apr
Stargazing under the Lyrids
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 08:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Golden Hill State Park
Join a park naturalist under stars as we explore the peak of the Lyrid Meteor shower and other constellations in our night sky. Curious beginners and warm clothing encouraged. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri 25 Apr
Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association Monthly Star Party
Friday, April 25, 2025 07:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Lake Taghkanic State Park
The Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association hosts a monthly stargazing party in the West Beach parking lot. Bring your own telescopes and binoculars or use those provided by our members. You will be asked to provide your license plate number and make/model car, so park management and police have a record of who will be in park after hours. More info at https://www.spy-hill.net/myers/astro/ltsp/. Registration: RSVP is required at least one day beforehand.
Registration: Required
Fri 25 Apr
Star Party
Friday, April 25, 2025 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Grafton Lakes State Park
Calling all night owls! The Albany Area Amateur Astronomers will have telescopes to give you a tour of the night sky during this free program held at the Deerfield Pavilion. No preregistration required. Enter via main entrance and follow signs to program-- first left off main entrance road. Please drive slowly in the park at night. No charge.
Registration: Not required
Mon 12 May
CREPUSCULAR WALK: Full Flower Moon
Monday, May 12, 2025 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight." Explore Letchworth under the Flower Moon. Flashlight recommended. Meet at the Humphrey Nature Center. (2 miles)
Registration: Not required
Mon 12 May
CREPUSCULAR WALK: Full Flower Moon
Monday, May 12, 2025 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight." Explore Letchworth under the Flower Moon. Flashlight recommended. Meet at the Humphrey Nature Center. (2 miles)
Registration: Not required
Mon 12 May
Full Moon Hike: “Flower Moon”
Monday, May 12, 2025 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available April 19 at 10 am, Experience the Preserve after dark! Join Shayla, Hailey, and Dave for a 4-mile hike on carriage roads lit by moonlight. We walk at a brisk pace and there will be hills; some hiking experience is recommended. Leashed dogs are welcome. Meet in the Visitor Center courtyard. Please bring water, a flashlight or headlamp, and wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. IMPORTANT: We leave promptly at scheduled times. This hike takes place after the park has closed; latecomers will not be able to join after the group has departed. In the event of rain or snow, the hike will be canceled; you will be notified at least 2 hours in advance. Photo courtesy of Kim Fendrich Max: 40 people. Cost: $4 Register at: RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Fri 23 May
Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association Monthly Star Party
Friday, May 23, 2025 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Lake Taghkanic State Park
The Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association hosts a monthly stargazing party in the West Beach parking lot. Bring your own telescopes and binoculars or use those provided by our members. You will be asked to provide your license plate number and make/model car, so park management and police have a record of who will be in park after hours. More info at https://www.spy-hill.net/myers/astro/ltsp/. Registration: RSVP is required at least one day beforehand.
Registration: Required
Fri 29 Aug
Legends of the Hudson Valley: A Night Walk
Friday, August 29, 2025 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Trailside Museums And Zoo at Bear Mountain State Park
Bring a flashlight and join a Trailside Museums and Zoo educator for a sundown walk around Hessian Lake at Bear Mountain State Park! Learn about the Hudson Valley's local folktales and legends during this saunter under the stars! Participants will meet Trailside Zoo's staff in front of the Bear Mountain Inn. Registration is required for this program Registration is Required To register visit our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/trailside-museums-zoo-104671439831. For more information, email TrailsideEducation@parks.ny.gov.
Registration: Required