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Fri 29 Nov
Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association Monthly Star Party
Friday, November 29, 2024 04:30 PM - 06:30 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.meetup.com/mhastro/events/275468188/. Registration: RSVP is required at least one day beforehand.
Registration: Required
Wed 04 Dec
Stargazing in the Preserve
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available on November 26 at 10 am. Peer into the cosmos with Vinny Coulehan of the Rockland Astronomy Club. View the night sky through a telescope and observe Jupiter, Saturn, Venus and more! Max: 20 people. Cost: $4. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Fri 06 Dec
Stargazing
Friday, December 6, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Gantry Plaza State Park
Even though there's so much manmade light in NYC, the stars are readily visible —especially in winter. Learn about the winter constellations and gaze at the night sky with us! Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sat 07 Dec
Stargazing
Saturday, December 7, 2024 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Even though there's so much manmade light in NYC, the stars are readily visible —especially in winter. Learn about the winter constellations and gaze at the night sky with us! Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sat 14 Dec
Winter Moon-walk Series
Saturday, December 14, 2024 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
(518) 637-3359

Full moon hikes will be offered on these dates, with back-up dates for each being the same time the following night if the sky is completely overcast on the planned date. We will meet at the parking area at the north field, as you enter the park. Please contact the Historic Interpreter at 518-637-3359 to register for these hikes, and to confirm the date which it will take place.
Registration: Required
Sat 14 Dec
Full Moon & Constellation Hike
Saturday, December 14, 2024 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Old Stage Road Trailhead. Join us on this chilly 2-mile full-moon hike and enjoy a breathtaking view of the valley below. Along the way, learn about the habits of nocturnal animals and keep your eyes peeled for things that go bump in the night! Meet at the Old Stage Road trailhead. Please dress warmly for the weather. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 14 Dec
Full Moon & Constellation Hike
Saturday, December 14, 2024 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Old Stage Road Trailhead. Join us on this chilly 2-mile full-moon hike and enjoy a breathtaking view of the valley below. Along the way, learn about the habits of nocturnal animals and keep your eyes peeled for things that go bump in the night! Meet at the Old Stage Road trailhead. Please dress warmly for the weather. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sat 14 Dec
Full Moon & Constellation Hike
Saturday, December 14, 2024 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
(518) 872-0800

Meet at the Old Stage Road Trailhead. Join us on this chilly 2-mile full-moon hike and enjoy a breathtaking view of the valley below. Along the way, learn about the habits of nocturnal animals and keep your eyes peeled for things that go bump in the night! Meet at the Old Stage Road trailhead. Please dress warmly for the weather. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.
Registration: Required
Sun 15 Dec
Full Moon Hike: “Cold Moon”
Sunday, December 15, 2024 04:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Tickets available November 26 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. Max: 40 people. Cost: $4. RockefellerStateParkPreserve.org/events.
Registration: Required
Fri 20 Dec
Wish Upon a Shooting Star
Friday, December 20, 2024 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fort Niagara State Park
On a cool, crisp night, take in the stars as we search for the largest meteor shower of the year – the Geminids! Registration required at Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 21 Dec
Astrology Readings
Saturday, December 21, 2024 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Olana State Historic Site
Derek James Smith of Constellation in Catskill will share a presentation and discussion around the Astrology of Frederic Church and Olana to kick off the afternoon at 1:00 PM. This introduction will study Church's natal chart to provide an introduction to Astrology's possibilities for aficionados and beginners alike. From 2:00-5:00 PM, Derek will offer interactive outdoor Astrological readings for those curious to learn more about the craft.
Registration: Not required
Sat 21 Dec
Stars and Meteors: Ursids Meteors
Saturday, December 21, 2024 09:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Join us after hours and look up at the sky -you may see something out of this world! Bring a lawn chair for viewing after our lecture. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu 26 Dec
Space Storytime
Thursday, December 26, 2024 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Gantry Plaza State Park
Explore space with our educators through a story and an experiment. Then, build a spacecraft! Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Fri 27 Dec
Space Storytime
Friday, December 27, 2024 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Explore space with our educators through a story and an experiment. Then, build a spacecraft! Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Fri 27 Dec
Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association Monthly Star Party
Friday, December 27, 2024 04:00 PM - 07:00 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.meetup.com/mhastro/events/275468188/. Registration: RSVP is required at least one day beforehand.
Registration: Required
Mon 13 Jan
Winter Moon-walk Series
Monday, January 13, 2025 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
(518) 637-3359

Full moon hikes will be offered on these dates, with back-up dates for each being the same time the following night if the sky is completely overcast on the planned date. We will meet at the parking area at the north field, as you enter the park. Please contact the Historic Interpreter at 518-637-3359 to register for these hikes, and to confirm the date which it will take place.
Registration: Required
Sat 25 Jan
Full Moon Ski Tour
Saturday, January 25, 2025 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Knox Farm State Park
Join us for a moonlit cross-country ski tour at Knox Farm State Park. Adults only. Experienced skiers only please. Minimum of 6 inches of snow required for program. Registration required on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed 12 Feb
Winter Moon-walk Series
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
(518) 637-3359

Full moon hikes will be offered on these dates, with back-up dates for each being the same time the following night if the sky is completely overcast on the planned date. We will meet at the parking area at the north field, as you enter the park. Please contact the Historic Interpreter at 518-637-3359 to register for these hikes, and to confirm the date which it will take place.
Registration: Required
Thu 13 Mar
Winter Moon-walk Series
Thursday, March 13, 2025 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
John Brown Farm State Historic Site
(518) 637-3359

Full moon hikes will be offered on these dates, with back-up dates for each being the same time the following night if the sky is completely overcast on the planned date. We will meet at the parking area at the north field, as you enter the park. Please contact the Historic Interpreter at 518-637-3359 to register for these hikes, and to confirm the date which it will take place.
Registration: Required