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ACTIVITIES

Ice Cream Social
Join us on Thursday evening as we get things rolling with complimentary ice cream served up at the pavilion. Come and get acquainted with your fellow stargazers!

Astronomer’s Breakfast
After a long night of observing, enjoy a complimentary astronomer’s Breakfast at the pavilion on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings from 5:00 to 6:00 am.

Beginner’s Workshop
The beginner's workshop is open to anyone interested in astronomy and unsure where or how to start.   The workshop is designed to give you some hands-on help and supplementary information to get started in this amazing hobby. 

Children’s Program
The Children’s Program presents astronomy concepts in a conversational, engaging style making it enchanting and memorable for your child.

Constellation Tours
Unfamiliar with the night sky? Then join us at the pavilion for a heavenly tour of our night sky.

Swap Meets
Negotiate a deal on that item you always wanted or trade your unwanted items for other items on your wish list. The swap meet will be held in the pavilion.

Observing Challenges
Looking for a challenge? Try one of our weekend observation challenges. When you finish your challenges be sure to turn them in so you can receive your certificate.

Astro Photography Contest
Bring your favorite astronomy photographs to enter in the astro photography contest. This is a “people’s choice” award contest.

Awards Ceremony
We will conclude our Star Party with an awards ceremony. Certificates will be presented for completed observing challenges and the winner of the astro photography contest will be announced.

Optional Meals
The all-you-can-eat meals are provided to Star Gaze participants who have pre-paid.  There is an additional cost for these meals.  On Friday night enjoy the Burger Bash which includes grilled hamburgers, three sides and a drink.  The Star-B-Q will be held on Saturday evening and include BBQ Beef, three sides and drink.