Spend the evening doing science-based activities with OMSI staff and exploring the galaxy with Rose City Astronomers. See distant stars, planets, galaxies, and other stellar objects through telescopes of all sizes. Learn more about the importance of dark skies and their impact on wildlife habitat while you enjoy delicious campfire treats and hot cocoa.
To create the best viewing conditions, we discourage the use of white lights at this event. Please bring a red-light flashlight or headlamp if you have one. We will have red cellophane available to cover any regular flashlights or headlamps.
The event will go on even with cloudy skies or light rain, but other weather events may lead to the event being canceled. The decision to cancel the event will be made by noon on Friday, Sept. 27. Check our events calendar for updates to the event status. (Update as of noon on Sept. 27: Star Party will take place tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. We look forward to spending the evening with you exploring the wonders of the night sky.)
Parking: free
Ages: all ages
Difficulty: easy
No registration required
Accessibility: golf carts will provide rides onto the fairway for community members with mobility challenges
Pet policy: To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas. Pets can damage sensitive habitat and threaten wildlife the region has worked to protect. In natural areas where dogs are not allowed, people see more wildlife and get closer to it. Seeing-eye dogs or other service animals are allowed. Please bring cleanup materials.