Arboretum Under the Stars - SCI-FI Night

Schedule

Fri Aug 14 2026 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

1927 E Orange Rd, Waterloo, IA, United States, Iowa 50701 | Waterloo, IA

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All dates for our Under the Stars monthly events are planned on Friday closest to the new moon for optimal star viewing. Activites will begin before sundown. Please bring your telescopes, binoculars, star charts, blankets and folding chairs.
Come dressed in your favorite SciFi attire - Perseid Meteor Shower - Sunset at 8:12 PM. A viewing of "Close Encounters" on a large movie screen.
No Registration Needed
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