August Earth & Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park
Schedule
Sat Aug 16 2025 at 07:30 pm to 10:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
11661 Harpers Ferry Rd, Purcellville, VA, United States, Virginia 20132 | Harpers Ferry, WV
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✨💫🪐 Sweet Run State Park's Earth & Sky Adventures offer park visitor's a steller opportunity to explore after hours with a sunset hike followed by stargazing with the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC)! 🥾 7:30pm: Experience the sights and sounds of the park at sunset with a leisurely guided hike, starting from the main parking lot.
📍 7:30-9:00pm: The Interpretive Center will be open to enjoy moon and moth related activities and learn about the importance of dark skies. Park naturalists will even be attracting and identifying moths in the field!
⭐️ 9:00 p.m: Gather behind the Interpretive Center where members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC) will orient you to the night sky and offer telescopic views of planets, galaxies, nebulae, and other wonders.
🔦 Red cellophane and rubber bands will be provided to cover flashlights. Bring a blanket or chair and your curiosity and prepare to be star struck!
Check the park website and event page for weather-related program changes: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2025-05-21-11-48-33-188539-0gu
OTHER DETAILS:
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-668-6230
Email Address: [email protected]
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Where is it happening?
11661 Harpers Ferry Rd, Purcellville, VA, United States, Virginia 20132, 11661 Harpers Ferry Rd, Purcellville, VA 20132-1944, United States, Harpers FerryEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
