October Earth & Sky Adventures at Sweet Run State Park

Schedule

Sat Oct 18 2025 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Sweet Run State Park | 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)!
🥾 6:00pm: Experience the sights and sounds of the park at sunset with a leisurely guided hike, starting from the main parking lot.
📍 6:0-7:30pm: The Interpretive Center will be open to enjoy a glow-in-the-dark planet scavenger hunt and learn about the importance of dark skies. Park naturalists will even be attracting and identifying moths in the field!
⭐️ 7:30 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=2025-07-18-11-06-15-593258-z3u
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?

Sweet Run State Park, 11673 Harpers Ferry Rd, Purcellville, VA 20132-1944, United States, Harpers Ferry

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