Perseid Meteor Shower Watch and Star Party at Knox Farm

Name: Perseid Meteor Shower Watch and Star Party at Knox Farm
Start: 2026-08-12T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-12T23:00:00-04:00
Location: Knox Farm State Park (at stables, use iron gate entrance)

Schedule

Wed Aug 12 2026 at 07:00 pm to 11:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Knox Farm State Park (at stables, use iron gate entrance) | East Aurora, NY

Join the Friends of Knox Farm and Buffalo Astronomical Association for the Perseid Meteor Shower viewing party with telescopes.
About this Event

The Friends of Knox Farm and the Buffalo Astronomical Association (BAA) are co-hosting a star party featuring the Perseid Meteor Shower. The Perseids are typically the best meteor shower seen in the northern hemisphere for the entire year! Join us for Astronomy presentations, a laser guided tour of the night sky and watching of Perseid Meteors (weather permitting), telescopes, and other activities will be at the historic Knox Farm Stables.

This program is free and suitable for all ages! No advanced registration is needed. However, you can register to receive updates.

Event will take place rain or shine.

Parking will be available adjacent to the stables at 345 Buffalo Road in East Aurora. Use the entrance with the iron gate archway in the stone wall.