Starry, Starry, Night: A Night of Stargazing, Art, and Science

Name: Starry, Starry, Night: A Night of Stargazing, Art, and Science
Start: 2025-01-31T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-31T21:30:00-05:00
Location: Bok Tower Gardens

Schedule

Fri Jan 31 2025 at 05:00 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Bok Tower Gardens | Lake Wales, FL

Join us for a magical evening under the stars! Experience the wonders of the night sky with telescopes guided by local astronomers, enjoy captivating space-themed presentations from leading experts, meet nocturnal animals, and connect with NASA ambassadors. Express your creativity with a space-inspired art activity or a fun temporary tattoo to show your cosmic enthusiasm. The evening will begin with an out-of-this-world space-themed Carillon concert. Come early to view the Sun through solar scopes in the Rondel from 12 p.m. to sunset. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind evening celebrating art, science, and the stars!
Know Before You Go:\
• Bring your chairs and blankets to enjoy presentations on the Oval Lawn, seating is not provided.
• Light is not permitted in the Astronomy Meadow. Use a red flashlight or red headlamp while in the telescope viewing area (complimentary red cellophane flashlights will be available in limited quantities).
• Please dress in weather-appropriate clothing as most activities are outside.
Event Date & Time
Friday, January 31, 2025
5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Location
Bok Tower Gardens
Price
Free for members / $20 for non-member adults, $10 for non-member children ages 6 – 17 (includes admission), Free for children 5 and under
No Registration Required
Stay tuned for more information on the Schedule of Events and speakers.