Star Party at Red Rock State Park

Red Rock State Park

Saturday, November 7, 2026   6-8:30 p.m.

Experience the dark skies of Red Rock State Park! Learn about the stars, planets, and astrophenomena! Start with a presentation at the picnic ramada, followed by sky viewing through telescopes provided by local astronomy club, AstroVerde. This program will be complemented by moonless conditions, which are ideal for deep-sky viewing. Constellations like Orion, Taurus, and Perseus rise clearer as autumn progresses, making it an optimal time to spot star clusters and nebulae. November 7 also marks the official end of the Orionid meteor shower baseline activity period.

Thank you to our event partners AstroVerde Astronomers of the Verde Valley and Keep Sedona Beautiful. This is a kid-friendly program!

Time: 6-8:30 p.m. Please arrive no later than 5:30 p.m. 

Fee:  $16 per person

Registration is required (open from August 15 through November 6, 2026). Click here to register and search by "Red Rock State Park."

Guidelines for the event:

1. Participants must arrive at the park entrance no later than 30 minutes prior to program start time to ensure participation. No entry into the park after the entrance gate is closed.
2. Pets are not permitted, not even to be left in a vehicle.
3. Each group needs to bring at least one flashlight or headlamp (red lens preferred).
4. Wearing closed-toe shoes is STRONGLY recommended.
5. This is an after-hours program; ONLY those registered for the program will be permitted to enter the park after regular hours of operation.
6. The first hour of the program is a PowerPoint presentation provided by members of the ASTROVerde astronomy club followed by star viewing through telescopes.