Sky Meadows Astronomy for Everyone

Sat · Nov 7·7 PM·Rock Creek National Park Nature Center, Glover & Military Roads, Washington, DC

Observing the Summer Triangle, Pegasus, M31, Saturn and the Moon at Rock Creek National Park Nature Center.

Sat · Nov 7·2 PM – 3 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

Explore light pollution effects on stars, circadian rhythms, birds, bats, insects, then learn solutions and check out a Dark Skies Light Pollution Monitoring Kit, ages 13 and up.

Fri · Nov 6·5:30 PM – 8 PM·Observatory Park at Turner Farm, 925 Springvale Road, Great Falls, VA 22066

Astronomy badge workshop at Observatory Park, Turner Farm provides crafts and stations for Daisies through Juniors, Dark Sky Patch and Sky Is the Limit adventure, for ages 5–12.

Fri · Nov 6·9 AM – 10 AM·Locust Grove Nature Center · Bethesda

Morning bird watching with tea at Locust Grove Nature Center includes beginner birding lessons, binocular use instruction, and talks on Maryland’s winter birds.

Sat · Oct 24·5 PM – 9 PM·C. M. Crockett Park, 10066 Rogues Road, Midland, VA

Star Gaze at C. M. Crockett Park offers astronomers’ talks, solar and night‑sky observing, guided tours, and telescope demonstrations; free entry, $10 vehicle fee for non‑residents.

Sat · Nov 14·4:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Sweet Run State Park, 11661 Harpers Ferry Rd, Hillsboro, VA

Evening hike and activities in the Red Barn, followed by astronomical viewing with the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club at Sweet Run State Park; free, park admission fee applies.