Event

Check out the night sky at our annual Statewide Star Party: OBX! We will set up telescopes and lots of interactive lessons for kids on all things night sky at Dowdy Park in Nags Head. This event is made possible by Jockey's Ridge State Park, OBX Astronomy Club, Back Bay Amatuer Astronomers, Dare County Library, and volunteers.

For more information, contact Ranger Austin Paul at austin.paul@ncparks.gov.

NCSciFest’s annual Statewide Star Party is made possible through the generous support of the NC Space Grant.

Date: Friday, April 24, 2026

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Eastern

Location: Jockey's Ridge State Park
300 W Carolista Dr Milepost 12
Nags Head, NC 27959

Information for Visitors

Location Details

UPCOMING EVENTS

Fri 4/24/2026
6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Eastern
Statewide Star Party OBX Jockey's Ridge State Park
300 W Carolista Dr Milepost 12
Nags Head, NC
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5 p.m. - 11:55 p.m. Eastern
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10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Eastern
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