Sky’s The Limit Observatory & Nature Center and Joshua Tree National Park Association present the 11th Annual Night Sky Festival, a weekend dedicated to the awe-inspiring night skies of the Mojave Desert. This event is proudly sponsored by Visit 29 Palms!
Event Dates: Friday, October 9 (9:00 AM PDT) – Saturday, October 10 (11:00 PM PDT)
Location: Sky’s The Limit Observatory & Nature Center, 9697 Utah Trail, Twentynine Palms, CA
About the Event: Join us for a family-friendly weekend featuring constellation tours, telescope clinics, hands-on science activities, inspiring lectures from NASA scientists, a family Space Camp, glow-themed events, and unforgettable stargazing experiences.
The Purpose: Festival proceeds benefit two local nonprofit organizations dedicated to inspiring the next generation of park stewards and science enthusiasts.
- Sky’s The Limit Observatory & Nature Center provides hands-on learning experiences focused on the desert, Earth, and the night sky.
- Joshua Tree National Park Association’s DiscoverJTREE program connects youth throughout the Morongo Basin with outdoor education and meaningful experiences in Joshua Tree National Park.
Featured Activities
- Telescope Clinic – Friday, 5:00–9:00 PM (Limited spots, $30)
- Cosmic Crafts – Friday, 6:00-8:00 PM (Free)
- Night Sky Glow Party – Friday, 8:00–10:00 PM (Free)
- Family Space Camp – Saturday, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM (Free for accompanying adults; $25 per child)
- Astronomy Lecture Series – Saturday, 1:00–4:30 PM (Free)
- Star Party Happy Hour – Saturday, 4:00–6:00 PM (Free)
- Night Sky Star Party – Saturday 7:00-11:00 PM ($75 adults; $35 children)
