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​Davidson College will serve as a host site for the 2026 NC Statewide Star Party on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 8 – 10:30 p.m.! If you have joined us for astronomy events in the past, please note that we are experimenting with a new format for this event.

The activities will be held at the same time as stargazing! Brief details about the event are below. You can also visit our website to learn more about this event, print a flyer to share with friends, sign up to receive notifications about future events, find a campus map, and more!

Our event will begin with interactive exhibits and games on the Campus Lawn at 8:00 p.m. As darkness falls, telescopes will be set up on the lawn, with stargazing beginning at 9:00 p.m. Both the activities and stargazing will be available until 10:30 p.m. Feel free to stay for the entire event or come and go at your convenience.

In the case of inclement weather, the exhibits and activities will be moved indoors to the first floor of the Watson Life Science Building. Due to the nature of astronomy, the stargazing session can only be held if the skies are clear. Updates to the event locations and/or schedule due to weather can be found on our website. As always, our events are FREE and open to the public.

North Carolina Science Festival Spokesbot Kelvin is ready for the Star Party. Are you? We hope to see you there!