Flagstaff Star Party

Join the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition as they host a Flagstaff Star Party!

The Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition presents the annual (and free) Flagstaff Star Party at Flagstaff’s Buffalo Park, located in the heart of the world’s first International Dark-Sky City. Featuring twilight talks, stargazing under starlit skies, and telescopes to look through (plus workshops, fee required), the Flagstaff Star Party brings dark-sky experiences to Flagstaff residents and visitors from across the Southwest and around the world. Three evenings of free twilight talks, stargazing under starlit skies, and up to 30 telescopes hosted by amateur and professional astronomers. The Flagstaff Star Party’s goal is to share Flagstaff’s world–renowned starry skies with those who may not have the opportunity to view starry night skies from their own homes because of urban sky glow. The Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition invites locals and visitors alike to see the beauty of a starry sky for themselves and to experience with their families the awe and wonder that such views can inspire. Visit flagstaffstarparty.org for the complete 2024 schedule. Highlights include sunset talks at 6pm on Thursday and Friday, twilight talks at 6:45pm on Thursday and Friday, an outdoor concert from the Dark Sky Quartet at 6pm on Saturday, and stargazing through telescopes large and small until 10pm each night. Events are weather-permitting, so please check flagstaffstarparty.org if there is any question about the weather!