Astronomy Events & Programs

Come visit the Metroparks after dark and explore the night sky! Learn about full moons, meteors and constellations in ways like hiking, listening to music, camping, enjoying a bon fire or even painting! Click below to learn more and register.

---

April 21 – Huron Meadows
Meteors in the Metroparks Learn More

---

April 29 – Lake Erie
International Astronomy Day  Learn More

---

May 5 – Lake Erie
Full Moon Hike: Worm Moon  Learn More 

---

May 5 – Oakwoods
Full Moon Hike: Worm Moon  Learn More

---

June 3 – Lake Erie
Full Moon Hike: Strawberry Moon  Learn More

---

June 3 – Oakwoods
Full Moon Hike: Strawberry Moon  Learn More

---

August 12 – Stony Creek
Family Campout: Astronomy Adventure  Coming Soon

---

August 26 – Kensington
Blue Moon at the Beach  Learn More

---

August 30 – Lake Erie
Blue Moon Celebration  Learn More

---

September 15 – Kensington
Painting with a Twist: Under the Night Sky  Learn More

---

September 16 – Kensington
Paint Like Bob Ross: Under the Night Sky  Learn More

---

September 30 – Lake Erie
Full Moon Hike: Harvest Moon  Learn More

---

October 7 – Indian Springs
Night of the Dragon  Learn More

---

October 21 – Lake Erie
Observe the Moon Night  Learn More

---

October 21 – Stony Creek
Night of the Dragon  Learn More

---

November 29 – Lake Erie
Full Moon Hike: Beaver Moon  Learn More

---

December 13 – Lake St. Clair
Geminids Meteor Shower  Learn More

---

December 21 – Lake Erie
Winter Solstice Hike  Learn More

---

Stargate at Wolcott Mill Metropark

Get together underneath the stars with partners from Warren Astronomical Society to observe the night sky through the observatory, Stargate at Wolcott Mill Metropark, Camp Rotary. Happens every fourth Saturday at Dusk. Whether you’re an experienced stargazer or need help learning your telescope, you’re sure to find somebody to talk to. Learn more at https://www.meetup.com/warrenastro/events/.

Lower Huron Metropark – Space Themed Playground

Located near Woods Creek, this space-themed accessible playground will have kids (and adults) ready to blast off! The playground is broken out into various zones – Earth, Mars, Venus, and the surrounding Galaxy. Planet Venus is home to an enormous cabled climbing structure. Climbing to the top of this structure allows access to a unique viewing area and a 17-foot tall slide.