Public Viewing: Moon/Mars Conjunction
2025-06-29 21:30 - 22:30 (America/Denver) | Yamaguchi Park, 684 S 5th St, Pagosa Springs, CO, United States
Moon Viewing with Mars
Mars and the waxing crescent moon will be so close together, they can be seen in the same field of view through the telescope. Join us for the special celestial event and learn more about our moon and the craters on it.

Public Viewing: Moon Party Before Fireworks
2025-07-04 20:30 - 21:30 | Yamaguchi Park, 684 S 5th St, Pagosa Springs, CO, United States
Moon Party
It’s all about the Moon! Educational program begins at 8:30

Kid-friendly
Drawing for giveaway
Photo booth
Free stickers

We will have telescopes set up near the Pickleball courts to view the moon until the fireworks start. Come learn and look at our beautiful moon!

Public Viewing: Full Moon Hike
2025-07-09 21:00 - 22:30 | Coyote Hill Trailhead, Coyote Hill Trailhead, Pagosa Springs, CO, United States
Full Moon Hike
We are partnering with the San Juan Mountain Association to bring you a Full Moon Hike. Registration is limited and must be done on the SJMA website
We will have a telescope set up in the parking lot for participants to view the moon after the hike.

Public Viewing: Summer Constellation Tour
2025-08-22 20:45 - 21:30 | Yamaguchi Park, 684 S 5th St, Pagosa Springs, CO, United States
Summer Constellation Tour
Join Pagosa Sidewalk Astronomers at Yamaguchi Park (near the Pickleball courts) when we’ll tour the Summer constellations. Learn how to use pointer stars to find bright stars in neighboring constellations. We’ll read from a storybook of constellation myths from around the world. Weather dependent. Cloud forecast can be found on ClearDarkSky.com

Public Viewing: BYOBinoculars Star Party
2025-09-12 20:00 - 21:00 | Yamaguchi Park, 684 S 5th St, Pagosa Springs, CO, United States
Binocular Star Party – cancelled
Bring a pair of binoculars and join Pagosa Sidewalk Astronomers for a tour of the night sky! Bring your own binoculars and your Star Guide will point out large Deep Sky Objects that look great with binoculars! If you have a red light flashlight or headlamp, bring that, too!
We will meet at sunset in Yamaguchi Park near the Pickleball courts. Please turn off your headlights ASAP so our eyes can adjust to the darkness. Please be on time.
It will be chilly, so dress in layers. We should be able to view binary star systems, planets, the moon, star clusters, and even a nebula or galaxy, if we’re lucky!

Public Viewing: BYOBinoculars Star Party
2025-09-20 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-21 20:00 - 21:00 | Yamaguchi Park, 684 S 5th St, Pagosa Springs, CO, United States
Binocular Star Party
Bring a pair of binoculars and join Pagosa Sidewalk Astronomers for a tour of the night sky! Bring your own binoculars and your Star Guide will point out large Deep Sky Objects that look great with binoculars! If you have a red light flashlight or headlamp, bring that, too!
We will meet at sunset in Yamaguchi Park near the Pickleball courts. Please turn off your headlights ASAP so our eyes can adjust to the darkness. Please be on time.
It will be chilly, so dress in layers. We should be able to view binary star systems, planets, the moon, star clusters, and even a nebula or galaxy, if we’re lucky!

Public Viewing: Autumn Constellation Tour
2025-11-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Yamaguchi Park, 684 S 5th St, Pagosa Springs, CO, United States
Autumn Constellation Tour
Join Pagosa Sidewalk Astronomers at Yamaguchi Park (near the Pickleball courts) when we’ll tour the Autumn constellations. Learn how to use pointer stars to find bright stars in neighboring constellations. We’ll read from a storybook of constellation myths from around the world. Weather dependent. Cloud forecast can be found on ClearDarkSky.com

Public Viewing: Winter Constellation Tour
2026-02-14 19:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-15 19:00 - 19:30 | Yamaguchi Park, 684 S 5th St, Pagosa Springs, CO, United States
Winter Constellation Tour
Join Pagosa Sidewalk Astronomers at Yamaguchi Park (near the Pickleball courts) when we’ll tour the Winter constellations. Learn how to use pointer stars to find bright stars in neighboring constellations. It’s cold, so bundle up. Tour will start promptly at 7 and will be quick, so don’t be late. Weather dependent. Cloud forecast can be found on ClearDarkSky.com

Public Viewing: BYOBinoculars Star Party
2026-03-13 20:15 - 21:15, 2026-03-20 20:15 - 21:15 | Yamaguchi Park, 684 S 5th St, Pagosa Springs, CO, United States
Binocular Star Party
Bring a pair of binoculars and join Pagosa Sidewalk Astronomers for a tour of the night sky! Bring your own binoculars and your Star Guide will point out large Deep Sky Objects that look great with binoculars! If you have a red light flashlight or headlamp, bring that, too!
We will meet at sunset in Yamaguchi Park near the Pickleball courts. Please turn off your headlights ASAP so our eyes can adjust to the darkness. Please be on time.
It will be chilly, so dress in layers. We should be able to view binary star systems, planets, star clusters, and even a nebula or galaxy, if we’re lucky!

Public Viewing: Neighborhood Star Party
2026-04-16 20:30 - 21:45, 2026-04-17 20:30 - 21:45 | PLPOA Rec Center overflow lot, 45 Eagle's Loft Cir, Pagosa Springs, CO, United States
Neighborhood Star Party
To celebrate International Dark Sky Week, we are having two nights of a Neighborhood Star Party! Join us April 16th or 17th. Bundle up and walk over to the PLPOA Rec Center overflow parking lot. If you must drive, please be mindful of your headlights shining on participants. Bring a red light flashlight or headlamp, if you have one. Binoculars and mobile planetarium apps, like Stellarium, will enhance your experience.
