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Nebraska Star Party at Mahoney State Park

July 24 @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
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A man with a telescope stargazing at a park.

Join us this summer for some stargazing at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park! Powerful telescopes will be set up at the park’s golf shack for a glimpse of the night sky spectaculars.

Stargazing will begin at dusk. Remember to bring your camp chairs or blankets! Telescopes will be provided.

 

2026 Star Party dates

Friday, May 16 – no rain date
Friday, June 19 – rain date Saturday, June 20*
Friday, July 24 – rain date Saturday, July 25*
Friday, Aug. 21 – rain date Saturday, Aug. 22*
Friday, September 11 – rain date Saturday, Sept. 12*

*If that Friday night is forecasted to have too many clouds, substantial winds, or rain, then the next night, Saturday, will be the rescheduled event date. If Saturday night has a similar forecast, then the event will be cancelled for the month.

For more information, please contact park superintendent Melody Dillion at (402) 944-2523 ext. 7335.

The event is free to the public, but you will need a valid Nebraska park entry permit for your vehicle.

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