# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Fountain Hills Dark Sky Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Prepare to “DISCOVER THE NIGHT” at this annual stellar event. 

This free, family-friendly and fun celebration offers a wide array of activities to highlight the beauty and importance of our dark night skies. From astronaut stories to live wildlife, there’s something for everyone!

Event Highlights:

? Guest Speakers: Meet retired NASA Shuttle Pilot Susan Kilrain and wildlife biologist Tony Palmer.

? Stargazing: A massive Star Party with over a dozen telescopes.

? Live Animals: Meet ambassadors from Wild at Heart, Arizona Bat Rescue, and more.

? For the Kids: Passport activities (with a chance to win a free bike!), face painting, and a Solar System walk. Meet AVOCADO the PUPPET!

? Art & VR: Student art competition winners and Virtual Reality space tours.

? Food & Drink: Food trucks, live music, and a beer/wine garden by BoneHaus Brewery & Grapeables.

Don’t Miss Out:

Online Auction: Bid on stargazing experiences, resort packages, and jewelry (starts before the fest!).

Admission: FREE for all ages.

? Full details: fhdarksky.org/events/festival
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fountain-hills/fountain-hills-dark-sky-festival/200029707182040
- **Event Categories**: festivals, art, music, entertainment, parties, contests, live-music, food-drinks, fine-arts, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Fountain Hills
- **state**: AZ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Fountain Hills Community Center
- **lat**: 33.603278198889
- **long**: -111.72089653111
- **full address**: Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N La Montana Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268-8306, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Fountain Hills Dark Sky Festival being held?
  - **A:** Fountain Hills Dark Sky Festival takes place on Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N La Montana Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268-8306, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Fountain Hills Dark Sky Festival?
  - **A:** Fountain Hills Dark Sky Festival is organized by Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Fountain Hills Dark Sky Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fountain Hills, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Fountain Hills Dark Sky Festival sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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