# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sand & Shooting Stars
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm – Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 pm
- **Event Description**: The Perseids meteor shower is one of the clearest and brightest meteor showers of the year. At its peak you can see as many as 50-75 shooting stars an hour and Rosewood Beach is just the place to watch for them! Participants are invited to bring a picnic blanket and snacks and find a seat in the sand to enjoy this once-a-year stargazing experience.

Pre-registration required, but the program is FREE. All participants, children and adults, must register for the program. Program is outdoors so please dress for the weather.

All Ages
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/highland-park/sand-and-shooting-stars/200030119663843
- **Event Categories**: sports, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 34

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Highland Park
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Rosewood Beach
- **lat**: 42.167617627613
- **long**: -87.769555388967
- **full address**: Rosewood Beach, Highland Park, Illinois, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Sand & Shooting Stars
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Sand & Shooting Stars being held?
  - **A:** Sand & Shooting Stars takes place on Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm to Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 pm at Rosewood Beach, Highland Park, Illinois, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Sand & Shooting Stars?
  - **A:** Sand & Shooting Stars is organized by Park District of Highland Park.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Sand & Shooting Stars is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Highland Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Sand & Shooting Stars sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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