

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Winfree Observatory SciFest Glow Star Party
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 pm – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join Randolph faculty and students as they open the Winfree Observatory to members of the campus community and the general public to view celestial objects.

This month's program is part of the Randolph College SciFest sponsored by BWXT, and we'll have glow sticks, black lights, and astronomy activities.  Wear neon/white and be ready to GLOW with the stars!

Audience: All parties are open to the public.
Cost: Free!
Registration: Registration/tickets are not required.
What to expect: All activities will be held outdoors at the observatory facility. View through the new 6" refractor telescope in the dome room, and then other equipment on the side rooftop or in the lower lawn!

In the case heavy cloud cover, we may also have a presentation with a topic for discussion. The event will likely be cancelled in the case of inclement weather. Stairs are required to access the upper level of the facility, and the lower observatory lawn area is accessible.
Parking: the Observatory is at the back of the Bell parking lot on N. Princeton Cir. with ample parking.  The facility and lawn area is just a short walk up the path hill from the lot.

The members of the Blue Ridge Astronomy Club regularly assist with the astronomy outreach events at the observatory by volunteering and bringing various astronomical equipment and telescopes. To find out more about our local astronomy club, visit their website: www.blueridgeastro.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lynchburg/winfree-observatory-scifest-glow-star-party/200029854569003
- **Event Categories**: parties, entertainment, volunteering
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 41

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://www.randolphscience.org/star-parties?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=lynchburg-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Lynchburg
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Winfree Observatory, Randolph College
- **lat**: 37.439555555556
- **long**: -79.173111111111
- **full address**: Winfree Observatory, Randolph College, 84 N Princeton Cir, Lynchburg, VA 24503-1547, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: I Love Randolph Science (https://allevents.in/org/i-love-randolph-science/17457674)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Winfree Observatory, Randolph College, 84 N Princeton Cir, Lynchburg, VA 24503-1547, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** I Love Randolph Science
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** parties, entertainment, volunteering
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Winfree Observatory SciFest Glow Star Party ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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