

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: International Dark Sky Week Celebration 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for an evening of stargazing at the new Dark Sky Trail and Observatory. Arrive and park at the Activity Center between 7 and 7:30 PM, then follow the signs to independently walk a scenic half mile on a gravel path to the Observatory. An outdoor presentation about the dynamic field of astronomical research and discovery begins at the Observatory at 8 PM. Then, take a walk under the stars to find celestial objects through telescopes set up by members of the Champaign Urbana Astronomical Society along the Dark Sky Trail. No rain/cloud date. FREE. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. For more info: (217) 896-2455 or Morgan at mduerksen-balk@ccfpd.org.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/penfield/international-dark-sky-week-celebration/200029818216032
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 145

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029818216032?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=penfield-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Penfield
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Middle Fork River Forest Preserve, Activity Center
- **lat**: 40.377163661673
- **long**: -87.957404044811
- **full address**: Middle Fork River Forest Preserve, Activity Center, South Loop Trail, Penfield, IL 61862, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Champaign County Forest Preserve District (https://allevents.in/org/champaign-county-forest-preserve-district/6272671)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Middle Fork River Forest Preserve, Activity Center, South Loop Trail, Penfield, IL 61862, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Champaign County Forest Preserve District
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about International Dark Sky Week Celebration  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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