# Event Details - **Event Name**: Explore the Night Sky - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Take a tour of the winter night sky with an amateur astronomer.About this EventYou don't need an expensive telescope to enjoy stargazing (though we'll bring one you can try out, too)! Enjoy an outdoor guided tour of the constellations and planets, gaze at the moon, and see and identify the moons around Jupiter. You will also discover some free tools you can use to explore astronomy in your own backyard.*This event will still meet if the skies are partly cloudy, but we will need to cancel for rain or completely overcast.**Before you arrive, please download, install and try out the free Stellarium mobile astronomy app. This is available on the Apple App Store, Google Play for Android, or the website stellarium-web.org. We will show participants how to use it to find their way around the night sky. Don't wait until you arrive to download the app; our cell service within the Natural Area is spotty.Who Is InvitedAges 10 and up. Minors must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. No pets, please.This is a public program intended for individuals or families. If you would like to bring a group (Scouts, home school group, etc.) for a program at Government Canyon, please contact the Park Interpreter at Lisa.Cole@tpwd.texas.gov to schedule at a different time.Registration, Fees & Day PassesRegistration is required. Registration opens on Saturday two weeks prior to the event and closes at noon the Thursday before the event.Though the activity is free, all Natural Area entry fees apply. We often fill to capacity. To ensure entrance and save time at the Fee Booth please pre-purchase and PRINT OUT a Day Pass . Day passes can be reserved beginning one month before the date of your visit.Please note: Purchasing a day pass does NOT guarantee a spot for this event.When & Where to MeetThis activity meets at the Amphitheater, near the Frontcountry Trailhead. Lot C will be the closest parking. There is a gravel path leading from the parking lot to the amphitheater, a distance of about 120'. The amphitheater is near an accessible restroom.What to Wear & BringSeating is on limestone benches. A blanket, portable chair, or stadium seat is suggested to make sitting more comfortable.Dress for time outdoors, in layers that can be added or removed as the night cools off. Comfortable shoes and warm layers are recommended. Bring at least 32 oz of water per person.If ADA assistance is required, please request modifications using this form, or email accessibility@tpwd.texas.gov at least 2 weeks in advance.CancellationsThis program is weather-dependent and subject to cancellation. Check trail conditions by calling GCSNA’s main office at 210-688-9055, or visit one of the GCSNA social media pages listed below.Government Canyon State Natural Area on FacebookGovernment Canyon State Natural Area on XGovernment Canyon State Natural Area on Instagram - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-antonio/explore-the-night-sky/100001984579050363 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fexplore-the-night-sky-tickets-1984579050363 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Antonio - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Government Canyon State Natural Area - **lat**: 29.54934069999999 - **long**: -98.76481460000002 - **full address**: Government Canyon State Natural Area, 12861 Galm Road, San Antonio, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Friends of Government Canyon (https://allevents.in/org/friends-of-government-canyon/18591582) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ee3c036bdad58a534f3ee968e1b2ce6f7fabdc7c0b1f5d030e68364c77aa90a2-rimg-w1200-h750-dc021830-gmir.jpg?v=1772817490 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b52ce995d9881c63855efa462373356569a2bc9f8a3a9c0c3f9d508b6c0f893c-rimg-w400-h400-dc03182f-gmir.jpg?v=1772817490 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Government Canyon State Natural Area, 12861 Galm Road, San Antonio, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Friends of Government Canyon - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** trips-adventures - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Explore the Night Sky ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Explore the Night Sky", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ee3c036bdad58a534f3ee968e1b2ce6f7fabdc7c0b1f5d030e68364c77aa90a2-rimg-w1200-h750-dc021830-gmir.jpg?v=1772817490", "startDate": "2026-04-18T20:00:00-05:00", "endDate": "2026-04-18T21:30:00-05:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/san-antonio/explore-the-night-sky/100001984579050363", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Government Canyon State Natural Area", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "12861 Galm Road", "postalCode": "78254", "addressLocality": "San Antonio", "addressRegion": "TX", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "29.54934069999999", "longitude": "-98.76481460000002" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Take a tour of the winter night sky with an amateur astronomer.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-06", "availabilityEnds": "2026-04-18T21:30:00-05:00", "validFrom": "2026-03-06", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/san-antonio/explore-the-night-sky/100001984579050363" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-06", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-06", "url": "https://allevents.in/san-antonio/explore-the-night-sky/100001984579050363", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Friends of Government Canyon", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/friends-of-government-canyon/18591582", "description": "Friends of Government Canyon is made up of a growing group of active volunteers who take pride in the work we do — from grooming trails to facilitating education programs to advocating the protection of the Aquifer and numerous resources found within the boundaries of the Natural Area. 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