DCNR Calendar of Events

Event Calendar for Cherry Springs State Park

September 21 - October 21, 2023

Saturday, September 23

Nature at Night

Coming to a Night Sky Program, but arriving early? Join park staff for a family friendly Nature at Night Program! These programs feature fascinating...

Night Sky Tour - Intro to the Fall Sky

Experience the wonder of the night sky at Cherry Springs State Park through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff. Explore the constellations of Ursa...

Through Our Telescopes: Moon and Planet Watch

Under the guidance of our volunteers and staff, embark on an amazing telescope tour of the night sky. This evening we're focusing on Saturn, Jupiter and the...

Saturday, September 30

Nature at Night

Coming to a Night Sky Program, but arriving early? Join park staff for a family friendly Nature at Night Program! These programs feature fascinating...

Night Sky Tour - Intro to the Fall Sky

Experience the wonder of the night sky at Cherry Springs State Park through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff. Explore the constellations of Ursa...

Through Our Telescopes: Moon and Planet Watch

Under the guidance of our volunteers and staff, embark on an amazing telescope tour of the night sky. This evening we're focusing on Saturn, Jupiter and the...

Friday, October 6

A telescope illuminated by red light points at a dark blue and purple starry sky. There are black bushes in the foreground with the telescope.

The Draconids are coming! The peak of the Draconids Meteor Shower is in early October! As the Earth intersects with the orbit of dust particles left behind...

Saturday, October 7

Night Sky Tour - Intro to the Fall Sky

Experience the wonder of the night sky at Cherry Springs State Park through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff. Explore the constellations of Ursa...

Through Our Telescopes: Moon and Planet Watch

Under the guidance of our volunteers and staff, embark on an amazing telescope tour of the night sky. This evening we're focusing on Saturn and the Moon....

Friday, October 13

A telescope illuminated by red light points at a dark blue and purple starry sky. There are black bushes in the foreground with the telescope.

Back in a time before television, internet, video games, and graphic novels, there was the splendor and drama of the night sky. Gods followed their whims,...

Saturday, October 14

Nightscape Photo Workshop

Photograph the starry night sky with your DSLR camera & lenses you currently own. Curt Weinhold, a PA Wilds Juried Artisan, teaches you to photograph...

Night Sky Tour - Intro to the Fall Sky

Experience the wonder of the night sky at Cherry Springs State Park through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff. Explore the constellations of Ursa...

A telescope illuminated by red light points at a dark blue and purple starry sky. There are black bushes in the foreground with the telescope.

Back in a time before television, internet, video games, and graphic novels, there was the splendor and drama of the night sky. Gods followed their whims,...

Through Our Telescopes: Gems of the Night

Look through park telescopes at some of the hidden wonders of the night sky, searching for double-stars and other features tucked into well-known...

Drop-by Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

As you tour the PA Wilds looking at beautiful fall leaves, stop by Cherry Springs and see the Earth's shadow covering part of the sun! Stop by the Night Sky...

Saturday, October 21

Night Sky Tour - Intro to the Fall Sky

Experience the wonder of the night sky at Cherry Springs State Park through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff. Explore the constellations of Ursa...

International Observe the Moon Night

International Observe the Moon Night is a worldwide public event that encourages observation, appreciation and understanding of our Moon and its connection...