Name: Star Party 2025
Start: 2025-04-25T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-25T22:00:00-04:00
Location: Carolina Beach State Park

FREE EVENT, RAIN OR SHINE AT CAROLINA BEACH STATE PARK! Join Cape Fear Museum, Carolina Beach State Park, Cape Fear Astronomical Society and many other community partners for a fun-filled evening of stargazing and astronomy-themed activities! Your Place in Space is this year’s Star Party theme. Be part of an event that is happening statewide and bring a flashlight!
At this FREE event, visitors can:
• Go on a guided night-sky tour of the stars and planets.
• Get up-close views of the stars, planets and more using binoculars and telescopes.
• Cuddle up with loved ones and listen to star-themed stories at the Stellar Story Corner.
• Visit fun, hands-on activity stations to learn about (and celebrate!) your place in space.
• Hear stargazing tips from the experts.
• Pose for a picture at the astronaut photo station.
• Grab some giveaways and free event swag.
• Purchase and enjoy food & drink from several food vendors including Chick-fil-A, GypZea Maize Kettle Corn, KONA Ice, and Happy Face Funnel Cakes.
• And so much more!
The 13th annual Statewide Star Party is made possible with the support of NC Space Grant and the NC Science Festival. Participating organizations and institutions across the state will be hosting sky-watching parties to help people discover the wonders of their night skies.
Parking
Event parking is located at the back of the park. Parking is managed by New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and volunteers. Shuttle service is provided by All Around Transportation. Handicap transportation via golf cart is available upon request.
Weather
Star Party will happen rain or shine. However, some activities are weather dependent. In the event of cloudy/overcast skies, telescope viewings and guided night-sky tours will be cancelled. In the event of rain, all outdoor activity stations will be cancelled and only those inside the park’s visitor center will remain, however, space and parking will be limited. Check this website for weather and event updates right up until the event begins.