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Astronomy Programs at Turner Farm Park Observatory includes Introduction to Astronomy, Origin of Our Universe: The Big Bang, Planet Adventure Night, Scouts Love the Stars: Astronomy Badge Workshop, Exploring the Inner Planets, Stargazing with Binoculars, and Astronomy Festival. The listed activities include exploring the fundamentals of astronomy, questions about the Big Bang, planets and moons visible in the current night sky, crafts and activities for Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts, handheld globes of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, and the moon, and using binoculars to find planets, galaxies, and star clusters.
Programs
- Introduction to Astronomy — Oct 28, 6:30 PM · Explore the fundamentals of astronomy, from planets and stars to the…
- Origin of Our Universe: The Big Bang — Nov 02, 7:30 PM · Explore questions about the Big Bang, the evolution of stars and galaxies, …
- Planet Adventure Night — Nov 04, 6:30 PM · Tour the planets and moons visible in the current night sky, then explore…
- Scouts Love the Stars: Astronomy Badge Workshop — Nov 06, 5:30 PM · Join Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts for crafts and activities that fulfill…
- Exploring the Inner Planets — Nov 07, 7:30 PM · Examine handheld globes of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars and the moon to…
- Stargazing with Binoculars — Nov 09, 7:30 PM · Learn how to use binoculars to find planets, galaxies, star clusters and…
- Astronomy Festival — Dec 12, Jan 16, Feb 13 · Look to the winter sky at Turner Farm Park with astronomy programs throughout the season.
At a glance
- General schedule: Astronomy programs throughout the season.
- Facility hours: The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset. The observatory zone is open only during scheduled astronomy programs and events.
About the provider
Community members, organizations, and businesses can help expand access to free astronomy programs at Turner Farm. The observatory zone is open only during scheduled astronomy programs and events, and all visitors must register for programs in advance.
The Observatory at Turner Farm Park is open for special events and programs only. All events require advance registration. Applicable fees are listed under each registration link. Participants will be notified by email if a program or event is canceled. Pets are not allowed inside the Roll-Top building but may be on park grounds in the observatory zone. All Fairfax County leash laws apply. A permit is required for each visitor age 18 and older for night viewing; visitors age 17 and younger do not need their own permit but must be accompanied by an adult with a valid permit.
Last updated October 28, 2026.
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