Friday, July 18th – Sunday, July 20th, 2025
BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK, INTERIOR, S.D.
The festival brings together space science professionals, amateur astronomers, educators, and visitors. Come celebrate the beauty and preciousness of some of the darkest skies in South Dakota!
Stop by the Ben Reifel Visitor Center to pick up this year’s schedule when you visit the park or check out the full schedule and details at the Badlands Astronomy Festival official page. Most events and activities are located in wheelchair-accessible areas. Astronomy Festival events do not require advance registration or tickets.
Scheduled Events:
Planet Walk
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
10:00 am -1:00 pm at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center
Sun Fun Solar Observing & Paper Rocket Launch
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
3:00-5:00 pm at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center
Evening Programs/Public Stargazing
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
9 – 11:30 pm at the Cedar Pass Campground Amphitheater
Links for additional information:
Night Sky Program at Badlands National Park
South Dakota Space Grant Consortium