8/22/2025 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, MO
Thousand Hills State Park is hosting a series of dark sky programs again in 2025. Join park staff and representatives from Truman State University at the Point Shelter on one or more of the dates listed below to explore the stars and sky above you.
Telescopes will be set up at the Point Shelter, but everyone is welcome to bring telescopes of their own, along with chairs, blankets and binoculars.
Program Dates and Times:
- Friday, March 28, 8-10 p.m.
- Friday, April 25, 8:30-10:30 p.m.
- Saturday, July 5, 9-11 p.m.
- Friday, Aug. 22, 8:30-10:30 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 26, 7-9 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 24, 7-9 p.m.
- Friday, Nov. 7, 5-7 p.m.
These programs are free and open to the public, and there is no need to register. All programs are weather permitting.
For more information about these events, call the park office at 660-665-6995. To learn more about protecting our night sky from light pollution, visit darkskymissouri.org.
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Associated activities
- Interpretive Programs