Annual Holiday Meeting!
2025-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Mexico_City) | Wildflour Artesisan Bakery and Grill North, 20884 FM 306, Canyon Lake, TX, United States
We combine our November and December meetings into one Holiday Dinner. This year it will be at the Wildflour Artisan Bakery and Grill North, 20884 FM 306, Canyon Lake, TX 78133. Anyone interested in preserving the night sky is welcome to attend. Learn about our efforts, meet our board members, and find out what you can do to help preserve the night sky in Comal County. This event is free except for the cost of your own food and drinks.

"The Stars at Night" Free Screening at the New Braunfels Westside Library!
2025-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Mexico_City) | New Braunfels Westside Library, 2910 IH 35 south Frontage Rd, New Braunfels, TX, 78130, United States
For millennia humanity has gazed up at the stars and wondered about our place in the universe. From the ancient Greek personifying the stars as Gods, to the Aztec predicting what will come as the universe turns like clockwork; we have always been fascinated by the potential of what’s above.
Unfortunately, one third of humanity can no longer see the Milky Way. Light pollution has rendered it unseeable in most of the modern world.
The Stars at Night is the story of a group of artists, astronomers, everyday people, and a crew of young filmmakers as they embark on a journey of discovery to uncover the deep connections between astronomy, mythology, and original storytelling.
We explore opinions offered about the nature of our place among the stars, and questions will be raised regarding the benefits to our psychological well being when we can see the universe as it is. We’ll ask why the stars have the basis for stories throughout history, featuring interviews from experts in light pollution, psychology, astronomy, and mythology.

"The Stars at Night" Free Screening at the Mammen Public Library!
2025-10-23 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Mexico_City) | Mammen Public Library, 131 Bulverde Crossing, Bulverde, TX, 78163, United States

Land and Sky Celebration
2025-05-03 17:00 - 2025-05-04 00:00 (America/Mexico_City) | Dot’s Spots, 5080 Purgatory Rd., New Braunfels, 78133
Please join us at the Land and Sky Celebration, a benefit event for environmental conservation in Comal County. May 3, 2025 at 5080 Purgatory Road, New Braunfels, TX.

Keeping dark Skies Dark in the Texas Big Bend Region
2025-04-04 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Mexico_City) | TX
Keeping Dark Skys in the Big Bend Region

Guadalupe River State Park - "Saving the Night Sky" followed by the monthly Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
2024-11-09 17:15 - 18:15 UTC | Gudalue River State Park
CCFNS will Be presenting “Saving the Night Sky” prior to the Star Party at Guadalupe River State Park from 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM followed by a star party hosted by the San Antonio Astronomical Association.

CCFNS will be exhibiting at the Bulverde Jubilee & Craft Show
2024-11-09 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Bulverde Spring Branch Activity Center, 30280 Cougar Bend, Bulverde, TX, 78163, United States
CCFNS will be exhibiting at the Bulverde Jubilee & Craft Show. The City of Bulverde will be inviting ten businesses to make their outdoor lighting dark sky compliant. Our booth will be right next tot he City’s table for educational outreach.

Fischer Store School Community Center
2024-02-24 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Fischer Store School Community Center – School in Historic District, 12470 FM to Market 32, Fischer, TX, 78623, United States
CCFNS Presentation at the Fischer Store School Community Center – School in Historic District

Mystic Shores Conservation Committee
2024-01-23 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Mystic Shores Community Center, 25801 FM 306, Spring Branch, TX, 78070, United States
CCFNS Presentation

SPRING BRANCH, JOIN US for Preserving the Night Sky and Reducing Light Pollution in Spring Branch
2023-12-06 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Beefy’s on the Green, 12910 US Hwy 281N, Spring Branch, TX, 78070, United States
Learn why and how night-friendly and safe exterior lighting at your home and business can help Spring Branch become an International Dark Sky Community.

Preserving the Night Sky and Reducing Light Pollution presentation by Comal County Friends of the Night Sky
Wednesday, December 6th
Beefy’s on the Green
12910 US Hwy 281N, Spring Branch, 78070
6:30 – 7:30 PM
Come a little early to order and enjoy dinner during the presentation and Q & A.

Spring Branch is working to join Blanco, Dripping Springs, Fredericksburg, Horseshoe Bay, and Wimberly as an International Dark Sky Community in the Hill Country of Central Texas!

Hope to see you all there! All ages welcome!

Mission Hills Listen and Learn
2023-11-13 17:00 - 20:30 UTC | Rudy’s BBQ, 844 Loop 337, New Braunfels, TX, 78130, United States
Mission Hills Listen and Learn
5:00-6:00 PM – Eat
6:00-8:30 – CCFNS Presentation

Spring Branch is striving to become an International DarkSky Community!
2023-09-28 18:30 - 19:30 (Asia/Karachi) | Spring Creek Gardens, 11355 US-281N, Spring Branch, TX, 78070, United States
Spring Branch is striving to become an International DarkSky Community!
Join us and learn why the night sky preservation is so important and how the right outdoor lighting at your Spring Branch home and business can make DarkSky certification a Reality!
What: Preserving the Night Sky presentation by Comal County Friends of the Night Sky
Location: Spring Creek Gardens, 11355 US-281N, Spring Branch, TX 78070
Date: Sept. 28, 2023
Time: 6:30 – 7:30
Refreshments available for purchase: Wine, Beer, and Coffee. Water is complimentary.

RSVP is appreciated to Michelle Molina at ccfnssec@gmail.com. We would like to know how many seats to set up😊!
Share this e-mail with your neighbors and bring your family!

Comal County Land and Sky Celebration
2023-05-20 17:00 - 2023-05-21 17:00 UTC | Dot’s Spots, 5080 Purgatory Rd., New Braunfels, 78133
Comal County Land and Sky Celebration

A benefit for the Comal County Conservation Alliance & Comal County Friends of the Night Sky – Music, Camping, and Stargazing
WHEN: May 20, 2023, 5:00 PM – Midnight
WHERE: 5080 Purgatory Rd, New Braunfels
COST: Day-trippers: $15/pp, Campers: $25/pp
TICKETS: Land and Sky Celebration
Get your tickets beginning Wednesday, February 15th, 10 AM for a “stellar” event, benefiting our local, Comal County environmental organizations and to honor our Land and Sky with music, friends and fun!
All profits go to Comal County Conservation Alliance and Comal County Friends of the Night Sky
Gates open at 5:00 PM
Capped attendance
Limited camping
BYOB, 21+
Live music from 7:00 PM – 10 PM
Song circle stargazing from 10 PM – Midnight
Questions? Msg or email us: landandskycelebration@gmail.com
PRESENTED / PRODUCED BY: Dot’s Spots
CONTACT: Dot Arnold, 512-757-4242

2 musical acts – 45 min opener set (John Whipple) at 6PM, Ramblewoods 2 sets beginning at 7PM
DJ before live music and in between sets
Comments from Non-Profits in between sets
Acoustic song circle at fire pit until Midnight
All Day trippers must exit by 12:30am

Texas A&M Agrifest Open House
2023-04-29 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Texas A&M agrilife Extension, 325 Resource Dr,, New Braunfels, TX, United States
We will be at the Texas A&M Agrifest Open House!

Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association
2022-12-03 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Guadalupe River State Park, 3350 Park Road 31, Spring Branch, TX, 78070, United States
Members of the San Antonio Astronomical Association and park staff will be on site with their telescopes to point out the moon, constellations, planets and more. Drop-in any time between 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm on 12/03/2022!
All ages are welcome!
Where: This event will be held in the large overflow parking lot (just up the road from the big river parking lot). Look for the big blue “Stargazing Tonight” sign on the park road just across from this parking lot.
Cost: Free with park admission; Adults: $7, Children 12 & under: Free
If you arrive after hours and do not have an existing day pass reservation, please use the self-pay station in the parking lot of the park office to pay your entrance fee in cash or write down your Texas State Parks Pass information on the self-pay envelope. You can also make a “day use” reservation online and pay with your credit card at: texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com
**Cancellation due to weather: If we need to cancel the event due to cloud cover or other weather conditions, we will update here no later than 2 pm the day of**
If assistance is required, please inform park headquarters at (830) 438-2656 ahead of time.

Astronomy Night at Tye Preston Memorial Library
2022-11-19 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Tye Preston Memoril Library, 16311 South Access Road, Canyon Lake, TX, 78133, United States
The New Braunfels Astronomy Club invites you to join us at the Tye Preston Memorial Library for Astronomy Night. Members of the New Braunfels Astronomy Club will bring several telescopes as well as the Clubs Celestron 11″ SCT! For this Astronomy Night, we intend to view the several deep sky objects and some of the planets.

Saving Dark Skies Lunch and Learn @ the Tye Preston Memorial Library
2022-10-07 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Tye Preston Memoril Library, 16311 South Access Road, Canyon Lake, TX, 78133, United States
Bring your lunch and join the Comal County Friends of the Night Sky as we kick off October 2022 as Hill Country Night Sky Month. Light Pollution affects us far more than just our ability to view the heavens, poor lighting practices can affect our health, attract un-wanted wildlife, and even compromise our security. The Comal County Friends of the Night Sky will talk about light pollution and steps we can take to create more effective lighting.
Please note lunch is not being provided.

Preserving the Night Sky Lunch and Learn at the Mammen Family Public Library in Bulverde
2022-09-07 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Mammen Family Public Library, 131 Bulverde Crossing, Bulverde, TX, 78163, United States
The Friends of the Night Sky will host a Lunch and Learn
Wednesday 9/7/2022 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM at Mammen Family Public Library in Bulverde.
Bring a lunch and learn something about light pollution and how simple it is to prevent it.
Mammen Family Public Library Calendar

Worldwide Howl at the Moon Night! October 26, 2021
2021-10-26 | TX
Let out your wild side and join your neighbors and the rest of the world and go outside and howl at the Moon!
Date: October 26, 2021
Time: 7:30 PM
Place: Outside!

October 26: Worldwide Howl at the Moon Night

Bring Back the Night at Home!
2020-10-31 - 2021-10-31 | TX
The Comal County Friends of the Night Sky announces the Bring Back the Night at Home Challenge. Show how easy it is to upgrade your exterior lighting and help improve our night sky by reducing light pollution! Take photos of your exterior lighting “BEFORE and AFTER” your retrofit and we will publish (with the owner’s permission) your “before and after” photos on our website.
See how at https://comaldarksky.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CCFNS.Lighting-Guidelines.v9.23.20-.pdf
Challenge dates: October 31, 2020 to October 31, 2021
Send your photos to CCFNSSEC@gmail.com
Provide your 1st name and Comal County city or neighborhood you live in
Let’s see which city posts the most photos!
Bring Back the Night at Home Photo Gallery
