LVAAS Public Star Parties
Held at the South Mountain Facility
620 East Rock Road, Allentown, PA
Event Schedule
6:00 p.m. – Planetarium Show (ages 14 & under)
7:00 p.m. – Astronomy video or guest speaker
8:00 p.m. – Planetarium Show
Continuous – Observatory tours & telescope viewing
Event Information
Please Note: Seating is first-come, first-served.
Large groups 10 or more should contact the Star Party Coordinator.
Private shows: $5 per person (non-refundable, transferable)
Doors open 15 minutes early.
Shows last ~40 minutes.
Doors close when full or when show begins.
What to Expect
Weather permitting, observatories open at 7:00 p.m.
View the Moon, planets, star clusters, and galaxies.
Open to everyone — members and the public.
A great way to explore astronomy!
Red Shift snack bar & gift shop open all evening
Suggested donation: $5 per adult
Star Party Etiquette
Flashlights: Use red lights only. Turn off near telescopes.
Parking: Limited. Follow directions and turn off headlights.
Pets: Not allowed.
Smoking: Not permitted.
2026 Star Party Dates
January – No Star Party
February – No Star Party
March 28
April 25
May 23
June 20
July 18
August 22
September 19
October 17
November 14
December – No Star Party
Questions? Contact Star Party Coordinator
A Note to Parents: Outdoor areas are very dark. Children must be supervised. Do not allow running or unattended wandering.
