Star Party comes to Red Rock State Park on 7 November
Published on 10/11/2026 at 03:44 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- Red Rock State Park hosts the Star Party on 7 November 2026 with an introductory presentation and telescope viewing.
- The programme at the Sedona park is organised with AstroVerde and the Astronomers of the Verde Valley.
- The event takes place at the picnic ramada and requires registration for entry after normal park hours.
- Red Rock State Park opened in 1991 and has a 5-mile trail network along Oak Creek.
Red Rock State Park hosts its Star Party in Sedona on 7 November 2026, bringing an astronomy programme to the Arizona nature preserve. The evening combines a presentation at the picnic ramada with telescope viewing and is organised with AstroVerde, the Astronomers of the Verde Valley and Keep Sedona Beautiful.
Star Party brings telescope viewing on 7 November
The Star Party begins at 6pm on Saturday, 7 November 2026, according to Arizona State Parks. The first part of the programme is a presentation about stars, planets and other astronomical phenomena, followed by sky viewing through telescopes provided by AstroVerde.
The event is designed for families and takes place after the park's normal daytime operation. The organiser requires registration, with the booking period listed as running until 6 November 2026. Participants must arrive at the entrance by 5.30pm, and only registered participants may enter after regular hours. The Star Party programme also specifies a flashlight or headlamp and closed-toe shoes for the evening.
Dark skies meet Oak Creek trails in Sedona
The event uses the park's setting beside Oak Creek rather than a separate urban venue. The preserve covers 286 acres, with manzanita and juniper, green meadows, red rock escarpments and riparian habitat along the creek.
Its 5-mile network consists of interconnecting loops leading through the high desert and along Oak Creek. That landscape gives the astronomy programme a direct connection with the place: visitors move from a daytime trail system and creek corridor to an organised night-sky presentation at the picnic ramada. The park opened on 19 October 1991, a history recorded by Arizona State Parks; October 2026 therefore marks 35 years since its dedication and opening, as reported by a Sedona anniversary report.
Visiting Red Rock State Park: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Star Party takes place on 7 November 2026 at the picnic ramada, with the programme scheduled from 6pm to 8.30pm.
- Registration is required, and only registered participants may enter after normal daytime operation. Arrival at the park entrance is required by 5.30pm.
- The venue is at 4050 Red Rock Loop Road in Sedona. From Arizona State Route 89A, visitors turn south on Red Rock Loop Road to reach the park.
- The park has marked interconnecting trails, riparian ground beside Oak Creek and higher routes with elevation gain. Visitors must stay on designated trails, and pets, swimming and wading are not permitted.
- English is the main language used for the programme, and the currency is the US dollar.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Red Rock State Park
When does the Star Party take place at Red Rock State Park?
The programme takes place on 7 November 2026 from 6pm to 8.30pm at the picnic ramada.
Where is Red Rock State Park and how do you get there?
The park is at 4050 Red Rock Loop Road in Sedona, reached by turning south from Arizona State Route 89A.
What is Red Rock State Park?
It is a 286-acre nature preserve and environmental education centre with a 5-mile trail network beside Oak Creek. The park opened on 19 October 1991.
