Red Rock State Park hosts Star Party on 7 November
Published on 10/18/2026 at 03:00 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Red Rock State Park hosts its Star Party in Sedona on 7 November 2026, bringing the Astronomers of Verde Valley to the Arizona nature preserve for an evening programme. The event starts with an introduction to the night sky and continues with viewing through telescopes.
Star Party brings telescope viewing to Sedona on 7 November
The Star Party is scheduled for Saturday, 7 November 2026, from 6pm to 8.30pm. Arizona State Parks lists the programme at the park and names the Astronomers of Verde Valley as the astronomy group involved.
The evening begins with a presentation about celestial activity before participants move to telescope viewing. The official programme describes the event as an after-hours activity, with entry limited to people registered for the Star Party after the normal gate closing time. Star Party programme
Oak Creek landscape frames the astronomy programme
The night event takes place in a park whose setting combines red-rock hills, Oak Creek and riparian vegetation. The preserve covers 286 acres and includes a five-mile network of interconnecting trails leading towards creekside greenery and red-rock views.
That landscape gives the Star Party a specific setting rather than a generic astronomy venue: the presentation and telescope viewing are held within a protected Oak Creek environment. The park opened and was dedicated on 19 October 1991, making the 2026 programme part of its thirty-fifth year of public operation.
Daytime interpretation at the site covers geology, wildlife, history, archaeology and plant life. The Miller Visitor Center contains interpretive displays, a theatre, a shop and restrooms, while the trail network follows the park's environmental education role.
Registered visitors enter Red Rock State Park after hours
- The Star Party takes place on Saturday, 7 November 2026, from 6pm to 8.30pm at Red Rock State Park in Sedona.
- Registration is required, and only registered participants may enter the park after regular operating hours for this programme.
- The venue is at 4050 Red Rock Loop Road, Sedona, Arizona 86336, southwest of the city along Oak Creek.
- The terrain includes interconnecting trails, creekside areas and red-rock viewpoints, so suitable footwear is relevant to the outdoor setting.
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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 Star Party takes place on 7 November 2026 from 6pm to 8.30pm.
What is Red Rock State Park?
It is a 286-acre nature preserve and environmental education centre along Oak Creek in Sedona. The park opened and was dedicated on 19 October 1991.
Where is Red Rock State Park and how do you get there?
The park is at 4050 Red Rock Loop Road in Sedona, Arizona. The site is reached along Red Rock Loop Road and includes a five-mile trail network within the preserve.
