Tom Thomson Park Summer Star Party

Join us at Tom Thomson Park Tickets are $10/pp. To purchase tickets to night one's event CLICK HERE. Start Time: 7:30pm – The Banger food truck will be on on site, included with ticket purchase 7:30 – 8:30pm – Disc Golf Demonstration and group participation. Enjoy food and other displays from local businesses. 8:30 – 9pm – Introductory presentations from Cliff Valley Astronomy and North Bay Astronomy Club 9pm – Educational opportunity for star gazing with telescopes provided At our astronomy star party, guests can expect an unforgettable journey through the night sky guided by knowledgeable astronomers from Cliff Valley Astronomy and the North Bay Astronomy Club. Using smart telescopes, you'll get stunning live views of distant galaxies, glowing nebulae, and colourful star clusters right on a screen—bringing deep space within reach. With optical telescopes, enjoy crisp, detailed views of the Moon's craters and Saturn's rings. For those who prefer to stargaze naturally, the naked eye reveals constellations, shooting stars, and satellites passing silently overhead. Mid-August 2025 is a perfect time to gather under the stars. The famous Perseid meteor shower will peak, sending dozens of meteors streaking across the sky every hour. Saturn will be beautifully visible, and the Milky Way's glowing arc will stretch across the sky on clear nights. Whether through a telescope or just your eyes, it's a spectacular, shared experience that brings the universe a little closer.