Public Star Party at Griffith Observatory

Griffith Observatory opens its telescopes to everyone for a free Public Star Party, and the whole afternoon and evening is set up for curious kids and the grown-ups who love them. Volunteer astronomers help families peer through powerful telescopes at the Moon, planets and other sky sights, with plenty of patient explaining along the way.

Because the party runs from afternoon into the night, your family can ease in: explore the observatory's exhibits and rooftop views while it is still light, then settle in for stargazing as the sky darkens. Telescope viewing continues until 9:45 PM, so even slow starters get a turn.

Little astronomers tend to get restless in a line, so bring a jacket, a snack plan and some patience. Saturdays at Griffith draw crowds, and an early arrival makes the telescope lines and the parking hunt a lot easier.

📅 Dates & Times

Saturday, November 14, 2026

2:00 PM – 9:45 PM

Telescope viewing ends at 9:45 PM; the building closes at 10:00 PM.

📍 Venue

Griffith Observatory

2800 E Observatory Rd

Los Angeles, CA 90027

👨🏻‍👩🏻‍👦🏻‍👦🏻 Age Requirement

All ages are welcome.

🎟️ Tickets/Price

Free. No registration is listed for this public event. See the Griffith Observatory event page for the latest details.

🍔 Food

Please check the website for more information.

🚙 Parking

Please check the website for more information.

🌐 Website Link

Griffith Observatory Public Star Party

🧭 Directions

Click on the “Google” map for directions.

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