Events

Enjoy an adventure under the stars during Meteors and More

Join us for Meteors and More, a free, astronomy-focused special event from 6:30 p.m.-midnight Friday, Aug. 14 at Addison Oaks County Park. Attend a 30-minute presentation by Oakland Astronomy Club volunteers at 9 p.m. and gaze at the sky for a chance to view the Andromeda Galaxy and dazzling star clusters through telescopes and self-viewing of the Perseid meteors from 9:30 p.m.-midnight.

Come earlier to enjoy these additional activities during the daylight hours:

6:30-8:30 p.m. - Kids Activities

• Train rides
• Inflatable bouncer (socks required)
• Airbrush tattoos with glow-in-the-dark glitter
• Glow bracelets

6:30-8:45 p.m. - Family-friendly Festivities

• Self-led Solar System Trail walks
• Sound stage and live DJ
• S'mores around a fire

Event Details

• All activities are free
• Bring blankets, chairs and insect repellant for your comfort.
• Registration is not required, but the event is limited to the first 400 attendees
• Event is subject to cancellation in case of inclement weather (call if weather is questionable). For more information, please call 248-693-2432.