Visitors gather in field with mountains in the background at sunset

Cades Cove Star Party

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Special Event
  • Nov 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
  • Free

Join rangers and local astronomy club members to learn about the night sky and view the stars. Be prepared to walk approximately a half mile. Bring red flashlight, binoculars, water, snacks, layers for cool weather and a picnic blanket or camp chair. Weather permitting (cancelled if cloudy). If cancelled, this calendar event will be updated to reflect the cancellation.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Cades Cove Orientation Shelter (before the entrance to Cades Cove Loop Road)

Latitude and Longitude 35.606464, -83.777105

Schedule

Date:

Nov 14, 2026

Time:

5:30 PM

Duration:

2 hours

Meet rangers at 5:30 pm to walk to stargazing field.

Event Type

  • Walk
Tags: cades cove, star party, astronomy, night sky