Pink, purple, and green northern lights glimmer above a montane grassland at night.

Stars Above the Caldera

Valles Caldera National Preserve

Special Event
  • Jun 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
  • Free

Register

Spots are limited; registration required. 120 vehicle reservations are available per night.

Please join us for Valles Caldera National Preserve's annual night sky festival, Stars Above the Caldera, on June 12-13!

This year's festival, which will feature guest speakers, astrophotography tutorials, ranger-guided programs, night sky viewing, and live music, will take place during the new moon to optimize the dark sky experience for park visitors. Visit the More Info link for a nightly event schedule.

More information

Fees

Park entrance fees apply.

Location

This event takes place in the Cabin District, located 4 miles down Valles Caldera's entrance road.

Latitude and Longitude 35.864970, -106.519053

Schedule

Date:

Jun 13, 2026

Time:

6:00 PM

Duration:

5 hours

Registered participants may arrive anytime between 6:00 and 8:00 pm.

Event Type

  • Campfire/Evening Program
  • Children’s Program
  • Festival
  • Guided Tour
  • Hike
  • Partner Program
  • Talk
Tags: stars, night sky, stargazing, astronomy, evening programs, ranger program, valles caldera, festival