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From specialized tours and events to hands-on activities and lectures, PARI provides unique experiences for visitors of all ages.

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Ongoing Events

These are available on many dates. Registration is required.
Scroll down for Unique Scheduled Events.

Guided Gallery Tours

📅 Available on multiple dates

Learn how light is used to explore the night sky. See and touch objects that have been to space and meteorites that fell to Earth. View rocks and minerals that are beautiful and important to science. Explore our fluorescent tunnel.

Outdoor Site & History Tours

📅 Available on multiple dates

Our 200+ acre site is full of natural beauty and rich in history. Hike trails or take a shuttle to see the sites and hear the stories from NASA, to Department of Defense, to PARI.

Evening Optical Viewings

📅 Available on multiple dates

Come just before dark to meet with a PARI astronomer who will show you the best of what the sky has to offer. Comes in two forms, Lunar Nights, and Stary Nights.

Dark Sky Astronomy Nights

📅 Available on multiple dates

Bring your own viewing equipment and set it up for your own custom, self-led experience.

Scheduled Public Events

These unique and one of a kind events are available on specific dates. Registration is required.

10

Feb

Valentines: Heart Filled Skies

What's more romantic than gazing at the stars deep in the night? Join PARI with your sweetheart to see the Heart Cluster and love story constellations.

24

Mar

Galaxy Night @ PARI – CABIN & CAMPING PACKAGES

Have you ever wondered what fuels galaxy formations? Join PARI to find out!

24

Mar

Galaxy Night @ PARI – EVENING VIEWING

Have you ever wondered what fuels galaxy formations? Join PARI to find out!

21

Apr

Lyrids Meteor Shower – Cabin & Camping Packages

April showers bring Lyrids Meteor Showers

21

Apr

Lyrids Meteor Shower – Evening Ticket

April Showers bring Lyrids Meteor Showers

05

May

Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower OVERNIGHT Experience

Have you ever wished upon a star? Now is your chance!

05

May

Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower EVENING VIEWING

Have you ever wished upon a shooting star? Now is your chance!

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From specialized tours and events to hands-on activities and lectures, PARI provides unique experiences for visitors of all ages.

STAY UP TO DATE

ON THE LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS FROM PARI

Ongoing Events

These are available on many dates. Registration is required.Scroll down for Unique Scheduled Events.

Scheduled Public Events

These unique and one of a kind events are available on specific dates. Registration is required.

10

Valentines: Heart Filled Skies

What's more romantic than gazing at the stars deep in the night? Join PARI with your sweetheart to see the Heart Cluster and love story constellations.

24

Galaxy Night @ PARI – CABIN & CAMPING PACKAGES

Have you ever wondered what fuels galaxy formations? Join PARI to find out!

24

Galaxy Night @ PARI – EVENING VIEWING

Have you ever wondered what fuels galaxy formations? Join PARI to find out!

21

Lyrids Meteor Shower – Cabin & Camping Packages

April showers bring Lyrids Meteor Showers

21

Lyrids Meteor Shower – Evening Ticket

April Showers bring Lyrids Meteor Showers

05

Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower OVERNIGHT Experience

Have you ever wished upon a star? Now is your chance!

05

Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower EVENING VIEWING

Have you ever wished upon a shooting star? Now is your chance!

1 PARI Drive, Rosman, NC 28772 | 828.862.5554

These are available on many dates. Registration is required.
Scroll down for Unique Scheduled Events.