This year’s event coincides with the Perseid Meteor Shower! Enjoy a free concert from 8-8:45pm, create a craft to take home, enter a giveaway, and view the stars, visible planets, and meteor shower. Snacks and water provided. Bring your telescope and share your knowledge.

Free. Register online by August 11.

Calling amateur astronomers! We are looking for folks to bring and set up their telescopes and share knowledge during this “star party” at Friends Creek Conservation Area. Call Alysia at 217-423-7708 if you’re interested in bringing your scope.