Saturday SUNday
Safe white-light and hydrogen-alpha solar observing at Elizabeth River Park in Chesapeake. As a daytime event, this is a great place for us to help you assemble, align, and learn to use your telescope — just not on the Sun!
Back Bay Amateur Astronomers
Frequent Events
Recurring astronomy programs throughout the year. Published dates come from the organizations that run them; BBAA does not manufacture dates from recurrence rules.
Skywatch
Free public nighttime observing at Northwest River Park. This event takes place at the Equestrian Area, not the main park. Come early if you want help with a telescope.
Boardwalk Astronomy
Telescopes meet foot traffic on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, right next to the 24th Street Stage, from May through mid-September.
Check back in the spring!
Garden Stars
Evening astronomy programs at Norfolk Botanical Garden.
Astronomy 101
Seasonal beginner astronomy programs designed to make the sky and equipment less mysterious.
Where to Find Us
Looking for one of our event sites? Please consult our map!