Public Star Party – October 17, 2026
Public Star Party – October 17, 2026 is a family-friendly kids event in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 2:00 PM – 9:45 PM at Griffith Observatory. Free. Check official details before you go.
Plans can change. Confirm on the official site before you go.
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Not listed
- Confirm age fit on official site
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Time
- 2:00 PM – 9:45 PM
- Location
- Griffith Observatory
- 2800 E Observatory Road, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Parent quick answers
Everything you need before you go. Honest gaps say “not listed.”
- Date
- Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
- Start / end time
- 2:00 PM – 9:45 PM
- Neighborhood
- Hollywood & Mid-City
- Venue
- Griffith Observatory
- Address
- 2800 E Observatory Road, Los Angeles, CA 90027
- Age fit
- Not listed (confirm on official site)
- Price
- Free
- Registration
- Not listed — check official site
- Parking
- Limited paid parking near the Observatory (lot + West Observatory Road + Western Canyon; pay-and-display, credit card only; Mon–Fri noon–10pm, Sat–Sun 10am–10pm). Free park-and-walk (~1 mile uphill) around the Greek Theatre — not available after 1pm on Greek Theatre concert evenings.
- Stroller / restroom
- Stroller-friendly · Restrooms available
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
- Official source
- Confirm tickets / hours
About This Event
Public Star Party – October 17, 2026 Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there’s always something to see! Free public star parties are held monthly at Griffith Observatory. Volunteers from local astronomy groups share telescopes on the lawn so the whole family can view the Sun, Moon, visible planets, and other objects, try different telescopes, and talk with knowledgeable amateur astronomers.
Location
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory Road, Los Angeles, CA 90027
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Before you go
Event details can change. Confirm the latest schedule, tickets, and family policies with the organizer.
Open official listingSource: Griffith Observatory. Last checked Oct 16, 2026. See something off? Report a correction.