The Turner Farm

925 Springvale Road
Great Falls, Virginia 22066
Nicole Mitchell, MPA
Waterfront Sites and Nature Centers Branch Manager

The Turner Farm

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Sep
27
7:30PM, 27, Enjoy an enchanting evening under the stars and celebrate the reopening of…
Dec
12
7:30PM, 12, (8-Adult) Take a tour of planets, constellations, stars, nebulas and…
Dec
13
7:30PM, 13, (3-Adult) Enjoy activities including guided star gazing, looking through…

Fall Programs at Observatory Park at Turner Farm

Get ready for out-of-this-world fun at Observatory Park at Turner Farm. Crisp, clear autumn nights are perfect for stargazing. Get started with the following:

  • Fall Astronomy Day on Sept. 27. Enjoy an enchanting evening under the stars and celebrate the reopening of the observatory.  
  • Astronomy Festival on Dec. 13. Enjoy activities, including guided star gazing, looking through the telescope, and listening to ancient stories about the constellations around the campfire. 
  • Night Sky Tour at the Roll-Top Observatory on Dec. 12. Take a tour of planets, constellations, stars, nebulas and galaxies in the night sky at Turner Farm Observatory Park using telescopes or just your eyes. 

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