Member/Business Meeting:
Monday, September 14, 2026 - 7:00 PM - Location To Be Determined
Directions available via e-mail, upon request.
SMAS Observing Sessions at the Nanjemoy Creek Observatory (NCO),
located at the Nanjemoy Creek Environmental Education Center (NCEEC).
In August:
August 8, 2026
August 15, 2026
In September:
September 5, 2026
September 12, 2026
PLEASE NOTE:
*Observing Sessions are for SMAS members, special guests and prospective new members ONLY!
*SMAS schedules Free Public Star Parties at various locations throughout the year. See the calendar for details.
*To schedule a Free Private Star Party, contact the SMAS Program Coordinator.
*NCEEC is a gated facility, and NCO is operated by SMAS volunteers.
*For SMAS Observing Sessions, ALL NON-MEMBERS MUST arrange to meet a SMAS member on site, to be sure that they will have access.
*The scheduling of a SMAS Observing Session DOES NOT guarantee attendance by members, regardless of the weather.
*NCEEC is a facility of the Charles County School District, therefore it is a Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, Drug Free Zone.
Public Star Parties at NCEEC/NCO:
PLEASE NOTE: NCEEC is a facility of the Charles County School District, therefore it is a Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, Drug Free Zone.
PLEASE NOTE: Public Star Parties at NCEEC/NCO may be postponed or cancelled, due to inclement weather.
None Scheduled At This Time
Public Star Parties at Other Locations:
PLEASE NOTE: Public Star Parties at Other Locations may be postponed or cancelled, due to inclement weather.
Friday, September 18, 2026 - Free Public Star Party
Lexington Park Public Library
21677 FD Roosevelt Blvd
Lexington Park, MD 20653
301-863-8188
Start Time - 7:30 PM
Weather Permitting Only
St. Mary's County Libraries Website
Saturday, September 19, 2026 - Free Public Star Party
Smallwood State Park
2750 Sweden Point Road
Marbury, MD 20658
301-743-7613
7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Weather Permitting Only
Star Party will be set up near the Tobacco Barn.
***Park Access Fee Note: Guests will be required to pay the MD State Park per vehicle fee at the gate ($3.00 Maryland resident, $5.00 non-Maryland resident) or enter for free with a pre-paid MD State Park Pass.
Smallwood State Park Website
Sunday, September 20, 2026 - Rain Date for 9/19/26 Free Public Star Party
Smallwood State Park
2750 Sweden Point Road
Marbury, MD 20658
301-743-7613
7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Weather Permitting Only
Star Party will be set up near the Tobacco Barn.
***Park Access Fee Note: Guests will be required to pay the MD State Park per vehicle fee at the gate ($3.00 Maryland resident, $5.00 non-Maryland resident) or enter for free with a pre-paid MD State Park Pass.
Smallwood State Park Website
Sunday, October 18, 2026 - Free Daytime Public Star Party
Lexington Park Public Library
21677 FD Roosevelt Blvd
Lexington Park, MD 20653
301-863-8188
Start Time - 2:00 PM
Weather Permitting Only
St. Mary's County Libraries Website
Friday, October 30, 2026 - Free Public Star Party
Kings Landing Park
3255 Kings Landing Road
Huntingtown, MD 20639
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Weather Permitting Only
Registration Requested - Details Pending
Kings Landing Park Website
Sunday, November 1, 2026 - Rain Date for 10/30/26 Free Public Star Party
Kings Landing Park
3255 Kings Landing Road
Huntingtown, MD 20639
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Weather Permitting Only
Registration Requested - Details Pending
Kings Landing Park Website
Saturday, November 14, 2026 - Free Public Star Party
Thomas Stone National Historic Site
6655 Rose Hill Road
Port Tobacco, MD 20677
301-392-1776
Start Time - 6:30 PM
Weather Permitting Only
Thomas Stone National Historic Site Website
Thursday, November 19, 2026 - Public Star Party
St. Clements Island Museum
38360 Bayview Road
Coltons Point, Maryland 20626
Outdoor Observing Start Time - 6:30 PM
Weather Permitting Only
St. Clements Island Museum Website
Friday, November 20, 2026 - Rain Date for 11/19/26 Public Star Party
St. Clements Island Museum
38360 Bayview Road
Coltons Point, Maryland 20626
Outdoor Observing Start Time - 6:30 PM
Weather Permitting Only
St. Clements Island Museum Website
Saturday, December 12, 2026 - Free Public Star Party
Marbury, MD 20658
Details Pending
Sunday, December 13, 2026 - Rain Date for 12/12/26 Free Public Star Party
Marbury, MD 20658
Details Pending
Saturday, January 16, 2027 - Free Public Star Party
Brandywine North Keys Park
11500 North Keys Road
Brandywine, MD 20613
Start Time - 6:30 PM
Weather Permitting Only
Brandywine North Keys Park Website
Sunday, January 17, 2027 - Rain Date for 1/16/27 Free Public Star Party
Brandywine North Keys Park
11500 North Keys Road
Brandywine, MD 20613
Start Time - 6:30 PM
Weather Permitting Only
Brandywine North Keys Park Website
Friday, February 12, 2027 - Free Public Star Party
Kings Landing Park
3255 Kings Landing Road
Huntingtown, MD 20639
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Weather Permitting Only
Registration Requested - Details Pending
Saturday, February 13, 2027 - Rain Date for 2/12/27 Free Public Star Party
Kings Landing Park
3255 Kings Landing Road
Huntingtown, MD 20639
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Weather Permitting Only
Registration Requested - Details Pending
Saturday, April 10, 2027 - Free Daytime Public Star Party
Part of the Virginia Osprey Foundation Festival
Corner of Colonial Avenue and Washington Avenue
Town Hill
Colonial Beach, VA 22433
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cloud or Clear
SMAS displays may be modified, based on weather.
Saturday, April 17, 2027 - Free Daytime Public Star Party
Part of the "NatureFest" Event
College of Southern Maryland (CSM), La Plata Campus
8730 Mitchell Road
La Plata, MD 20646
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Cloud or Clear
SMAS displays may be modified, based on weather.
Public Speaking Engagements and Astronomy Activities:
None Scheduled At This Time
Private Star Parties at NCEEC/NCO or Other Locations:
PLEASE NOTE: NCEEC is a facility of the Charles County School District, therefore it is a Smoke Free, Alcohol Free, Drug Free Zone.
PLEASE NOTE: SMAS is available to help Cub, Boy and Girl Scouts earn select Astronomy Badge Requirements. Contact the SMAS Program Coordinator for more information.
Monday, September 14, 2026 - Private Daytime Star Party - La Plata - Outdoor Observing Start Time - 11:00 AM - Weather Permitting Only
Saturday, November 21, 2026 - Private Daytime and Evening Star Parties - Newburg - Details Pending
Friday, April 2, 2027 - Private Star Party - Hughesville - Outdoor Observing Start Time - 8:30 PM - Weather Permitting Only
Saturday, April 3, 2027 - Rain Date for 4/2/27 Private Star Party - Hughesville - Outdoor Observing Start Time - 8:30 PM - Weather Permitting Only
Private Speaking Engagements and Astronomy Activities:
None Scheduled At This Time
School/Scout Visitation Programs:
None Scheduled At This Time
Contact the SMAS Program Coordinator for more information.
Other Activities:
None Scheduled At This Time
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