Star Party at the Monument
· Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center · Palm Desert
Sale / fundraiser
Star Party at the Monument takes place Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center in Palm Desert. Hosted by Friends of the Desert Mountains and the Astronomical Society of the Desert, the program features volunteer astronomers who guide guests through planets, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies using a variety of telescopes, weather permitting. A suggested nonrefundable donation of $10.00 per person is encouraged, and RSVP is required, with reservations opening approximately two weeks before the event. Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult at all times, the site is wheelchair accessible on asphalt, and attendees are advised to bring a chair, water, weather-appropriate clothing, and a red-light flashlight if available.
Summary compiled from listings on Discover Palm Desert – Events and Visit Greater Palm Springs — Events and Friends of the Desert Mountains (Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument).
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