{"id":3280,"date":"2026-04-08T22:07:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T05:07:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rfo.org\/?page_id=3280"},"modified":"2026-04-08T22:07:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T05:07:35","slug":"spooky-skies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rfo.org\/index.php\/spooky-skies\/","title":{"rendered":"Spooky Skies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When the nights grow longer\u2026 the skies get spookier! Celebrate Halloween under the stars at Spooky Skies, a frightfully fun evening of cosmic chills and celestial thrills at the Robert Ferguson Observatory!<\/strong>
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Event Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


As darkness falls over Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, our astronomers will guide you through eerie tales of the night sky, ghostly nebulae, vampire stars, and mysterious cosmic phenomena that are stranger than fiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peer through our telescopes for a hauntingly beautiful view of the Moon, planets, and distant galaxies shimmering in the autumn sky. Come in costume if you dare! There will be treats, spooky science activities, and fun for all ages!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So grab your red flashlight, bundle up, and join us for an out-of-this-world Halloween celebration that\u2019s more wonder than fright, but just a little bit spooky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family-friendly event. Costumes encouraged but not required!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At The Robert Ferguson Observatory (map<\/a>). Park in the gravel area near the horse corrals just outside the gate to the Group Camp\/Observatory site. You do not need to pay the park day use fee to attend the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Events are listed on our events calendar<\/a> and tickets may be purchased at rfo.simpletix.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n