BPAA upcoming events

Movies in the Park (14 Aug 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:00:00 GMT

BI Parks presents a FREE outdoor movie, on the big screen alongside Battle Point Observatory. Drop by and learn more about Battle Point Astronomical Association. If skies are clear, we'll have telescopes available on Sundial Hill after dark and volunteer astronomers on hand, come take a look at the night sky!

Seating begins 8:00 pm, movies begin 30 minutes after sunset.

BI Parks event updates: https://www.biparks.org/recreation/special-events

Astrophotography Special Interest Group (15 Aug 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

If you’re interested in joining a group of astrophotography enthusiasts, please email our Chief Astronomer Chuck Wraith (cawraith@bpastro.org) and he will get you in the loop. All experience levels are welcome!

Planetarium Shows: 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm (15 Aug 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Drop by Battle Point Observatory for a Planetarium Show! Learn what's up in the night sky and get a peek inside the historic Observatory. Shows offered today at 12:30 pm and again at 2:30 pm. Content is flexible based on audience interest, common topics include constellations, planets, seasons, and astronomy history.

Open to the community, $10/adult and $5/child tickets available at the door. $5 discount for BPAA Members!

To ensure the quality of the show, there is no admittance once the planetarium door is closed.

Planetarium is wheelchair accessible with advance notice.

BPO at Sounds of Summer Concert (19 Aug 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Drop by for a peek inside Battle Point Observatory, alongside BI Parks "Terry's Sounds of Summer" free Concert series at Battle Point Park. See our colorful lobby and Planetarium for educational programs. BPAA volunteers will be on hand to share about our local Observatory events, astronomy, and opportunities for you to connect! Enjoy a summer evening of music & fun.

Check BI Parks for current concert updates: https://www.biparks.org/recreation/special-events

Movies in the Park (21 Aug 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Seating begins 8:00 pm, movies begin 30 minutes after sunset.

BI Parks event updates: https://www.biparks.org/recreation/special-events

BPO Book Club: Women in STEM (25 Aug 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

We're excited to welcome everyone, new and returning, back for another season of the Women in STEM Book Club on Zoom! Facilitated by Erin Howard, research scientist.

By signing up on Zoom, you have the option to attend all three sessions: Register

Book List

August 25: Madame Curie by Eve Curie

September 22: Vera Rubin: A Life by Jacqueline and Simon Mitton (with a foreword by Jocelyn Bell Burnell!)

October 27: Find Where the Wind Goes: Moments From My Life by Mae Jemison

Kiddo Companion Books

Reading with a young scientist at home? We've paired each month's selection with an optional children's book to share with the next generation of STEM enthusiasts!

The Story of Marie Curie by Susan B. Katz
The Stuff Between the Stars: How Vera Rubin Discovered Most of the Universe by Sandra Nickel
Mae Jemison: A Kid's Book About Reaching Your Dreams by Mary Nhin

We can't wait to see everyone again this fall. Happy reading!

KRL: Star Party in the Park (25 Aug 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:30:00 GMT

Kitsap Regional Library is hosting a Star Party in the Park!

To celebrate the KRL Summer Learning space theme, join us at Buck Lake County Park, Hansville to gaze at the stars above! Volunteers from Battle Point Astronomical Association will be on hand with telescopes, and a member of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe Outdoor Education dept. will share native stories about the constellations.

In partnership with Kitsap Regional Library. Event info at KRL: Star Party

BPO at Sounds of Summer Concert (26 Aug 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Check BI Parks for current concert updates: https://www.biparks.org/recreation/special-events

Movies in the Park: Elio (28 Aug 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Join us for a family friendly FREE outdoor movie! BI Parks presents "Elio" (by Pixar, rated PG) on the big screen alongside Battle Point Observatory. If skies are clear, we'll have telescopes available on Sundial Hill after dark and volunteer astronomers on hand, come take a look at the night sky!

Seating begins 8:00 pm, movies begin 30 minutes after sunset.

BI Parks event updates: https://www.biparks.org/recreation/special-events

Planetarium Shows: 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm (29 Aug 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Open to the community, $10/adult and $5/child tickets available at the door. $5 discount for BPAA Members!

To ensure the quality of the show, there is no admittance once the planetarium door is closed.

Planetarium is wheelchair accessible with advance notice.

Planetarium Shows: 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm (05 Sep 2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Open to the community, $10/adult and $5/child tickets available at the door. $5 discount for BPAA Members!

To ensure the quality of the show, there is no admittance once the planetarium door is closed.

Planetarium is wheelchair accessible with advance notice.

Planetarium Shows: 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm (12 Sep 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Open to the community, $10/adult and $5/child tickets available at the door. $5 discount for BPAA Members!

To ensure the quality of the show, there is no admittance once the planetarium door is closed.

Planetarium is wheelchair accessible with advance notice.

Second Saturday Science Talk (12 Sep 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Join us at Battle Point Observatory Saturday, September 12 at 7:00 pm for our monthly Second Saturday Science Talk! Star Party to follow if skies are clear.

"The Magic of Science"

Guest speaker: Marshall Bonow

Join us for an engaging and fun presentation about “The Magic of Science”, with guest speaker Marshall Bonow! With a combination of science lecture plus magic show, Marshall shares fascinating scientific concepts and a magical scenario to demonstrate the power of scientific phenomenon. All experience levels welcome, recommended for ages 13+.

About Marshall: A senior at Hyla High School and volunteer with BPAA, Marshall is deeply interested in investigating aspects of science that school doesn’t teach, and sharing that science with new audiences in engaging ways.

After the talk, stay for a planetarium show, and if skies are clear we'll have a Star Party!

Tickets free for BPAA Members, $5 for non-members

To hear the talk on Zoom, sign up here: Zoom Link

bpastro.org

Astrophotography Special Interest Group (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Planetarium Shows: 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Open to the community, $10/adult and $5/child tickets available at the door. $5 discount for BPAA Members!

To ensure the quality of the show, there is no admittance once the planetarium door is closed.

Planetarium is wheelchair accessible with advance notice.

Save the Date: Welcoming the Dark (19 Sep 2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Explore the night sky in a special evening event at Hilltop, in partnership with Bainbridge Island Land Trust and BI Metro Park and Recreation District.

The night comes alive after dark! Explore a nature walk through Hilltop with the Land Trust, and a glimpse of the cosmos with BPAA telescopes on site. Discover more about our natural world and the benefits of dark sky conservation to wildlife and habitat.

More details to come, with registration through Bainbridge Island Land Trust.

BPO Book Club: Women in STEM (22 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

We're excited to welcome everyone, new and returning, back for another season of the Women in STEM Book Club on Zoom! Facilitated by Erin Howard, research scientist.

By signing up on Zoom, you have the option to attend all three sessions: Register

Book List

August 25: Madame Curie by Eve Curie

September 22: Vera Rubin: A Life by Jacqueline and Simon Mitton (with a foreword by Jocelyn Bell Burnell!)

October 27: Find Where the Wind Goes: Moments From My Life by Mae Jemison

Kiddo Companion Books

Reading with a young scientist at home? We've paired each month's selection with an optional children's book to share with the next generation of STEM enthusiasts!

The Story of Marie Curie by Susan B. Katz
The Stuff Between the Stars: How Vera Rubin Discovered Most of the Universe by Sandra Nickel
Mae Jemison: A Kid's Book About Reaching Your Dreams by Mary Nhin

We can't wait to see everyone again this fall. Happy reading!

Planetarium Shows: 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm (26 Sep 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Open to the community, $10/adult and $5/child tickets available at the door. $5 discount for BPAA Members!

To ensure the quality of the show, there is no admittance once the planetarium door is closed.

Planetarium is wheelchair accessible with advance notice.

BPO Book Club: Women in STEM (27 Oct 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

We're excited to welcome everyone, new and returning, back for another season of the Women in STEM Book Club on Zoom! Facilitated by Erin Howard, research scientist.

By signing up on Zoom, you have the option to attend all three sessions: Register

Book List

August 25: Madame Curie by Eve Curie

September 22: Vera Rubin: A Life by Jacqueline and Simon Mitton (with a foreword by Jocelyn Bell Burnell!)

October 27: Find Where the Wind Goes: Moments From My Life by Mae Jemison

Kiddo Companion Books

Reading with a young scientist at home? We've paired each month's selection with an optional children's book to share with the next generation of STEM enthusiasts!

The Story of Marie Curie by Susan B. Katz
The Stuff Between the Stars: How Vera Rubin Discovered Most of the Universe by Sandra Nickel
Mae Jemison: A Kid's Book About Reaching Your Dreams by Mary Nhin

We can't wait to see everyone again this fall. Happy reading!