BPAA upcoming events

BPO Telescope Raffle (03 Jul 2026)

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Raffle tickets available onsite at Battle Point Observatory, today from noon - 4:00 pm. Tickets only $1.00 for your chance to win a National Geographic 114 mm Newtonian Reflector from the BPO library. Prize includes an adjustable tripod AND a 30-minute telescope orientation scheduled with a BPO Astronomer! Start your exploration of the Universe and discover the night sky.

Prize drawing at Battle Point Observatory July 5, 2026 at 4:00 pm, need not be present to win.

Grand Old Fourth of July (04 Jul 2026)

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Come visit our booth downtown Bainbridge Island

and join the "Grand Old Fourth of July" celebration!

Enjoy Bainbridge Island's big 4th of July parade and find our booth downtown! The Street Fair is a one-day only summer market, with booths featuring food, entertainment, and fun. We'll be be on hand to share information about Battle Point Observatory, alongside DarkSky Olympic Peninsula. Come say hello at our booth on Bjune Drive south & enter a Telescope Raffle!

Observatory is CLOSED today - visit us downtown! (04 Jul 2026)

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Due to July 4th, Battle Point Observatory will not be open to the public. Please come visit our booth in downtown Bainbridge Island, at the Grand Old Fourth celebration!

BPO Telescope Raffle (05 Jul 2026)

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Prize drawing at Battle Point Observatory July 5, 2026 at 4:00 pm, need not be present to win.

Open Observatory: Sounds of Summer Concert (08 Jul 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 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

KRL: Storytime at Battle Point Observatory (10 Jul 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Kitsap Regional Library hosts a special Storytime at BPO!

✨ Discover the Wonders of the Night Sky! ✨

Battle Point Observatory is the perfect place for stargazers, science lovers, artists, and curious minds of all ages to come together and explore the cosmos.

Join us for a special storytime under the stars—a magical experience where imagination meets the universe!

Spaces are limited, so be sure to register early and save your spot!

In partnership with Kitsap Regional Library. Sign up at KRL: Register

no Second Saturday Science Talk in July (11 Jul 2026)

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT

No Second Saturday Science Talk, due to Bainbridge Rotary Auction events today.

Find out more about our ongoing Programs and Planetarium Shows

Open Observatory: Sounds of Summer Concert (15 Jul 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:30:00 GMT

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

Astrophotography Special Interest Group (18 Jul 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 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 (18 Jul 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 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 (+ tax) 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.

Star Party (18 Jul 2026)

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Drop by starting 9:00 pm at Battle Point Observatory for an outdoor community Star Party! We'll have telescopes out and volunteer astronomers on hand. Bring your own telescope if you have one. Telescopes onsite until around midnight (possibly later depending on group interest).

NOTE: if the skies do not cooperate, event is canceled. If you've registered, we'll let you know if the event is off.

Otherwise, see you there! Questions? Email info@bpastro.org

Free, donations always welcome.

Open Observatory: Sounds of Summer Concert (22 Jul 2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:30:00 GMT

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

BARN: Plein Air Art (at BPO) (27 Jul 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

BARN hosts Plein Air Art meet-ups this week at Battle Point Park, with special access to Battle Point Observatory! Learn more & register through BARN:

Community Plein Air Art: Battle Point Park and Observatory

Open Observatory: Sounds of Summer Concert (29 Jul 2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:30:00 GMT

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

BARN: Plein Air Art (at BPO) (30 Jul 2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

BARN hosts Plein Air Art meet-ups this week at Battle Point Park, with special access to Battle Point Observatory! Learn more & register through BARN:

Community Plein Air Art: Battle Point Park and Observatory

Planetarium Shows: 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm (01 Aug 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Open to the community, $10/adult and $5/child tickets (+ tax) 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.

Open Observatory: Sounds of Summer Concert (05 Aug 2026)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:30:00 GMT

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

Movies in the Park (07 Aug 2026)

Sat, 08 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

IslandWood | Meteor Magic: A Perseid Star Party (08 Aug 2026)

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

in collaboration with IslandWood

Each August, Earth passes through a stream of tiny bits of dust and rock left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle. As those particles streak into our atmosphere at incredible speeds, they burn up in brilliant flashes of light, creating one of the year’s most celebrated celestial events: the Perseid meteor shower.

Join IslandWood and the Battle Point Astronomical Association for an unforgettable evening exploring the science and beauty of the Perseids. Whether you’re an experienced stargazer or simply curious about the night sky, this special collaboration offers an engaging blend of astronomy, exploration, and discovery.

For more information and tickets, please visit IslandWood at: METEOR MAGIC

Open Observatory: Sounds of Summer Concert (12 Aug 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:30:00 GMT

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

Movies in the Park (14 Aug 2026)

Sat, 15 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

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

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Open to the community, $10/adult and $5/child tickets (+ tax) 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.

Open Observatory: Sounds of Summer Concert (19 Aug 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:30:00 GMT

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

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

Open Observatory: 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

Astro Night! 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 at Astro Night! BI Parks presents "Elio" (by Pixar, rated PG) on the big screen alongside Battle Point Observatory. Drop by before the movie starts to 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

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 (+ tax) 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