A Night Under the Stars

The St. Johns County Parks & Recreation Department and the Ancient City Astronomy Club host A Night Under the Stars on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Equestrian Center Community Room in Hastings. 

Led by the experts from the Ancient City Astronomy Club, this captivating Astronomy 101 class unlocks the secrets of the night sky as you learn about the mythology behind the constellations and the latest scientific discoveries in astronomy.

You'll have the opportunity to peer through telescopes and binoculars to observe the moon, planets, and other celestial wonders.

The Details

Admission: Free, but please reserve your spot online.

When: Friday, August 29, 2025, from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. 

Where: The Equestrian Center Community Room, 8200 Smith Road, Hastings, Florida 32145

How to Register for an Event

1. We cannot attach a link to a particular event, so the link is to the catalogue of all Parks and Recreation Events. You can scroll down to find the event we posted and other events of interest to you. Hint: Most of the ones we post are in the parent category Nature Programs.
2. To register for an event, you must create an account and log in to your account. They require prior registration for most events, even the free ones.

The Events We Post

• Guided Walks—Bike tours are also in this category
• Classes and Workshops—Usually, the infrequent workshops and historic tours.
• Kayak Trips
• Veteran Programs
  • Military Veteran Archery
  • Military Veteran Fishing
  • Military Veteran Kayaking

Fees

Some programs are free to all, some are free to residents, and require everyone to pay a fee, though they may offer residents a discount.

Other County Opportunities

• We don't list all of the events the county offers, and you may find others that interest you. The category menu at the top shows how many events are currently listed under a particular category. 
• The category menu also links to several county rental and permit programs:
  • Beach Accessible Wheelchairs
  • Beach Permits
  • Boat Ramp Permits
  • Pavilion Rentals