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Upcoming and Past Events
Jul 02, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PMTwisp, Twisp Airport Rd, Twisp, WA 98856, USAThis event is a unique chance to see the night sky, very literally, through an expert's lens.
Jul 01, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMWinthrop, 51 State Rte 20, Winthrop, WA 98862, USAAstronomer and astrophysicist Shane Larson is back in the Methow Valley this July to teach us about meteors! This event is free and open to the public.
Jun 30, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMWinthrop, 28 State Rte 20, Winthrop, WA 98862, USAJoin us for a Milky Way Social Club gathering at the Methow Valley Ciderhouse. Enjoy food, drinks, and conversation in an informal gathering of people enthusiastic about dark skies and stargazing in the Methow Valley.
Nov 02, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMWinthrop, 112 Norfolk Rd, Winthrop, WA 98862, USANo one knows whether life exists elsewhere in the Universe. But even if we are completely alone, aliens have much to teach us about ourselves. We learn that humans are probably just as strange as inhabitants of most other planets. Registration required.
Nov 01, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PMTwisp, 201 Methow Valley Hwy N, Twisp, WA 98856, USAGet out your pre-election jitters and join us for an evening of music, drinks, food and action. We’ll be focusing on ways you can take local action through zone code comments and key votes on statewide initiatives.
Oct 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMZoning WebinarOkanogan County is now accepting comments on the updated Zone Code through November 12. This webinar will provide information on the zoning updates and topics we encourage you to comment on.
Oct 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMMethow, 6 Arkansas Ave, Methow, WA 98834, USAWe have a critical opportunity to protect the Methow Valley’s dark skies through upcoming zoning updates. This is our moment to make sure future generations can look up and see the stars just as we do today.
Sep 15, 2024, 8:00 PM – Sep 16, 2024, 10:30 PMWinthrop, 604 Patterson Lake Rd, Winthrop, WA 98862, USAJoin us for a spectacular presentation from the Seattle Astronomical Society at Sun Mountain Lodge. This event is complimentary for guests and anyone else who would like to attend.
Mar 02, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMTwisp, 104 S Glover St, Twisp, WA 98856, USAPlease join us for the opening reception of Dark Skies Saturday March 2nd! Dark Skies define the valley we call home. In this exhibit, 28 Artists reflect the inspiration the night sky holds for them in paintings, photography, textiles and sculpture.
Aug 08, 2023, 7:00 PM – Aug 12, 2023, 7:00 PMEden Valley Guest Ranch, 31 Eden Valley Ln, Oroville, WA 98844, USAAttend the annual Table Mountain Star Party with 4 days of events and stargazing. There will be hundreds of telescopes or bring your own. See Details for registration and other information.
Aug 04, 2023, 9:00 PMLocation is TBDEnjoy and evening of star gazing led by visiting astrophysicist Shane Larson and local astronomers. This event is free but RSVP is required. See the Details.
Aug 03, 2023, 5:00 PMWinthrop, 28 State Rte 20, Winthrop, WA 98862, USAPlease join us for the summer 2023 "Milky Way Social Club" get together. Catch up on recent activities and meet with other dark sky enthusiasts.
Aug 01, 2023, 7:00 PMTwisp, 201 Methow Valley Hwy N, Twisp, WA 98856, USAProtecting the Dark Side of the Sky with Shane Larson - a Methow Conservancy First Tuesday Event. Doors open 6:15.- Aug 02, 2022, 5:30 PMWinthrop, 28 State Rte 20, Winthrop, WA 98862, USAPlease join us for the inaugural gathering of the 2022 season of the "Milky Way Social Club". Catch up on recent activities and meet with other dark sky and astronomy or astrophotography enthusiasts.
Oct 07, 2020, 5:00 PM PDTMethow Dark Sky - Milky Way Social ClubOctober update and plans for the fall. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83707400476?pwd=dmxMWGpkMENMb2JEc2NlTXRnV2hBZz09
Jan 14, 2020, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PMMethow Valley Community Center, 201 WA-20, Twisp, WA 98856, USACelebrate music! Celebrate our beautiful winter dark skies! Celebrate creative art! Bring your family. The Confluence Gallery and Art Center will be judging a dark skies art contest, which will include great prizes for the best “Dark Sky Art."
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