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Parks & Recreation Special Events

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The City of San Marcos Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of special events throughout the year for the community to enjoy.

Below is a comprehensive list of events; events are periodically updated with more information as we get closer to the date. Click on the event name to view more information or call us at (760) 744-9000.

STAR WALK XXXV

STAR-GAZING FOR BEGINNERS

Learn basic astronomy concepts at a beginner’s level. Locate and understand featured celestial/astronomical events. Locate and identify common constellations and asterisms.

Tonight's features:

  • Viewing the Parade of Planets: Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn
  • Lion, Arc of Arcturus and the Great Bear
  • Spring Constellations
  • Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower (Halley Comet Debris)
  • A “Waning Gibbous Moon.” What’s next for the Moon?

Recommended Equipment:

  • LED flashlight with red filter, or red lens cover.
  • Binoculars
  • Warm clothes
  • Blanket and/or ground cloth
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