Pack your curiosity. And a warm coat.
A little preparation makes a mountain evening much more enjoyable. Here’s what we know now, and what’s still coming.
November 2026
11/11 kickoff · 11/23 school program · 11/24 evening event (details soon) · 11/27–28 main weekend · 11/30 weather backup. Remaining times are TBA.
Breckenridge, CO
11/23: Breckenridge Elementary & Upper Blue Elementary. 11/27: Frisco Historic Park. 11/28: Breckenridge Ski Resort near the Quicksilver chair base area. 11/30 weather backup: Beaver Run Resort.
Free Frisco RSVP
RSVP for November 27 · $0. Reserve weather backup stargazing through AstroTours from the festival schedule.
The listed event dates are confirmed. Check the festival schedule for event-specific information. Times and venues marked To Be Announced are still being finalized.
Make room for
discoveries.
Daytime science and community telescope viewing are at the heart of the family program. You can choose activities that suit your children’s ages, attention spans, and bedtime once the schedule is announced.
- Children stay with their accompanying adult.
- Age guidance and session lengths will be listed per event.
- Toilets, seating, food, and warm-up spaces are still to be confirmed.
- No telescope or astronomy background needed for the main observing sessions.
Warm from
head to toe.
- Warm coat and insulating layers
- Hat, gloves, and warm socks
- Sturdy footwear for possible snow or ice
- A thermos, water, and a snack
- Hand warmers, if you have them
- A dim red light for observing sessions
Standing still gets chilly. Plan for breaks, and keep bright phone screens and flashlights away from telescope viewing areas.
A good visit
starts with a little planning.
Event-specific directions, parking, drop-off points, and any festival transport will appear with confirmed venues.
Explore Breckenridge
Find places to stay, things to do, and town travel information.
Local public transportBreck Free Ride
Check current routes and operating times. Festival connections are TBA.
Before you driveColorado road conditions
Check current road conditions and travel alerts with COtrip.
These are general visitor resources. Festival lodging offers, shuttles, and mountain access are not yet confirmed.
Let’s plan for
your visit.
Venue and access planning are underway, including outreach about accessible participation. We will publish step-free access, path surfaces, seating, toilets, telescope access, and relevant sensory information for each event once arrangements are confirmed.
If there is something that would help you or your family take part, tell us while we are planning.
Ask an access questionThe sky has
a say, too.
Clouds affect telescope viewing, and snow or wind can affect outdoor plans. November 30 at Beaver Run Resort is the festival’s weather backup for main-weekend astronomy. RSVP for Frisco so we can contact you about weather postponement or cancellation.
Refund terms, change notices, and where to check on the day will be included with confirmed ticketed events.
Contact the festivalWhen is Breck Sky Fest?
Breck Sky Fest kicks off with BOEC on November 11. A regular guided AstroTours stargazing tour at Beaver Run is November 18, with paid booking through AstroTours. Celestial Sound Journey at Spirit Alchemy Studio is November 21, with 4 PM and 6 PM sessions. Frisco Historic Park Stargazing is November 27, 5:30–7:30 PM. Breck Sky School is November 23 at Breckenridge Elementary and Upper Blue Elementary. The main festival day and night are November 28 at Breckenridge Ski Resort near the Quicksilver chair base area, with public evening stargazing from 6:00–7:30 PM MST and daytime solar astronomy times TBA. VIP Stargazing at Beaver Run is also November 28: $57 per person, limited to 22 guests. Create Among the Stars at Ready Paint Fire is Sunday, November 29, noon–3 PM, with canvas painting and glow-in-the-dark glass mosaics. November 30 at Beaver Run Resort is the weather backup.
Can I register yet?
Book the regular November 18 AstroTours stargazing tour at Beaver Run directly through AstroTours. Booking is open directly through Spirit Alchemy for Celestial Sound Journey on November 21 at 4 PM or 6 PM. Free RSVPs are required and open for the main Breckenridge Ski Resort program on November 28 and Frisco Historic Park Stargazing on November 27. Arrive anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 PM. Book VIP Stargazing at Beaver Run on November 28 directly through AstroTours: $57 per person, capped at 22 guests, with early access, tea and coffee, and access to a warming area and fire. Reserve November 30 weather-backup stargazing through the linked AstroTours booking page. RSVPs are also open for public accessible stargazing with BOEC on November 11, with a field for accessibility needs. The separate 1 PM BOEC school session is for BOEC students only. BOEC evening stargazing runs 5:30–7:00 PM MST; its location is coming soon. November 28 public evening stargazing runs 6:00–7:30 PM MST; daytime solar astronomy times are coming soon.
Is it suitable for children?
Families are a central part of the plan, especially daytime science, the planet walk, and community stargazing. Final age guidance will be listed for each activity. Children will need to stay with their accompanying adult; drop-off childcare is not planned.
Do I need a telescope or astronomy experience?
No experience is needed for the main astronomy activities, and the astronomy team plans to provide telescopes for those sessions. Any specialist workshop equipment, such as a camera, will be listed in advance.
What should we wear?
Bring a warm coat, insulating layers, a hat, gloves, warm socks, and sturdy footwear for possible snow or ice. Standing at a telescope can feel much colder than walking. A thermos and hand warmers can be useful.
What happens if it is cloudy or snowy?
Telescope viewing depends on the sky, and outdoor activities depend on safe conditions. November 30 at Beaver Run Resort is the festival’s weather backup for astronomy affected by poor weather during the main weekend. RSVP for the free Frisco event so we can contact you about postponement or cancellation. Check the festival and your event’s booking information for updates.
Will the venues be accessible?
Venues are still being arranged, so step-free routes, surfaces, accessible toilets, seating, and telescope access are not yet confirmed. We will publish access information for each event. Please email us with any requirements that would help you take part.
Where should we park, and is there a shuttle?
Venue addresses, parking, drop-off points, and any festival transport are TBA. Breckenridge has public transport, but festival connections and late-night service are not confirmed. Check the visitor page for official travel resources.
Does the High Country Stargaze include a gondola ride?
A lift or gondola ride is not part of the published offer. The venue and arrival instructions will be announced before registration opens.
Is the festival only for Breckenridge?
Breckenridge is the festival’s home base, and residents, schools, businesses, and community organizations across Summit County are invited to take part. Confirmed event locations will be listed individually; Frisco Historic Park hosts free stargazing on November 27.
Can our school, business, or group take part?
Yes. We are inviting schools, venues, artists, educators, vendors, community organizations, and sponsors to help shape the first festival. The Get involved page explains the opportunities and how to reach us.
Keep an eye on
this space.
The confirmed festival dates and Frisco RSVP are available now. Check back as the full program, remaining times, and venues are announced.
For festival updates, follow @AstroToursOrg on social media.