FREEDodge Nature Center: Universe in the Park
Weekly on Fridays and Saturdays in summer
Friday, August 7
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
All Ages
Recommended for families (adults & kids)
Dodge Nature Center
West St Paul, MN
About this event
Spend an evening at Dodge Nature Center and enjoy a welcoming outdoor experience for families in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area. This program gives you a chance to relax under the night sky, learn a little about the solar system, and take in a nature-centered setting that invites curiosity. The event includes a short slide show and, weather permitting, telescope viewing that can make astronomy feel approachable and fun for all ages. It is a simple way to explore, discover, and share time together in a peaceful Minnesota landscape.
Good to know
- Bring a vehicle permit only if you need to park on-site, since Dodge says parking can require one for some visits and the program itself is free.
Community insights
Public event pages for this MIfA series suggest the evening is mostly an outdoor talk plus telescope viewing, so families may want to plan for a later night and some waiting between the presentation and observing. The venue pages also suggest on-site parking can be straightforward but may depend on which Dodge property lot is open that evening.
Plan your visit
Parking
Parking is available on Marie Avenue or in the Main Office parking lot at Dodge Nature Center's Marie Property.
Weather
Telescope observing happens weather permitting.
Location
Dodge Nature Center
365 Marie Ave W, West St Paul, MN 55118, USA
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