Events

Constellation Quest

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Free

All Day

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The Constellation Quest invites you to explore Jasper’s local shops in search of hidden mystery gift cards. Each participating store will have three prizes waiting to be discovered.

Celestial Specials

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Free

All Day

Multiple Times

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Shop the Stars — Discover Stellar Deals!

Forest Guides - Ken Hacke Arts

Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

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These luminous sculptures, designed to look like ice that never melts, seem to glow from within.

Sounds of the Solar System: Sound Bath

In town

Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

10:00am

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11:00am

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Relax, unwind, and journey through space with this immersive sound bath experience.

Solar Gazing with RASC

In town

Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

11:00am

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2:00pm

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Take a closer look through filters and specialized solar telescopes with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada’s Edmonton Centre astronomers. (Weather permitting.)

Brunch Series: More Than Martians (Dr. Tanya Harrison)

In town

$1-$50

$48

All Day

Multiple Times

11:00am

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1:00pm

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Why has Mars held humanity's interest for so long? What mysteries does Mars hold---not just about the history of the Red Planet, but about the origins of life on Earth?

Lab Notes Live: About quantum science, with Timothy Friesen

In town

Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

8:30am

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9:30am

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Unravel one of physics’ greatest mysteries — join us to explore what happened to the universe’s missing antimatter and the strange new questions it’s raising.

Lab Notes Live: Madison Feehan Space

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Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

8:30am

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9:30am

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Connect with space enthusiasts, local experts, and fellow festivalgoers over coffee and cosmic curiosity.

Lab Notes Live: Emma Lehnhardt on Many Paths to Space 

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Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

8:30am

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9:30am

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Join Emma Lehnhardt, a space nerd who studied both astronomy and space policy, for a coffee chat about all of the different ways to participate in space exploration

Lab Notes Live: Jeanine Holowatuik on The Night is Changing: The How & Why

In town

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

8:30am

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9:30am

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Join Astro Photographer & avid aurora chaser, Jeanine Holowatuik as she provides a visual presentation on how the night sky is changing.

Jasper Rocketry Lab

In town

Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

9:00am

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12:00pm

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The Edmonton Rocketry Club (ERC) promotes model rocketry as a hobby, welcoming members of all ages to build and safely launch rockets of all sizes and power levels.

A Night Under the Stars

In town

$100+

$275 Per Person

All Day

Multiple Times

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Experience the magic of the Dark Sky Festival with an all-inclusive overnight backcountry hike and stargazing adventure

Milky Way Espresso Trail

In town

$1-$50

All Day

Multiple Times

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Embark on a delicious Espresso Martini journey through Jasper, featuring Wild Life Distillery products. Enjoy all 4 unique martinis and unlock a surprise at the end of the trail!

Dark Sky Package

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

$100+

$125

All Day

Multiple Times

10:15pm

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1:15am

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Join astronomy experts from The Jasper Planetarium for an out-of-this-world Rocky Mountain evening experience.

Spacecraft Autonomy: Navigating Shadows and Flames with Andrew Macdonald

In town

$1-$50

$35

All Day

Multiple Times

12:00pm

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2:00pm

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Discover how Canadian space robotics are paving the way to the Moon—and transforming wildfire response on Earth—in this talk on cutting-edge autonomous technologies (meal included).

Dark Sky Felt Workshop

In town

$100+

All Day

Multiple Times

12pm

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3pm

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Inspired by the beauty of Jasper’s night skies, you’ll learn the techniques of felt art and create your very own 8x8 Dark Sky felt masterpiece to take home.

ScienceFest, presented by TELUS World of Science - Edmonton

In town

Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

1:00pm

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4:00pm

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Get ready for flying objects, dazzling fun, and hands-on science as Commemoration Park turns into an explosive outdoor lab with interactive demos for all ages!

Blast off with the ERC

In town

Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

1:00pm

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4:00pm

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Join the Edmonton Rocketry Club at Commemoration Park for an exciting, all-ages rocket launch event featuring model and high-powered rockets built in Jasper and beyond!

Mission Control Rover Driving

In town

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

1:00pm

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4:00pm

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Take the controls and explore the Moonyard (from Jasper!) in this live, all-ages demo where you’ll remotely operate real rovers using the same software set to guide a lunar mission later this year.

Space is the future of medicine on Earth with Kris Lehnhardt

In town

$1-$50

$15

All Day

Multiple Times

2:00 pm

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4:00 pm

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In this talk, Kris will share how space medicine has shaped healthcare on Earth for decades, and describe the future of medicine on Earth.

Supergiants: Stories of the Universe with Kyle Flemmer

In town

Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

2:00pm

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3:00pm

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In Supergiants, poet Kyle Flemmer blends astrophysics with lyricism to explore what our reach for the stars reveals about our inner lives and our place in the cosmos.

Lab Notes Live: Wildfire Ecosystems with Landon Shepherd

In town

Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

2:00pm

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3:00pm

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Discover a universe of conversation where science, community, and curiosity collide. Join wildfire expert Landon Shepherd for an engaging session on wildfire ecosystems.

ᐸᐦᑭᓯᒧᐣ pahkisimon

Out of Town

Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

4:00 PM

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7:00 PM

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Celebrate pahkisimon—Cree for sunset—with a tipi raising, drumming, dance, and stories by Warrior Women, as we welcome the night sky in a powerful gathering at Lake Annette.

Movie Night in Commemoration Park

In town

Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

4:00pm

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10:00pm

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Join us under the stars for two free space-themed movie screenings at Commemoration Park!

Star Sessions

Out of Town

$100+

Starting at $129

All Day

Multiple Times

5:00pm

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11:00pm

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Blast off with the Jasper SkyTram and astronomy experts from The Jasper Planetarium for an exclusive dining and stargazing experience atop Whistlers Mountain.

Jasper Rocketry Lab

In town

Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

5:00pm

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9:00pm

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The Edmonton Rocketry Club (ERC) promotes model rocketry as a hobby, welcoming members of all ages to build and safely launch rockets of all sizes and power levels.

Planetarium Dome Theatre Experience

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

$1-$50

$37 for Adults and $20 for Youth

All Day

Multiple Times

Duration 40 Minutes.

5:45pm

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10:00pm

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Take An Interactive Tour of Jasper Dark Sky Preserve!

Dinner and Conversation with Astronaut Robert Thirsk

In town

$51-99

$69.95

All Day

Multiple Times

6:00 pm

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8:00 pm

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Robert Thirsk will share personal experiences of his six-month mission aboard the International Space Station, including his launch to space aboard a Soyuz rocket and the rollicking return back home.

After Dark - Small Group Photo Tour

Out of Town

$100+

$150

All Day

Multiple Times

6:00pm

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9:00pm

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Experience Jasper’s world-renowned dark skies like never before on the AFTER DARK tour—a guided journey into the night.

Dark Designs-a night sky celebration of artistic expression

In town

Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

6:00pm

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10:00pm

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A themed event in concert with the Jasper Dark Sky Festival 2025.

Animals of the Night Hike

Out of Town

$1-$50

$50 for Adult, $40 for Youth

All Day

Multiple Times

6:30pm

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9:00pm

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Learn about Jasper's nocturnal wildlife on a scenic 4km family-friendly hike.

Sunset Helicopter Cruise in the Rockies

Out of Town

$100+

$989

All Day

Multiple Times

Duration 30 mins

6:30pm

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8:00pm

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As the golden sun begins its decent, embark on a journey that will take your breath away!

Fireside chat

In town

Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

7:00pm

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9:00pm

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Experience the power of Indigenous drumming, singing, and storytelling under the open sky. Led by a local Knowledge Keeper, this unique gathering connects you to the land and its traditions.

Pizza & Paint Night with Karly

In town

$51-99

$65

All Day

Multiple Times

7:00pm

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9:00pm

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Join artist Karly MacDonald for a fun, beginner-friendly Cosmic Paint Night at the Jasper Dark Sky Festival—an evening of creativity, connection, and starry inspiration.

Telescope Tours

Out of Town

$100+

$120

All Day

Multiple Times

Duration 2 Hours

7:00pm

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12:00am

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Beyond the horizon beneath Jasper’s pristine dark skies, wonder awaits.

Starry Night Improv Show

In town

$1-$50

$25

All Day

Multiple Times

7:30pm

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9:00pm

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Welcome to Jasper Theater's: 'Starry night improv show' where comedy takes off under the starry sky!

TALK - Live Under the Stars

In town

Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

7:30pm

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8:30pm

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Join us for a complimentary outdoor concert with chart-topping alt-pop artist TALK, headlining the second weekend of the Jasper Dark Sky Festival.

Sips and Stars

In town

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

7:30pm

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1:00am

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Sample Innisfail Whisky, Single Malt, Tabor Corn Whisky, Tabor Corn Bourbon, and a Cosmic Cocktail, then enjoy Jeanine Holowatuik’s photographic tour of the night sky

Scotch Tasting Experience

In town

Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

7:45pm

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Embark on a sensory journey through Scotland’s iconic whisky regions.

Yoga Under the Stars

In town

Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

8:00pm

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9:00pm

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Stretch. Breathe. Connect — Beneath Jasper’s Night Sky.

Star Gazing with RASC

Out of Town

Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

8:00pm

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11:00pm

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Discover the night sky with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada’s Edmonton Centre. Enjoy telescope views of celestial bodies, from the moon to distant galaxies.

Drone Show: The Flight of the Swifts

In town

Free

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

8:30pm

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8:45pm

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Experience the Drone Light Show, where cutting-edge technology meets art under the stars. Watch as drones create dynamic 3D light formations, bringing stories to life in the night sky.

Telescope Experience

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

$1-$50

$49

All Day

Multiple Times

Duration 45-60 Minutes

8:30pm

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12:00am

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Make an aurora! Hold a Mars rock! See some of our latest 4K imagery from our telescopes. Then, if it’s clear, enjoy views of stars, planets and galaxies

Dark Sky Night Festival Photography Tour

$51-99

$99

All Day

Multiple Times

8:30pm

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11:00pm

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Learn basic to advanced techniques to capture the night sky, (weather permitting) northern lights (if we're lucky) and light painting if it's cloudy; at some of the best spots around!

Mythologies of Outer Space, featuring Jim Ellis, Noreen Humble, Keith Sidwell, and Kyle Flemmer

In town

$1-$50

$15

All Day

Multiple Times

9:00 pm

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11:00 pm

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This event will feature contributors to the recent book Mythologies of Outer Space, which explores the ways we have thought about outer space throughout history

Space Bingo at the Brew Pub

In town

Free

All Day

Multiple Times

9:00pm

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11:00pm

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Join us every Thursday during the Dark Sky Festival for a cosmic twist on a classic favourite -Space Bingo!

Trivia Night

In town

$1-$50

$10

All Day

Multiple Times

9:30pm

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11:00pm

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Get ready for an entertaining evening of science! Gather a team of 2 or 4 and test your knowledge with a trivia challenge!