# Starry Nights Star Party at Rancho Cañada del Oro

> Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 7 · 6:15 PM – 8:15 PM
- Where: Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve, 4289 Casa Loma Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
- Ages: Family friendly
- Price: Sign up on Eventbrite (price not printed)
- Organizer: Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority
- Official page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/starry-nights-tickets-1976500734904
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

A family-friendly evening of stargazing with the Open Space Authority and San Jose Astronomical Association club members at Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve in the dark foothills near Morgan Hill. Docent astronomers set up and provide telescopes and help visitors find and understand features of the night sky. The two-hour event is tagged accessible and family friendly by the Open Space Authority. Dress warm, bring water, and sign up in advance on the Authority's Eventbrite page.

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