International Dark Sky Week, A Global Celebration of the Night
DarkSky Olympic Peninsula and Battle Point Astronomical Association invite the community to a free movie night in April! Enjoy a family-friendly Dark Sky Movie Night from 6:45 pm – 8:10 pm, on Tuesday April 14 at the historic Lynwood Theatre on Bainbridge Island. Short movies will include Defending the Dark, Know the Night: The Fight to Protect Natural Darkness, and The Movement to Save Our Night Skies. A brief joint discussion panel will follow. All ages welcome! Reserve your free tickets at https://givebutter.com/darkskymovie2026
Dark sky conservation benefits wildlife and their habitats, reduces health and safety risks to humans, saves energy and reduces costs. Light pollution has devastating effects on migrating birds, native plants, and pollinators. Join us to learn how small changes in our own backyard can make a difference.
During the month of April, visit the Observatory for more Dark Sky special events. Full info is available at: https://bpastro.org/dark-sky-events/
Of particular note are:
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Paint Night at the Planetarium: “Dark Skies” – Saturday 4/25, 5:00 pm
Limited tickets, discount until April 11 for BPAA Members: https://bpaa.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6574068
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BPO book group: “Night Magic” – 4/28, 6:00 pm on Zoom
Register at: https://bpaa.wildapricot.org/widget/event-6594910
Join us in April as we “go dark” to explore the night, protect our dark skies, and reduce energy waste. Learn how making small changes on a community level can make a meaningful difference.
