Dark Sky Events
Jointly presented by DarkSky Olympic Peninsula and Battle Point Observatory
Celebrate Dark Skies in the month of April & beyond! 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. Learn how small changes in our own backyard can make a difference.
Join us as we “go dark” to explore the night and take action to protect dark skies worldwide.
Events at Battle Point Observatory are at 10800 Battle Point Drive NE, Bainbridge Island, WA. Questions? Please reach out to info@bpastro.org.
On April 14, 2026 the City of Bainbridge Island issued a proclamation designating April 13-19, 2026 “Bainbridge Island Dark Sky Week”. Read the Proclamation: PDF
BPO Book Club: The End of Night
Tuesday May 26 6:00 pm (on Zoom)
This month we’re on Zoom, May 26th from 6 – 7 pm and the book is: The End of Night – Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Lightby Paul Bogard. Books are available for purchase at Eagle Harbor Books on Winslow Way on Bainbridge Island and probably at your local library too.
To join the zoom-room, all you have to do is register below. We’d love to see you!
BPO Book Club: The Darkness Manifesto
Tuesday June 23 6:00 pm (on Zoom)
BPO Book study group: The Darkness Manifesto: On Light Pollution, Night Ecology, and the Ancient Rhythms that Sustain Life by Johan Eklöf. Online event, facilitated by BPAA Artist in Residence Deborah Milton. Book available at Eagle Harbor Books or your favorite local bookstore. Join a fun online discussion by registering below!
Paint Night in the Planetarium
Saturday June 27 5:00 pm
Paint Night at the Planetarium: Black Holes & Dark Matter! You are invited to join artist Deborah Milton for a special Paint Night event. Inspired by a planetarium show at Battle Point Observatory, you will shed expectations as you learn to paint intuitively and playfully with acrylics on canvas.
BPAA & DarkSky Booth
Saturday July 4th 10:00 am
Find our booth at Bainbridge Island’s Grand Old Fourth of July! Representatives of both organizations will be on hand to chat and share about local dark sky awareness.
Light Pollution Impacts from Dark Sky International
Learn more about tackling light pollution in your local community! Visit Dark Sky Olympic Peninsula darkskyopwa.org
