Civic Center STARGAZE

Civic Center STARGAZE returns to the Great Lawn at Civic Center Park on Wednesday, November 18, from 6 PM to 8 PM. It's a collaboration between the Civic Center Conservancy and AstroTours, and it's an annual series, so this is the one they bring back each year.

They pitch it as a celestial journey for all ages. Skilled astronomers are on hand to explain the wonders of the cosmos, the constellations and the folklore behind them, and everyone gets to look through high-powered telescopes at the moon and other celestial bodies. It's a guided experience rather than just a few telescopes set up for you to wander through on your own.

Entry works by 30-minute timed tickets, so you'll have a specific window to come and go rather than hanging out for the full two hours. A local food truck will be serving food and drinks on the night, which is a good thing to keep in mind if you're planning to make an evening of it. The event is held on the Great Lawn, right in the heart of Civic Center Park at 101 W. 14th Ave., Denver, 80202. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door.