The 2026 Dark Sky Festival will retain our modified format. It is a multi-day event - hosted this year during 1st weekend of September in Fort Smith. There will also be opportunities for excursions to the world's largest dark sky preserve - Wood Buffalo National Park.
Join us for an exciting multi-day journey of exploring the wonders of our universe and the sciences that makes it all work.
Our program offers a variety of afternoon activities and workshops for all members of the family and then it continues with evening events, including opportunities for some casual socializing. The day, or should we say night, is wrapped up with viewing our pristine northern skies, and with some luck, an aurora borealis display.
View the Full Dark Sky Schedule: Here
Browse the Thebacha and Wood Buffalo Astronomical Society Webpage: Here
