Northampton Night Fest
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 | 8 to 9:30 pm
On the Grounds of Historic Northampton and the Bridge Street Cemetery
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As night falls, join us for a gathering on the grounds of Historic Northampton to celebrate International Dark Sky Week. We will also take a short stroll—in darkness--through nearby Bridge Street Cemetery to experience the sights, sounds, smells, and feelings of the dark night-time environment.
Special guests include:
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All are welcome, including families with small children. Rain or shine. In case of rain, the event will take place in the Shepherd Barn, 66 Bridge Street.
FREE. No registration required.
Parking available at Historic Northampton, Bridge Street School, and along Bridge Street.
Coordinated by Northampton City Lights, a volunteer citizen organization focused on controlling light pollution in the city, and in partnership with Historic Northampton.
FREE. No registration required.
Parking available at Historic Northampton, Bridge Street School, and along Bridge Street.
Coordinated by Northampton City Lights, a volunteer citizen organization focused on controlling light pollution in the city, and in partnership with Historic Northampton.
About International Dark Sky Week
International Dark Sky Week is a worldwide celebration of the starry sky and natural darkness at night, and the importance of protecting it for humans and nature. It was created by the non-profit Dark Sky International, based in Tucson, AZ, and is now recognized by dozens of US cities (Los Angeles, San Diego, Dallas, Albuquerque, and Washington DC), many states (Connecticut, Virginia, New Mexico, and Wisconsin) and in several countries around the world, from Italy and Australia to the UK and Mexico.
International Dark Sky Week is a worldwide celebration of the starry sky and natural darkness at night, and the importance of protecting it for humans and nature. It was created by the non-profit Dark Sky International, based in Tucson, AZ, and is now recognized by dozens of US cities (Los Angeles, San Diego, Dallas, Albuquerque, and Washington DC), many states (Connecticut, Virginia, New Mexico, and Wisconsin) and in several countries around the world, from Italy and Australia to the UK and Mexico.