Events

Experience the beauty of South River as fall colours, waterfront scenery and forest landscapes transition into sunset, the Full Moon and the fall night sky.

Join us at Tom Thomson Park for a special outdoor evening combining fall colours, photography, nature, astronomy and guided telescope viewing.

Arrive before sunset to enjoy the colourful forest and waterfront and capture memorable fall photographs. As daylight fades, the experience will transition into an introduction to the fall night sky and telescope viewing.

Participants will have an opportunity to experience the Full Moon through a telescope, along with bright stars and other suitable celestial objects. If weather and observing conditions permit, we will also attempt to observe Saturn.

Each registered participant will receive a commemorative collectible event T-shirt.

Your Experience Includes

• Fall colour photography opportunities
• Waterfront and forest scenery
• Individual, couple, family and group photo opportunities
• Sunset experience at Tom Thomson Park
• Beginner-friendly introduction to the fall night sky
• Full Moon viewing through a telescope
• Telescope viewing of bright stars and other suitable celestial objects
• Opportunity to observe Saturn, if conditions permit
• Fall night-sky interpretation
• Commemorative collectible event T-shirt

Evening Schedule

5:00–5:30 p.m. – Welcome & Registration
Participant check-in, welcome and event introduction.

5:45 p.m. – Fall Colours & Photography
Enjoy the park’s fall colours, waterfront and forest scenery while capturing photographs before sunset.

6:45 p.m. – Sunset Experience & Transition
Enjoy the changing evening landscape as daylight fades and we prepare for the astronomy portion of the program.

7:30 p.m. – Introduction to the Fall Night Sky
A beginner-friendly introduction to the Full Moon, bright stars, constellations and the night sky above South River.

8:00 p.m. – Full Moon & Telescope Viewing Begins
Experience the Full Moon through a telescope and explore other suitable celestial objects.

8:30–11:00 p.m. – Stargazing Experience
Continue exploring the fall night sky through guided telescope viewing. If conditions permit, Saturn may also be observed.

The schedule and telescope targets may be adjusted based on sunset, darkness, weather, cloud cover and observing conditions.