Holiday Star Party & Food Drive

Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Time: 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: Jockey’s Ridge State Park, Visitor Center parking area and Community Room, 300 W. Carolista Drive, Nags Head
Cost: No admission fee listed; food and hygiene donations encouraged.

Spend an evening exploring the universe at Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Telescopes will be available for public viewing, with knowledgeable astronomy partners helping visitors discover the night sky. Children’s activities will take place inside the Visitor Center Community Room.

Friends of Jockey’s Ridge will collect food and hygiene products for Beach Food Pantry throughout the evening. Suggested donations include canned vegetables, fruit, soup, tuna or chicken; peanut butter; rice; toothpaste; and feminine hygiene products. Food donations must include ingredient lists and nutrition labels.