We are proud to provide quality programming and events year-round. From virtual workshops to overnight retreats to outdoor concerts, we offer opportunities for inspiration, learning, and entertainment. The events below are open to the public and are sponsored and hosted by Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center.

Stargazing

Fri., October 9th, 2026•6:00pm – 10:00pm

Come out for a Fall night of wonder under the stars with retired meteorologist Mike Lynch!
6pm Concessions
7pm Program & Viewing

Make the stars your old friends as we watch the great celestial show in the skies over Mount Olivet Conference and Retreat Center. We’ll have giant telescopes aimed at Jupiter, Saturn, star clusters, galaxies, and more. Live video telescopes will also be available. Get to know constellations like The Big Bear, Cygnus the Swan, Pegasus the Winged Horse, and others.

Mike Lynch is a retired WCCO meteorologist and has been hosting Minnesota and Wisconsin Starwatch programs for over 50 years. He also writes a weekly stargazing column for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and is the author of the book “Stars, a Month by Month Tour of the Constellations.”

Concessions available for purchase from 6-7pm before free program and viewing.

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When: Friday, October 9th, 2026 at 6:00pm

Where: Mount Olivet Conference & Retreat Center

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We are proud to provide quality programming and events year-round. From virtual workshops to overnight retreats to outdoor concerts, we offer opportunities for inspiration, learning, and entertainment.

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