# Earth Hour 2008 Dark Sky Week In Harmony, Florida By Dee Sandin | Published 2008-03-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-hour-dark-sky-week-in-harmony References: [blogs.orlandosentinel](http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_outdoors/) & [darkskyfestival](http://www.darkskyfestival.com/) In my neck of the woods, we will be attending **[Earth Hour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-day-essentials)** in Harmony, Florida. It's such a blast! With millions turning their lights off in Osceola county at 8:00 p.m., in Harmony, folks are encouraged to attend a [community movie or candlelit dinner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-sensitive-sundays) at Greensides' restaurant. Earth Hour also kicks off **National Dark Sky Week**, from March 29 to April 4, which ends the day before the 5th Annual [Dark Sky Festival](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-community-event) at Harmony begins. That festival on Saturday, April 5th, we close off the annual Dark Sky Week Festival with events such as viewing the night skies through several telescopes while enjoying music and food, specialty booths, meeting astronomers and scientists, or playing in the Cosmic Kids Zone. The festivities kick off at 7 pm by the Silver Clouds Community Orchestra and then we get a real treat - a concert by RARE EARTH ("Get Ready", "I Just Want To Celebrate") performing a special concert as part of the celebration. Dancing in the street! I can't wait! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dark Sky Week:** Opportunity for businesses to offer stargazing experiences, telescope rentals, and astronomy-themed events. - **Earth Hour:** Potential for companies to develop and promote eco-friendly products and services, such as energy-efficient lighting and renewable energy solutions. - **Cosmic Kids Zone:** Innovative businesses can create interactive educational experiences and products for children interested in astronomy and space exploration. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for hotels and restaurants to offer special packages and menus for Dark Sky Week and Earth Hour events. - **Renewable Energy:** Potential for companies to develop and market renewable energy solutions to align with Earth Hour's mission. - **Education and Entertainment:** Innovative businesses can create educational programs and products related to astronomy and space for the Cosmic Kids Zone. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exotic Flower Show Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orchids-after-dark.md) - [Bloor-Yorkville Holiday Event](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blooryorkville.md) - [Sustainable Public Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-9-festival.md) - [Unique Illuminated Performances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candlelight.md) - [Eclipse-Themed Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-darkest-hour.md) - [Daylight Savings Ice Cream Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-ice-cream-1.md) - [Immersive Light Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lektrik-festival-of-lights.md) - [Thematic Large-Scale Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-at-illumi.md) - [Thematic Outdoor Lights Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-burton-light-trail.md)