When my four children were young I had a motor home and used to go to “Star Parties.” Dozens of amateur astronomers would set up their telescopes, usually in an open field up on a hill in a dark area, and everyone would make rounds looking through each of the telescopes.
Looking through a 20” scope when you had to stand on a step ladder to reach the eye piece was a real joy. Most of the scopes were focused on different astral objects or formations, thus it was a real education.
During the day there would be lectures and demonstrations of new discoveries and equipment. It was a wonderful family event that I would recommend for anyone interested in astronomy.