Check out astronomy focused websites in order to know when there might be cool or unique astronomical events. For example, a lunar eclipse when the Earth’s shadow eclipses the moon. You can also look for meteor showers or a comet too! Something is always happening in the sky. Heading to a dark place may not always be necessary.
Consider bookmarking these websites:
https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SKYCAL/SKYCAL.html