Events calendar

30th Anniversary Artist Showcase

Washita Battlefield National Historic Site

Nov 15 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

This year marks an important milestone, three decades of continued preservation, reflection, and partnership at Washita. The 30th Anniversary event on November 12th-15th will highlight the collaborative efforts that have helped ensure the stories...

Nov 15 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Native American Heritage Month Event: Join Donna Kaye, Hopi Artist for a Cultural Demonstration at the Montezuma Castle National Monument Visitor Center.

Nov 15 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Native American Heritage Month Event: Join Priscilla Nieto, Santo Domingo Traditional and Contemporary Jewelery and flint knapping Cultural Demonstration.

Nov 15 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Shiprock Trading Post has supported Indigenous artists since 1894. Learn about the history and culture of trading posts. Browse unique and authentic Native American craft and fine jewelry reflecting the many diverse Indigenous cultures of the...

Tortilla Demonstration

Tumacácori National Historical Park

Nov 15 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Experience the sounds, smells, and tastes of traditional tortilla-making.

Nov 15 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The exhibit commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Anza expedition by exploring both the expedition itself and the environment the settlers found when they arrived in Monterey. Panels discuss the founding of Monterey, early buildings and...

Native American Heritage Month Celebration

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

Nov 15 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

The Native American Heritage Month Celebration at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument highlights the remarkable endurance of Indigenous communities who have persisted through centuries of colonial occupation. The event amplifies modern Native...

Solar Viewing at the Visitor Center

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Nov 15 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us for a safe and fascinating look at the sun! Stop by the Visitor Center anytime between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to view the sun through a specially equipped telescope and learn more about our closest star. All ages welcome. No registration...

Battle of Glorieta Pass Hike

Pecos National Historical Park

Nov 15 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

The Battle of Glorieta Pass was one of the most influential battles of the Civil War fought over March 26-28, 1862. Join a park ranger for a hike along the historic Battlefield Trail and see how it played a role in this pivotal battle . The hike will...

Visit the Show Barn and meet a Hereford

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

Nov 15 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Meet a park ranger at the Show Barn and get up close and personal with members of the historic Hereford cattle herd. Learn about Lyndon Johnson's ranching history and enjoy the view from the highest point on the LBJ Ranch driving tour route.

Ranger Guided Tour of Mission San José

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Nov 15 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Join our guided walks led by a National Park Ranger at Mission San José.Daily 10:00 am, 11:00 am and 2:30 pm (weather permitting).Each tour is limited to 50 people. First come, first served daily.San José guided walks begin at the Visitor Center at...

Stars Over The Gila

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Nov 15 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us at the Gila Cliff Dwelling's National Monument Visitor Center parking lot to view the stars and other celisteral objects. Bring a red headlamp.

Garden Walk (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Nov 16 9:15 am – 10:00 am

Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible.

Nov 16 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Wake up with the park on this short hike through the Sonoran Desert with a ranger to learn about the wonders of our ecosystems and the history of this landscape. Water, sun protection, and hiking shoes are recommended!

Guided Hikes on the Islands

Channel Islands National Park

Nov 16 10:00 am – 11:00 am

On days that the concessionaire boats run to the islands, guided hikes may be offered by national park rangers, volunteers, or concessionaire naturalists. If they are not available to lead hikes, self-guided interpretive trail booklets are available...

Ancestral Sites Trail Guided Walk

Pecos National Historical Park

Nov 16 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Pecos Pueblo sits at the site of a unique ecological and cultural crossroads. Join a park ranger on this tour to lear n a bout the Ancestral Pueblo , Spanish Colonial history, and the importance of this site to communities today . The tour begins at...

Ranger Guided Tour of Mission San José

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Nov 16 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join our guided walks led by a National Park Ranger at Mission San José.Daily 10:00 am and 11:00 am (weather permitting).Each tour is limited to 50 people. First come, first served daily.San José guided walks begin at the Visitor Center at Mission...

Silent Sentinels

Fort Union National Monument

Nov 16 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Starting at the visitor center, this staff-led program goes ½ mile to both the second and third forts. 45 to 60-minutes. All programs are subject to change or cancellation due to weather or limited staffing.

Nov 16 10:15 am – 11:00 am

Learn about the four seasons in the Sonoran Desert through a collage of color images. The best times to see wildflowers, cactus blooms and fruit, fall colors, and even the occasional snow covered landscape. Bird migrations plus mating and birthing...

Tours of President Johnson's Boyhood Home

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

Nov 16 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Daily tours of the Boyhood Home explore Lyndon Johnson's childhood growing up in the rural, 1920s town of Johnson City, Texas. Tours start at the National Park Visitor Center in Johnson City at 100 Ladybird Lane.

Ranger Guided Tour of Mission San José

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Nov 16 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join our guided walks led by a National Park Ranger at Mission San José.Daily 10:00 am and 11:00 am (weather permitting).Each tour is limited to 50 people. First come, first served daily.San José guided walks begin at the Visitor Center at Mission...

Living with Giants (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Nov 16 11:15 am – 12:00 pm

The saguaro celebrates events and faces challenges throughout its life. A biologist explains how it provides shelter and substance for wildlife; when it flowers; its growth patterns; and how it fights for survival against drought, lightning, frost...

Nov 16 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The exhibit commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Anza expedition by exploring both the expedition itself and the environment the settlers found when they arrived in Monterey. Panels discuss the founding of Monterey, early buildings and...

Battle of Glorieta Pass Talk

Pecos National Historical Park

Nov 16 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm

The Battle of Glorieta Pass was one of the most influential western battles of the Civil War. Join a park ranger for a talk in the historic Trading Post building and see how it played a role in this pivotal battle . Talks meet at the visitor center...

Visit the Junction School with a Ranger

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

Nov 16 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Meet a park ranger at the Junction School to talk about what learning was like for four-year-old Lyndon when he started his education in 1912. On April 11, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson returned to his first school to sign the Elementary and...

Garden Walk (East District)

Saguaro National Park

Nov 16 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Join us for a casual walk and talk through our ethnobotanical garden to learn some sharp facts about the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest flower, come let your curiosity blossom. This is an accessible program along a...

Ranger Guided Tour of Mission San José

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Nov 16 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Join our guided walks led by a National Park Ranger at Mission San José.Daily 10:00 am, 11:00 am and 2:30 pm (weather permitting).Each tour is limited to 50 people. First come, first served daily.San José guided walks begin at the Visitor Center at...