Events calendar

Critter Chat

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Apr 16 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Join a ranger for a talk about the unique animals that call this deserrt home!

Solar Viewing at the Visitor Center

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Apr 16 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...

Ranger Program

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Apr 16 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm

Visit the Visitor Center at Mission San José to explore a mission topic with a park ranger.

Sunset Walk/Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Apr 16 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

A relaxed sunset program, designed for all ages, exploring the plants, wildlife, and people of the Sonoran Desert. Talks change daily; inquire at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center for details.

Sunset Walk/Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Apr 16 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

A relaxed sunset program, designed for all ages, exploring the plants, wildlife, and people of the Sonoran Desert. Talks change daily; inquire at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center for details.

Evening Program

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Apr 16 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

A formal interpretive talk on the history, ecology, and/or culture of the Sonoran Desert. Talks change daily; inquire at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center for details.

Apr 16 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

On Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 7 PM, Sonoma Petaluma Parks, Inc. will host David Rickman for a lecture entitled “Outfitting the Expedition: The Dress and Equipment of the Anza Party 1775-1776.” As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the arrival of...

Stars Over The Gila

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Apr 16 9:00 pm – 10:00 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.