Events calendar

Cultural Demonstrators and Artists on Site

Montezuma Castle National Monument

May 16 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

During the weekend in April and May, artists and cultural demonstrators from various tribes across the southwest will be on site at Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot to share their skills and work with the public. These events are made possible with...

Poetry of Migration Workshop

Walnut Canyon National Monument

May 16 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

A bird walk and poetry workshop hosted by poet Jodie Hollander and park ranger Ryan carpenter at Walnut canyon National Monument. Binoculars and support provided by Western National Parks

Sea Chantey Sing at Mare Island

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

May 16 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us for a Mare Island Chantey Sing on Saturday, April 18, from 12-4 PM. There will be two gathering places for singing - on C.A. Thayer in the below deck hold and in the historic Coal Sheds. Instruments are encouraged in the Coal Shed location...

May 16 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join us on a stroll through the historic Muir orchard exploring the struggle Muir faced protecting Hetch Hetchy Valley. Details: Distance: 300 yards, one hill but mostly flat Pets: Dogs are welcome. Facilities: Located inside the visitor center...

May 16 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

All are welcome to this hands-on exploration of the agave - a versatile desert plant.

Mariachi and Folklorico Spring Performance

Chamizal National Memorial

May 16 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

A vibrant encore mariachi and folklorico show!

Stargazing Program and Star Party

Chaco Culture National Historical Park

May 16 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Please join Chaco Culture and the Albuquerque Astronomical Society for a star party at the visitor center! The evening will kick off with a ranger program outside behind the visitor center (at the benches in the back) while the astronomers align and...

Dark Sky Night

Capulin Volcano National Monument

May 16 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Join us for an exceptional Dark Sky experience. Capulin was named a Gold Tier Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association in 2016. Capulin Volcano holds Dark Sky viewing most Saturday nights during Summer months, and select nights Fall...