Events calendar

Fort Open to Plaza Access

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Oct 30 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

The public is invited inside the reconstruction of Bent’s Old Fort, entering through the zaguan gate and into the plaza. Park Rangers will be present to explain the features of the fort and its 20 th century reconstruction. Entry into the...

Nevada Day at the Nevada State Museum Las Vegas

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Oct 30 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Join us for a full day of fun, educational activities that highlight the rich history and unique spirit of the Silver State. From interactive galleries to crafting and storytelling, it’s a day to embrace everything that makes Nevada special. Tule...

Oct 30 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...

Oct 30 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm

Join us in the Red Hills Visitor Center to discover various plant species native to the Sonoran Desert and learn how indigenous peoples traditionally used them for food and medicine. Wheelchair accessible.

Solar Viewing at the Visitor Center

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Oct 30 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...

Oct 30 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Wagons and cowboys and Hollywood, oh my! On this ranger-guided tour, learn about the Santa Fe Trail and area ranching, with stops at the Trading Post and historic Forked Lightning Ranch House . This tour requires limited walking , but extended...

Visit the Show Barn and meet a Hereford

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

Oct 30 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.

Life in the Gila

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Oct 30 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm

Join a ranger and discover how water, geology, plants, and people shaped this remarkable landscape. Explore the story of the Mogollon and the canyon they called home.

Oct 30 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm

Learn about the Petroglyphs inscribed in the rocks around Saguaro National Park!

Ranger Guided Tour of Mission San José

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Oct 30 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...

Alebrije Painting Workshop

Chamizal National Memorial

Oct 30 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Come for a free alebrije‑painting workshop with artist Angel Cabrales. Explore this vibrant Mexican folk art tradition. Create your own colorful creature while learning about its connection to Día de los Muertos and borderland culture. Supplies are...

Oct 30 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Lake Mead National Recreation Area is excited to be one of Leave No Trace’s Spotlight locations for 2026. The Leave No Trace traveling team will be at LAKE October 29-31. Come join us at the Boulder Beach Campground amphitheater for an evening...

A Ghost Story

Fort Union National Monument

Oct 30 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Good stories don’t have to be true! Join staff for a peculiar Fort Union tale told around a campfire followed by a lantern tour. 90 minutes. (Historic area only open for this tour’s participants after 4:00 pm on this date) Gates will reopen at 5:00...

Movie Night at the Park: Coco

Chamizal National Memorial

Oct 30 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Join us for a free outdoor movie night! Bring your blankets and enjoy Coco under the stars near the park amphitheater. It’s a perfect fall evening for a family-friendly film on Dia de los Muertos traditions.

A Ghost Story

Fort Union National Monument

Oct 30 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Good stories don't have to be true! Join rangers to explore a peculiar tale of Fort Union around a campfire followed by a lantern tour. 90-minutes. Gates will open at 6:45 pm for tour participants.

Stars Over The Gila

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Oct 30 8:30 pm – 9:30 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.

Sunrise Yoga: Halloween Edition 🎃

Padre Island National Seashore

Oct 31 7:00 am – 8:00 am

👻 For this special program of Sunrise Yoga: Halloween Edition, costumes are encouraged! 🎃 Awaken your senses and embrace the tranquility of the morning with our sunrise yoga class on the rooftop deck of the Malaquite Visitor Center, overlooking the...

Oct 31 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Lake Mead National Recreation Area is excited to be one of Leave No Trace’s Spotlight locations for 2026. The Leave No Trace traveling team will be at LAKE October 29-31. Meet at Goldstrike Canyon Trailhead at 8:00 am to help with restoring...

Oct 31 8:30 am – 9:30 am

Montezuma Pass ride with a ranger and hiker shuttle begins October 1st.This free shuttle from the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center to the stunning Montezuma Pass Overlook includes a guided ranger program on the ride up. Come with questions...

Fort Open to Plaza Access

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Oct 31 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

The public is invited inside the reconstruction of Bent’s Old Fort, entering through the zaguan gate and into the plaza. Park Rangers will be present to explain the features of the fort and its 20 th century reconstruction. Entry into the...

Guided Hike: Rinconada Canyon

Petroglyph National Monument

Oct 31 9:00 am – 10:30 am

These weekly hikes will focus on the history, geology, and petroglyphs along the 2.2 mile loop trail at Rinconada Canyon. Binoculars are encouraged but not necessary. Bring plenty of water and good hiking shoes. Hikes will be led by park volunteer...

Oct 31 9:00 am – 9:30 am

Fall 2026, the hiker transport will operate Saturdays and Sundays. Hikers may ride from Faraway Ranch to the top to hike back down. Departure Times & Locations: 9:00 AM – Faraway Ranch Parking Lot 9:10 AM – Restrooms at Bonita Canyon Campground...

Antelope Creek Village Tour

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

Oct 31 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Antelope Creek Village Tour Celebrate Archaeology Month with a guided journey into the past at Antelope Creek Village Each Saturday in October, meet at the Alibates Visitor Center at 9:00 AM and caravan with a ranger to an ancient village site...

Guided Hikes on the Islands

Channel Islands National Park

Oct 31 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...

Ranger Talk

Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site

Oct 31 10:00 am – 11:00 am

The Sand Creek ranger talk explores the events of the mid 1800's and describes some of the social, economic, and political factors that contributed to the Sand Creek Massacre. Please not that this program is a stationary talk, not a walking tour.

Ancestral Sites Trail Guided Walk

Pecos National Historical Park

Oct 31 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

Oct 31 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...

Canoe Trip (FULL)

Big Thicket National Preserve

Oct 31 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

*This trip is fully reserved. Additional sign-ups will be added to the wait list. Paddle through a mysterious maze of bald cypress and tupelo on Halloween! Join park rangers for a guided canoe trip on the waters of the preserve. The program targets...

Silent Sentinels

Fort Union National Monument

Oct 31 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.

Ice Age Life Within Drop-in Program

White Sands National Park

Oct 31 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Stop by any time between 10 and 11 to learn more about the ancient fossilized footprints found at White Sands National Park.

Chamizal: Diplomacy on the Landscape

Chamizal National Memorial

Oct 31 10:00 am – 11:00 pm

Join us for a one‑hour stroll that brings the landscape to life—from international bridge views to historic fence posts, delve into the Chamizal story with a park ranger. Bring water and comfy shoes.

Tours of President Johnson's Boyhood Home

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

Oct 31 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.

Prewett Point Guided Hike

Pinnacles National Park

Oct 31 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Join a ranger on a hike and learn some of Pinnacles' fascinating resources that are protected in the park.

Ranger Guided Tour of Mission San José

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Oct 31 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...

Guided Tour

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Oct 31 11:00 am – 11:45 am

Take a tour with a Park Ranger to learn more about Bent's Old Fort. Each tour lasts approximately forty-five minutes and begins in the plaza. Tours are limited to fifteen participants and will explore the historic use of the site and the...

Gran Quivira Ranger-Guided Hikes

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

Oct 31 11:00 am – 11:45 am

Join our park rangers for a guided hike at Gran Quivira every Saturday at 11:00 a.m. These 45‑minute walks are open to everyone — no reservation needed. Bring plenty of water, pack a snack, wear sturdy shoes, and dress for the weather. Along the way...

Dwellings Tour

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Oct 31 11:00 am – 11:45 am

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain. Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn...

Living with Giants (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Oct 31 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...

Oct 31 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...

Oct 31 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm

Join us in the Red Hills Visitor Center to discover various plant species native to the Sonoran Desert and learn how indigenous peoples traditionally used them for food and medicine. Wheelchair accessible.

Ranger's Choice

Pinnacles National Park

Oct 31 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Learn about Pinnacles' amazing resources with a ranger as they discuss topics varying from wildlife to geology, to history.

"Historias y Memorias" with Dr. Leyva

Chamizal National Memorial

Oct 31 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Guided by Dr. Yolanda Chávez Leyva, this interactive session invites participants to remember, honor, and document the stories that shape their families. Through a short plática, reflective writing or drawing, and tips for recording oral histories...

Solar Viewing at the Visitor Center

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Oct 31 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...