Events calendar

Fort Open to Plaza Access

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Dec 27 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...

Fort Open to Plaza Access

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Dec 27 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 Hikes on the Islands

Channel Islands National Park

Dec 27 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...

Dec 27 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Get your holiday shopping done at our Mexican arts market, featuring hundreds of beautiful and unique handcrafted items from a wide variety of artists. Pieces available for purchase will include exquisite Mata Ortiz pottery, which re-creates the...

Guided Tour

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Dec 27 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...

Ranger Program

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Dec 27 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm

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