Events calendar

Fort Open to Plaza Access

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

May 15 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...

Truman and Civil Rights

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

May 15 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Did you know that President Harry S. Truman ordered the integration of the U.S. military in 1948 through Executive Order 9981? In the aftermath of World War II, returning veterans faced continued racial discrimination. The brutal attack and blinding...

Guided Hikes on the Islands

Channel Islands National Park

May 15 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

May 15 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.

Geology Talk

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

May 15 10:00 am – 10:30 am

How did the Black Canyon form? What kinds of rocks are these? Discover answers to these and other questions about this dizzying chasm. Meet at Pulpit Rock Overlook at 10:00 am. 20-30 minutes. Location subject to change. May be cancelled due to...

May 15 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

We are excited to welcome mother and son Diné Silversmith's Carol Hatathlie and McHale Alcott to Walnut Canyon National Monument for the Cultural Demonstration Program. Join Carol and McHale from Friday, May 15 – Sunday, May 17. The purpose of the...

Guided Tour

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

May 15 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...

Garden Walk (East District)

Saguaro National Park

May 15 11:00 am – 11:30 am

Join a ranger for a short stroll through the cactus garden located outside of the visitor center to learn about the saguaro cactus and other plants of the Sonoran Desert.

Mariachi and Folklorico Spring Performance

Chamizal National Memorial

May 15 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Join us for a mariachi and folklorico performance by the park's 2025 Artist-in-Residence!

Dark Skies, Bright Stars! 

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

May 15 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Join Park rangers and volunteers for a spectacular Dark Sky Event! As an International Dark Sky Park, Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is proud to welcome you to the Abó Unit to experience the awe and wonder of the park’s pristine night...

Stargazing Program and Star Party

Chaco Culture National Historical Park

May 15 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...