Events calendar

Fort Open to Plaza Access

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Jan 17 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...

Crackling Embers

Fort Union National Monument

Jan 17 10:00 am – 10:30 am

The tradition of storytelling around the campfire continues with your National Park Service! Experience this half-hour program of fire making along with historic tales, an intriguing story, or a spooky yarn along with a park ranger. Seating available...

Jan 17 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

New Mexico's Santo Domingo Pueblo people are known as talented lapidary artists and beadmakers. Award-winning artist Priscilla Nieto will showcase her intricate heishi jewelry—necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and more, and discuss how these pieces...

Jan 17 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Browse unique gifts and accessories from Hopi artist Monica Nuvamsa. Stickers, notecards, puzzles, neck scarves, and other unique creations featuring contemporary designs will be available for purchase.

Canoe Trip (FULL)

Big Thicket National Preserve

Jan 17 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

*This trip is fully reserved. Additional sign-ups will be added to the wait list. Join park rangers for a guided canoe trip on the waters of the preserve. The program targets the casual and novice paddler. Canoes, life jackets, and paddles are...

Meet the Artist: Cesar Inostroza

Chamizal National Memorial

Jan 17 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join us for a public welcome event celebrating muralist and sculptor Cesar Inostroza, the newest Artist-in-Residence at Chamizal National Memorial. Discover his creative process and how his work explores themes of cultural identity, diplomacy, and...

Ranger Program

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Jan 17 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm

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