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In-Person Film | Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park 2 PM

The National Parks Store 12880 N Vistoso Village Dr, Tucson, AZ, United States

Discover the landscapes and historic places of the Texas Hill Country as you take a virtual tour of the Texas White House with President and Mrs. Johnson. Running time: 60 minutes. This event is free, does not require a reservation, and will occur inside. Face coverings are optional. The National Parks Store 12880 N. Vistoso […]

Special Fandango Campfire Program at John Muir National Historical Site

John Muir National Historical Site 4202 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, CA, United States

Martinez, Calif. – Join the National Park Service for a free campfire program on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at John Muir National Historic Site (NHS) in Martinez, California. The program begins at 5:00 p.m. and lasts roughly 2 hours.  This special campfire program will be hosted by rangers from the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. Step back into early California, when the […]

Free

In-Person Film | Winged Migration 12 PM

The National Parks Store 12880 N Vistoso Village Dr, Tucson, AZ, United States

Witness as five film crews follow a rich variety of bird migrations through 40 countries and each of the seven continents. Open your eyes to the wonders of the natural world as you fly along with some of the world’s most stunning birds Running time: 89 minutes. This event is free, does not require a […]

In-Person Film | Winged Migration 2 PM

The National Parks Store 12880 N Vistoso Village Dr, Tucson, AZ, United States

Witness as five film crews follow a rich variety of bird migrations through 40 countries and each of the seven continents. Open your eyes to the wonders of the natural world as you fly along with some of the world’s most stunning birds. Running time: 89 minutes. This event is free, does not require a […]

Candlelight Tour at Fort Larned National Historical Site

Fort Larned National Historic Site 1767 KS-156, Larned, KS, United States

This year’s tour theme is music. Just like today, music was an important form of entertainment for the solders, officers and their families at frontier Army posts like Fort Larned. Whether it was someone playing an instrument for others to listen to, or people singing along, it helped while away the off-duty hours for everyone. […]

Free

Annular Eclipse at Great Basin National Park

Great Basin National Park 5500 NV-488, Baker, NV, United States

On Saturday, October 14th, beginning at 8:07am and lasting for about three hours, Great Basin National Park will have the good fortune of occupying prime astronomical real estate. An Annular Solar Eclipse is a rare event. The next one in the United States will not occur until 2041, making this quite possibly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. […]

Free

Solar Eclipse and Park Anniversary Celebration at Big Thicket

Big Thicket National Preserve 6102 FM 420, Kountze, TX, United States

KOUNTZE, Texas – Come to Big Thicket National Preserve on Saturday, October 14, to watch a solar eclipse and celebrate the preserve’s 49th anniversary! The free event features solar-filtered telescopes and eclipse glasses for safe viewing, ranger programs, and a sneak peek at our 50th anniversary celebrations in 2024. Event Timeline (all times central) 9:00 […]

Free
Event Series Santo Domingo Jewelry Trunk Show

Santo Domingo Jewelry Trunk Show

The National Parks Store 12880 N Vistoso Village Dr, Tucson, AZ, United States

Santo Domingo Pueblo artists Priscilla Nieto and Harvey Abeyta exhibit their jewelry and discuss traditional techniques used in their work, including hand-pump drilling, shaping beads with sandstone and flint knapping. Talks and Demonstrations about Santo Domingo Jewelry will be at 11am and 2pm. This event is free, and will occur at the National Parks Store. […]

Free
Event Series Santo Domingo Jewelry Trunk Show

Santo Domingo Jewelry Trunk Show

The National Parks Store 12880 N Vistoso Village Dr, Tucson, AZ, United States

Santo Domingo Pueblo artists Priscilla Nieto and Harvey Abeyta exhibit their jewelry and discuss traditional techniques used in their work, including hand-pump drilling, shaping beads with sandstone and flint knapping. Talks and Demonstrations about Santo Domingo Jewelry will be at 11am and 2pm. This event is free, and will occur at the National Parks Store. […]

Free

In-Person Film | Beyond Tradition: Contemporary Indian Art and Its Evolution 12 PM

The National Parks Store 12880 N Vistoso Village Dr, Tucson, AZ, United States

Comparing the work of contemporary Native American artists in 1991 with that of their ancestors, this film traces the evolution of artistry over the centuries. Running time: 45 minutes. This event is free, does not require a reservation, and will occur inside. Face coverings are optional. The National Parks Store 12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive […]

In-Person Film | Beyond Tradition: Contemporary Indian Art and Its Evolution 2 PM

The National Parks Store 12880 N Vistoso Village Dr, Tucson, AZ, United States

Comparing the work of contemporary Native American artists in 1991 with that of their ancestors, this film traces the evolution of artistry over the centuries. Running time: 45 minutes. This event is free, does not require a reservation, and will occur inside. Face coverings are optional. The National Parks Store 12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive […]

In-Person Film | Carlsbad Caverns National Park 12 PM

The National Parks Store 12880 N Vistoso Village Dr, Tucson, AZ, United States

Celebrate Carlsbad Caverns’ 100th anniversary on October 25th! Learn of Carlsbad’s early explorers with footage and historical photographs. Running time: 60 minutes. This event is free, does not require a reservation, and will occur inside. Face coverings are optional. The National Parks Store 12880 N. Vistoso Village Drive Tucson, AZ 85755