Events calendar

Fort Open to Plaza Access

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Jan 10 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 10 10:00 am – 10:45 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...

Crackling Embers

Fort Union National Monument

Jan 10 10:00 am – 10:30 am

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

Jan 10 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Shop pieces from two renowned artists. Ceramist Jerardo Tena Sandoval is known for his intricate animal and effigy figures. Nahuatl silversmith Agustín Torres Beltran creates one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces blending Mata Ortiz pottery and Taxco silver.

Lake Lucero Tour

White Sands National Park

Jan 10 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Have you ever wondered how the white sands formed and why Lake Lucero is often referred to as the birthplace of the dunes? Take a tour to Lake Lucero with a ranger and learn about the formation of the sands.

Ranger Program

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Jan 10 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm

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

Astronomy Night

Tonto National Monument

Jan 10 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Club, a passionate collective of stargazing enthusiasts, is dedicated to sharing their love and knowledge of the universe with the public. For this special event, they are bringing their expertise, impressive telescopes...

Stargazing Stroll: Opposition of Jupiter

Big Thicket National Preserve

Jan 10 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

See Jupiter at its biggest and brightest! Learn all about the largest planet in the Solar System at a special Jupiter-themed program in the visitor center theater. After the program, we'll walk the Longleaf Pine Trail to a telescope viewing area...