Events calendar

Fort Open to Plaza Access

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Jan 18 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...

Jan 18 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 18 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.

Jan 18 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm

Join us in the Red Hills Visitor Center to discover various plant species native to the Sonoran Desert and learn how indigenous peoples traditionally used them for food and medicine. Wheelchair accessible.

Arizona's Wildcats! (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Jan 18 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm

This is not about the University of Arizona’s teams nor is it about your mom’s house cat! Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the four types of wild cats that roam not only Arizona’s mountains and deserts, but in some cases –...

Ranger Program

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Jan 18 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm

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

Sunset Walk/Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Jan 18 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

A relaxed sunset program, designed for all ages, exploring the plants, wildlife, and people of the Sonoran Desert. Talks change daily; inquire at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center for details.