Events calendar

Fort Open to Plaza Access

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Mar 7 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...

Critter Chat

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 7 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Join a ranger for a talk about the unique animals that call this deserrt home!

Mar 7 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Meet painter Susan Libby and photographer Kelley Wolfe as they exhibit their unique nature-inspired work. Paintings and photography available for purchase. To learn more about the work of these two unique artists, read our artist spotlight. No...

Ranger Program

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Mar 7 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

Mar 7 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.

Sunset Walk/Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 7 5:30 pm – 6:30 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.

Sunset Walk/Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 7 5:30 pm – 6:30 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.

Sea Chantey Sing

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Mar 7 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Chantey Sing event is for anyone who enjoys singing or taking part in maritime historical culture. Whether you're a fresh landlubber or a seasoned seafarer, all are welcome to join. Sea Chanteys are held on the first Saturday of every month in...

Star Party

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 7 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument boasts some of the darkest skies in the continental United States; no visit to the monument would be complete without experiencing the incredible natural cultural resource that is our night sky. We invite you to...

Evening Program

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 7 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

A formal interpretive talk on the history, ecology, and/or culture of the Sonoran Desert. Talks change daily; inquire at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center for details.