Events calendar

Self-Guided Mission Tours

May 12 – 13 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

9:00 am-5:00 pm daily, year-round. Available in multiple formats (audio, digital, or paper) a variety of routes can be explored through the mission grounds.

Parachute Shield Tour - Reservable

May 12 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Duration: 60 minutes Distance: 0.6 miles / 1.3 kilometers Total Stairs: 0 Difficulty: Moderate. Tour goers will be on their feet for the entire tour. Only the Inscription Room has seating. White Nose Syndrome Screening is mandatory on all cave tours...

Garden Walk (East District)

May 12 9:30 am – 10:00 am

Join a ranger for a short stroll through the cactus garden located outside of the visitor center to learn about the saguaro cactus and other plants of the Sonoran Desert.

Garden Walk (East District)

May 12 9:30 am – 10:00 am

Join a ranger for a short stroll through the cactus garden located outside of the visitor center to learn about the saguaro cactus and other plants of the Sonoran Desert.

Guided Hikes on the Islands

May 12 10:00 am – 11:00 am

On days that the concessionaire boats run to the islands, guided hikes may be offered by national park rangers, volunteers, or concessionaire naturalists. If they are not available to lead hikes, self-guided interpretive trail booklets are available...

Tours of President Johnson's Boyhood Home

May 12 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Daily tours of the Boyhood Home explore Lyndon Johnson's childhood growing up in the rural, 1920s town of Johnson City, Texas. Tours start at the National Park Visitor Center in Johnson City at 100 Ladybird Lane.

Ancestral Sites Trail Guided Walk

May 12 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Pecos Pueblo sits at the site of a unique ecological and cultural crossroads. Join a park ranger on this tour to lear n a bout the Ancestral Pueblo , Spanish Colonial history, and the importance of this site to communities today . The tour begins at...

Ranger Guided Tour of Mission San José

May 12 10:00 am – 11:00 am

A ranger-guided walk through Mission San José is a great way to gain an understanding of mission life and the history of San Antonio. Ranger-guided walks are offered at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and 2:30 pm every day except for the first wednesday of every...

Geology Talk

May 12 10:00 am – 10:30 am

How did the Black Canyon form? What kinds of rocks are these? Discover answers to these and other questions about this deep, steep, and narrow canyon. Meet at Pulpit Rock Overlook at 10:00 am. 20-30 minutes. May be cancelled due to staffing changes...

Garden Walk (West District)

May 12 10:15 am – 10:45 am

Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert!

Ranger Guided Tour of Mission San José

May 12 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

A ranger-guided walk through Mission San José is a great way to gain an understanding of mission life and the history of San Antonio. Ranger-guided walks are offered at 10:00 am and 11:00 am every day except for the first wednesday of every month...

Living with Giants (West District)

May 12 11:15 am – 12:00 pm

The saguaro celebrates events and faces challenges throughout its life. A biologist explains how it provides shelter and substance for wildlife; when it flowers; its growth patterns; and how it fights for survival against drought, lightning, frost...

The Junction School Visit

May 12 11:30 am – 12:00 pm

Learn what it was like to attend school in a 1912-era one-room schoolhouse where our 36th president started his education at the age of four.

Battle of Glorieta Pass Talk

May 12 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm

The Battle of Glorieta Pass was one of the most influential western battles of the Civil War. Join a park ranger for a talk in the historic Trading Post building and see how it played a role in this pivotal battle . Talks meet at the visitor center...

Patio Chat (East District)

May 12 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Enjoy a beautiful mountainous landscape as you learn about various elements of the Sonoran Desert and Saguaro National Park. Accessible program.

Showbarn Talk

May 12 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Come learn about ranching the LBJ way and get up close and personal with a Hereford!

Ranger Program

May 12 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm

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

Ranger's Choice Talk

May 12 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Join a park ranger to explore one of the fascinating stories of Black Canyon, from human history to plants to wildlife. Stop by the South Rim Visitor Center for daily topics and locations. Program may be cancelled due to staffing changes or bad...

Ranger Talk (West District)

May 12 3:15 pm – 3:45 pm

Join a park ranger at the Red Hills Visitor Center for a theater presentation about Saguaro National Park’s unique cultural, historical and natural resources. Presentations vary daily depending on the Ranger hosting, but a few popular ones go over...

Self-Guided Mission Tours

May 13 – 14 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

9:00 am-5:00 pm daily, year-round. Available in multiple formats (audio, digital, or paper) a variety of routes can be explored through the mission grounds.

Parachute Shield Tour - Reservable

May 13 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Duration: 60 minutes Distance: 0.6 miles / 1.3 kilometers Total Stairs: 0 Difficulty: Moderate. Tour goers will be on their feet for the entire tour. Only the Inscription Room has seating. White Nose Syndrome Screening is mandatory on all cave tours...

Garden Walk (East District)

May 13 9:30 am – 10:00 am

Join a ranger for a short stroll through the cactus garden located outside of the visitor center to learn about the saguaro cactus and other plants of the Sonoran Desert.