Live NPS Events & Programs

Live National Parks Events

Join ranger programs, workshops, festivals, and special events at national parks. Connect with nature and fellow adventurers.

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Guided Tours
Oct 18
Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site

250th Deep Dive Tour: Headquarters of a Revolution

Oct 18 • Recurring

Entrance to the historic house is by guided tour only, and all tours are free of charge. General George Washington’s Cambridge headquarters was a testing ground for many of the ideals, institutions, and questions that still define our nation. This conversational tour explores Cambridge Headquarters as a hub of revolutionary activity, where generals, enslaved people, paid laborers, poets, Indigenous diplomats, politicians, and soldiers shaped history - and how later generations would shape its memory.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location TBD
Lectures
Oct 2
Glacier National Park

Amazing Animals Talk

Oct 2 • Recurring

Explore the natural history and adaptations of some of Glacier's famous inhabitants. Wheelchair accessible.

01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Apgar Nature Center (pathway east of the campstore in Apgar Village), Lake McDonald Valley
Volunteer
Oct 17
Anacostia Park

Anacostia Park Care Day

Oct 17 • Recurring

Join the Friends of Anacostia Park for their monthly park care day! You'll have the chance to clean up litter, remove invasive plants, water/mulch trees, and/or beautify this cherished park's landscape. Meet at the Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavilion at 10:00 AM where all supplies and instructions will be provided. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy close-toed shoes, and bring water. Sign up here: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/global-search/anacostia%20park%20care%20day

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1500 Anacostia Drive SE Washington, DC 20020
Ranger Programs
Oct 18
Pecos National Historical Park

Ancestral Sites Trail Guided Walk

Oct 18 • Recurring

Pecos Pueblo sits at the site of a unique ecological and cultural crossroads. Join a park ranger on this tour to learn about the Ancestral Pueblo, Spanish Colonial history, and the importance of this site to communities today. The tour begins at the visitor center and covers one mile with moderate elevation gain. Come prepared with warm clothing, water, sunscreen, and good walking shoes. Tours are free, and no registration is required.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location TBD
Festivals
Oct 18
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Anza Exhibit at the Monterey History & Art Association Museum at Stanton Center

Oct 18 • Recurring

The exhibit commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Anza expedition by exploring both the expedition itself and the environment the settlers found when they arrived in Monterey. Panels discuss the founding of Monterey, early buildings and structures, the Anza expedition, and three Voyages of Discovery (La Perouse, Malaspina and Vancouver) that visited Monterey relatively soon after the settlers arrived. Reproductions of 22 drawings created by voyage artists provide a visual sense of place and time. An NPS Anza Trail poster will be displayed, and brochures and travel guides will be made available to visitors.

12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Monterey History & Art Association Museum at Stanton Center 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940
Ranger Programs
Oct 18
Capitol Reef National Park

Archeology Talk

Oct 18 • Recurring

Learn about cultures that call this place home. Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk. Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground. Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or emergencies. Check at visitor center for updated daily program offerings.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk, located about one mile (1.6 km) east of the Capitol Reef visitor center along Utah Route 24.
Workshops
Oct 2
Yosemite National Park

Art Class (Happy Isles Art & Nature Center)

Oct 2 • Recurring

Slow down and connect with nature in a new way. Beginners welcome! Meet at the Happy Isles Art and Nature Center (shuttle stop 16). Register in advance at yosemite.org/art. Program hosted by Yosemite Conservancy.

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Happy Isles Art & Nature Center is located near Shuttle Stop 16 in Yosemite Valley. The nearest parking is at Curry Village.
Cultural Events
Oct 2
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

Aspet Open House

Oct 2 • Recurring

Step inside the home of Augustus and Augusta Saint-Gaudens. A docent will be available to answer questions and share history about the home, family, and Cornish Colony of artists.

10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Aspet is the large white, brick building in the park's core area. The West Porch is located on the side of the building furthest from the visitor center. It is oriented to face the large open field and view of Mount Ascutney in the distance.
Cultural Events
Oct 3
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

Aspet Open House

Oct 3 • Recurring

Step inside the home of Augustus and Augusta Saint-Gaudens. A docent will be available to answer questions and share history about the home, family, and Cornish Colony of artists.

10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Aspet is the large white, brick building in the park's core area. The West Porch is located on the side of the building furthest from the visitor center. It is oriented to face the large open field and view of Mount Ascutney in the distance.
Cultural Events
Oct 4
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

Aspet Open House

Oct 4 • Recurring

Step inside the home of Augustus and Augusta Saint-Gaudens. A docent will be available to answer questions and share history about the home, family, and Cornish Colony of artists.

10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Aspet is the large white, brick building in the park's core area. The West Porch is located on the side of the building furthest from the visitor center. It is oriented to face the large open field and view of Mount Ascutney in the distance.
Cultural Events
Oct 5
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

Aspet Open House

Oct 5 • Recurring

Step inside the home of Augustus and Augusta Saint-Gaudens. A docent will be available to answer questions and share history about the home, family, and Cornish Colony of artists.

10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Aspet is the large white, brick building in the park's core area. The West Porch is located on the side of the building furthest from the visitor center. It is oriented to face the large open field and view of Mount Ascutney in the distance.
Cultural Events
Oct 8
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

Aspet Open House

Oct 8 • Recurring

Step inside the home of Augustus and Augusta Saint-Gaudens. A docent will be available to answer questions and share history about the home, family, and Cornish Colony of artists.

10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Aspet is the large white, brick building in the park's core area. The West Porch is located on the side of the building furthest from the visitor center. It is oriented to face the large open field and view of Mount Ascutney in the distance.