El Paso Events
Events in and around the El Paso area.
January 2026
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1
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Pictograph Tours (Reservations Required)
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join us for a guided pictograph tour to learn more about the over 10,000 years of history at Hueco Tanks! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (915)857-1135 to save your spots!
March 2026
Mar
5
10:00a
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Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Come give some local shelter dogs the best walk of their week!
Mar
5
8:00p
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Miles Of Stars
Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S. We'll point out constellations and look through a telescope.
Mar
6
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San Solomon Spring Break 2026
Balmorhea State Park
Get ready for some exciting days PACKED with programs!
Mar
6
9:00a
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Mar
6
9:00a
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Birding For Beginners
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn some basic tips as you dip your toe into the wonderful world of birding.
Mar
6
12:00p
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ONLINE PROGRAM | Fun Facts: Rock Wren
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Some birds build very elaborate nests, but have you heard of birds building walkways?
Mar
6
4:00p
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Indian Lodge Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover the history behind the ONLY hotel in the Texas State Park system.
Mar
7
8:00a
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Peak Challenge - Thousand Steps
Franklin Mountains State Park
Challenge yourself against some of the most difficult hikes in the Franklin Mountains.
Mar
7
9:00a
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Park 2 Park Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Join park rangers on a hike from a state park to a national historic site...all in the same hike!
Mar
7
8:30p
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Star Party in the Borderlands *Reservations Required*
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The stars at night are big and bright✨✨✨! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
Mar
8
8:30a
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Women's Hike - West Cottonwood Springs
Franklin Mountains State Park
Come explore the beautiful Chihuahuan Desert with other women, led by a female ranger or volunteer. Learn about best hiking practices and the unique desert ecosystems. This hike is open to women of all experience levels who are excited to spend more quality time outdoors.
Mar
10
9:00a
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Ojito Adentro Hike
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a park ranger for a hike to a hidden desert oasis.
Mar
11
10:00a
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Closed Canyon Hike
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a park ranger this spring break for a cool guided hike of the Closed Canyon at BBRSP.
Mar
11
11:00a
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The Atlatl: A Hurl into the Past
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Rangers to discover how to use an atlatl and how it connects us to the past!
Mar
12
10:00a
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Skyline Drive Geology Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Learn about our park's explosive past on this guided geology walk.
Mar
12
10:00a
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Hoodoos Trail Hike
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger for a guided hike through the Hoodoos, an area rich in history, biodiversity, and geology!
Mar
12
8:30p
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Moth-O-Geddon: The Night Shift in Big Bend Ranch
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join us for Moth-o-geddon, a celebration of the desert’s nocturnal pollinators! Discover the vital role moths play in the Chihuahuan Desert ecosystem and learn how protecting our night skies helps them thrive.
Mar
12
9:00p
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Miles Of Stars
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S. through storytelling and telescope viewing.
Mar
13
10:00a
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Master Naturalist Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this moderate walk 'n' talk.
Mar
13
11:00a
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Tied Together: The Story about the Yucca and its Moth
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
A desert friendship like no other. Meet the flower and moth that can’t live without each other. Get hands-on and try your skill at making traditional rope using yucca fibers.
Mar
13
2:00p
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Dutch Oven Cooking at the Fort
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Gather round the campfire and learn about the history and how to cook with Dutch Ovens.
Mar
13
4:00p
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Indian Lodge Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover the history behind the ONLY hotel in the Texas State Park system.
Mar
14
11:00a
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Book Lady Book Fair
Davis Mountains State Park
Come browse Margaret's (Book Lady) collection of books, many of which focus on the outdoors...all for FREE!
Mar
14
11:00a
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Mar
14
12:00p
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Pi Day Outdoor Cooking
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us to learn the secrets of cooking over an open fire!
Mar
14
2:00p
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Caving In The Southwest
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear about the mysterious world of cave exploration from a local with lots of experience.
Mar
14
6:00p
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Balmorhea Boots & Baile
Balmorhea State Park
The world's largest spring-fed swimming pool is hosting its first social dance since the 50s!
Mar
14
8:30p
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Backyard Astronomy at Fort Leaton
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The stars at night are big and bright✨✨✨! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
Mar
17
10:00a
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Nature's Classroom Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Mar
18
10:00a
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Rock N' Rolling at the Hoodoos
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join our Ranger for a walk down the Hoodoos trailhead to the Rio Grande and learn about the geological oddities of the Chihuahuan desert landscape.
Mar
19
10:00a
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Rock N' Rolling at the Hoodoos
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join our Ranger for a walk down the Hoodoos to the Rio Grande and learn about the geological oddities of the Chihuahuan desert landscape.
Mar
19
10:00a
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Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Come give some local shelter dogs the best walk of their week!
Mar
19
7:00p
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The Feather Wars - The Great Crusade To Save America's Birds
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn the history of bird conservation in the U.S. from author, James McCommons.
Mar
19
8:30p
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Creepy Crawlies After Dark: Night Hike 🕸️🦂
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Discover glowing scorpions, spooky sounds, and the desert’s creepy crawlies that come alive after dark.
Mar
20
9:00a
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Birding For Beginners
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn some basic tips as you dip your toe into the wonderful world of birding.
Mar
20
4:00p
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Indian Lodge Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover the history behind the ONLY hotel in the Texas State Park system.
Mar
20
8:30p
End Date
Star Party in the Borderlands *Reservations Required*
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The stars at night are big and bright✨✨✨! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
Mar
21
9:00a
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Mar
21
2:00p
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Art in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop (cap at 25 people).
Mar
26
10:00a
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Skyline Drive Geology Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Learn about our park's explosive past on this guided geology walk.
Mar
26
9:00p
End Date
Miles Of Stars
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S. through storytelling and telescope viewing.
Mar
27
10:00a
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Master Naturalist Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this moderate walk 'n' talk.
Mar
27
11:00a
End Date
The Atlatl: A Hurl into the Past
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Rangers to discover how to use an atlatl and how it connects us to the past!
Mar
27
12:00p
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ONLINE PROGRAM | Ask-the-Expert: El Paso Feminist Bird Club
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Any female birders out there?
Mar
27
4:00p
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Indian Lodge Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover the history behind the ONLY hotel in the Texas State Park system.
Mar
28
8:30a
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Limpia Creek Vista Summit Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Ready for a big hike? Join us on the primitive side as we reach the park's most elevated spot.
Mar
28
9:00a
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Mar
29
8:30a
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Last Sunday Hike - Agave Loop
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join a park ranger on a guided hike through the Western foothills of the Franklin Mountains.
April 2026
Apr
1
7:30p
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Pink Moon Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Come enjoy the beautiful full moon as it rises over the Davis Mountains. During April it's called the Pink Moon.
Apr
2
10:00a
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Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Come give some local shelter dogs the best walk of their week!
Apr
3
12:00p
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ONLINE PROGRAM | Fun Facts: Bumble Bees
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When you hear the word pollinators, what animal comes to mind? Is it bees?
Apr
4
8:30a
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Marfa Bird Club @ DMSP
Davis Mountains State Park
Want to meet other birders in our neck of the woods? Come join this local birding club as they explore our great park.
Apr
14
10:00a
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Nature's Classroom Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Apr
16
10:00a
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Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Come give some local shelter dogs the best walk of their week!
Apr
30
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Come give some local shelter dogs the best walk of their week!
May 2026
May
12
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
June 2026
Jun
9
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.