El Paso Events
Events in and around the El Paso area.
August 2026
Aug
19
9:30a
End Date
Morning Nature Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird, plant, and animal species found in the park on this fun and informative morning walk.
Aug
20
9:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Aug
21
9:00a
End Date
Birding For Beginners
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn some basic tips as you dip your toe into the wonderful world of birding.
Aug
21
4:00p
End Date
Indian Lodge Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover the history behind the ONLY hotel in the Texas State Park system.
Aug
22
11:00a
End Date
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!
Aug
22
2:00p
End Date
Return of the Black Bear
Davis Mountains State Park
Black bears are returning to their native land here in the Trans-Pecos. Do you know how to live in harmony with these fascinating creatures?
Aug
26
9:30a
End Date
Morning Nature Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird, plant, and animal species found in the park on this fun and informative morning walk.
Aug
27
8:00p
End Date
Full Moon Nature Therapy Walk
Franklin Mountains State Park
Enjoy a full moon guided nature therapy walk in Franklin Mountains State Park.
Aug
28
9:00a
End Date
Master Naturalist Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this moderate walk 'n' talk.
Aug
30
7:30a
End Date
Last Sunday Hike - Aztec Caves
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us to explore the beautiful Chihuahuan Desert with a ranger or volunteer. Learn about best hiking practices and the unique desert ecosystems.
September 2026
Sep
1
End Date
Pictograph Tours (Reservations Required)
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join us for guided pictograph tours Wednesdays through Sundays 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!
Sep
4
9:00a
End Date
Master Naturalist Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this moderate walk 'n' talk.
Sep
5
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.
Sep
5
2:00p
End Date
Art In The Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop (cap at 25 people).
Sep
10
11:00a
End Date
Indigenous Trade at the Fort
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
See how trade on the Chihuahuan Trail evolved between Native Americans and Anglo/Euro-American at the Fort Leaton then learn how to make your own pottery.
Sep
11
9:00a
End Date
Master Naturalist Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this moderate walk 'n' talk.
Sep
12
8:30a
End Date
Sep
12
8:30a
End Date
Boots on the Ground: Cave Kiva Hike for Veteran Mental Health Awareness
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Lace up your boots and join us on a guided ~0.5-mile moderate hike up North Mountain to combat Veteran Suicide.
Sep
12
8:30a
End Date
Boots on the Ground: Hiking for Veteran Mental Health Awareness
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Lace up your boots and join us on a guided 3-mile moderate hike through Hueco Tanks to combat Veteran Suicide.
Sep
18
7:30p
End Date
International Observe the Moon Night 🌙
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join Ranger Omar under the glow of the full moon and discover what makes Big Bend Ranch State Park such a special place!
Sep
19
9:00a
End Date
Boots on the Rocks: Bouldering for Veteran Mental Health Awareness
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Gear up for a 4-5 hour guided bouldering tour to combat Veteran Suicide.
Sep
19
10:00a
End Date
Borderlands Loteria
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Celebrate Mexico's independence here at the Fort by playing a traditional game of Loteria with a twist.
Sep
25
8:00p
End Date
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.
Sep
26
10:00a
End Date
National Public Lands Day Volunteer Event🌎
Big Bend Ranch State Park
🌎 Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Big Bend Ranch State Park! 🌎
October 2026
Oct
1
End Date
Pictograph Tours (Reservations Required)
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join us for guided pictograph tours Wednesdays through Sundays 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!
Oct
3
10:00a
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!
Oct
3
2:00p
End Date
Art In The Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop (cap at 25 people).
Oct
10
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.
Oct
10
10:00a
End Date
Rocking Rock Art
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Join Ranger Arian at Fort Leaton to learn how indigenous peoples of Big Bend communicated via rock art and the stories left behind.
Oct
24
9:00a
End Date
Arch in the Park
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join Ranger Arian to explore a pictograph site and learn about the first inhabitants of Big Bend Ranch State Park!
Oct
30
8:00p
End Date
Legends of Fort Leaton (By Reservation Only)
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
La Llorona, shots in the dark, colorful characters, and legends passed down through the oral traditions of the borderlands—all of these come to life through the stories and features of Fort Leaton.
Oct
30
8:00p
End Date
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.
November 2026
Nov
1
End Date
Pictograph Tours (Reservations Required)
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join us for guided pictograph tours Wednesdays through Sundays 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!
Nov
7
2:00p
End Date
Art In The Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop (cap at 25 people).
December 2026
Dec
1
End Date
Pictograph Tours (Reservations Required)
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join us for guided pictograph tours Wednesdays through Sundays 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!
Dec
5
2:00p
End Date
Art In The Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop (cap at 25 people).
January 2027
Jan
1
End Date
Pictograph Tours (Reservations Required)
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join us for guided pictograph tours Wednesdays through Sundays 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!
February 2027
Feb
1
End Date
Pictograph Tours (Reservations Required)
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join us for guided pictograph tours Wednesdays through Sundays 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!