El Paso Events

Explore the park's primitive side on a guided nature walk.

Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop (cap at 25 people).

Enjoy an evening program with interpreters from Fort Davis National Historic Site. A variety of topics will be covered every Saturday through early August.

Take a tour through the summer stars!

Join park host Kari for this fun, outdoor-oriented cooking demo and learn how to make simple & delicious camp meals.

These mini "magazines" are the simplest way to get into nature journaling!

Discovery the variety of birds residing in the park or just visiting for the season.

Join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S. through storytelling and telescope viewing.

Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!

Discover the history behind the ONLY hotel in the Texas State Park system.

The Stars at Night are Big and Bright! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.

Join our bird guides for a walk through the park to see some awesome birds of the Southwest!

Explore the park's primitive side on a guided nature walk.

Enhance your outdoor experience by learning how to use plant, wildlife, and star identifying apps.

Enjoy an evening program with interpreters from Fort Davis National Historic Site. A variety of topics will be covered every Saturday through early August.

Join a park ranger on a guided hike through the Eastern foothills of the Franklin Mountains.

Want to explore our desert trails? Park host Terry will cover the basics to ensure you have what it takes to stay safe.

Discovery the variety of birds residing in the park or just visiting for the season.

Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!

Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this moderate walk 'n' talk.

Second largest bird of prey in North America.

Enjoy an evening program with interpreters from Fort Davis National Historic Site. A variety of topics will be covered every Saturday through early August.

Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!

Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this moderate walk 'n' talk.

Go With the Flow. Join our Ranger for a walk down the Hoodoos trailhead about .7 mile to the Rio Grande and learn about the geological oddities of the Chihuahuan desert landscape. Total length of Hike is 1.4miles round trip.

Come practice your bow and arrow skills at this drop-in program open to all ability levels.

Happy Campfire Day! Join us for a fun evening around the fire sharing s'mores, games, and good times.

Join the Franklin Mountains Rangers for an evening hike to explore the night life at Franklin Mountains State Park.

Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!

Join us for some backyard astronomy at the Casa Agave restaurant in Presidio to celebrate Dark Sky month.

The Perseid (Per-see-id) meteor shower is one of the most dramatic things to see in the night sky between July and August, and is a highlight of many meteor hunters’ calendars due to its high hourly rate and bright meteors. In 2025 the Perseid meteor shower is active between 16 July and 24 August. The shower will peak 12 August.

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.

Get ready for national geocaching day by going on a modern-day treasure hunt in Franklin Mountains State Park!

Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!

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.

The stars at night are big and bright✨✨✨! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.

Step back in time and explore the copper prospecting mine by lantern light.

Join us for a hike out to the copper prospecting mines.

Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!

Join us for a night hike as we explore how plants, animals, and even people have adapted to the desert for thousands of years!

Join a park ranger on a guided hike through the Western foothills of the Franklin Mountains.

Come practice your bow and arrow skills at this drop-in program open to all ability levels.