El Paso Events
Events in and around the El Paso area.
December 2025
Dec
12
10:00a
End Date
Master Naturalist Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this moderate walk 'n' talk.
Dec
13
8:30a
End Date
Women's Hike - Cardiac and Maze
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.
Dec
13
9:00a
End Date
Morning Nature Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Discovery the wide variety of animal & plant species residing in the park on a brisk, morning walk.
Dec
13
9:00a
End Date
Home for the Holidays Hike
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
❄️Join us for a moderate 2-mile holiday hike through the stunning landscapes of Hueco Tanks!
Dec
13
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).
Dec
13
6:00p
End Date
Posada
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
🎊Experience the holiday traditions of the borderlands at our annual Posada at Fort Leaton!🎊
Dec
13
9:00p
End Date
Dec
17
10:00a
End Date
Desert Sketches- Cochineal dye
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Desert Sketches will help you leave no trace by making memory drawings in a nature journal or sketch book with a twist - using natural color dye pigment from the Cochineal.
Dec
18
10:00a
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.
Dec
19
10:00a
End Date
Master Naturalist Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this moderate walk 'n' talk.
Dec
19
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!
Dec
20
8:00a
End Date
Old Tin Mine Hike
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join a park ranger or volunteer guides for a hike out to the El Paso Tin Mines, the remains of a mining operation from the early 1900s.
Dec
20
10:30a
End Date
Spill the Tea & Spread the Cheer
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
☕Get creative this holiday season with our fun and family-friendly DIY tea craft activity!
Dec
20
4:30p
End Date
Winter Solstice Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Celebrate the official start of winter on this evening hike.
Dec
20
6:30p
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.
Dec
21
7:00p
End Date
Dec
23
End Date
Christmas Bird Count at BBRSP
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Birders of all skills are invited to help survey the birds in Big Bend Ranch SP. Participation is free.
Dec
25
10:00a
End Date
Santa Hike
Franklin Mountains State Park
Enjoy the big day and stretch your legs by joining us for a guided hike to Agave Loop. Santa hats required!
Dec
26
8:00a
End Date
Bird Tour: Christmas Bird Count
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join us to help survey birds for the annual Christmas Bird Count!
Dec
27
2:00p
End Date
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 a Dutch Ovens.
Dec
28
End Date
Outdoor Cooking Demo - Black Eyed Peas
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us to learn the secrets of Dutch oven and share some New Years wishes!
Dec
28
8:30a
End Date
Last Sunday Hike - Schaeffer Shuffle
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join a park ranger on a guided hike through the Western foothills of the Franklin Mountains.
Dec
31
11:45a
End Date
Frio en el Rio - Polar Plunge
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Dive into the New Year with a dip in the cool waters of the Rio Grande!
January 2026
Jan
1
8:30a
End Date
First Day Hike - Self Guided
Take a First Day Hike at your own pace on our interpretive trail or make your own trail in the dunes!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
2026 First Day Hikes
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Start the year off on the right foot and join us for a hike at Hueco Tanks!!🥳
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hike Chinati Mountains State Natural Area
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Be one of the first to start the new year off right with a hike at Chinati Mountains State Natural Area!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hike - Mundy's Gap
Franklin Mountains State Park
Let's start the New Year’s resolutions off on the right hiking foot!
Jan
1
9:30a
End Date
Mile-High First Day Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Start 2025 off on the right (or left) foot by joining us on our Mile-High First Day Hike.
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike: Hoodoos Trailhead
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Start the new year off right with a hike to the iconic Hoodoos Trailhead along the park's river district on River Road FM170.
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike - Upper Sunset & Tom Mays Trails
Franklin Mountains State Park
Let's start the New Year’s resolutions off on the right hiking foot!
Jan
1
10:00a
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.
Jan
1
11:00a
End Date
Jan
2
12:00p
End Date
ONLINE PROGRAM | Fun Facts: Graham's Fishhook Cactus
Facebook/WylerAerialTramwayStatePark
Can you guess where the fishhook part of the name comes from?
Jan
4
8:30a
End Date
Lantern-lit Mine Tour
Franklin Mountains State Park
Step back in time and explore the copper prospecting mine by lantern light.
Jan
4
11:00a
End Date
Prospect Mine Tour
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us for a hike out to the copper prospecting mines.
Jan
8
10:00a
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.
Jan
10
8:30a
End Date
Women's Hike - Lower Sunset
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.
Jan
11
8:00a
End Date
Peak Challenge Hike - Ron Coleman
Franklin Mountains State Park
Test yourself against some of the most difficult hikes in the Franklin Mountains State Park.
Jan
13
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Jan
15
10:00a
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.
Jan
17
6:30p
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.
Jan
22
10:00a
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.
Jan
24
10:00a
End Date
Outdoor Cooking - Dutch Oven
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us to learn the secrets of Dutch oven cooking!
Jan
29
10:00a
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.
February 2026
Feb
5
10:00a
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.
Feb
10
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Feb
12
10:00a
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.
Feb
19
10:00a
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.
Feb
26
10:00a
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.
March 2026
Mar
5
10:00a
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.
Mar
10
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Mar
12
10:00a
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.
Mar
19
10:00a
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.
Mar
26
10:00a
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.
April 2026
Apr
2
10:00a
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.
Apr
9
10:00a
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.
Apr
14
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Apr
16
10:00a
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.
Apr
23
10:00a
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.
Apr
30
10:00a
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.
May 2026
May
12
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School 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 - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.