Calendar of Events

El Paso Events

Events in and around the El Paso area.

April 2026

Apr 22
5:15p
End Date

Online Eco-Trivia Game

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Attend virtual trivia night for Earth Day! Open to all ages for a bit of free fun and learning!
Apr 22
9:30p
End Date

Listening to the Lyrids Star Party

Balmorhea State Park
It's much easier to wish upon a star... or ten... or twenty, when you can see them clearly!
Apr 23
9:00a
End Date

Skyline Drive Geology Tour

Davis Mountains State Park
Learn about our park's explosive past on this guided geology walk.
Apr 24
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.
Apr 24
4:00p
End Date

Indian Lodge Tour

Davis Mountains State Park
Discover the history behind the ONLY hotel in the Texas State Park system.
Apr 25
10:00a
End Date

Earth Day Celebration

Davis Mountains State Park
Come celebrate Earth's special day at our park!
Apr 27
10:00a
End Date

Big Bend Bloom

Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Join rangers as we explore the flora of the Big Bend and work with a special guest to make our own forever flowers out of corn husks.
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 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!
May 1
9:00a
End Date

Spring Blooms Nature Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Join us on a park walk to appreciate blooming Chihuahuan Desert plants.
May 1
12:00p
End Date

ONLINE PROGRAM | Fun Facts: Feather Dalea

Facebook/WylerAerialTramwayStatePark
Feather dalea is one of the first wildflowers to bloom in our desert!
May 1
8:00p
End Date

Sunset Birding with a Ranger

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger and discover and learn about birding!
May 1
8:30p
End Date

Flower Moon Hike

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the April "Flower" moon rise on its fullest night during a hike along Skyline Drive Trail.
May 2
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).
May 3
9:00a
End Date

Morning Bird Walk

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird species found in the park during peak spring migratory season.
May 5
4:00a
End Date

Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower Party

Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Observe the wonders of the ETA Aquarids meteor shower at Fort Leaton!
May 9
9:00p
End Date

Night Hike at the Hoodoos

Big Bend Ranch State Park
The month of May has gotten HOT! So let's take advantage and do some night hiking at the Hoodoos.
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.
May 16 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.
May 22
9:00p
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.
May 23
8:30a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger and discover and learn about birding!
May 30
9:30a
End Date

Water is Life

Water is life. May is a hot month here in Far West Texas. Join ranger Arian at the Colorado Canyon access point to learn about River Ecology.

June 2026

Jun 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!
Jun 5
12:00p
End Date

ONLINE PROGRAM | Fun Facts: Bark Scorpions

Facebook/WylerAerialTramwayStatePark
Scary or interesting?
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.
Jun 12
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.
Jun 13 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.

July 2026

Jul 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!
Jul 3 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.
Jul 3
12:00p
End Date

ONLINE PROGRAM | Fun Facts: Gopher Snake

Facebook/WylerAerialTramwayStatePark
Why are gopher snakes called that?

August 2026

Aug 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!
Aug 7
12:00p
End Date

ONLINE PROGRAM | Fun Facts: Mountain Lion

Facebook/WylerAerialTramwayStatePark
But really, how big are mountain lions?

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!