Events
July 2026
Jul
23
6:30p
End Date
Corn Husks a Symbol of Tradition and Ingenuity: Part 2
In coordination with Big Bend Conservation Alliance, join us for this FREE event at Galleria Raices. Let's honor the Indigenous Peoples of the La Junta area by making Trinkets and learning about their culture.
August 2026
Aug
1
8:30a
End Date
Aug
7
8:30p
End Date
Desert Adaptations Night Hike
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join us for a night hike as we explore how plants, animals, and even people have adapted to the desert night life for thousands of years!
Aug
8
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. ***The event for Friday, July 3, has been canceled due to high cloud coverage***
September 2026
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. ***The event for Friday, July 3, has been canceled due to high cloud coverage***
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
12
8:30a
End Date
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.
October 2026
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.
