Events
October 2025
Oct
10
8:00p
End Date
Fireside Chat: Marvel at the Moon🌕
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join Ranger Omar under the glow of the full moon for S’mores by the fire, and discover what makes Big Bend Ranch State Park such a special place!
Oct
11
9:00a
End Date
Fort Leaton at a Crossroads
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Step into the past and experience what life was like at a 19th-century Texas frontier Fort. Learn how cultures crossed paths here at the Fort Leaton over the decades.
Oct
13
5:00p
End Date
Indigenous People's Day celebration
In coordination with Big Bend Conservation Alliance, join us for this FREE event at the Presidio Library. Let's honor the Indigenous People's of the La Junta area by making corn husk dolls and learning about their culture.
Oct
15
9:30a
End Date
Rock N' Rolling at the Hoodoos
Big Bend Ranch State Park
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 1.4 miles round trip
Oct
17
11:00a
End Date
Refrescos with a Ranger: Our Nearest Star
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Ranger Omar for an up-close view of the Sun while enjoying a refreshing drink.
Oct
22
10:00a
End Date
Rock N' Rolling at the Hoodoos
Big Bend Ranch State Park
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 1.4 miles round trip
Oct
23
11:00a
End Date
Refrescos with a Ranger: Dark Sky Conservation
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Ranger Omar to learn about our efforts to keep the skies dark while enjoying a refreshing drink.
Oct
24
8:00p
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
30
7:00p
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
31
10:00a
End Date
Dia de los Muertos Sugar Skulls and more
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Join Presidio High School art students in making authentic sugar skulls, alebrijes and papel picado for the ofrendas of Dia de los Muertos. Come see how this day of remembrance is celebrated on the Borderlands.
Oct
31
7:00p
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
31
7:30p
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 2025
Nov
22
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.
December 2025
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.
January 2026
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.
