Fort Leaton State Historic Site

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October 2025

Oct 23
11:00a
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.