Upcoming Events

• October 6, 2025
  • Pueblo Pottery & Photo ExhibitPueblo Pottery & Photo Exhibit
    
    Time: 2:00 pm
    
    Zip tour of artist Jody Folwell's Ancient Traditions, Modern Expressions pottery and photography exhibit at the El Paso Museum of Archaeology. at 2:00 pm
• October 8, 2025
  • Keystone's Fall FestKeystone's Fall Fest
    
    Time: 6:30 pm
    
    An evening of fun, food music and beverages at Keystone Heritage Park. at 6:30 pm
• October 9, 2025
  • Last Flowers of Aguirre Spgs.Last Flowers of Aguirre Spgs.
    
    Time: 8:00 am
    
    Stroll along the Pine Tree Trail and search for late-blooming wildflowers. at 8:00 am
  • Tin Mines HikeTin Mines Hike
    
    Time: 8:00 am
    
    Hike to El Paso's Tin Mines on the east slope of the Franklin Mountains. at 8:00 am
  • Archaeology Museum Family TourArchaeology Museum Family Tour
    
    Time: 1:00 pm
    
    Learn about El Paso's ancient history on this tour of the museum and desert gardens. at 1:00 pm
• October 10, 2025
  • Grand Tour of El Paso GeologyGrand Tour of El Paso Geology
    
    Time: 9:00 am
    
    A tour in vehicles visiting multiple sites in the El Paso region where geological vistas are extraordinary or detailed observations can be made. at 9:00 am
• October 11, 2025
  • Columbus DayColumbus Day
    
    all day
• October 13, 2025
  • Archaeology Museum TourArchaeology Museum Tour
    
    Time: 10:00 am
    
    Learn about El Paso's ancient history on this tour of the museum and desert gardens. at 10:00 am
• October 16, 2025
  • Guadalupe PeakGuadalupe Peak
    
    Hike to the Top of Texas! Contact Jim Tolbert at 915-525-7364 or jimhtolbert@elp.rr.com. Reservations required. First 25 adults only. all day
  • Oliver Lee State ParkOliver Lee State Park
    
    Time: 8:00 am
    
    Hike Dog Canyon Trail at 8:00 am
  • Birding Tours at Hueco TanksBirding Tours at Hueco Tanks
    
    Time: 8:00 am
    
    Join us for morning Birding Tours at Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site. at 8:00 am
  • West Cottonwood Mineshaft West Cottonwood Mineshaft
    
    Time: 9:00 am
    
    Explore the historic West Cottonwood Mineshaft on the western slope of the Franklin Mountains. By reservation. at 9:00 am
  • Collecting Fish (For kids!)Collecting Fish (For kids!)
    
    Time: 9:00 am
    
    Join SWEC staff as we save native fish stranded in the drying Rio Grande. at 9:00 am
  • Interpretive Fair-Hueco TanksInterpretive Fair-Hueco Tanks
    
    Time: 10:00 am
    
    The 16th Annual Interpretive Fair Weekend is a free, family-oriented event focused on natural education and cultural understanding. at 10:00 am
  • A Walk Thru HistoryA Walk Thru History
    
    Time: 11:00 am
    
    17th annual “living” history tour at Concordia Cemetery. at 11:00 am
  • Pueblo Pottery & Photo ExhibitPueblo Pottery & Photo Exhibit
    
    Time: 2:00 pm
    
    Zip tour of artist Jody Folwell's Ancient Traditions, Modern Expressions pottery and photography exhibit at the El Paso Museum of Archaeology. at 2:00 pm
• October 17, 2025
  • Volcano TourVolcano Tour
    
    Time: 8:00 am
    
    Visit Black Mountain, Kilbourne's Hole, and Aden Crater. at 8:00 am
  • Birding Tours at Hueco TanksBirding Tours at Hueco Tanks
    
    Time: 8:00 am
    
    Join us for morning Birding Tours at Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site. at 8:00 am
  • Mundy's Gap HikeMundy's Gap Hike
    
    Time: 9:00 am
    
    Hike to Mundy's Gap at Franklin Mountains State Park. By reservation. at 9:00 am
  • Interpretive Fair-Hueco TanksInterpretive Fair-Hueco Tanks
    
    Time: 10:00 am
    
    The 16th Annual Interpretive Fair Weekend is a free, family-oriented event focused on natural education and cultural understanding. at 10:00 am
  • Rio Bosque Introductory TourRio Bosque Introductory Tour
    
    Time: 4:00 pm
    
    An introduction to the changing environment at Rio Bosque Wetlands Park. at 4:00 pm
• October 20, 2025
  • Archaeology Museum TourArchaeology Museum Tour
    
    Time: 10:00 am
    
    Learn about El Paso's ancient history on this tour of the museum and desert gardens. at 10:00 am
• October 23, 2025
  • Bishop's CapBishop's Cap
    
    Time: 8:00 am
    
    Geologic hike up Bishop's Cap, with shallow mine/prospect tours. at 8:00 am
  • Pueblo Pottery & Photo ExhibitPueblo Pottery & Photo Exhibit
    
    Time: 2:00 pm
    
    Zip tour of artist Jody Folwell's Ancient Traditions, Modern Expressions pottery and photography exhibit at the El Paso Museum of Archaeology. at 2:00 pm
  • Full Moon HikeFull Moon Hike
    
    Time: 6:00 pm
    
    Full Moon Hike at Franklin Mountains State Park. Hike Smugglers Pass trail to the ridgeline. Hike lasts approximately two hours, moderate difficulty. at 6:00 pm
• October 24, 2025
  • Fossil MountainFossil Mountain
    
    Time: 8:00 am
    
    Visit great fossil collecting sites. at 8:00 am
  • Grand Tour of El Paso GeologyGrand Tour of El Paso Geology
    
    Time: 9:00 am
    
    A tour in vehicles visiting multiple sites in the El Paso region where geological vistas are extraordinary or detailed observations can be made. at 9:00 am
  • Archaeology Museum Family TourArchaeology Museum Family Tour
    
    Time: 1:00 pm
    
    Learn about El Paso's ancient history on this tour of the museum and desert gardens. at 1:00 pm