On Saturday, September 18 from 9am to 3pm El Pasoans can learn about animals and plants of the Northern Chihuahuan Desert at the Sixth Annual Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta/Franklin Mountains State Park …
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- October 8, 2025
- 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
- Last Flowers of Aguirre Spgs.Last Flowers of Aguirre Spgs.
- October 10, 2025
- October 11, 2025
- Columbus DayColumbus Day
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- Columbus DayColumbus Day
- October 13, 2025
- 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
- Guadalupe PeakGuadalupe Peak
- 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
- Volcano TourVolcano Tour
- October 20, 2025
- 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
- Bishop's CapBishop's Cap
- 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
- Fossil MountainFossil Mountain
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