North Rim Ranger Programs and Special Events

A Park Ranger gives an interpretive program at the Bright Angel Point Amphitheater on the North Rim.

NPS Photo/C. Kraus

 

 

• All programs are free of charge.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult on all programs.
• All outdoor ranger programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or when lightning danger is present. When possible, programs will be moved indoors.

Ranger Program Schedule - 2025 Season

• Behind the Scenery (Offered May 15 – October 15)
  Daily: 10:30 - 11:00 am
  Meet at the Bright Angel Point Amphitheater
  Explore your connections and uncover the stories between the canyon’s colorful walls during this 20-minute ranger-led experience.

• Evening Program (Offered May 15 – October 14)
  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 7:30 - 8:15 pm
  Meet at the Grand Canyon Lodge Auditorium
  Dive deep into the layers of Grand Canyon’s complex and captivating stories during this 45-minute ranger program. Topics vary.

 

Astronomy Programs

What’s happening in the night sky? Stop by to chat with a ranger and take in the grandeur of Grand Canyon’s internationally renowned dark skies.

Expand for Astronomy Program Dates - Times and Locations Vary.

Check bulletin boards or at the Ranger Roost for exact times and locations. 

• Tuesday, July 8
• Tuesday, July 22
• August dates will be posted here when they have been finalized. 

The Grand Canyon Star Park takes place on both North and South Rims of the park, June 21, through 28, 2025. Scroll down the page for the schedule of Star Party evening programs on the North Rim.

 

North Rim Special Events

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Community Speaker Series

Presentations take place in the Grand Canyon Lodge Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. 

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Saturday, July 12  - Grand Canyon Lodge Auditorium at 2:30 p.m.
Autumn Gillard - Cultural Resource Manager, Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah

Saturday, July 12  - Grand Canyon Lodge Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.  
Richard Graymountain - San Juan Southern Paiute Basket Maker

 

Cultural Demonstrations

Grand Canyon is the ancestral homeland to 11 federally recognized tribes that maintain cultural connections to the canyon today. The Cultural Demonstration program provides an opportunity for park visitors to interact with tribal artisans and for them to share their history and culture, along with the skills and knowledge involved in creating their arts. 

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Cultural Demonstrations take place in the Grand Canyon Lodge Auditorium: 10 am - 4 pm
Demonstrators will be listed here as they are scheduled.
 

• Thursday, July 10 through Sunday, July 13
  Kyle “Hokona” Kootswatewa is a traditional artist and culture bearer of Hopi descent, a weaver, potter, and practitioner of Traditional Ecological Knowledge, he learned how to work with the Earth through his maternal clan grandparents, mother and uncle.
   
• Thursday, August 28 - Sunday, August 31
   
• Thursday, September 25 - Sunday, September 28

 

 

 

North Rim Seasonal Operations

The North Rim will reopen with all visitor services from May 15th through October 15, 2025. The North Rim is open for day use only from October 16, through the end of November. Between December 1st and May 14th, North Rim roads are closed to all vehicles (including snowmobiles). Learn more about North Rim trip planning here.