North Rim Ranger Programs and Special Events

under tall pine trees, a park ranger is giving a talk to about a dozen people who are sitting on wooden benches in an outdoor amphitheater on the rim of a large canyon.
A Park Ranger gives an interpretive program at the Bright Angel Point Amphitheater on the North Rim.

NPS Photo/C. Kraus

 
 

The North Rim is CLOSED for the remainder of the 2025 season because of damage and losses caused by the Dragon Bravo Wildfire.

All Ranger Programs and Special Events have been Cancelled

Ranger Program Schedule - 2025 Season

  • Behind the Scenery (Was offered May 15 – July 10)
    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 (Was offered May 15 – July 10)
    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.

 

North Rim Special Events


 

Community Speaker Series

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

 

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. 

 
 
Blue skies above four young Yavapai-Apache Warriorettes in brightly colored regalia.
North Rim Heritage Days

2025 North Rim Heritage Days has been cancelled due to the Dragon Bravo Fire (July 2025)

A ranger helps a group of four kids with there Junior Ranger book.
Become a Junior Ranger

How to become a Junior Ranger during your visit.

Landscape seen from Grand Canyon Lodge. Two massive reddish peaks at sunset.
North Rim - CLOSED for the Season

North Rim has closed for the remainder of the 2025 season because of losses resulting from the Dragon Bravo Wildfire.

a blue and white dome tent and a picnic table in a campsite surrounded by golden aspen trees.
North Rim Campground - CLOSED

North Rim Campground has closed for the remainder of the 2025 season because of losses resulting from the Dragon Bravo Wildfire

Lodge guests on walkways in front of a rustic stone lodge with a gabled roof above the entrance.
North Rim Lodging - CLOSED

Grand Canyon Lodge is CLOSED for the remainder of the 2025 season because of damage and losses caused by the Dragon Bravo Wildfire.

A herd of 80 bison grazing in grassy meadow near paved road. In background is mixed conifer forest.
Bison on the North Rim

A brief summary of North American Bison at Grand Canyon National Park.

 
 

Last updated: July 16, 2025

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