Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon Village Programs and Events

 
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Village Ranger Programs - Presented Daily

  • Summer Schedule: May 23, through September 5, 2025.
  • 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.
 
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Fossil Walk (one hour)

Daily at 9:00 a.m. Meet at Bright Angel Trailhead

Discover fossils on a short walk and learn what they reveal about ancient life. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years.
 
a park ranger with a large walking stick is leading a group of visitors down a paved footpath in a forested area.

Rim Walk (one hour)

Daily at 10:30 a.m. Meet at Bright Angel Trailhead

Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world and rich cultural heritage on a one hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to changing seasons, man's impact on nature, how nature inspires writers and poets, rare and endangered species, or Indigenous people's use of plants and animals.

 
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Geology Talk (30 minutes)

Daily at 2:30 pm, at Yavapai Geology Museum

Learn about the rocks and landscape that make up this natural wonder. Grand Canyon is a geologically young landscape being sculpted from very old rocks. Knowing some of the stories encoded in the rock layers enhances your visit to the park.

 
 

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Upcoming Special Events - Grand Canyon Village

Grand Canyon Star Party (South Rim - and North Rim)
June 21 through 28, 2025
Join us for eight nights of astronomy presentations, telescope viewing, constellation talks, and more. The event is free to attend (once you have obtained park entry), no tickets needed.


2025 Grand Canyon Celebration of Art - Demonstrations and Exhibition (South Rim Village)
September 21, 2025, through April 26, 2025
Founded in 2009, Celebration of Art invites participating artists to create "en plein air" (outside on location) for a week on the South Rim of Grand Canyon. Artwork produced during this special event is shared with the public during a six month sale and exhibition, online, and in-person at Historic Kolb Studio.

 
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Entrance Fees and Passes

What pass should you pick? A standard or an annual pass? How much do they cost? Do you qualify for a military, senior, or access pass?

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What's Open Today?

Here's an updated list of the hours of operation for visitor centers, lodges, restaurants, shops, and other services within the park.

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Become a Junior Ranger

How to become a Junior Ranger during your visit.

Last updated: May 22, 2025

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

PO Box 129
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023

Phone:

928-638-7888

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