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Special Event
Event
Caldera After Hours
Fee:
Park entrance fees apply.Location: LAT/LONG: 35.864390, -106.518957
Programs will take place in the Cabin District.
Dates & Times
Date:
Friday, July 25, 2025
Time:
7:00 PM
Duration:
4 hours
Type of Event
Campfire/Evening Program
Festival
Partner Program
Talk
Walk
Description
Come join us at Valles Caldera National Preserve for a night under the stars!
Tickets are per vehicle. If your party will have multiple vehicles, multiple tickets must be reserved. We encourage all visitors to carpool for this event, as parking is limited.
Schedule of events:
Ranger Program (Hike) 7:30-8:30pm
Ranger Program (Astrophotography) 8-10pm
Self-guided Experience (Stargazing) 8:30-10:30pm
This ticket reserves your vehicle's spot for the event, but you will still need to pay the entrance fee or scan your park pass upon arrival.
More information, including daily event schedules, can be found on our 25th Anniversary webpage.
More information
Reservation or Registration: Yes
Nightly vehicle reservations are required.
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