From Wildflower Weekend to Shenandoah's annual Night Sky Festival and more, special events are an exciting time to plan a visit! Browse the list below for 2023's special events. For ranger programs and more, check our calendar.
JanuaryJanuary 15th | Fee Free: Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. Day | All National Parks AprilApril 20nd | Fee Free: First Day of National Park Week | All National Parks MayMay 11th | Youth Art Contest Winner Ceremony | Byrd Visitor Center JuneJune 1 | National Trails Day | Visitor Centers JulyAugustAugust 4th | Fee Free: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act | All National Parks SeptemberSeptember 7th - 8th | Wilderness Weekend | Visitor Centers OctoberOctober 20th | Eastern Wilderness Act | Visitor Centers NovemberNovember 11th | Fee Free: Veterans Day | All National Parks |