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The National Park Service protects our nation's greatest treasures and tells our shared stories.
Love national parks? There's a holiday for that! Join us for National Park Week, a nine-day celebration of everything "parks". Not just about more than 400 national parks nationwide of different shapes, sizes, and types. Also discover what the National Park Service does through our programs and partners to preserve natural and cultural heritage and provide recreational opportunities in places across the country—and even the world!
National Park Week is happening April 20 to April 28 this year. Entrance fees will be waived on April 20, 2024, to kick off the celebration and to encourage everyone to enjoy their national parks in person. National Park Service parks, programs, and partners will host events and activities all week! Follow National Park Week on social media and join the fun all week using #NationalParkWeek.
2024 Theme Days
Each day of National Park Week has a special theme to showcase many ways to experience, learn, or get involved with national parks and what we do outside of our park boundaries.
Saturday, April 20: Discovery. What will you discover? A new place, a new interesting fact, a new activity... To kick off National Park Week and encourage you make that new discovery, entrance fees are waived on April 20!
Sunday, April 21: Volunteers. Use your time and talents as a volunteer in your national parks. Find opportunities to volunteer for a single event or long term position.
Monday, April 22: Earth Day. Join the global celebration encouraging education and stewardship of the planet's natural resources. Many parks are hosting volunteer events. You can also find ways to practice conservation at home.
Tuesday, April 23: Innovation. History of our nation's innovation is preserved in national parks. Also learn about the innovative projects happening in parks or through our programs today.
Wednesday, April 24: Workforce Wednesday. Meet our incredible workforce of employees, interns, fellows, volunteers, contractors, partners, and more. Consider joining our team!
Thursday, April 25: Youth Engagement. Calling the rising generation of stewards! Learn about the opportunities for youth and young adults to get involved and see what your peers are up to.
Friday, April 26: Community Connections. Learn about the important work our programs and partners are doing in communities across the country both within and outside of our park boundaries.
Saturday, April 27: Junior Ranger Day. For kids (and kids at heart), become a Junior Ranger through in-person or online activities to learn about special places or topics. You may even earn a Junior Ranger badge!
Sunday, April 28: Arts in Parks. Home of many arts past and present, find your muse creating arts within parks. Also learn about preserving and practicing arts in your communities through the work of our programs and partners.
Visit a Park
Did you know there are more than 400 national parks? They come in different shapes, sizes, and naming designations (not all are named "National Park!") and may be a lot closer to home than you think. Entrance fees are waived the first day of National Park Week to encourage people to come out to enjoy their national parks.
There are more than 400 national parks across the country. Search for parks by state or an activity or topic of interest to you.
Stay connected with national parks across the country with online resources and virtual experiences.
Explore national parks during National Park Week using the official NPS App! Check out fun new features!
Find ways to participate in National Park Week as a partner to promote enjoyment and stewardship of public lands and more!
Find an Event
Check out these featured events or set the calendar to April to find in-person and virtual programs for National Park Week at any of the more than 400 national parks around the country.
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APRIL 20, 2024Entrance Fee Free Day
We are kicking off National Park Week by waiving entrance fees at national parks!
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APRIL 20, 2024Park Rx Day
Doctors orders: Get yourself to a park. Enjoy the physical and mental health benefits that can be experienced in national parks.
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ARPIL 21-27, 2024National Volunteer Week
In addition to National Park Week, we joining a nationwide celebration by thanking our 300,000 volunteers for their amazing contributions!
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APRIL 22, 2024Earth Day
It's all connected. Join a global celebration and effort to protect our planet— and our national parks—for future generations to also enjoy.
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APRIL 24, 2024Empowering Our Future Stewards
Join a virtual event with our partners to hear directly from youth working and serving on public lands.
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APRIL 27, 2024National Junior Ranger Day
Calling kids of all ages. Get ready to "explore, learn, and protect" while earning your Junior Ranger badge!
National Park Week News Releases
Members of the media can find news releases about National Park Week starting the weeks leading up to and through the last day.