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Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon Village Programs and Events

 
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Village Ranger Programs - Beginning December 7, 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.

Winter Village Ranger Programs

Canyon Connections

11 am - 11:30 am, meet at Grand Canyon Visitor Center. Accessible.

Join a Ranger to explore some of Grand Canyon's complex and captivating natural and cultural stories. Topics vary daily. Come curious, leave inspired.

Geology Talk

1:30 pm - 2 pm, meet at Yavapai Geology Museum.

Dive into Grand Canyon's past. Explore the rocks and landscape that make up this natural wonder.

Ranger Rendezvous

Time, topic, and location varies. See list below for weekly updates.

Discover Grand Canyon! Explore some of the park’s captivating natural and cultural stories with a Ranger. Programs include rim walks, night hikes to the rim, star talks, fossil walks, and more. Come curious; leave inspired.

  • Sunday, December 7, 2025

"A Walk Through History"
Take a walk along the rim and explore the wild history that gave rise to the Historic Village and to Grand Canyon National Park.
3 pm - 4 pm
Meet at Bright Angel Trailhead. Accessible.

  • Monday, December 8, 2025

"The Power and Presence of Water"
Walk along the rim to explore ways that the most precious resource on earth—water—has shaped life and landscape at Grand Canyon.
3 pm - 4 pm
Meet at Bright Angel Trailhead. Accessible.

  • Tuesday, December 9, 2025

"The Shape of Canyon and Culture"
Walk along the rim and learn about one of the largest faultlines in the Grand Canyon.
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Meet at Bright Angel Trailhead. Accessible.

  • Wednesday, December 10, 2025

"Tales of Tails: Rattlesnakes at Grand Canyon"
Did you know Grand Canyon has a PINK rattlesnake that only lives here?
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Meet at Bright Angel Trailhead. Accessible.

  • Thursday, December 11, 2025

"Condors on the Edge of Survival"
Learn about California Condors' role in the greater Grand Canyon and the challenges of their reintroduction.
4 pm - 5 pm
Meet at Bright Angel Trailhead. Accessible.

  • Friday, December 12, 2025

"The California Condor Comeback"
Journey through a story of hope and resilience as you discover how the California condor made its comeback from the brink of extinction.
3 pm - 4 pm
Meet at Bright Angel Trailhead. Accessible.

  • Saturday, December 13, 2025

"Where's The Water?"
Where does Grand Canyon get its drinking water in this dry, arid plateau? Come learn about the engineering ingenuity of the Transcanyon Pipeline.
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Meet at Bright Angel Trailhead. Accessible.
 

Village Information

Grand Canyon Village - Calendar

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In addition to the daily Geology Talk and Canyon Connections programs, there may be:
  • Special Evening Programs in the Visitor Center Theater
  • Astronomy Programs
  • Artist-in-Residence Programs and Activities
  • Native American Dance Groups and Cultural Demonstrations
  • History and Art Exhibits
  • Raptor Migration Talks (September and October)
 

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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: December 7, 2025

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

PO Box 129
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023

Phone:

928-638-7888

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