You Are Invited to Join Rocky's National Park Week Celebration!
Did you know there is a week-long celebration dedicated to your national parks? Every April, the National Park Service celebrates National Park Week, National Volunteer Week, National Junior Ranger Day, Park Rx Day and Earth Day together. This tradition began in 1991 and continues today.
This year, our theme is National Park Playlist! We invite you to join us in person and via social media all week long. We invite you to share the sounds of Rocky that you love and discover new sights and sounds.
National Park Week kicks off on Saturday, April 19 and continues through Sunday, April 27.
Spring snow on trees near Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, taken April 18, 2025
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Coming to Rocky on April 19 and 20? Be Prepared for Cold Weather and Snow
It's spring in Rocky Mountain National Park, which means be prepared for varying weather. April is historically one of the snowiest months in Rocky Mountain National Park. Snow is in the forecast April 18 through April 20, 2025. Before coming to the park, check the weather, make sure your vehicle is ready for winter driving, and be prepared for winter recreation.
See Rocky's Safety webpage for tips on how to dress for cold weather and additional winter safety advice.
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Join us in person all week long for fun Ranger-led Programs & Activities
Rocky Mountain National Park will be offering a variety of fun programs & interactive activities on the east side of the park all week long!
On Saturday, April 19:
On the East Side of RMNP, near the Town of Estes Park, attend Rocky's Earth Day Event!
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. inside Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, Rocky Mountain National Park & Rocky Mountain Conservancy will be celebrating National Park Week! Explore booths and participate in fun activities great for Junior Rangers and visitors of all ages.
Activities will include: Spring Hiking Safety, Decorate a Tree Cookie, Learn About Wildlife, Become a Junior Ranger and More!
On the East Side of RMNP, take a Photography Walk with a Park Ranger at Lily Lake!
Due to weather and conditions, this program has been cancelled.
On the East Side of RMNP, enjoy a Drop-in Activity at RockyLab
Come to Fall River Visitor Center anytime from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and explore fun, interactive activities with a park ranger guide. Activities may include wildlife track identification, bird identification, design your own national park and more!
These are drop-in programs. Visitors of all ages are welcome to drop in anytime between 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and stay as long as they choose. This program is free and a park entrance fee is not needed to attend.
On the West Side of RMNP, near the Town of Grand Lake, attend a Junior Ranger Day Celebration! Join us at Kawuneeche Visitor Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is free. Family-friendly activities will include:
Earn your Junior Ranger badge
Participate in Animal Olympics and other fun games
Learn about wildlife at the Discovery Table
Enjoy storytime and crafts from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with Juniper Librarian Sue Luton
On Sunday, April 20:
On the East Side of RMNP, attend RMNP & Rocky Mountain Conservancy's Winter Speaker Series
Join us at 2 p.m. at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center for the last Winter Speaker Series presentation of 2025. This week's program is titled "Efforts to Restore Boreal Toad Populations in RMNP," presented by Jonathan Lewis, Conservation Biology Program Manager for RMNP.
Come to Fall River Visitor Center anytime from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and explore fun, interactive activities with a park ranger guide. Activities may include wildlife track identification, bird identification, design your own national park and more!
These are drop-in programs. Visitors of all ages are welcome to drop in anytime between 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and stay as long as they choose. This program is free and a park entrance fee is not needed to attend.
On Tuesday, April 22:
On the East Side of RMNP, enjoy a Drop-in Activity at RockyLab
Come to Fall River Visitor Center anytime from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and explore fun, interactive activities with a park ranger guide. Activities may include wildlife track identification, bird identification, design your own national park and more!
These are drop-in programs. Visitors of all ages are welcome to drop in anytime between 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and stay as long as they choose. This program is free and a park entrance fee is not needed to attend.
On Wednesday, April 23:
On the East Side of RMNP, enjoy the program "Rocking in the Rockies" at Sprague Lake
Park lovers of all ages are invited to join us from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Sprague Lake. This year’s National Park Week theme is National Park Playlist. Come rock out with a park ranger at Sprague Lake and listen to a special playlist of songs curated to inspire as you experience the amazing Rocky Mountains.
This is a drop-in program. Visitors are invited to drop in anytime and stay as long as they choose. This program is free and open to the public. A park entrance fee or annual/lifetime park entrance pass is required to enter Rocky Mountain National Park.
On Thursday, April 24:
On the East Side of RMNP, attend the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center Architecture Tour
Have you ever looked at a building as a type of artifact? Join us at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center at 3 p.m. and take a close-up look at the historical and architectural significance of this incredible building. Learn about the design philosophies behind Organic Architecture (the style that influenced Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Associated Architects).
In regard to organic architecture, Tom Casey, the lead architect for the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, said "there should be something in the flow that speaks to your soul." Discover how this building's architecture speaks to you.
This program is free and open to the public. All participants are encouraged to dress for varying conditions. This 1-hour program will take place both indoors and outdoors.
On Friday, April 25:
On the East Side of RMNP, enjoy a Drop-in Activity at RockyLab
Come to Fall River Visitor Center anytime from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and explore fun, interactive activities with a park ranger guide. Activities may include wildlife track identification, bird identification, design your own national park and more!
These are drop-in programs. Visitors of all ages are welcome to drop in anytime between 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and stay as long as they choose. This program is free and a park entrance fee is not needed to attend.
On Saturday, April 26:
On the East Side of RMNP, attend a drop-in Poetry Program at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
Join us at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center anytime from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for a creative and fun drop-in program where you can explore the wonders of Rocky through poetry. Learn about different forms of poetry, including haiku, cinquain, and acrostic.
This program is free and great for visitors of all ages. No prior knowledge or experience is needed. Participants are invited to drop by anytime and stay as long as they choose. All materials will be provided - just bring your creativity and be ready to have fun with language arts!
Take a Photography Walk with a Park Ranger at Lily Lake!
At 2 p.m. join us at Lily Lake for a 1-hour guided photo walk. Participants will enjoy a casual walk around Lily Lake and take time to look at the surrounding landscape in a new way. This program will focus on basic composition best practices. Bring your cell phone and your creativity.
This program is free and open to the public. A park entrance fee or annual/lifetime park entrance pass is required to enter Rocky Mountain National Park. No prior knowledge or experience is needed to participate. This program is great for all ages.
Enjoy a Drop-in Activity at RockyLab
Come to Fall River Visitor Center anytime from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and explore fun, interactive activities with a park ranger guide. Activities may include wildlife track identification, bird identification, design your own national park and more!
These are drop-in programs. Visitors of all ages are welcome to drop in anytime between 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and stay as long as they choose. This program is free and a park entrance fee is not needed to attend.
On Sunday, April 27:
On the East Side of RMNP, enjoy the program "Rocking in the Rockies" at Sprague Lake
Park lovers of all ages are invited to join us from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Sprague Lake. This year’s National Park Week theme is National Park Playlist. Come rock out with a park ranger at Sprague Lake and listen to a special playlist of songs curated to inspire as you experience the amazing Rocky Mountains.
This is a drop-in program. Visitors are invited to drop in anytime and stay as long as they choose. This program is free and open to the public. A park entrance fee or annual/lifetime park entrance pass is required to enter Rocky Mountain National Park.
Enjoy a Drop-in Activity at RockyLab
Come to Fall River Visitor Center anytime from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and explore fun, interactive activities with a park ranger guide. Activities may include wildlife track identification, bird identification, design your own national park and more!
These are drop-in programs. Visitors of all ages are welcome to drop in anytime between 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and stay as long as they choose. This program is free and a park entrance fee is not needed to attend.
There are Many Ways to Celebrate National Park Week in Person & Using Digital Devices!
Come to Rocky Mountain National Park and visit us in person. Enjoy both the east and west sides of the park.
Stop by one of Rocky's visitor centers and say hi to the park rangers and NPS volunteers on duty. Beaver Meadows, Fall River and Kawuneeche Visitor Centers are open daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Become a new Junior Ranger! Junior Ranger books are available at Rocky Mountain National Park's visitor centers. Junior Rangers of all ages are welcome.
Join our digital celebration! Download the NPS App and explore over 400 national parks on your mobile device. Rocky Mountain National Park will be sharing fun and interesting facts all week long via the park's official social media pages. Follow us @RockyNPS on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
To learn about celebrations happening at national park sites across the NPS, visit the National Park Service's National Park Week webpage.
2025 Theme Days
As part of our 2025 National Park Week Celebration, the NPS will focusing on different themes related to "Your National Park Playlist" all week long.
Saturday, April 19 - Greatest Hits
April 19 is the first day of National Park Week. We'll be featuring content focused on Rocky Mountain National Park's greatest hits, including National Junior Ranger Day.
Sunday, April 20 - Alternative
On April 20, join us to learn about some of Rocky's lesser known facts and advice for visiting Rocky this spring. April 20 is also the start of NPS Volunteer Week. We will be sharing fun facts related to the park's amazing volunteer program.
Monday, April 21 - Pop
On April 21, we are going to feature some of Rocky's more popular locations and park rangers will share advice on and how to best plan for summer.
Tuesday, April 22 - Nature Songs
Today is Earth Day! We'll be celebrating wildlife and nature!
Wednesday, April 23 - Classic Rock
On April 23, discover fun facts about the Rocky Mountains and geology.
Thursday, April 24 - Heavy Metal
On April 24, learn about different metal that is used in our buildings, like the beautiful and strong Cor-ten steel that was used in the construction of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center.
Friday, April 25 - Rhythm & Blues
On Friday, April 25 we will explore different rhythm and sounds found in Rocky.
Saturday, April 26 - Dance Music
On April 26, learn about different dances found in nature, including mating rituals.
Sunday, April 27 - Walkup Songs
As National Park Week comes to a close, join us on April 27 to learn about some of our favorite Rocky Mountain fun facts.
