Yellowstone Park Events

Canyon Village

Wildlife Safety – Are You Prepared?  from May 27 to Sep 30

Whether hiking the backcountry, camping, walking in the frontcountry, or just enjoying the park's amazing wildlife from your car, this workshop is for you and your family. Park rangers will help you learn how to avoid dangerous encounters with wildlife in these hands-on demonstrations. Meet in front of the Canyon Visitor Education Center. Accessible. 20 minutes. Daily 9am and 2pm

Yellowstone Canyon Talk from May 27 to Sep 30

From a classic viewpoint, enjoy the Lower Falls, Yellowstone River, and the spectacular colors of the canyon while learning about the area's natural and human history. Discover why artists and photographers have been drawn to this special place. Join a park ranger on the lower platform at Artist Point on the South Rim Drive for this short talk. Accessible 20 minutes. Daily 10:30am, 11am, 2:30pm, 3pm

Yellowstone for the Young from June 3 to Aug 18

Hey, kids! Discover the wonderful geology, history, or wildlife of Yellowstone. Join a ranger for an interactive program geared for families with children of Junior Ranger age (5-12). Meet a ranger in front of the Canyon Visitor Education Center. Accessible. 20-30 minutes. Daily 3pm

Call of the Wild from June 3 to Sep 3

Both before and since Yellowstone was established as a National Park in 1872, people have been drawn to and inspired by this area. The human history of Yellowstone is filled with many fascinating and interesting stories. Join a ranger for an engaging talk about the people of Wonderland. Meet in front of the Canyon Visitor Education Center. Accessible, 45 minutes. Daily 6pm

Fishing Bridge and Lake Village

Wildlife Safety - Are You Prepared? from May 23 to Sep 3

Whether hiking the backcountry, camping, walking in the frontcountry, or just enjoying the park's amazing wildlife from your car, this workshop is for you and your family. Park rangers will help you learn how to avoid dangerous encounters with wildlife in these hands-on demonstrations. Meet at the Fishing Bridge Visitor Center. Accessible. 20 minutes. Daily 9am and 2:45pm

Featured Creature from May 23 to Aug 11

Enthralling and diverse wild animals, found few other places in North America, nor in such profusion, are revealed in Yellowstone. Unveil the story of one of them. Meet at the Fishing Bridge Visitor Center. Accessible. 30 minutes. Daily 2pm

Mud Volcano Ramble from May 23 to Sep 3

The greatest marvel we have yet met with, declared early explorers. View colorful, vociferous, and intriguing mudpots and hot springs, and find out what they reveal about Yellowstone's explosive past and future. Moderately strenuous. Meet at the Mud Volcano parking area. 1½ hour. Daily 4pm

River Reflections from May 23 to Aug 11

From a picturesque spot along the Yellowstone River, explore Fishing Bridge area history and one of the most  important cogs in the motor of the Yellowstone ecosystem: the rare, mysterious, wily, polka-dotted and beauty. Daily 5pm

Family Program from June 3 to Aug 11

Program especially for families with young children. Inquire at Fishing Bridge Visitor Information Center or look on local bulletin boards for the night's subject. Meet at Bridge Bay Campground Amphitheater. Accessible. 30 minutes. Daily 6pm

Grant Village and West Thumb

Wildlife Safety - Are You Prepared? from May 27 to Sep 3

Whether hiking the backcountry, camping, walking in the frontcountry, or just enjoying the park's amazing wildlife from your car, this workshop is for you and your family. Park rangers will help you learn how to avoid dangerous encounters with wildlife in these hands-on demonstrations. Meet in front of the Grant Village Visitor Center. Accessible. 20 minutes. Daily 9am and 4:30pm

Junior Ranger Discovery Program from June 17 to Aug 18

Get ready to investigate and discover the many curiosities of Yellowstone during this interactive program specifically for Junior Rangers. Meet at the Grant Village Pavilion behind the Visitor Center along the edge of the Lake. Accessible. 30 minutes. Daily 11:30am

Looking into the Abyss from May 27 to Sep 3

Stare deep into beautiful Abyss Hot Spring and let a park ranger share with you its secrets. Meet at Abyss Hot Spring located in the West Thumb Geyser Basin, ¼ mile from the start of the boardwalk. Easy. Accessible with assistance. 10 minutes. Daily 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm

Wildlife Wonders from May 27 to Sep 3

Are you wondering about the best wildlife viewing areas or perhaps how Yellowstone's fauna have persisted through time? Then relax in the shade as a ranger reveals the secrets of Yellowstone's wildlife. Meet on the back porch of the Grant Village Visitor Center. Accessible. 25 minutes.Daily 2:30pm

Lakeside Legends from June 3 to Sep 3

Yellowstone's past is filled with rich and vivid stories of American Indians, early explorers, and the first park rangers. Dive into the past and listen to a ranger recount the tales of Early Yellowstone. Meet at the Grant Village Pavilion, located behind the Visitor Center along the edge of the Lake. Accessible. 30 minutes. Daily 3:30pm

Ranger Rendezvous from May 27 to Aug 18

This early evening program is designed for the young and young at heart. Learn more about Yellowstone's diverse geology, history, or wildlife riches. Meet on the back porch of the Grant Visitor Center. Accessible. 30 minutes. Daily 7:30pm

Madison

Wildlife Safety - Are You Prepared? from May 23 to Sep 3

Whether hiking the backcountry, camping, walking in the frontcountry, or just enjoying the park's amazing wildlife from your car, this workshop is for you and your family. Park rangers will help you learn how to avoid dangerous encounters with wildlife in these hands-on demonstrations. Meet at the Madison Junior Ranger Station. Accessible. 20 minutes. Daily 9am, 3pm

Junior Ranger Station Activities from May 23 to Sep 3

Hey kids! Join a park ranger to learn about Yellowstone's wonderful wildlife, geysers, history and much more. This is a great opportunity to complete the ranger-led activity required to earn your Junior Ranger patch. These family programs are geared towards kids of Junior Ranger age (5-12). Meet at the Junior Ranger Station at Madison Junction. Accessible with assistance. 30 minutes. Daily 10am, 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm, 4pm, 4:30pm

West Yellowstone

Wildlife Safety - Are You Prepared? from May 23 to Sep 3

Whether hiking the backcountry, camping, walking in the frontcountry, or just enjoying the park's amazing wildlife from your car, this workshop is for you and your family. Park rangers will help you learn how to avoid dangerous encounters with wildlife in these hands-on demonstrations. West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center (Yellowstone Ave. and Canyon St.) Accessible. 20 minutes. Daily 9am and 3:30pm

Explore Yellowstone from May 23 to Sep 3

Would you like ideas on how to spend your time in Yellowstone? Meet a park ranger at the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center (Yellowstone Ave. and Canyon St.) for a talk about what to see and do. Accessible. 20–30 minutes. Daily 9:30am

Afternoon Talk from May 27 to Sep 3

Each afternoon, a ranger will present a talk on a captivating aspect of Yellowstone's natural or cultural history. The Yellowstone Historic Center Museum is located at the corner of Yellowstone Ave. and Canyon St. The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center is located at 201 South Canyon St. Talks are free and open to the public. There is a fee if you choose to visit the rest of the Yellowstone Historic Center or the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center. Accessible. 30 minutes. Daily 1pm - Yellowstone Historic Center and Museum. Daily 2pm - Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center.

Mammoth Hot Springs

Wildlife Safety - Are You Prepared? from June 3 to Sep 3

Whether hiking the backcountry, camping, walking in the frontcountry, or just enjoying the park's amazing wildlife from your car, this workshop is for you and your family. Park rangers will help you learn how to avoid dangerous encounters with wildlife in these hands-on demonstrations. Meet in front of the Albright Visitor Center, or in the theater if it's raining. Accessible. 20 minute. Daily 9am and 4pm

Wonders of Yellowstone from June 3 to Sep 30

Yellowstone is full of wonders such as amazing geology, wildlife, history, and beauty. Join us as a ranger shares insights into one fascinating aspect of this magical place. Meet in front of Albright Visitor Center, theater if raining. Accessible. 20 minutes. Daily 3pm

Tales of the Travertine from May 27 to Sep 30

The travertine terraces at Mammoth Hot Springs are one of Yellowstone's most unusual, beautiful, and misunderstood hydrothermal features. Come learn how powerful earth forces constantly create and change these formations, and whether or not they really are "drying up". Meet at the end of the Palette Spring boardwalk, just up from the Liberty Cap rock formation. Accessible. 15 minutes. Daily 11am, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm

Norris

Wildlife Safety - Are You Prepared? from May 27 to Sep 30

Whether hiking the backcountry, camping, walking in the frontcountry, or just enjoying the park's amazing wildlife from your car, this workshop is for you and your family. Park rangers will help you learn how to avoid dangerous encounters with wildlife in these hands-on demonstrations. Meet on the patio in front of the Norris Geyser Basin Museum. Accessible. 20 minutes. Daily 10am

Wild Yellowstone from May 23 to Sep 3

A park ranger will share insights into a fascinating aspect of Yellowstone's wild nature. Meet at Steamboat Geyser, a 15 minute walk from the Norris Geyser Basin parking lot. In rainy weather, the talk will be held at the Norris Geyser Basin Museum. Check with ranger at information desk. 20 minutes. Daily 2:30pm

Old Faithful

Wildlife Safety - Are You Prepared? from May 23 to Sep 3

Whether hiking the backcountry, camping, walking in the frontcountry, or just enjoying the park's amazing wildlife from your car, this workshop is for you and your family. Park rangers will help you learn how to avoid dangerous encounters with wildlife in these hands-on demonstrations. Meet outside on the geyser side of Old Faithful Visitor Education Center for this outdoor program. Accessible. 20 minutes. Daily 9am and 2pm

Yellowstone for Kids! from June 3 to Aug 25

Kids will discover some of the wonders of Yellowstone during this short, interactive presentation. Meet outside on the geyser side of the Old Faithful Visitor Education Center for this outdoor program. Accessible. 20 minutes. Daily 10am

Geysers Galore from May 27 to Sep 3

Take a quick peek at Yellowstone's fascinating geysers and visible geologic story. Meet a park ranger at the benches in front of Old Faithful near the Old Faithful Visitor Education Center. Accessible. 10 minutes. Daily every 30 minutes from 12:15pm to 3:45pm