National Parks Week 2026
- Date
- Fri, Aug 21, 2026
- Time
- See details
- Venue
- Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
- Address
- Visalia, CA
- Category
- Special Events
Celebrate the 110th birthday of our national parks as well as America 250 by visiting one of the nine national parks in California. Admission fees are waived on Aug. 25—the day the National Parks Service was founded in 1916—and Aug. 22 is National Junior Ranger Day, with special activities for kids. National Park Week Theme DaysSaturday, August 22: Kickoff Saturday and America 250 Grand PixSunday, August 23: Safety SundayMonday, August 24: America in Motion MondayTuesday, August 25: National Park Service 110th Birthday & Fee-Free DayWednesday, August 26: Watch Wildlife WednesdayThursday, August 27: Thankful ThursdayFriday, August 28: Freedom FridaySaturday, August 29: Staff Satur
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