Free admission and events for National Park Week

Enjoy spring at one of 400+ National Parks during National Park Week, April 19-27, 2025.

You’ll enjoy free admission on April 19, 2025, so plan your trip to visit one of these great parks!

Many National Parks are just a car ride away.

You can plan your visit by what you want to do, or where you want to go, or check out the event calendar and check out the special programs, including digital programs, offered that week.

National Parks Week Schedule

See links and full details on the website

Fee-Free Entrance Day

Saturday, April 19, 2025
Kick off National Park Week with no entrance fees at national parks!

National Junior Ranger Day

Saturday, April 19, 2025
No matter what age you are, you are invited to explore, learn, and protect on National Junior Ranger Day. You can participate in the Junior Ranger program year-round and join this one-day celebration that is part of the annual National Park Week.

National Volunteer Week

April 20-26, 2025
Whether online, at the visitor center, or on the trail, doing good in parks comes in many forms, and we recognize and celebrate them all. Sign up to volunteer and/or Thank a volunteer. Are you visiting a national park site during National Volunteer Week? Say thank you to the volunteers you meet.

Earth Day

April 22, 2025
The National Park Service provides opportunities for everyone to discover and enjoy the physical and psychological benefits that come with spending time outdoors.

Earth Day kicks off our annual National Park Week celebration this year! Join us on social media as we explore the earth sciences and stewardship. Share your Earth Day experiences and favorite memories with parks using #EarthDay and #NationalParkWeek.

Get out and explore a park near you this spring!

Specials and events for Earth Day and Arbor Day in Columbus

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Free days at U.S. national parks + Free National Parks Pass for 4th grade families