Events
Snow Canyon State Park hosts a variety of ranger-guided events from walks, hikes, seated lectures, star parties, and more.
Descriptions of upcoming events are listed below and in the Calendar of Events on our Call of the Canyon newsletter. Find the current Call of the Canyon under the ‘Publications’ tab. To subscribe to our digital newsletter mailing list, please email crwinchester@utah.gov.
May Events
Friday, May 2, 2025
Johnson Canyon Guided Hike
Johnson Canyon is closed seasonally to protect precious resources. Join a ranger guided hike to explore and learn about this wonderful canyon! 9:00am-11:00am. *Registration required*
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Johnson Canyon Guided Hike
Johnson Canyon is closed seasonally to protect precious resources. Join a ranger guided hike to explore and learn about this wonderful canyon! 9:00am-11:00am. *Registration required*
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Tortoise Stroll
Take an easy walk to learn about tortoises. Keep your eyes open, you just might spot one! 9:00am-11:00am. *Registration required*
Friday, May 9, 2025
Johnson Canyon Guided Hike
Johnson Canyon is closed seasonally to protect precious resources. Join a ranger guided hike to explore and learn about this wonderful canyon! 9:00am-11:00am. *Registration required*
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Mother Nature’s Art in the Park
Campground Picnic Area. 1:00pm-3:00pm. Join rangers for a Mother’s Day of fun with art activities to help us connect with nature.
Friday, May 16, 2025
Johnson Canyon Guided Hike
Johnson Canyon is closed seasonally to protect precious resources. Join a ranger guided hike to explore and learn about this wonderful canyon! 9:00am-11:00am. *Registration required*
Saturday, May 17, 2025
The Power of Water
Sign up for a moderate hike to learn about water sculpted landscapes in the arid desert! 9:00am-11:00am. *Registration required*
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Bats of Snow Canyon
Bring a headlamp and hike with a ranger to bust some myths and learn about these wonderful animals! 6:00pm-8:00pm. *Registration required*
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Secret Life of Lichens
What is a lichen? How do they live here? Come learn about what makes these organisms special. 9:00am-11:00am. *Registration required*
Friday, May 23, 2025
Johnson Canyon Guided Hike
Johnson Canyon is closed seasonally to protect precious resources. Join a ranger guided hike to explore and learn about this wonderful canyon! 9:00am-11:00am. *Registration required*
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Stellar Star Party
Upper Galoot Picnic Area. 8:30pm-10:00pm. Bring a blanket and chair to join us in exploring what’s up in the night sky!
Friday, May 30, 2025
Johnson Canyon Guided Hike
Johnson Canyon is closed seasonally to protect precious resources. Join a ranger guided hike to explore and learn about this wonderful canyon! 9:00am-11:00am. *Registration required*
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Scorpion Safari
Are you scared of scorpions? You won’t be after this program! Come bust some myths and ease your fear of these critters. 8:30pm-10:00pm. *Registration required*
All listed events are free and open to the public. Space is limited; registration required unless the event location is given in the program description. Program registration is held two days preceding the scheduled event. Register by phone or in person. For more information or to register for a program, contact park staff at the Snow Canyon Visitor Center: (435) 628-2255.