National Parks Week 2026
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 Days
Saturday, August 22: Kickoff Saturday and America 250 Grand Pix
Sunday, August 23: Safety Sunday
Monday, August 24: America in Motion Monday
Tuesday, August 25: National Park Service 110th Birthday & Fee-Free Day
Wednesday, August 26: Watch Wildlife Wednesday
Thursday, August 27: Thankful Thursday
Friday, August 28: Freedom Friday
Saturday, August 29: Staff Saturday
Sunday, August 30: Junior Ranger Day