Join us in celebrating National Parks Week! All week from April 16 - April 24, special events and activities are lined up for you to enjoy. Along with activities planned by Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, see what Visit Visalia is doing to celebrate. We have lots of activities and fun things for you and your family to do. There are opportunities to win prizes, downloadable fun activity packets, a talk at the Sequoia Legacy Tree by Sequoia Guides, and more to learn about these beautiful national parks.
What is National Parks Week? Every April, during the presidentially proclaimed National Park Week, they join with the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, to celebrate America's treasures. National Park Week is a time to explore amazing places, discover stories of history and culture, help out, and find your park.
There are a variety of special programs, events, and digital experiences to explore. There are also special theme days during the week to highlight the different ways everyone can enjoy national parks. We've joined the fun. See below for highlights of what Visit Visalia is doing to celebrate. Be sure to use #visitVisalia in your social posts about your amazing Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks adventures.
Saturday, April 16, is is the start of National Parks Week and they are celebrating by offering Fee Free entrance. It is also Discovery Day - What will you discover in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks?
Saturday, April 17 All Day
Join us live and in-person at 5:00 at the Sequoia Legacy Tree in downtown Visalia for a FREE talk with Krista from Sequoia Guides. We will talk about the ecology of Sequoia Trees and look at some of the cool stuff she brings along. Learn about Visalia's special connection to the Park Service, too!
Wednesday, April 20 at 5:00
Sequoia Legacy Tree is located at Locust St and Acequia Ave in Downtown Visalia.
Saturday, April 23 is Junior Ranger Day. Learn all about the parks and earn your badge. Lots of virtual activities available from Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks to help you earn your badge, including taking the Junior Ranger Oath in a virtual event.
Kids can bring their badge to our office any time by June 30 for a free prize. (While supplies last.)
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks have lots of fun online activities for kids to do from mask making to Park Mad Libs! Check it out.
