For information and tickets for the following events, visit www.chimneyrockco.org or call 1-877-444-6777.
Lecture: Jon Ghahate, “The Pueblo Revolt: America’s First Revolution”
Description: Chimney Rock Interpretive Association (CRIA) invites the public to a free lecture given by Jon Ghahate on Tuesday, August 11th. Join us as Jon will explore the 1680 Pueblo Revolt, when Pueblo communities united to reclaim their autonomy and remove Spanish colonial forces nearly a century before the American Revolution. Jon highlights the revolt as a powerful act of sovereignty and resistance to religious oppression. Though brief, its impact strengthened Pueblo identity, language, and resilience for generations. The lecture is free to attend; however, donations are welcome. Additionally, canned goods for the church’s food pantry are greatly appreciated.
Date: August 11, 2026
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Location: Location: Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
Address: 434 Lewis St, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
A Day in the Life of the Ancients is a family-oriented tour along the accessible Mesa Village Trail to visit an ancient agricultural village and learn about daily life 1,000 years ago.
Dates: Tuesdays: August 4, 11, 18, 25
Dates: Wednesdays: August 5, 12, 19, 26
Dates: Thursdays: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Time: 9:30am
Cost: $10 Kids / $20 Adults (Online or In-Person if space is available)
Location: Chimney Rock National Monument
A Tour of Two Trails provides an in-depth discussion along the Great House Trail about the connection of Chimney Rock to the greater Chacon culture, the significance of the mesa-top Great House, and the day-to-day lives of the ancestral inhabitants of Chimney Rock.
Dates: Wednesday Late Afternoon: August 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 5:00pm
Dates: Friday Mornings: August 7, 14, 21, 28
Time: 7:15 am
Cost: $10 Kids / $20 Adults (Online or In-Person if space is available)
Location: Chimney Rock National Monument
Chimney Rock Through the Ages Tour explores both the natural and cultural history of the area through geologic time and incorporates the anthropology and archeology of the Puebloan people.
Dates: Tuesday Evenings: August 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 5:00pm
Dates: Saturday Mornings: August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Time: 8:00 am
Cost: $10 Kids / $20 Adults (Online or In-Person if space is available)
Location: Chimney Rock National Monument
Early Tour/Full Moon Package combines the Full Moon program with an early, guided tour of the Mesa Village Trail for a four-hour event.
Dates: August 27
Time: 5:00 pm
Cost: $30 (Online or In-Person if space is available)
Location: Chimney Rock National Monument
Full Moon Program is a three-hour event culminating in a unique experience of viewing the moon rise from atop Chimney Rock Mesa. Prior to that, a presentation will highlight the Ancestral Puebloan ties to astronomy and the Chacoan culture.
Dates: August 27
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: $10 Kids / $20 Adults (Online or In-Person if space is available)
Location: Chimney Rock National Monument
Flute Music at Twilight begins with a short, guided walk through a Mesa Village followed by live Native American flute music accompanied by a deepening night sky to reveal celestial bodies.
Dates: August 8
Time: 6:00 pm
Cost: $10 Kids / $20 Adults (Online or In-Person if space is available)
Location: Chimney Rock National Monument
Great House Tour (daily and family friendly) goes to the top of the mesa ridge for a 360-degree panoramic view of the landscape and a close-up of the two pinnacles with stops along the way to learn about the ancient Puebloan structures.
Dates: August 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Time: 10:30 am
Cost: $10 Kids / $20 Adults (Online or In-Person if space is available)
Location: Chimney Rock National Monument
Night Sky Program focuses on the Ancient Puebloans who once lived here and studied the night skies along with interactive talks about the life cycle of a star, categories of galaxies, and other relevant topics.
Dates: August 15
Time: 8:00pm
Cost: $10 Kids / $20 Adults (Online or In-Person if space is available)
Location: Chimney Rock National Monument
Sunrise at Chimney Rock is a unique two-hour tour of the archaeological sites with a special emphasis on the spectacular view of the sun rising atop the mesa.
Dates: August 3, 10
Time: 5:45am
Dates: August 17, 24, 31
Time: 6:00am
Cost: $10 Kids / $20 Adults (Online or In-Person if space is available)
Location: Chimney Rock National Monument
The Birding Tour is presented in partnership with the local chapter of the Audubon Society. It affords a wonderful opportunity to observe and learn about birds that are native to the area.
Dates: Saturday: August 8
Friday: August 21
Time: 8:00 am
Cost: $10 Kids / $20 Adults (Online or In-Person if space is available)
Location: Chimney Rock National Monument