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Evening Program
- When
- Friday, October 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Where
- The Fruita campground amphitheater is located near Loop C of the Fruita campground (approximately 1.5 miles/2.4km south of the visitor center on the Scenic Drive)., Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef, UT
- Cost
- Free
- How long
- 1 hour
- Indoors or outdoors
- Outdoors
- Good for
- outdoor lovers
Updated October 22, 2026
Meet at the Fruita campground amphitheater. Learn about the many aspects of Capitol Reef in this ranger-led presentation. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight or headlamp for after the program -- the park is dark at night! Check at the visitor center or campground bulletin boards for the evening's topic. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or emergencies. Check at visitor center for updated daily program offerings.
Tickets & info from the organizer
Make a night of it
Places to stay
- Broken Spur Inn & Steakhouse · Hotel · Torrey · 0.7 mi
- Cowboy Homestead Cabins · Resort · Torrey · 6.8 mi
Also nearby that day
- Ranger's Choice Talk · 3:00 PM · Capitol Reef National Park · 0.1 mi
- Guided Walk at Meet in front of the Gifford House. Parking available across the street in the dirt lot or at the picnic area., Capitol Reef National Park · 4:00 PM · Meet in front of the Gifford House. Parking available across the street in the dirt lot or at the picnic area., Capitol Reef National Park · 0.2 mi
- Junior Geologist · 4:00 PM · Ripple Rock Nature Center is located approximately 0.6 miles (1 km) down the Scenic Drive. Parking available at the Blacksmith Shed across the road., Capitol Reef National Park · 0.3 mi
- Star Talk at The astronomy demonstration site is next to the amphitheater parking lot and just off the Fremont River Trail., Capitol Reef National Park · 8:00 PM · The astronomy demonstration site is next to the amphitheater parking lot and just off the Fremont River Trail., Capitol Reef National Park · 0.1 mi
Common questions
Is it free?
Yes — the listing says it’s free.
Are there other dates?
Yes — 7 upcoming dates. See all dates.
Where is it?
The Fruita campground amphitheater is located near Loop C of the Fruita campground (approximately 1.5 miles/2.4km south of the visitor center on the Scenic Drive)., Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol Reef, UT.
Is it still happening?
It’s listed as scheduled — no cancellation or new date has been posted. Check with the organizer before you go.
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