Annual Volcano Festival

Welcome to Capulin Volcano National Monument's Annual Volcano Festival! Come out to the park and join us in celebration of volcanoes. Here at Capulin Volcano, visitors have the opportunity to drive to the top of an extinct cinder cone volcano, and walk around the rim an......More

Welcome to Capulin Volcano National Monument's Annual Volcano Festival! Come out to the park and join us in celebration of volcanoes. Here at Capulin Volcano, visitors have the opportunity to drive to the top of an extinct cinder cone volcano, and walk around the rim and walk inside the crater. Learn from world renowned field volcanologists. Make your own volcano button. Get a facepainting of a volcano. Blow off a soda bottle to simulate the eruption of a volcano. 

Capulin Volcano Night Sky Viewing

Night sky viewing starts at 8:00pm. Follow the red lights from the Visitor Center to the observing area. Wear warm clothing.

Capulin Volcano Night Sky Viewing

Night sky viewing starts at 8:00pm. Follow the red lights from the Visitor Center to the observing area. Wear warm clothing.