Pleistocene Palooza: National Fossil Day Celebration

Schedule

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 am

UTC-07:00
Location

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument | Las Vegas, NV

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Our fossils are our history-what will you discover?
This free annual outdoor event is for fossil enthusiasts of all ages. Together with our community partners, we celebrate the science behind what we know about the past and present.
The Pleistocene (Ply-sto-seen) is a name for a time, not long ago, when Earth experienced glacial and interglacial periods. Pleistocene fossils at Tule Springs Fossil Beds are between 100,000-12,500 years old.
Meet real scientists!
Junior Paleontologist Program
Get up close with fossils
Live animals
Fun for all ages
Dog friendly
Free!
The event will be held in the parking area at N. Durango Drive & W. Moccasin Rd. Visitor parking will be available on the northeast side of the intersection.
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Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument, Las Vegas, United States

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