Quailapalooza
Quailapalooza is a hands-on range science experience focusing on the declining population of bobwhite quail presented by Texas Tech Quail at the National Ranching Heritage Center. Kids ages 5 to 12 will have the opportunity to see live bobwhite quail and learn about their habitat and how scientists study this important rangeland inhabitant.
“For many ranchers, the Northern Bobwhite Quail is a treasured rangeland inhabitant. Unfortunately, bobwhite populations are declining throughout their historic range in Texas,” said Dr. Brad Dabbert, Burnett Foundation Endowed Professor of Quail Ecology.
When: Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 9-11:30 a.m.
Where: 3121 4th Street, Lubbock, TX
Cost: FREE (donations appreciated)
Date:
April 30, 2022
Time:
9 - 11:30 a.m.
Pricing:
Free to the public (donations appreciated)
Ranch Day
Mark Your Calendars for April 25, 2026!
Ranch Day is the most fun day of the year at the National Ranching Heritage Center! Enjoy dozens of activities centered around ranching history, ranch skills and ranch science. Family-friendly, hands-on experiences will include living history demonstrations, ranch science activities, horseback riding, ranch horse skills demonstrations, leather stamping, rope making, cattle paint branding, cowboy music, and much more.
Stay tuned for a full list of events, programs & activities.
Ranch Day is made possible by The CH Foundation.
Date:
April 2, 2022
Time:
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Pricing:
Free! (donations accepted)
Spring Break with Hank
Round up the kids and join us for story time with your favorite cowdog March 16–19 at 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM in the Cash Family Ranch Life Learning Center at the National Ranching Heritage Center!
Did you know that from the very beginning, author John R. Erickson intended the Hank the Cowdog stories to be read aloud? In fact, he recorded every audiobook himself, bringing each character to life with his own voices and composing two original songs for every episode.
This year, we’re experiencing Hank just as he imagined by listening together! Each day features a new audiobook adventure, plus a fun craft or take-home activity.
Saddle up for a literary (and auditory!) adventure with Hank and his ranch friends then stick around to explore hands-on ranch life activities in the Cash Family Ranch Life Learning Center.
Free and open to the public. We’ll see you at the Ranch!
Time:
Readings at 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Pricing:
FREE
Purchase / Registration:
None
Toddler Tuesdays
Explore Hank the Cowdog’s M-Cross Ranch with your toddler every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. in the Cash Family Ranch Life Learning Center! Enjoy engaging activities each week, such as story time or crafts guided by NRHC staff and volunteers. As you explore the ranch, allow your children to immerse themselves in play at Sally Mae’s Ranch House, equipped with ranch-themed toys from the Happy Toymaker.
Toddler Tuesdays are free to the public.
Time:
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Pricing:
Free
