Upcoming Activities & Events

Young boy looking at a Northern bobwhite quail.

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 Photo

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)


Toddler Tuesday Photo

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