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Meals and Community Gatherings

GCC Community Events

Bringing the Grand Canyon community together.

Stand Together for Grand Canyon

Now More Than Ever, Community Matters.

From the significant flash-flooding event to the ongoing water challenges, this is an unprecedented moment for Grand Canyon and it's deeply affecting the people who live and work here. 

GCC is here to support our community. Come together, share a meal, connect, and support one another during this challenging time. 

Community members will receive complimentary meals for themselves and their families for as long as supplies last. Take out food is unavailable to ensure we can provide meals to as many people in attendance as possible.

Anyone from the Grand Canyon community is welcome to attend.

Big E Spaghetti Western in Tusayan 
Dinner will be served from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 29 
  • Thursday, November 12
  • Monday, November 16 - There will be a special performance by Navajo Magician, Brian Yazzie.

Xanterra is providing free shuttle service back and forth from Maswik to Big E beginning at 5:15 p.m. every half hour until 7:45 p.m. Buses leave from the bus parking area on the west side of Maswik Lodge. The last shuttle leaves Tusayan at 8:15 p.m. to return to Maswik. 

Movie Night at Grand Canyon IMAX Theater in Tusayan
  • Thursday, November 5, Doors open at 6:10 p.m., Movie starts at 6:30 p.m.
  • Join GCC for a free film screening of Out There: A National Parks Story (75 minutes).
  • A Q&A with documentary filmmaker Brendan Hall will follow the film.
  • Popcorn, hot dog and nacho bar, sweets and drinks will be provided. 
  • All residents and employees of Grand Canyon and Tusayan are welcome. Bring your family!
16th Annual Grand Canyon Community Open House and Community Concert at the GCC Visitor Center Store
  • Thursday, December 3, Concert at 6:00 p.m., Open house from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
  • Grand Canyon schoolchildren in grades 3–5 will perform a short concert at 6 p.m.
  • A chance to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
  • GCC Visitor Center store open to the community from 6–8 p.m. with a special 30% discount.
  • Raffle to benefit the Angel Tree program, plus free hot chocolate and cookies provided by Grand Canyon School.
  • Parking is available in lots 1, 2 & 4.

We hope these events offer an opportunity for shared meals and quality time with one another while creating space for community and connection. Because when the canyon needs us most, we show up—together.  

Originally Published: 09-07-2026 Last Updated: 10-29-2026