Houston Events
Events in and around Houston.
May 2024
May
8
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
May
9
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
May
9
9:00a
End Date
May
10
End Date
Great Texas Birding Classic - Big Sit!
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
**Please note this program has changed date and location. It will now be offered on May 10** Our local Texas Master Naturalists are competing in the Great Texas Birding Classic. Stop by to learn about the birds they've observed or how to become a Master Naturalist
May
10
5:30p
End Date
Kayaking 101
Galveston Island State Park
Join a certified kayak guide to learn the basics of kayaking.
May
11
End Date
Volunteer Work Day
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Get Outside Alliance is joining us for a volunteer work day! Sign up to participate!
May
11
9:00a
End Date
Bait and Bay Fishing
Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
May
11
10:00a
End Date
Naturalists: Then & Now - Guided Hike
Buescher State Park
Do you like watching the birds and bugs? Do you enjoy stopping to smell the roses and sharing pictures of them with your friends? Do you have a young explorer in your life? If so, this hike is for you!
May
11
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
May
11
10:00a
End Date
Mysterious Macroinvertebrates
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bugs and crayfish and mollusks, oh my!
May
11
11:00a
End Date
Is this a Danger Noodle?
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join Ranger Vinnie for a presentation about venomous and non-venomous snakes in the park.
May
11
12:30p
End Date
Second Saturday with Steve (Stephen F. Austin)
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a talk with Archeologist, Sarah Chesney, to understand why dirt is an archeologist's best friend!.
May
11
1:00p
End Date
Meet Dexter the Corn Snake!
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Observe our resident corn snake, Dexter, up close. Discover the many different snakes that call this area home.
May
11
1:00p
End Date
The Bows that Shaped Texas
Brazos Bend State Park
Come learn about how one nation changed Texan culture and history forever!
May
11
1:30p
End Date
Flower Smash Art Card Making
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Surprise Mom with a beautiful card made with the natural dyes from flowers at Stephen F. Austin State Park!
May
11
3:30p
End Date
May
12
9:30a
End Date
Sunday Stroll with a Ranger
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join our Interpretive Ranger on a 1-2 mile a guided walk discovering the Bottomland Forest.
May
12
10:00a
End Date
Bay Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the marsh and bay ecosystems, on land and below the surface.
May
12
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
May
12
1:30p
End Date
May
12
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
May
12
4:00p
End Date
Caminata Sensorial
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Acompáñenos a una caminata de descubrimiento guiada utilizando todos nuestros sentidos y conéctese con el bosque.
May
16
9:00a
End Date
May
17
6:30p
End Date
Huntsville State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family (Registration Open)
Huntsville State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May
18
9:00a
End Date
May
18
10:00a
End Date
ACA Kayaking 101
Sea Center Texas
Summer is right around the corner and kayaking is a great way to enjoy Texas' beautiful outdoors! Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD), the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the certified paddlesports instructors of American Canoe Association (ACA) Texas are teaming up to get you started!
May
18
10:00a
End Date
Let's Be Pal-igators
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Crikey! Scute on over to the park to learn more about the American alligator!
May
18
10:00a
End Date
ACA - Kayaking 101
Galveston Island State Park
Summer is right around the corner and kayaking is a great way to enjoy Texas’ beautiful outdoors! Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD), the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and the certified paddle-sports instructors of American Canoe Association (ACA) Texas are teaming up to get you started!
May
18
10:00a
End Date
Predators of the Pines - Guided Hike
Bastrop State Park
Join a Texas Master Naturalist to discover what creatures are roaming through the Lost Pines!
May
18
10:00a
End Date
Bay Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the marsh and bay ecosystems, on land and below the surface.
May
18
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
May
18
10:00a
End Date
Nature Talks: Check out these trees
Stephen F. Austin State Park
There are many trees in the forest, but what makes them special? Come find out at Stephen F. Austin State Park.
May
18
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Alligators!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
May
18
1:00p
End Date
Spectacular Snakes!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a talk about our slithery friends, the snakes!
May
19
9:30a
End Date
Sunday Stroll with a Ranger
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join our Interpretive Ranger on a 1-2 mile a guided walk discovering the Bottomland Forest.
May
19
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
May
19
11:00a
End Date
Beach Walk
Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
May
19
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
May
20
9:00a
End Date
May
23
9:00a
End Date
May
23
9:00a
End Date
Bevilport 9-Mile Guided Paddle Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Calling experienced paddlers to discover local history and explore the Angelina-Neches Forks.
May
25
9:00a
End Date
Bait and Bay Fishing
Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
May
25
9:00a
End Date
May
25
10:00a
End Date
Trail Mix: Edible Plants - Guided Hike
Buescher State Park
Hit the trails with a Lost Pines Master Naturalist on a fun guided hike!
May
25
10:00a
End Date
Inflatable Archery
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Practice shooting a bow and arrow for safe-inflatable archery fun
May
25
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
May
25
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Hummingbirds!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
May
25
1:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
May
25
3:30p
End Date
May
26
9:00a
End Date
May
26
9:30a
End Date
Sunday Stroll with a Ranger
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join our Interpretive Ranger on a 1-2 mile a guided walk discovering the Bottomland Forest.
May
26
10:00a
End Date
Bay Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the marsh and bay ecosystems, on land and below the surface.
May
26
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
May
26
1:00p
End Date
Red, white and Bluegill!
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Celebrate Memorial Day with us by creating a patriotic paper craft!
May
26
1:00p
End Date
Backyard Bass!
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Come and enjoy a land lover's spin on fishing!
May
26
2:00p
End Date
The Old Tree's Beard: Garlands of the Swamp
Brazos Bend State Park
Come learn about those weird, gray vines hanging from our trees: Spanish moss!
May
27
9:00a
End Date
May
27
11:00a
End Date
Beach Walk
Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
May
30
9:00a
End Date
May
30
7:30p
End Date
Sunset Watercolor
Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
May
31
End Date
Hike the Trails Challenge (Self-Guided)
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Celebrate National Trails Day with us! Take on our challenge to travel all of our trails over the weekend.
June 2024
Jun
1
End Date
Hike the Trails Challenge (Self-Guided)
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Celebrate National Trails Day with us! Take on our challenge to travel all of our trails over the weekend.
Jun
1
9:00a
End Date
Jun
1
9:00a
End Date
Bait and Bay Fishing
Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
Jun
1
10:00a
End Date
Prairie Plantings Ranger Talk
Galveston Island State Park
Looking for garden inspiration? Curious about the plants you see while hiking around Galveston? If so, this program is for you!
Jun
1
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Enjoy the diverse plants and animals found at our park every first Saturday each month. Join us in A guided Nature Walk that highlights some of the common species of plants and animals representing the three distinct ecosystems present within the park.
Jun
1
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jun
2
End Date
Hike the Trails Challenge (Self-Guided)
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Celebrate National Trails Day with us! Take on our challenge to travel all of our trails over the weekend.
Jun
2
9:00a
End Date
Prairie Adventure Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Join a prairie expert for an adventure through the remaining 1% of coastal prairie habitat.
Jun
2
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jun
2
3:00p
End Date
Sargassum Search
Galveston Island State Park
Search through these tiny floating islands for the organisms that call the sargassum home.
Jun
3
9:00a
End Date
Jun
4
9:00a
End Date
Project WILD Workshop - Houston
Humble, TX - Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Professional development for anyone who works in education with children or the public
Jun
5
9:00a
End Date
Aquatic WILD Workshop - Houston
Humble, TX - Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Professional development for anyone who works with education of children
Jun
6
9:00a
End Date
Growing Up WILD and Trees & Me Combo
Spring, TX - Dennis Johnston Park
Professional development for those working or volunteering in early childhood education
Jun
6
9:00a
End Date
Jun
7
6:30p
End Date
Galveston Island State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Jun
8
9:00a
End Date
Bait and Bay Fishing
Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
Jun
8
9:00a
End Date
Jun
8
10:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop
Pearland, TX - Bass Pro Shops - Pearland
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Jun
8
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jun
8
12:30p
End Date
2nd Saturday with Steve (Stephen F. Austin): Enslaved and Free Black Citizens of San Felipe De Austin
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join educators from the San Felipe de Austin Historic Site and Texas Historic Commission for a historical presentation!
Jun
8
3:30p
End Date
Jun
9
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jun
10
9:00a
End Date
Camp Wild: Summer Day Camp (Registration April 1- May 10, 2024)
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Let's get some kids outside this summer at Stephen F. Austin State Park. This 4-day adventure for 10- to 12-year olds actively engages children with nature through outdoor and creative activities.
Jun
10
9:00a
End Date
Jun
13
8:30a
End Date
Aquatic WILD Workshop - Richmond
Richmond, TX - Long Acres Ranch
Professional development for anyone who works to educate middle and high school students
Jun
13
9:00a
End Date
Jun
14
5:30p
End Date
Kayaking 101
Galveston Island State Park
Join a certified kayak guide to learn the basics of kayaking.
Jun
15
9:00a
End Date
Bait and Bay Fishing
Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
Jun
15
9:30a
End Date
Galveston Island State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Jun
15
10:00a
End Date
Bay Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the marsh and bay ecosystems, on land and below the surface.
Jun
16
9:00a
End Date
Prairie Adventure Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Join a prairie expert for an adventure through the remaining 1% of coastal prairie habitat.
Jun
16
10:00a
End Date
Sea Turtle Celebration!
Galveston Island State Park
Join us in celebrating World Sea Turtle Day with activities, crafts, and more!
Jun
16
11:00a
End Date
Jun
17
9:00a
End Date
Jun
19
9:00a
End Date
Tree-Mendous Day Camp
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Ready for some tree-riffic summer fun?
Jun
20
9:00a
End Date
Jun
20
3:00p
End Date
Summer Solstice Solar Soiree
Galveston Island State Park
Have you ever been told to not stare directly at the sun? Well, what if you could?
Jun
22
9:00a
End Date
Bait and Bay Fishing
Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
Jun
22
9:00a
End Date
Jun
22
3:30p
End Date
Jun
23
9:00a
End Date
Jun
23
11:00a
End Date
Beach Walk
Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
Jun
24
9:00a
End Date
Jun
25
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Richmond
Richmond, TX - Long Acres Ranch
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Jun
26
8:30a
End Date
Project WILD Workshop - Richmond
Richmond, TX - Long Acres Ranch
Professional development for anyone who works to educate middle and high school students
Jun
27
8:30a
End Date
Growing Up WILD - Richmond
Richmond, TX - Long Acres Ranch
Professional development for anyone who works to educate young children or the public
Jun
27
9:00a
End Date
Jun
27
7:45p
End Date
Sunset Watercolor
Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Jun
29
9:00a
End Date
Bait and Bay Fishing
Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
Jun
29
10:00a
End Date
Bay Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the marsh and bay ecosystems, on land and below the surface.
Jun
30
11:00a
End Date
Beach Walk
Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
July 2024
Jul
6
9:00a
End Date
Jul
6
3:30p
End Date
Jul
7
3:00p
End Date
Sargassum Search
Galveston Island State Park
Search through these tiny floating islands for the organisms that call the sargassum home.
Jul
12
5:30p
End Date
Kayaking 101
Galveston Island State Park
Join a certified kayak guide to learn the basics of kayaking.
Jul
16
8:30a
End Date
Growing Up WILD - Richmond
Richmond, TX - Long Acres Ranch
Professional development for anyone who works to educate young children or the public, especially homeschool families.
Jul
20
9:00a
End Date
Jul
20
3:30p
End Date
Jul
23
8:30a
End Date
Project WILD Workshop - Richmond
Richmond, TX - Long Acres Ranch
Professional development for anyone who works to educate elementary students
Jul
24
8:30a
End Date
Aquatic WILD Workshop - Richmond
Richmond, TX - Long Acres Ranch
Professional development for anyone who works to educate elementary students
Jul
28
9:00a
End Date
August 2024
Aug
3
11:00a
End Date
Aug
4
3:00p
End Date
Sargassum Search
Galveston Island State Park
Search through these tiny floating islands for the organisms that call the sargassum home.
Aug
9
5:30p
End Date
Kayaking 101
Galveston Island State Park
Join a certified kayak guide to learn the basics of kayaking.
Aug
25
9:00a
End Date
September 2024
Sep
6
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Sep
13
5:30p
End Date
Kayaking 101
Galveston Island State Park
Join a certified kayak guide to learn the basics of kayaking.
Sep
22
9:00a
End Date
Sep
28
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Sep
29
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
October 2024
Oct
4
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Oct
6
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Oct
11
5:30p
End Date
Kayaking 101
Galveston Island State Park
Join a certified kayak guide to learn the basics of kayaking.
November 2024
Nov
1
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Nov
3
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
December 2024
Dec
6
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!