All Events
October 2022
Oct
4
9:00a
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Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
4
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Ecosystems
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
4
12:00p
End Date
Texas A&M Corpus Christi STEM Career Fair
Corpus Christi, TX - TAMUCC University Center, Anchor Ballroom
TPWD HR Recruitment team will be on hand to talk with TAMU CC students about careers, internships, and volunteer opportunities.
Oct
4
2:00p
End Date
Bison Grocery Store
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Learn about the bison who once roamed Palo Duro Canyon and their many uses to the Comanche People.
Oct
4
6:00p
End Date
Fly Tying * Registration Required*
Eisenhower State Park
Join the Red River Fly Fishers to learn how to tie your own flies!
Oct
5
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
5
9:30a
End Date
Birding 101
Davis Mountains State Park
Gain a "bird's eye view" of the park while learning about seasonal and migratory birds of the Davis Mountains.
Oct
5
9:30a
End Date
Oct
5
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Ecosystems
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
5
6:30p
End Date
Know Before You Go: Hiking 101
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us with park volunteers, Whitney and Erik, as we hike the 3-mile DORBA trail and explore how to be prepared before our next outdoor adventure!
Oct
6
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday this Fall for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Oct
6
9:00a
End Date
Davis Mountains: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
Oct
6
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
6
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Ecosystems
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
6
10:00a
End Date
West Texas A&M Fall Career & Internship Fair
Canyon, TX - West Texas A&M University - First United Bank Center
TPWD HR Recruitment team will be on hand to talk with TAMU Commerce students about careers, internships, and volunteer opportunities.
Oct
6
10:00a
End Date
Oct
6
1:00p
End Date
Texas A&M Kingsville Fall 2022 Javelina Career Expo
Kingsville, TX - Texas A&M University Kingsville - 2nd Floor Ballroom, Career Engagement Center
TPWD HR Recruitment team will be on hand to talk with TAMU Kingsville students about careers, internships, and volunteer opportunities.
Oct
6
1:00p
End Date
Angelo State University All Majors Career Fair
San Angelo, TX - Angelo State University
TPWD HR Recruitment team will be on hand to talk with Angelo State students about careers, internships, and volunteer opportunities.
Oct
6
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: 956-565-3919
Oct
6
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls May Break my Bones
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Learn about who’s who in Palo Duro and how carnivores hunt their prey.
Oct
7
7:00a
End Date
Oct
7
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Oct
7
8:00a
End Date
Fort Griffin Living History Days
Albany, TX - Fort Griffin State Historic Site
Lt. Dolifka is on the move and headed to Fort Griffin to meet with the other Troopers around Texas. Join us for the THC annual Fort Griffin Living History Days!
Oct
7
8:00a
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Oct
7
8:00a
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Oct
7
9:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
Oct
7
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
7
9:00a
End Date
Spooky Story Walk - Fairfield Lake
Fairfield Lake State Park
Read a spooky tale as you walk the 0.5 mile Scenic Trail. Great for all ages! (Not TOO spooky). Approximately 30-45min.
Oct
7
9:00a
End Date
Paddling for Beginners
Village Creek State Park
Have you always wanted to kayak but never knew how or didn't have access? Join Ranger Alex for a guided paddling trip for beginners! We will launch at the park, learn some paddling basics and explore some of the wonders of Village Creek.
Oct
7
9:00a
End Date
Oct
7
10:00a
End Date
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley @ Edinburg Career & Internship Fair
Edinburg, TX - UT RGV @ Edinburg Campus - University Rec
TPWD HR Recruitment team will be on hand to talk with TAMU Commerce students about careers, internships, and volunteer opportunities.
Oct
7
10:00a
End Date
UT El Paso Virtual Career Fair
UT El Paso Virtual Fair
TPWD HR Recruitment team will be on hand to talk with TAMU Commerce students about careers, internships, and volunteer opportunities.
Oct
7
10:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Have you ever wanted to learn how to fish but don't know how to get started?
Oct
7
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Oct
7
12:00p
End Date
ONLINE PROGRAM | Fun Facts: Raccoons
Facebook/WylerAerialTramwayStatePark
Did you know that raccoons have very good night vision? Do you think that black mask across their face has anything to do with it?
Oct
7
2:00p
End Date
Oct
7
2:00p
End Date
Roving Ranger
Village Creek State Park
Join a ranger every Friday in October at the picnic/canoe launch area for a chat to answer you questions about plants, animals, park history, and goings on in the park. To get the conversation started, each week we will highlight an interesting fact, tip, or feature of interest. Come by for a visit and bring you most pressing questions.
Oct
7
3:00p
End Date
Bayside Bird Tour
Mustang Island State Park
Explore the bayside of Mustang Island on an easy 1 mile walk
Oct
7
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Oct
7
4:00p
End Date
Nature Lotería
Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by playing a game of Nature Loteria at the park!
Oct
7
4:00p
End Date
Oct
7
6:00p
End Date
Campfire Talk: Astounding Amphibians of Texas
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us as we dive into the wonderful world of amphibians and explore the many ways that these creatures benefit the aquatic ecosystems they inhabit.
Oct
7
6:00p
End Date
Campfire Chat
Inks Lake State Park
Join Ranger Jamie in a chat around a campfire and learn about the Park and the weekend's activities!
Oct
7
7:30p
End Date
Night Hike
Blanco State Park
Join us for a short hike under the evening sky and learn about the many nocturnal animals that call Blanco State Park home.
Oct
8
End Date
Monarch Migration Game
Village Creek State Park
Did you know that Monarch butterflies can migrate up to 3,000 miles to their wintering grounds in Mexico? The monarch population across the Eastern United States, Canada, and Mexico has declined by 97% over the past 20 years. Find out what hazards monarchs face during their annual migration by guiding your symbolic monarch butterflies through the maze.
Oct
8
8:00a
End Date
Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds!
Oct
8
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Oct
8
8:30a
End Date
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Oct
8
8:30a
End Date
Coffee at the Cottage
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Relax with a cup of coffee and chat with a Ranger at the El Camino Real de los Tejas Visitors Center.
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Daingerfield State Park
Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch Oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
Birding On The Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Come observe the vast array of winged wildlife living in DMSP on a birding walk through an area of the park few guests visit.
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
Guided Nature Hike
Inks Lake State Park
Join a park ranger on a short .2-mile hike down to Devil's Waterhole to learn about native plants and local geology.
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Ever wanted to learn how to shoot? Here's your chance! For ages 10+ (adults that includes you too)!
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Morning Sit Down (Online)
Lake Corpus Christi State Park Facebook Page
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Lake Corpus Christi State Park updates, Q&A, and other fun information.
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Morning Check-In (Online)
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Lake Casa Blanca State Park updates, Q&A, and other fun information.
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
What is the CCC?
Palmetto State Park
Enjoy this blast from the past event to learn about how Palmetto State Park came to be.
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
World Migratory Bird Day Celebration
Port Arthur, TX - Pleasure Island Commission
Join Sea Rim State Park, the Port Arthur Convention and Visitor's Bureau, and the Pleasure Island Commission in celebrating our feathered friends this World Migratory Bird Day!
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
Predator or Prey?
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
To eat or be eaten, the reality of life in the wild!
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
Project WILD Workshop
Del Rio, TX - Whitehead Museum
CANCELED - Professional development for anyone who works with children
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
Recreating in Remote Places - Guided Bike Ride
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Explore the Llano loop on two wheels!
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
Pumpkin Hunt
Village Creek State Park
Join us for some Fall fun! Five Festive pumpkins will be hidden around the park. These sneaky squashes might be anywhere, so you will have to look high and low along the trails to find them.
If you find one, bring it to the park headquarters and pick up a small prize as an award for your pumpkin pursuing skills.
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
If You Give a Bear a Cookie
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you gave a bear a cookie? Join us at Closed Canyon Trailhead to find out more!
Oct
8
9:30a
End Date
Hispanic Heritage - Cornbread over a Campfire!
Lake Livingston State Park
Join rangers to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and enjoy some campfire cornbread!
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
CCC Hike - Guided tour of the Bois d' Arc Trail
Bonham State Park
Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) features hidden around the park and on the Bois d' Arc Trail.
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
Catfish Point Trail Guided Hike
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Get outside and enjoy some time on the trail!
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
Cordage - The Leaves that Bind
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Discover how Native Americans made rope from yucca leaves, then try it yourself!
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
Oct
8
10:00a
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🦖 50th Anniversary Celebration 🦕
Dinosaur Valley State Park
It's a celebration and they've called in the Cav. 1st. Sgt. Padilla hits the trail for Dinosaur Valley State Parks 50th Anniversary.
Oct
8
10:00a
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Oct
8
10:00a
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Predators of the Pines - Master Naturalist Guided Hike
Buescher State Park
Join a Lost Pines Master Naturalist to discover what creatures are roaming through the Lost Pines!
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
Campfire Building
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join Ranger Jae as he teaches the basics of how to make a successful campfire.
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
Cowboy Coffee and Dutch Oven Cooking
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger to learn how homesteaders and cowboys would brew coffee and make breakfast while out on the range and get to taste the results!
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
🦖 50th Anniversary Celebration 🦕
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us for our 50th Anniversary Celebration - a party 113-million years in the making!
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
Marvelous Moon Prequel
South Llano River State Park
Come explore the moon and listen to a marvelous book to get ready for the full moon!
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
🦖 50th Anniversary Celebration Opening Ceremony 🦕
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us as we kickoff the day for our 50th Anniversary Celebration!
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
🦖 Laurie Jasinski Book Signing 🦕
Dinosaur Valley State Park
The book, "A Dinosaur Highway" is about us! Come meet the author!
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
Healthy, Happy, Hiking!
Cleburne State Park
White-tail Hollow, a moderate trail for hikers of all fitness levels.
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
Seeds and Their Secrets Hike
Lockhart State Park
Discover the secrets of our native seeds in this fun walk!
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
Oct
8
10:00a
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Fishing 101 for all ages
Blanco State Park
Learn all the basics of angling (fishing) and fish in the Blanco River--fishing license is not required. Instructions and all equipment are provided.
Oct
8
10:30a
End Date
Oct
8
10:30a
End Date
Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk
Mission Tejas State Park
Nature can provide, if you know what to look for!
Oct
8
10:30a
End Date
🦖 Leave No Trace Nature Hike 🦕
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come learn all about Leave No Trace and how to better protect your park!
Oct
8
10:30a
End Date
Discovery Table: Animals of the Park
Palmetto State Park
Curious to find out what animals call this park home? Stop by this come and go event to make some amazing discoveries!
Oct
8
10:30a
End Date
Outdoor Skill (Saturday)
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn an outdoor skill: nature journaling, macro photography, track and scat ID, etc.
Oct
8
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Tarantulas!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story about tarantulas and create your own eight-legged friend to take home!
Oct
8
11:00a
End Date
🦖 A Trip Down Memory Lane 🦕
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us to learn about the history of Dinosaur Valley from previous park staff and volunteers!
Oct
8
11:00a
End Date
Pollinator BioBlitz: Walk and Talk
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join a ranger to learn about our precious pollinators and take part in the Texas Pollinator BioBlitz!
Oct
8
11:30a
End Date
Big Thicket Day
Beaumont, TX - Collier's Ferry Park
Save the Date! Join us for this annual event celebrating the establishment of the Big Thicket National Preserve.
Oct
8
12:00p
End Date
🦖 Snake Safety Hike 🦕
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us for a quick hike to talk about snake species and safety!
Oct
8
12:00p
End Date
🦖 Horse Carriage Rides by Eagle Eye Ranch🦕
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wanted to ride in a horse-drawn carriage Texas style? Now is your chance!
Oct
8
1:00p
End Date
Visitors Center History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore the unique history of the CCC-built "Keeper's Cottage" at the El Camino Real Visitors Center and learn the fascinating story behind this beautiful building.
Oct
8
1:00p
End Date
Predator or Prey?
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
To eat or be eaten, that is the reality of life in the wild.
Oct
8
1:00p
End Date
Park Reading Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
Come listen to Ranger Jamie a different story every month and then participate in a fun crafts activity!
Oct
8
1:00p
End Date
🦖 Live Musical Performance - The Dinosaur Waltz 🦕
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join Author Laurie Jasinski to sing and dance along to her song - The Dinosaur Waltz!
Oct
8
1:00p
End Date
Nature Craft-ivities!
Lake Livingston State Park
Be creative in this educational series featuring games, activities and a takeaway craft on various nature topics
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
Dutch Oven Demo at Fairfield Lake
Fairfield Lake State Park
Join us for a Dutch oven cooking demo presented by Uncle Mikes Outdoor Kitchen. Get familiar with basic equipment and techniques. Learn simple recipes. Live Q&A and cooking demonstration. Free Samples! Yum!
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls!
South Llano River State Park
Check out animal skins and furs found in the Hill Country.
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
Wildlife Discovery
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Learn from a ranger about the different wild animals at the park and how to be safe around them!
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger - Senorita Mariposa
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Join a Ranger to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month in the form of a Reading with a Ranger Program.
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Walk
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Start your journey to becoming a Junior Ranger today!
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park: Papel Picado
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and make your very own papel picado!
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
🦖 Heat Hacks Hike 🦕
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn how to beat the heat with these outdoor heat hacks and tips!
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
Oh, Deer!
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Come learn about our park's most popular resident - the white-tailed deer.
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
¡Lotería!
Palmetto State Park
¡Buenas con el sol! Come and try your luck at this traditional Mexican game.
Oct
8
3:00p
End Date
Bentsen Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a Ranger on a ride through the park and learn about the history and ecology that makes Bentsen - RGV SP so unique.
Oct
8
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
8
3:30p
End Date
Oct
8
6:45p
End Date
Hunter’s Moon Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Experience the rising of October’s Hunter’s Moon in this full moon hike.
Oct
8
7:00p
End Date
Star Gazing and don't forget the Moon
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps and telescope. Retired National Park range Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts. Plan about 2 hours for this program that will start at 7 pm. To ensure the telescopes are not at risk of being toppled over, we ask that children remain seated.
Please register your group by calling the park office during business hours at (254) 694-3793 or send an email with your name, phone number and total adults and children attending to rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.tx.gov
Oct
8
7:00p
End Date
"What Was That?"
Davis Mountains State Park
Come enjoy this slideshow presentation to discover the many animals that call the Davis Mountains home.
Oct
8
7:30p
End Date
Full Moon Hike: Park After Dark
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a full moon hike under the October Hunter's Moon!
Oct
8
7:30p
End Date
Night Sounds
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“After attending the Night Sounds program, I found my daughter sitting on the back porch the next night, not watching TV or playing video games, but listening to nature!” – Park Visitor
Oct
8
8:00p
End Date
Oct
8
8:00p
End Date
Full Moon Paddle
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Join Ranger Shannon to paddle around Martin Creek Lake.
Oct
8
8:30p
End Date
Oct
8
8:30p
End Date
Blacklight Night Hike! - Fairfield Lake
Fairfield Lake State Park
Join us on Saturday Night on October 8th & 15th as we search with a Blacklight for scorpions and "sniff" for spiders!
Blacklights are provided but feel free to bring your own as they are in limited supply. Closed-toed shoes are a MUST!
Oct
9
End Date
BIG SIT!
Estero Llano Grande State Park
It's like a Tailgate Party for Birders! How many bird species can we see from a 17-foot circle?!
Oct
9
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Oct
9
8:30a
End Date
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Oct
9
8:30a
End Date
Coffee at the Cottage
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Relax with a cup of coffee and chat with a Ranger at the El Camino Real de los Tejas Visitors Center.
Oct
9
8:30a
End Date
Women's Hike - Upper Sunset
Franklin Mountains State Park
Come explore the beautiful Chihuahuan Desert with other women, led by a female ranger or volunteer. Learn about best hiking practices and the unique desert ecosystems. This hike is open to women of all experience levels who are excited to spend more quality time outdoors.
Oct
9
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds. You will be introduced to Cornell's free app to identify birds
by sight and sound if you wish to download to your own phone.
Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
Call (254)694-3793 or email Rita (rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.texas.gov) to sign up. Group sizes will be limited to 15 to allow all to fit the trail space and hear the speaker.
Oct
9
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
9
9:00a
End Date
Fish with a Ranger
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Choke Canyon offers some of the best fishing in Texas! Come join us for a relaxing morning at the lake. Equipment provided! Ages 7+
Oct
9
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
9
9:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a park ranger for an introduction to birdwatching!
Oct
9
9:00a
End Date
Abuzz About Bees
Village Creek State Park
Learn about the fascinating life of bees. Did you know that not all of them have stingers? Have you ever wondered how they gather pollen or find nectar? Come find out more about these wonderful pollinators with some fun hands-on activities.
Oct
9
9:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling: Taking Time to Notice
Blanco State Park
Join Ranger Rena for a guided nature journaling experience. This is not about how well you can write or sketch. It is about giving yourself the luxury of sitting, noticing, and taking time to journal that unique-to-you experience.
Oct
9
9:00a
End Date
Outdoor Skill (Sunday)
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn an outdoor skill: nature journaling, macro photography, track and scat ID, etc.
Oct
9
9:00a
End Date
Herbology 101
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join a Ranger at Barton Warnock Visitor Center - Desert Garden to explore the practical (sometimes magical) properties of desert plants!
Oct
9
9:30a
End Date
Bug a Ranger
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Take a peek into the lives of insects and the ranger that bugs them.
Oct
9
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
9
10:00a
End Date
Plants of the Mission
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore how Native Americans utilized the plants in the area for food, clothing, tools, and more!
Oct
9
10:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Take a moment to collect your thoughts.
Oct
9
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Come and join us for a hot cup of coffee and conversation!
Oct
9
10:00a
End Date
Gyotaku - Fish Printing
Goose Island State Park
Join us to learn about this Japanese art form and create your own fish print! All supplies will be provided.
Oct
9
10:00a
End Date
Reptile Talk
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Learn about the different types of reptiles you can find at the park and what makes them so great!
Oct
9
11:00a
End Date
Oct
9
1:00p
End Date
Visitors Center History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore the unique history of the CCC-built "Keeper's Cottage" at the El Camino Real Visitors Center and learn the fascinating story behind this beautiful building.
Oct
9
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: 956-565-3919
Oct
9
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Oct
9
2:00p
End Date
Skins & Skulls - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Ever wonder what wildlife calls McKinney Falls home?
Oct
9
2:00p
End Date
Oct
9
2:00p
End Date
Pollinator Walk
Hill Country State Natural Area
Search for butterflies, bees, and more with a ranger on this 1.2-mile guided walk.
Oct
9
2:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Explorers
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Earn Junior Ranger pins by completing an activity journal with a ranger!
Oct
9
3:00p
End Date
Bentsen Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a Ranger on a ride through the park and learn about the history and ecology that makes Bentsen - RGV SP so unique.
Oct
9
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
9
8:00p
End Date
Public Hunt: Park Interior Closed Oct. 9-14
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The interior of Big Bend Ranch State Park will be closed Oct. 9-14 for a public hunt.
Oct
9
8:30p
End Date
Full Moon Hike
Hill Country State Natural Area
Grab your flashlight and join a ranger for a guided night hike.
Oct
10
8:00a
End Date
Wildlife Tax Valuation Workshop - Burnet or Virtual
Burnet, TX - AgriLife Extension
Biologists will provide an overview of the wildlife tax valuation, developing a wildlife management plan, and management practices. Attendees have the option of attending in-person or online.
Oct
10
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
10
9:00a
End Date
Indigenous Peoples Day
Huntsville State Park
Learn the history of the Indigenous People that called the land the park is on home through demonstrations and hands on activities.
Oct
10
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock.
Oct
10
10:00a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Oct
10
2:30p
End Date
Butterflies, Bugs & Bees, Oh My!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
It's the annual Texas Pollinator BioBlitz and we're on the search for things that crawl, creep or fly!
Oct
11
8:00a
End Date
Fall Migration Bird Walk
Cedar Hill State Park
There is a nip in the air as fall begins to arrive in Texas which can only mean one thing: fall bird migration!
Oct
11
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
11
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop
Brownwood, TX - 4-H Conference Center
Become a Certified Angler Education Instructor
Oct
11
7:00p
End Date
Carp Fishing in Texas
Online - Zoom
Learn more about fishing for this world class sport fish in Texas
Oct
12
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
12
9:30a
End Date
Birding 101
Davis Mountains State Park
Gain a "bird's eye view" of the park while learning about seasonal and migratory birds of the Davis Mountains.
Oct
12
10:00a
End Date
Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the basics of prehistoric hunting with an atlatl!
Oct
12
6:00p
End Date
Campfire Talk: Camping 101
Cedar Hill State Park
Want to start your next camping adventure but don’t know where to begin? Look no further!
Oct
13
8:30a
End Date
Wild Wellness
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Connect with nature through exercise and meditation.
Oct
13
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday this Fall for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Oct
13
9:00a
End Date
Davis Mountains: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
Oct
13
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
13
10:00a
End Date
Texas State Technical College @ Waco Job Fair
Waco, TX - TSTC Waco Campus
TPWD HR Recruitment team will be on hand to talk with TAMU Commerce students about careers, internships, and volunteer opportunities.
Oct
13
10:00a
End Date
Oct
13
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: 956-565-3919
Oct
13
6:30p
End Date
Fly Fishing for Sheepshead
Online
Learn more about how to catch Sheepshead on the fly during this online Zoom presentation.
Oct
14
9:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
Oct
14
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
14
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Oct
14
10:00a
End Date
Goose Island Tram Tour
Goose Island State Park
Join a ranger on a ride through the park to learn about the history and ecology that makes Goose Island special.
Oct
14
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Oct
14
11:00a
End Date
Nature's Memories
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Make memories and keep them alive and shareable.
Oct
14
2:00p
End Date
Oct
14
2:00p
End Date
Roving Ranger
Village Creek State Park
Join a ranger every Friday in October at the picnic/canoe launch area for a chat to answer you questions about plants, animals, park history, and goings on in the park. To get the conversation started, each week we will highlight an interesting fact, tip, or feature of interest. Come by for a visit and bring you most pressing questions.
Oct
14
2:30p
End Date
Butterflies, Bugs & Bees, Oh My!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
It's the annual Texas Pollinator BioBlitz and we're on the search for things that crawl, creep or fly!
Oct
14
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Oct
14
6:00p
End Date
Campfire Chat
Inks Lake State Park
Join Ranger Jamie in a chat around a campfire and learn about the Park and the weekend's activities!
Oct
14
6:00p
End Date
Herpetology Hike
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us on our 2.5-mile Talala Trail as we learn about what our Texas herp species can tell us about our environment and the changes taking place around us!
Oct
14
6:30p
End Date
Stephen F. Austin State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
14
7:00p
End Date
Wonders of the Night
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Ever wonder what critters explore the park after dark?
Oct
14
7:30p
End Date
Night Hike
Blanco State Park
Join us for a short hike under the evening sky and learn about the many nocturnal animals that call Blanco State Park home.
Oct
14
8:00p
End Date
Stargazing 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a Park Ranger as we learn about the importance of dark skies while learning to navigate the stars above.
Oct
14
8:00p
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Pedernales Falls State Park
What stories do the stars tell? Are they different from one continent to the next?
Oct
15
8:00a
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 10/15/2022
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Limited to 15 participants and online registration required.
This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries to learn of the modern-day history of the park.
Click on the title for more information and to reserve your spot. NO PETS
Oct
15
8:00a
End Date
Harvest Heritage Festival
Cedar Hill State Park
Come join us for our annual Harvest Heritage Festival here at Cedar Hill State Park!
Oct
15
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Oct
15
8:30a
End Date
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Oct
15
8:30a
End Date
Coffee at the Cottage
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Relax with a cup of coffee and chat with a Ranger at the El Camino Real de los Tejas Visitors Center.
Oct
15
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Oct
15
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
15
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
15
9:00a
End Date
Birding On The Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Come observe the vast array of winged wildlife living in DMSP on a birding walk through an area of the park few guests visit.
Oct
15
9:00a
End Date
Basic Fishing Clinic - Sea Center Texas
Sea Center Texas
Come out and bring the whole family for a day of fishing fun!
Oct
15
9:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Ever wanted to learn how to shoot? Here's your chance! For ages 10+ (adults that includes you too)!
Oct
15
9:00a
End Date
Shoreline Kayaking * Registration Required*
Eisenhower State Park
Experience our park from a different angle, down on the water!
Oct
15
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Morning Sit Down (Online)
Lake Corpus Christi State Park Facebook Page
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Lake Corpus Christi State Park updates, Q&A, and other fun information.
Oct
15
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Morning Check-In (Online)
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Lake Casa Blanca State Park updates, Q&A, and other fun information.
Oct
15
9:00a
End Date
Beach Hike
Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
Oct
15
9:00a
End Date
Pumpkin Hunt
Village Creek State Park
Join us for some Fall fun! Five Festive pumpkins will be hidden around the park. These sneaky squashes might be anywhere, so you will have to look high and low along the trails to find them.
If you find one, bring it to the park headquarters and pick up a small prize as an award for your pumpkin pursuing skills.
Oct
15
9:00a
End Date
Kid's Fishing
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Need some new fishing stories? Join a ranger learning the basics of fishing.
Oct
15
9:00a
End Date
Oct
15
9:00a
End Date
Oct
15
9:00a
End Date
Oct
15
9:00a
End Date
Coffee With a Ranger
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Grab your favorite mug and join us - your questions may be burning, but the coffee won't!
Oct
15
9:30a
End Date
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
15
9:30a
End Date
Roundabout Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Discover another side to Enchanted Rock with this hike around the dome!
Oct
15
9:30a
End Date
Backyard Bass
Possum Kingdom State Park
Join Ranger Cathy and learn how to identify freshwater fish and tie two basic fishing knots. We'll practice casting with a game of Backyard Bass.
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
Introduction to Dutch Oven
Bonham State Park
Learn how to use a Dutch oven to make your favorite camping recipes!
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
Catfish Point Trail Guided Hike
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Get outside and enjoy some time on the trail!
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
Fishing 101 for all ages
Blanco State Park
Learn all the basics of angling (fishing) and fish in the Blanco River--fishing license is not required. Instructions and all equipment are provided.
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
Inks Lake SP Pollinator Appreciation Day
Inks Lake State Park
Join us for a fun morning to learn about pollinators at the Park.
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
Marching Through Time
Government Canyon State Natural Area
The Military once traveled through this area. Now join Lt. Dolifka as he represents the Buffalo Soldiers and lead several guided history walks down the trails.
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
Life in the Desert Nature Walk
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Join us for a walk as we explore how plants, animals, and even people have adapted to the desert for thousands of years!
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
Howl-o-ween in the Park
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Bring your furry friend to celebrate Halloween with costume contest and more with our first Howl-O-Ween in the Park!
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
BARK Ranger Hike
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Enjoy the trail with your furry companion and learn about the B.A.R.K. Ranger principles that keep your furry friend safe while having fun in the park!
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
Hard Labor Hike
Lockhart State Park
Hear the story of the Civilian Conservation Corps and discover their legacy in this engaging hike!
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
Mighty Monarch
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join Ranger Tara to learn about our monarch butterflies that migrate through the area.
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
Hueco Tanks 28th Annual Community Fair
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
It's time for our Annual Community Fair! Come on out for a fun weekend full of tours, presentations, demonstrations, rock climbing and much more!
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
Intro to Hiking: For Women Only
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
Archaeologist for a Day
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Get hands-on with the past while you learn how archaeologists read clues uncovered from the ground!
Oct
15
10:30a
End Date
Bay Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the marsh and bay ecosystems, on land and below the surface.
Oct
15
11:00a
End Date
🦋 Monarch Migration Activity
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Become a Monarch Butterfly and make decisions during your migration!
Oct
15
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Alligators!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Oct
15
11:30a
End Date
The Model A's are Coming!
Ah-ooo-gah! The Model A's are coming! Ah-ooo-gah!
Come by and see the vintage (1927 - 1932) Model A Ford vehicles and help us welcome them to East Texas. These beautiful Ford Model A coupes, roadsters, sedans, trucks, and others will be stopping by the park for lunch during their Gulf Coast Tour of the area.
Oct
15
1:00p
End Date
Visitors Center History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore the unique history of the CCC-built "Keeper's Cottage" at the El Camino Real Visitors Center and learn the fascinating story behind this beautiful building.
Oct
15
1:00p
End Date
Nature Craft-ivities!
Lake Livingston State Park
Be creative in this educational series featuring games, activities and a takeaway craft on various nature topics
Oct
15
1:30p
End Date
Oct
15
2:00p
End Date
Oct
15
2:00p
End Date
Nature Lotería
Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by playing a game of Nature Loteria at the park!
Oct
15
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Oct
15
2:00p
End Date
Wildlife Discovery
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Learn from a ranger about the different wild animals at the park and how to be safe around them!
Oct
15
2:00p
End Date
River Critters
McKinney Falls State Park
Have you ever wondered what's swimming in the water right next to you? Not all heroes wear capes - meet the teeny tiny river critters we hardly ever notice that play a vital role in river health!
Oct
15
2:00p
End Date
¡Lotería!
Palmetto State Park
¡Buenas con el sol! Come and try your luck at this traditional Mexican game.
Oct
15
2:00p
End Date
Papel Picado
Lockhart State Park
Create your own dazzling papel picado as you learn the history of this traditional decoration!
Oct
15
2:00p
End Date
Howl-o-ween BARK Ranger Costume Contest
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Looking for fun with your four legged friend? Join in on our BARK Ranger costume contest for some great prizes!
Oct
15
2:00p
End Date
Friends of Lake Brownwood SP Membership Meeting
Lake Brownwood State Park
Our Friends Group is looking for new members!
Oct
15
2:00p
End Date
Oct
15
2:00p
End Date
Falls and Fossils
Pedernales Falls State Park
Discover the secrets behind the wondrous Pedernales Falls!
Oct
15
2:00p
End Date
Oct
15
2:00p
End Date
Kid's Fishing
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Need some new fishing stories? Join a ranger learning the basics of fishing.
Oct
15
2:30p
End Date
Nocturnal Natives
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger to find out more about the animals that call the Hill Country home!
Oct
15
3:00p
End Date
Bentsen Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a Ranger on a ride through the park and learn about the history and ecology that makes Bentsen - RGV SP so unique.
Oct
15
3:00p
End Date
Oct
15
3:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Days
Eisenhower State Park
Learn all about what it takes to be a Junior Ranger and start your journey on becoming one!
Oct
15
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
15
3:30p
End Date
Oct
15
3:30p
End Date
Prehistoric Projectiles ― Atlatl Show and Throw
Mission Tejas State Park
Heaps of history, poking holes in targets… what’s not to love?
Oct
15
5:30p
End Date
Oct
15
6:00p
End Date
Night Hike Safety Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join our rangers for a quick stroll to discuss hiking at night and being safe while hiking after dark.
Oct
15
7:00p
End Date
"What Was That?"
Davis Mountains State Park
Come enjoy this slideshow presentation to discover the many animals that call the Davis Mountains home.
Oct
15
7:00p
End Date
Moth Night
Mother Neff State Park
Mother Neff State Park is hosting our annual Moth Night! Come discover the night life from critters to the night sky! You will learn what critters go bump in the night and learn why they are important. If you are feeling adventurous, you might even go on a guided night hike with a backlight to see the amazing critters that call the park their home.
Oct
15
7:00p
End Date
Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society in stargazing and astronomy!
Oct
15
7:00p
End Date
Explore the Night Sky
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us & the San Antonio Astronomical Association for a night of celestial wonder!
Oct
15
7:30p
End Date
Star Party with the Hill Country Astronomers
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us as we celebrate the dark skies over Enchanted Rock!
Oct
15
7:30p
End Date
Creatures of the Night Hike
Lockhart State Park
Join us for a night hike to discover the critters that come out when the sun goes down!
Oct
15
8:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Oct
15
8:00p
End Date
Stargazing the Texas Night Sky
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“The stars at night are big and bright …” Learn more about one of Texas’ best natural resources – the night sky.
Oct
15
8:30p
End Date
Blacklight Night Hike! - Fairfield Lake
Fairfield Lake State Park
Join us on Saturday Night on October 8th & 15th as we search with a Blacklight for scorpions and "sniff" for spiders!
Blacklights are provided but feel free to bring your own as they are in limited supply. Closed-toed shoes are a MUST!
Oct
15
9:00p
End Date
Oct
16
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Oct
16
8:30a
End Date
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Oct
16
8:30a
End Date
Coffee at the Cottage
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Relax with a cup of coffee and chat with a Ranger at the El Camino Real de los Tejas Visitors Center.
Oct
16
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds. You will be introduced to Cornell's free app to identify birds
by sight and sound if you wish to download to your own phone.
Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
Call (254)694-3793 or email Rita (rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.texas.gov) to sign up. Group sizes will be limited to 15 to allow all to fit the trail space and hear the speaker.
Oct
16
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
16
9:00a
End Date
Prairie Adventure Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Join a ranger for an adventure through the remaining 1% of coastal prairie habitat.
Oct
16
9:00a
End Date
Fish with a Ranger
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Choke Canyon offers some of the best fishing in Texas! Come join us for a relaxing morning at the lake. Equipment provided! Ages 7+
Oct
16
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
16
9:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a park ranger for an introduction to birdwatching!
Oct
16
9:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a Park Host for an introduction to observing the birds around us!
Oct
16
9:00a
End Date
Birding Tour
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Oct
16
9:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling: Taking Time to Notice
Blanco State Park
Join Ranger Rena for a guided nature journaling experience. This is not about how well you can write or sketch. It is about giving yourself the luxury of sitting, noticing, and taking time to journal that unique-to-you experience.
Oct
16
9:00a
End Date
Outdoor Skill (Sunday)
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn an outdoor skill: nature journaling, macro photography, track and scat ID, etc.
Oct
16
9:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a cup of complimentary coffee and have your questions answered!
Oct
16
9:30a
End Date
Painting for Beginners
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Paint "happy little accidents" with a ranger and take home your own piece of nature!
Oct
16
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
16
10:00a
End Date
Why Does Everything Hurt?
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Join us for a walk along the Fort Leaton Nature Trail to learn why desert plants are so prickly!
Oct
16
10:00a
End Date
Reptile Talk
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Learn about the different types of reptiles you can find at the park and what makes them so great!
Oct
16
10:00a
End Date
Archaeologist for a Day
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Get hands-on with the past while you learn how archaeologists read clues uncovered from the ground!
Oct
16
10:00a
End Date
Mindfulness Walk
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Enjoy a self-guided refreshing, recharge in nature.
Oct
16
10:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop, with optional Fly Fishing Certification
Pearland, TX - Bass Pro Shops
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Oct
16
10:00a
End Date
Hiking Through History
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300-million-year old fossils!
Oct
16
11:00a
End Date
Plant Passports
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Want to learn how to use iNaturalist? Join us to learn and participate in a BioBlitz!
Oct
16
11:00a
End Date
Frog Pond Walk
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Jessica on a short exploration of the trails to and around Frog Pond.
Oct
16
1:00p
End Date
Visitors Center History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore the unique history of the CCC-built "Keeper's Cottage" at the El Camino Real Visitors Center and learn the fascinating story behind this beautiful building.
Oct
16
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: 956-565-3919
Oct
16
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Oct
16
2:00p
End Date
Skins & Skulls - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Ever wonder what wildlife calls McKinney Falls home?
Oct
16
2:00p
End Date
Rambling with a Ranger
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Have questions about the park? Join us to get those answers!
Oct
16
2:30p
End Date
Oct
16
3:00p
End Date
Bentsen Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a Ranger on a ride through the park and learn about the history and ecology that makes Bentsen - RGV SP so unique.
Oct
16
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
17
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
18
7:30a
End Date
Oct
18
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
Preschool in the Park: Spiders
Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Oct
19
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
19
9:30a
End Date
Birding 101
Davis Mountains State Park
Gain a "bird's eye view" of the park while learning about seasonal and migratory birds of the Davis Mountains.
Oct
19
10:00a
End Date
Goose Island Tram Tour
Goose Island State Park
Join a ranger on a ride through the park to learn about the history and ecology that makes Goose Island special.
Oct
19
6:00p
End Date
Sunset Watercolor
Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Oct
20
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday this Fall for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Oct
20
9:00a
End Date
Davis Mountains: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
Oct
20
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
20
9:00a
End Date
Oct
20
10:00a
End Date
Oct
20
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: 956-565-3919
Oct
20
7:30p
End Date
Oct
21
8:00a
End Date
Small Acreage Wildlife Tax Valuation Workshop - Goldthwaite or Virtual
Goldthwaite, TX - MC Bank Conference Room
Oct
21
9:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
Oct
21
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
21
9:00a
End Date
Paddling for Beginners
Village Creek State Park
Have you always wanted to kayak but never knew how or didn't have access? Join Ranger Alex for a guided paddling trip for beginners! We will launch at the park, learn some paddling basics and explore some of the wonders of Village Creek.
Oct
21
10:00a
End Date
Beach Hike
Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
Oct
21
10:00a
End Date
Yoga and Poetry in the Park
Blanco State Park
E.D. Watson, an award-winning writer and certified yoga instructor will lead this workshop for beginners. This workshop will combine beginning-level yoga (i.e. gentle stretches) with beginning poetry writing.
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Oct
21
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Oct
21
2:00p
End Date
Oct
21
2:00p
End Date
Navigation 101 - Fun with Maps
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Go beyond the GPS and discover the diverse world of maps with topics that cover road maps, trail maps, topographic maps and more!
Oct
21
2:00p
End Date
Roving Ranger
Village Creek State Park
Join a ranger every Friday in October at the picnic/canoe launch area for a chat to answer you questions about plants, animals, park history, and goings on in the park. To get the conversation started, each week we will highlight an interesting fact, tip, or feature of interest. Come by for a visit and bring you most pressing questions.
Oct
21
2:00p
End Date
ONLINE PROGRAM | Ask-the-Expert: Franklin Mountains State Park
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Did you know there are over 100 miles of hiking and biking trails in Franklin Mountains State Park?! How many have you done?
Oct
21
2:30p
End Date
Butterflies, Bugs & Bees, Oh My!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
It's the annual Texas Pollinator BioBlitz and we're on the search for things that crawl, creep or fly!
Oct
21
3:00p
End Date
Oct
21
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Oct
21
6:00p
End Date
Campfire Chat
Inks Lake State Park
Join Ranger Jamie in a chat around a campfire and learn about the Park and the weekend's activities!
Oct
21
6:00p
End Date
Campfire Talk: Nature is Metal!
Cedar Hill State Park
Come explore the metal side of nature during a special spooky season campfire talk!
Oct
21
7:00p
End Date
Spiders of the Night
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Friend or foe? Uncover the secrets of spiders and learn how to sniff them out.
Oct
21
7:30p
End Date
Oct
21
8:00p
End Date
Night Hike
Copper Breaks State Park
*Limited availability, registration required* Gaze at the stars and hunt for scorpions on a Copper Breaks night hike!
Oct
21
8:00p
End Date
Stargazing
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
I wish I may, I wish I might, wish upon a star tonight!
Oct
21
8:00p
End Date
Creepy Creatures of the Night
Palmetto State Park
Explore the park as the sun goes down to see what lurks around the next turn.
Oct
22
8:00a
End Date
Morning Bird Tour
Eisenhower State Park
Rise and shine with Ranger Lindsay on an easy walk to learn about the birds of Eisenhower!
Oct
22
8:00a
End Date
Oct
22
8:00a
End Date
Presa Canyon All-Day Guided Hike 10/22/2022
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Online registration required and limit of 15 participants.
This guided hike takes participants into remote areas of the Seminole and Presa Canyons.
Please click on blue title for full tour description.
NO PETS
Oct
22
8:00a
End Date
Old Tin Mine Hike
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join a Park Ranger or volunteer guides for a hike out to the El Paso Tin Mines, the remains of a mining operation from the early 1900s.
Oct
22
8:00a
End Date
Oct
22
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Oct
22
8:30a
End Date
Golf for Beginners 1
Lockhart State Park
Take a swing at golf! Learn the basics of the sport in this fun class. Registration required.
Oct
22
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Oct
22
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
22
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
22
9:00a
End Date
Birding On The Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Come observe the vast array of winged wildlife living in DMSP on a birding walk through an area of the park few guests visit.
Oct
22
9:00a
End Date
Guided Nature Hike
Inks Lake State Park
Join a park ranger on a short .2-mile hike down to Devil's Waterhole to learn about native plants and local geology.
Oct
22
9:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Ever wanted to learn how to shoot? Here's your chance! For ages 10+ (adults that includes you too)!
Oct
22
9:00a
End Date
Beginning Fly Fishing Workshop
Lewisville, TX, TX - Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
Learn basic fly fishing skills in a fun, free, hands-on workshop!
Oct
22
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Morning Sit Down (Online)
Lake Corpus Christi State Park Facebook Page
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Lake Corpus Christi State Park updates, Q&A, and other fun information.
Oct
22
9:00a
End Date
Pumpkin Hunt
Village Creek State Park
Join us for some Fall fun! Five Festive pumpkins will be hidden around the park. These sneaky squashes might be anywhere, so you will have to look high and low along the trails to find them.
If you find one, bring it to the park headquarters and pick up a small prize as an award for your pumpkin pursuing skills.
Oct
22
9:00a
End Date
If You Give a Bear a Cookie
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you gave a bear a cookie? Join us at Closed Canyon Trailhead to find out more!
Oct
22
9:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Try archery and learn a lifetime sport. **Registration is required, program limited to 15 participants. More information given after registration.
Oct
22
9:00a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Oct
22
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Fly Fishing Instructor Training Workshop
Lewisville, TX - Lake Lewisville Environmental Learning Center
Become a Certified Angler Education Fly Fishing Instructor
Oct
22
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Oct
22
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike - Blooms, Bugs, and Pollinators
Village Creek State Park
It's the last weekend of the Texas Pollinator BioBlitz. Join a Ranger on a leisurely guided hike to observe pollinators at work. Bees are buzzing, birds are twittering, and plants are luring pollinators to do their bidding. Find out about pollinators and host plants on this short 1-mile hike.
Oct
22
9:30a
End Date
Backyard Bass
Possum Kingdom State Park
Join Ranger Cathy and learn how to identify freshwater fish and tie two basic fishing knots. We'll practice casting with a game of Backyard Bass.
Oct
22
9:30a
End Date
Palmetto State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (Registration Open)
Palmetto State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
22
9:30a
End Date
Little Rock Wander
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Master Naturalist Lorri on an off-trail hiking adventure to the top of Little Rock Dome!
Oct
22
10:00a
End Date
Trivia Game: Rock, Fossil, or Artifact
Bonham State Park
Can you tell the difference between a rock, fossil, and an artifact?
Oct
22
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
22
10:00a
End Date
Catfish Point Trail Guided Hike
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Get outside and enjoy some time on the trail!
Oct
22
10:00a
End Date
Virtual Visit to Mustang Island State Park
Fall season is here! How does wildlife react to an empty beach?
Oct
22
10:00a
End Date
Fishing 101 for all ages
Blanco State Park
Learn all the basics of angling (fishing) and fish in the Blanco River--fishing license is not required. Instructions and all equipment are provided.
Oct
22
10:00a
End Date
Bug-Eat-Bug Hike
Lockhart State Park
Explore the world of tiny predators and tiny prey; how they see and how they slay.
Oct
22
10:00a
End Date
Atlatl
South Llano River State Park
Join a Ranger and practice your ancient hunter and gather skills.
Oct
22
10:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Cedar Hill State Park
Come out and learn the fundamentals of archery at Cedar Hill State Park!
Oct
22
10:00a
End Date
Snake Senses
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join Ranger Mindy to learn all about Snakes!
Oct
22
10:00a
End Date
Discovery Table - Monarchs
Hill Country State Natural Area
Stop by this pollinator-themed discovery table to visit with a ranger and learn all about monarch butterflies.
Oct
22
10:00a
End Date
Discovery Walk: Oak Flats Nature Trail
Lake Livingston State Park
Take a guided walk to learn about the plants and wildlife of Lake Livingston State Park.
Oct
22
10:00a
End Date
Silky, Stealthy Spiders
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Ever wondered how a spider makes its web, or why they don't get stuck in their own webs? Learn these answers and so much more about the wonderful world of spiders!
Oct
22
10:30a
End Date
Bay Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the marsh and bay ecosystems, on land and below the surface.
Oct
22
10:30a
End Date
Oct
22
10:30a
End Date
Outdoor Skill (Saturday)
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn an outdoor skill: nature journaling, macro photography, track and scat ID, etc.
Oct
22
11:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come work with an actual Park Ranger to earn your Junior Ranger badge!
Oct
22
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Bats!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story and make your own bat puppet!
Oct
22
11:00a
End Date
Backpacking 101
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join a park ranger to learn about backpacking tips, tricks, and routes for all experience levels.
Oct
22
11:00a
End Date
Oct
22
1:00p
End Date
Nature Craft-ivities!
Lake Livingston State Park
Be creative in this educational series featuring games, activities and a takeaway craft on various nature topics
Oct
22
2:00p
End Date
Oct
22
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Oct
22
2:00p
End Date
Reading Ranger & Craft
Village Creek State Park
Introduce your child to the world of books while enjoying the wonders of nature. Come pull up a chair and listen to a children's story inspired by nature, then let their creativity flow while they make a related craft to take home.
Oct
22
2:00p
End Date
Dino Detectives
Dinosaur Valley State Park
We've set up a fake campsite. Come investigate all the issues!
Oct
22
2:00p
End Date
Become a Junior Ranger
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Learn the ways of the park and how to be a Junior Ranger!
Oct
22
2:00p
End Date
Oct
22
2:00p
End Date
Oct
22
2:00p
End Date
Oct
22
2:00p
End Date
Oct
22
2:30p
End Date
Nocturnal Natives
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger to find out more about the animals that call the Hill Country home!
Oct
22
3:00p
End Date
Bayside Bird Tour
Mustang Island State Park
Explore the bayside of Mustang Island on an easy 1 mile walk
Oct
22
3:00p
End Date
Oct
22
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
22
3:30p
End Date
Discovery Table: Animals of the Park
Palmetto State Park
Curious to find out what animals call this park home? Stop by this come and go event to make some amazing discoveries!
Oct
22
5:00p
End Date
Boo in the Park 2022
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Welcome to our annual "Boo in the Park" celebration. Bring the family out for a campsite decorating contest, pumpkin carving contest, trick or treating, and spooky storytelling.
Oct
22
6:00p
End Date
Trick-or-Treat Night Hike
Daingerfield State Park
Join us for our 1st Annual Trick-or-Treat Night Hike!
Oct
22
7:00p
End Date
"What Was That?"
Davis Mountains State Park
Come enjoy this slideshow presentation to discover the many animals that call the Davis Mountains home.
Oct
22
7:00p
End Date
Haunted History Walk at Penn Farm
Cedar Hill State Park
Are the rumors of Penn Farm's haunted nature true? Come out to our haunted history walk to find out!
Oct
22
7:30p
End Date
Oct
22
7:30p
End Date
Cross Timbers Cowboy Poetry and Stories
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“Learning about our cowboy heritage can be fun!”
Oct
22
7:30p
End Date
Oct
22
8:00p
End Date
Creepy Creatures of the Night
Palmetto State Park
Explore the park as the sun goes down to see what lurks around the next turn.
Oct
22
8:00p
End Date
STARWALK
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger and volunteers on a night of deep sky exploration of our solar system where we can see planets, constellations, nebulas, and distant galaxies.
Oct
22
8:00p
End Date
Night Hike on Island Trails
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Come experience the park after dark with a guided hike!
Oct
23
8:00a
End Date
Oct
23
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Oct
23
8:30a
End Date
Intro to Birding
Sea Rim State Park
Become familiar with the basics of binoculars and learn to recognize a few of Sea Rim's more common birds!
Oct
23
8:30a
End Date
Coffee at the Cottage
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Relax with a cup of coffee and chat with a Ranger at the El Camino Real de los Tejas Visitors Center.
Oct
23
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds. You will be introduced to Cornell's free app to identify birds
by sight and sound if you wish to download to your own phone.
Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
Call (254)694-3793 or email Rita (rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.texas.gov) to sign up. Group sizes will be limited to 15 to allow all to fit the trail space and hear the speaker.
Oct
23
9:00a
End Date
Fish with a Ranger
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Choke Canyon offers some of the best fishing in Texas! Come join us for a relaxing morning at the lake. Equipment provided! Ages 7+
Oct
23
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
23
9:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling: Taking Time to Notice
Blanco State Park
Join Ranger Rena for a guided nature journaling experience. This is not about how well you can write or sketch. It is about giving yourself the luxury of sitting, noticing, and taking time to journal that unique-to-you experience.
Oct
23
9:00a
End Date
Outdoor Skill (Sunday)
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn an outdoor skill: nature journaling, macro photography, track and scat ID, etc.
Oct
23
9:00a
End Date
Herbology 101
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join a Ranger at Barton Warnock Visitor Center - Desert Garden to explore the practical (sometimes magical) properties of desert plants!
Oct
23
9:00a
End Date
Make a Butterfly
Village Creek State Park
It's hard to believe that yucky, squishy caterpillar becomes a beautiful butterfly or moth! Come make a model of your favorite butterfly or moth life cycle to take home and enjoy.
Oct
23
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock.
Oct
23
9:30a
End Date
Fungi Walk
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn about fungi during a guided walk with a park ranger!
Oct
23
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
23
10:00a
End Date
Oct
23
10:00a
End Date
Flint, Floods, and Fossils
Pedernales Falls State Park
The geology of the falls gives us some great views! Come see the small details that make the view even more special!
Oct
23
10:00a
End Date
Earn Your Junior Ranger Badge
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Take a walk with Ranger Regina and become an official Junior Ranger!
Oct
23
10:00a
End Date
Batty for Bats
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Get to know our aerial allies a little better and learn why they deserve our appreciation!
Oct
23
11:00a
End Date
Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!
Oct
23
11:00a
End Date
Pollinator BioBlitz - Nature Walk
Franklin Mountains State Park
Get some last-minute pollinator identifications in before the Pollinator BioBlitz is over this year!
Oct
23
11:30a
End Date
Pollinator BioBlitz - Tom Mays Trail
Franklin Mountains State Park
Get some last-minute pollinator identifications in before the Pollinator BioBlitz is over this year!
Oct
23
1:00p
End Date
Visitors Center History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore the unique history of the CCC-built "Keeper's Cottage" at the El Camino Real Visitors Center and learn the fascinating story behind this beautiful building.
Oct
23
1:00p
End Date
Sea Center Spooktacular
Sea Center Texas
Creep, crawl, and slither along Sea Center Texas' Wetland Boardwalk and experience a wild and educational Halloween. Live Animals, Trick-or-Treating, Games, and more!
Oct
23
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: 956-565-3919
Oct
23
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Oct
23
2:00p
End Date
Skins & Skulls - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Ever wonder what wildlife calls McKinney Falls home?
Oct
23
2:00p
End Date
Oct
23
2:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Explorers
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Earn Junior Ranger pins by completing an activity journal with a ranger!
Oct
23
3:00p
End Date
Bentsen Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a Ranger on a ride through the park and learn about the history and ecology that makes Bentsen - RGV SP so unique.
Oct
23
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
23
7:30p
End Date
Oct
24
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
25
8:00a
End Date
Mindfulness Hike
Being mindful can be hard at times and nature is the perfect place to take that time to get away.
Oct
25
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
26
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
26
9:30a
End Date
Birding 101
Davis Mountains State Park
Gain a "bird's eye view" of the park while learning about seasonal and migratory birds of the Davis Mountains.
Oct
26
6:00p
End Date
Halloween Costume Crawl
Cedar Hill State Park
Halloween is almost upon us, and we want to see all of your glorious costumes!
Oct
27
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday this Fall for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Oct
27
9:00a
End Date
Davis Mountains: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
Oct
27
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
27
10:00a
End Date
Oct
27
10:00a
End Date
Goose Island Tram Tour
Goose Island State Park
Join a ranger on a ride through the park to learn about the history and ecology that makes Goose Island special.
Oct
27
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: 956-565-3919
Oct
27
4:30p
End Date
Bat Walk
Franklin Mountains State Park
Curious about our friendly neighborhood sky monkeys? A little scared of the flying "vampires?" Can't wait to embrace the night life of a super hero? Wherever you stand when it comes to bats, join us to learn more about these often misunderstood critters and hopefully spot one as it embarks on its nightly dinner hunt.
Oct
27
6:00p
End Date
Halloween at the Hatchery
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Grab your costumes and trick-or-treating bags! Our annual Halloween at the Hatchery event returns for an evening of family-friendly fun.
Oct
27
7:00p
End Date
Legends of Fort Leaton (By Reservation Only)
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
La Llorona, shots in the dark, colorful characters, and legends passed down through the oral traditions of the borderlands—all of these come to life through the stories and features of Fort Leaton.
Oct
27
8:00p
End Date
Creatures of the Night
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Take a little stroll and explore the wildlife in the park after dark. Space is limited!
Oct
28
9:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
Oct
28
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
28
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Oct
28
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Oct
28
2:00p
End Date
Oct
28
2:00p
End Date
Roving Ranger
Village Creek State Park
Join a ranger every Friday in October at the picnic/canoe launch area for a chat to answer you questions about plants, animals, park history, and goings on in the park. To get the conversation started, each week we will highlight an interesting fact, tip, or feature of interest. Come by for a visit and bring you most pressing questions.
Oct
28
2:00p
End Date
Spooky Skins and Skeletons
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn about the park wildlife through this hands-on activity for all ages.
Oct
28
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Oct
28
3:00p
End Date
Oct
28
5:00p
End Date
Oct
28
5:30p
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Bats!
Goose Island State Park
Hear a story about bats and join us afterwards to make your own bat puppet!
Oct
28
6:00p
End Date
Campfire Chat
Inks Lake State Park
Join Ranger Jamie in a chat around a campfire and learn about the Park and the weekend's activities!
Oct
28
6:00p
End Date
Astronomy 101
Pedernales Falls State Park
Learn the basics of Stargazing with various types of equipment!
Oct
28
6:00p
End Date
Oct
28
6:15p
End Date
Oct
28
6:15p
End Date
Bat Walk
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Walk with a ranger around Fort Leaton on the lookout for the bats who live there!
Oct
28
7:30p
End Date
Marvel at the Moon and Stars
Goose Island State Park
Let's look to the sky to marvel at the moon and see stories in the stars.
Oct
28
7:30p
End Date
Oct
28
7:30p
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Pedernales Falls State Park
What stories do the stars tell? Are they different from one continent to the next?
Oct
28
8:00p
End Date
Creepy Creatures of the Night
Palmetto State Park
Explore the park as the sun goes down to see what lurks around the next turn.
Oct
28
8:15p
End Date
*Halloween Special* Night Hike!
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
A guided nature hike on our trails - see what the park is like after dark!
Oct
29
8:00a
End Date
Peak Challenge Hike - North Franklin
Franklin Mountains State Park
Test yourself against some of the most difficult hikes in the Franklin Mountains State Park.
Oct
29
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Oct
29
8:30a
End Date
Coffee at the Cottage
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Relax with a cup of coffee and chat with a Ranger at the El Camino Real de los Tejas Visitors Center.
Oct
29
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Oct
29
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
29
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
29
9:00a
End Date
Birding On The Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Come observe the vast array of winged wildlife living in DMSP on a birding walk through an area of the park few guests visit.
Oct
29
9:00a
End Date
Guided Nature Hike
Inks Lake State Park
Join a park ranger on a short .2-mile hike down to Devil's Waterhole to learn about native plants and local geology.
Oct
29
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Morning Sit Down (Online)
Lake Corpus Christi State Park Facebook Page
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Lake Corpus Christi State Park updates, Q&A, and other fun information.
Oct
29
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Morning Check-In (Online)
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Lake Casa Blanca State Park updates, Q&A, and other fun information.
Oct
29
9:00a
End Date
Beach Hike
Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
Oct
29
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training - Sea Center Texas
Sea Center Texas
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Oct
29
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock.
Oct
29
9:30a
End Date
Backyard Bass
Possum Kingdom State Park
Join Ranger Cathy and learn how to identify freshwater fish and tie two basic fishing knots. We'll practice casting with a game of Backyard Bass.
Oct
29
9:30a
End Date
Huntsville State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)
Huntsville State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
29
9:30a
End Date
McKinney Falls State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (Registration Open)
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
29
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
29
10:00a
End Date
Fishing 101 for all ages
Blanco State Park
Learn all the basics of angling (fishing) and fish in the Blanco River--fishing license is not required. Instructions and all equipment are provided.
Oct
29
10:00a
End Date
Batty for Bats
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Get to know our aerial allies a little better and learn why they deserve our appreciation!
Oct
29
10:00a
End Date
Edible Plants Walk
Lockhart State Park
Join us to explore the wild treats of the woods in this fun hike!
Oct
29
10:00a
End Date
Oct
29
10:00a
End Date
Halloween Animal Mask
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Do you need a Halloween animal mask? Now is the time to make one!
Oct
29
10:00a
End Date
Spooky Shoreline Scavenger Hunt
Mustang Island State Park
Ghost crabs, ghost shrimp, and pirate treasure? What's so spooky about that!?
Oct
29
10:00a
End Date
What's in the box?
South Llano River State Park
Come explore using your sense of touch to guess what's in the box!
Oct
29
10:00a
End Date
Oct
29
10:00a
End Date
Nature Hike
Fort Boggy State Park
No local grocery store? The land provided many things for the settlers of Fort Boggy.
Oct
29
10:30a
End Date
Bay Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the marsh and bay ecosystems, on land and below the surface.
Oct
29
10:30a
End Date
Oct
29
10:30a
End Date
Struggling Towards Harmony, Guided Hike
Mission Tejas State Park
Explore how forests fight to grow and regenerate over time.
Oct
29
11:00a
End Date
Oct
29
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Owls!
Brazos Bend State Park
Listen to the story and make your own owl puppet.
Oct
29
1:00p
End Date
Visitors Center History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore the unique history of the CCC-built "Keeper's Cottage" at the El Camino Real Visitors Center and learn the fascinating story behind this beautiful building.
Oct
29
1:00p
End Date
The Misunderstood Bat Ranger Talk
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
When it comes to bats, truth is stranger than fiction!
Oct
29
2:00p
End Date
Oct
29
2:00p
End Date
Oct
29
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Oct
29
2:00p
End Date
Wildlife Discovery
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Learn from a ranger about the different wild animals at the park and how to be safe around them!
Oct
29
2:00p
End Date
River Critters
McKinney Falls State Park
Have you ever wondered what's swimming in the water right next to you? Not all heroes wear capes - meet the teeny tiny river critters we hardly ever notice that play a vital role in river health!
Oct
29
2:00p
End Date
Reading Ranger & Craft
Village Creek State Park
Introduce your child to the world of books while enjoying the wonders of nature. Come pull up a chair and listen to a children's story inspired by nature, then let their creativity flow while they make a related craft to take home.
Oct
29
2:00p
End Date
Oct
29
2:00p
End Date
Oct
29
2:00p
End Date
Bark in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join a ranger with your pups for a wonder-filled afternoon walk in wildlife.
Oct
29
2:00p
End Date
Oct
29
2:00p
End Date
Oct
29
2:00p
End Date
Huntsville State Park Fish-or-Treat
Huntsville State Park
Come out and have some spooky fishing fun at the Huntsville Halloween Fish-or-Treat!
Oct
29
2:30p
End Date
Nocturnal Natives
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger to find out more about the animals that call the Hill Country home!
Oct
29
2:30p
End Date
Plant Walk
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Find native plants in the park on a stroll through the garden.
Oct
29
3:00p
End Date
Bayside Bird Tour
Mustang Island State Park
Explore the bayside of Mustang Island on an easy 1 mile walk
Oct
29
3:00p
End Date
Bentsen Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a Ranger on a ride through the park and learn about the history and ecology that makes Bentsen - RGV SP so unique.
Oct
29
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
29
5:00p
End Date
Boo in the Park
Eisenhower State Park
Have a blast Trick-or-Treating at our decorated campsites this Halloween!
Oct
29
5:00p
End Date
Oct
29
5:00p
End Date
Trunk or Treat
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for an evening of family-friendly trick-or-treating and fun!
Oct
29
5:00p
End Date
Candy and Cauldrons Trick-or-Treating
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Come trick-or-treat with us in the shelters and broken bowl camping loops.
Oct
29
6:00p
End Date
6th Annual Halloween Boo Camp
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Come join us for a night of family fun this Halloween!
Oct
29
6:00p
End Date
Oct
29
6:00p
End Date
Oct
29
6:00p
End Date
Ghost Stories at the Chimney
Bonham State Park
Hear local ghost stories collected by a storytelling bard.
Oct
29
6:00p
End Date
Oct
29
6:30p
End Date
Storytelling Down In The Hollow
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“Listen to stories, cowboy poetry and folklore in a beautiful setting.”
Oct
29
7:00p
End Date
"What Was That?"
Davis Mountains State Park
Come enjoy this slideshow presentation to discover the many animals that call the Davis Mountains home.
Oct
29
7:00p
End Date
Creatures of the Night - Evening Walk
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Nocturnal wanderings amoung the nocturnal.
Oct
29
7:00p
End Date
Haunted Lake Trail
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
We're introducing our first annual Haunted Lake Trail at our park! There's something for everyone from our 13+ Haunted Trail, to our Trunk or Treat event. Other activities include Halloween Bash in the Gym, the spooky Youth Haunted House experience in Nature Center, and much more! Admission is FREE!
Oct
29
7:15p
End Date
Halloween Nighttime Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for a night hike into the history, myths & legends that surround Enchanted Rock!
Oct
29
7:30p
End Date
Oct
29
7:30p
End Date
Explore the Night: Animals and Sky
Blanco State Park
Join us for our special guest presenter, Samantha Toback, Texas State Park Ambassador Program Coordinator, for an evening gazing upward. Learn about some of the constellations and stories associated with them, take a look at the night sky through our telescope, and learn about the adaptations of our nocturnal park residents.
Oct
29
8:00p
End Date
Star Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Oct
29
8:00p
End Date
Oct
29
8:30p
End Date
Stargazing
Lockhart State Park
Discover the wonders of the night sky! Drop in any time between 8:30-9:30pm.
Oct
30
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Oct
30
8:30a
End Date
Coffee at the Cottage
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Relax with a cup of coffee and chat with a Ranger at the El Camino Real de los Tejas Visitors Center.
Oct
30
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds. You will be introduced to Cornell's free app to identify birds
by sight and sound if you wish to download to your own phone.
Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
Call (254)694-3793 or email Rita (rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.texas.gov) to sign up. Group sizes will be limited to 15 to allow all to fit the trail space and hear the speaker.
Oct
30
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
30
9:00a
End Date
Birding Tour
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Oct
30
9:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling: Taking Time to Notice
Blanco State Park
Join Ranger Rena for a guided nature journaling experience. This is not about how well you can write or sketch. It is about giving yourself the luxury of sitting, noticing, and taking time to journal that unique-to-you experience.
Oct
30
9:00a
End Date
Creepy Creatures - Art in the Park
Village Creek State Park
It's almost Halloween and the creepy crawlies are out! Come make your favorite creepy creature. Will it be a bat, a spider, a snake, or maybe something even more creepy? Maybe even you in a creepy mask! You choose what you think is the creepiest and make it to take home with you.
Oct
30
9:30a
End Date
1st Steps in Nature
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn and practice healthy ways to experience nature and wildlife with your littles in the park.
Oct
30
9:30a
End Date
Carved Pumpkin Contest
Franklin Mountains State Park
Feeling artistic? Participate in our carved pumpkin contest!
Oct
30
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
30
10:00a
End Date
Reptile Talk
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Learn about the different types of reptiles you can find at the park and what makes them so great!
Oct
30
10:00a
End Date
Silky, Stealthy Spiders
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Ever wondered how a spider makes its web, or why they don't get stuck in their own webs? Learn these answers and so much more about the wonderful world of spiders!
Oct
30
10:00a
End Date
Discovery Table - Skulls
Hill Country State Natural Area
Stop by this Halloween-themed discovery table to visit with a ranger and learn about skulls.
Oct
30
10:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
See, feel, and smell examples of local Hill Country Wildlife!
Oct
30
10:00a
End Date
Ranger Games and Crafts
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us for a fun morning of play!
Oct
30
10:00a
End Date
Halloween Fest
Franklin Mountains State Park
Come out for some outdoor Halloween fun, learn about creepy crawlies, and make your own coffin pie!
Oct
30
11:00a
End Date
Frog Pond Walk
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Jessica on a short exploration of the trails to and around Frog Pond.
Oct
30
11:00a
End Date
Oct
30
1:00p
End Date
Visitors Center History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore the unique history of the CCC-built "Keeper's Cottage" at the El Camino Real Visitors Center and learn the fascinating story behind this beautiful building.
Oct
30
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: 956-565-3919
Oct
30
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Oct
30
2:00p
End Date
Skins & Skulls - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Ever wonder what wildlife calls McKinney Falls home?
Oct
30
2:00p
End Date
Oct
30
2:30p
End Date
Oct
30
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
31
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
November 2022
Nov
1
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour for November
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Sign up for a ranger-led hike to see ancient pictographs. Hikes are offered 10 a.am. and then again 3 p.m. All tours are Wednesdays through Sundays.
Click on title to get more information and reserve your spot.
NO PETS ALLOWED
NO TOURS OFFERED THURSDAY 24th.
Nov
1
6:00p
End Date
Fly Tying * Registration Required*
Eisenhower State Park
Join the Red River Fly Fishers to learn how to tie your own flies!
Nov
2
11:00a
End Date
Aging Deer on the Hoof
Webinar
This webinar provides tips to help determine the age of bucks on the hoof.
Nov
3
9:00a
End Date
Davis Mountains: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
Nov
3
10:00a
End Date
Nov
3
6:30p
End Date
Line Dancing Class
McKinney Falls State Park
Don't miss the music and fun in this family-friendly dance class! All ages and abilities welcome.
Nov
4
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Nov
4
9:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
Nov
4
2:00p
End Date
Nov
4
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Nov
4
6:00p
End Date
Campfire Chat
Inks Lake State Park
Join Ranger Jamie in a chat around a campfire and learn about the Park and the weekend's activities!
Nov
5
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
5
8:00a
End Date
Nov
5
8:30a
End Date
Golf for Beginners 1
Lockhart State Park
Take a swing at golf! Learn the basics of the sport in this fun class. Registration required.
Nov
5
8:30a
End Date
Project WILD Workshop
San Antonio, TX - Mitchell Lake Audubon Center
Professional development for anyone who works with children
Nov
5
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Nov
5
9:00a
End Date
Nov
5
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Daingerfield State Park
Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch Oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!
Nov
5
9:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Ever wanted to learn how to shoot? Here's your chance! For ages 10+ (adults that includes you too)!
Nov
5
9:30a
End Date
Backyard Bass
Possum Kingdom State Park
Join Ranger Cathy and learn how to identify freshwater fish and tie two basic fishing knots. We'll practice casting with a game of Backyard Bass.
Nov
5
9:30a
End Date
Dinosaur Valley State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (SOLD OUT)
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Nov
5
10:00a
End Date
Morning Chat with the Ranger
Bonham State Park
Have a burning question or concern? This is the perfect time to find the answers.
Nov
5
10:00a
End Date
Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a short hike as we learn about the native plants that inhabit the three ecozones present at Stephen F. Austin State Park.
Nov
5
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
5
10:00a
End Date
Cowboy Coffee and Dutch Oven Cooking
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger to learn how homesteaders and cowboys would brew coffee and make breakfast while out on the range. Most importantly, you get to taste the results!
Nov
5
10:00a
End Date
Nov
5
10:00a
End Date
Nov
5
10:00a
End Date
Bike and Bird
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Ride your bike around the tram loop as we search for birds!
Nov
5
10:30a
End Date
Nov
5
10:30a
End Date
Outdoor Skill (Saturday)
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn an outdoor skill: nature journaling, macro photography, track and scat ID, etc.
Nov
5
2:00p
End Date
Nov
5
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
5
3:30p
End Date
Take Aim With Atlatls
Copper Breaks State Park
Before the bow and arrow, there was the atlatl and dart. Join a park ranger to learn about this ancient hunting tool.
Nov
5
5:00p
End Date
Brazos River Pickers
Brazos Bend State Park
Come and enjoy the Brazos River Pickers as they play live country and bluegrass music from America’s roots.
Nov
5
7:00p
End Date
Star Gazing and don't forget the Moon
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps and telescope. Retired National Park range Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts. Plan about 2 hours for this program that will start at 7 pm. To ensure the telescopes are not at risk of being toppled over, we ask that children remain seated.
Please register your group by calling the park office during business hours at (254) 694-3793 or send an email with your name, phone number and total adults and children attending to rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.tx.gov
Nov
5
7:30p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Nov
6
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Nov
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!
Nov
6
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds. You will be introduced to Cornell's free app to identify birds
by sight and sound if you wish to download to your own phone.
Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
Call (254)694-3793 or email Rita (rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.texas.gov) to sign up. Group sizes will be limited to 15 to allow all to fit the trail space and hear the speaker.
Nov
6
9:00a
End Date
Outdoor Skill (Sunday)
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn an outdoor skill: nature journaling, macro photography, track and scat ID, etc.
Nov
6
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
6
2:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Explorers
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Earn Junior Ranger pins by completing an activity journal with a ranger!
Nov
6
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
8
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Soil
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov
9
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Soil
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov
10
9:00a
End Date
Davis Mountains: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
Nov
10
10:00a
End Date
Birding for Beginners
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn how to identify birds in this beginners birding class!
Nov
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Soil
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov
10
6:30p
End Date
Line Dancing Class
McKinney Falls State Park
Don't miss the music and fun in this family-friendly dance class! All ages and abilities welcome.
Nov
11
9:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
Nov
11
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Nov
11
2:00p
End Date
Nov
11
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Nov
11
6:00p
End Date
Campfire Chat
Inks Lake State Park
Join Ranger Jamie in a chat around a campfire and learn about the Park and the weekend's activities!
Nov
12
8:00a
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 11/12/2022
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Online registration required.
This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries to learn of the modern-day history of the park.
Click title for more information and to reserve your spot on tour.
NO PETS
Nov
12
8:30a
End Date
Intro to Birding
Sea Rim State Park
Become familiar with the basics of binoculars and learn to recognize a few of Sea Rim's more common birds!
Nov
12
8:30a
End Date
Second Saturday Volunteer Workday
Hill Country State Natural Area
Help keep our natural area looking beautiful! No experience required.
Nov
12
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Nov
12
9:00a
End Date
Basic Fishing Clinic - Sea Center Texas
Sea Center Texas
Come out and bring the whole family for a day of fishing fun!
Nov
12
10:00a
End Date
CCC Hike - Guided tour of the Bois d' Arc Trail
Bonham State Park
Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) features hidden around the park and on the Bois d' Arc Trail.
Nov
12
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
12
10:00a
End Date
Veterans Day at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Come out in support of our veterans!
Nov
12
10:00a
End Date
Cowboy Coffee and Dutch Oven Cooking
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger to learn how homesteaders and cowboys would brew coffee and make breakfast while out on the range. Most importantly, you get to taste the results!
Nov
12
10:00a
End Date
Fall Fest
Mother Neff State Park
Mother Neff State Park is one of the first Texas State Parks where people have been coming for thousands of years. It’s now your turn to come explore and make memories of your own or return to make new memories. A fun fall celebration will take place featuring nature hikes, storybook trails, children's activities, demonstrations, and much more.
Nov
12
10:00a
End Date
Bug Eats Bug - Master Naturalist Guided Hike
Buescher State Park
Join a Texas Master Naturalist to find out how it's a bug-eat-bug world out there! Explore the world of tiny predators and tiny prey; how they see and how they slay!
Nov
12
10:00a
End Date
Veterans Day at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Come out in support of our veterans!
Nov
12
10:30a
End Date
Nov
12
10:30a
End Date
Outdoor Skill (Saturday)
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn an outdoor skill: nature journaling, macro photography, track and scat ID, etc.
Nov
12
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Armadillos!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story about armadillos and make a macaroni armadillo to take home!
Nov
12
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Alligators!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Nov
12
2:00p
End Date
Nov
12
2:00p
End Date
Dutch Oven Demo at Fairfield Lake
Fairfield Lake State Park
Join us for a Dutch oven cooking demo presented by Uncle Mikes Outdoor Kitchen. Get familiar with basic equipment and techniques. Learn simple recipes. Live Q&A and cooking demonstration. Free Samples! Yum!
Nov
12
2:00p
End Date
The Atlatl: Ancient Spear Throwing
McKinney Falls State Park
Come learn how to throw an ancient spear!
Nov
12
3:00p
End Date
Nov
12
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
12
3:30p
End Date
Arid Adaptations
Copper Breaks State Park
Learn how plants and people survive the heat here at Copper Breaks!
Nov
12
5:30p
End Date
Inks Lake Star Party!
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Nov
12
6:30p
End Date
Campfire Stories
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Join Ranger Jimmy to hear stories of those who lived before the park was ever created.
Nov
13
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds. You will be introduced to Cornell's free app to identify birds
by sight and sound if you wish to download to your own phone.
Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
Call (254)694-3793 or email Rita (rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.texas.gov) to sign up. Group sizes will be limited to 15 to allow all to fit the trail space and hear the speaker.
Nov
13
9:00a
End Date
Outdoor Skill (Sunday)
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn an outdoor skill: nature journaling, macro photography, track and scat ID, etc.
Nov
13
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
13
2:30p
End Date
Slimy Snails
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about our friends the snails and create some slime!
Nov
13
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
13
10:00p
End Date
*Park Closed For Wildlife Management*
Pedernales Falls State Park
Pedernales Falls SP will be closed to all visitors and campers during this time.
Nov
15
10:00a
End Date
Preschool in the Park: Turkeys
Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Nov
17
9:00a
End Date
Davis Mountains: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
Nov
17
10:00a
End Date
Nov
17
6:30p
End Date
Line Dancing Class
McKinney Falls State Park
Don't miss the music and fun in this family-friendly dance class! All ages and abilities welcome.
Nov
17
8:00p
End Date
Astronomy with Buddy * time change*
South Llano River State Park
Come by for a quick look at the stars!
Nov
18
9:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
Nov
18
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Nov
18
2:00p
End Date
Nov
18
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Nov
18
6:00p
End Date
Campfire Chat
Inks Lake State Park
Join Ranger Jamie in a chat around a campfire and learn about the Park and the weekend's activities!
Nov
18
6:30p
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family Outdoor Leadership Training | Bastrop State Park (Application Open Until November 1st))
Bastrop State Park
The Texas Outdoor Family program provides 900+ families with a "Learn to Camp" experience in Texas State Parks each year. Could you help?
Nov
19
8:00a
End Date
Presa Canyon All-Day Guided Hike 11/19/2022
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Online registration required and limit of 15 participants. This guided only hike takes participants into remote areas of the Park. Click blue title for more details.
Nov
19
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Nov
19
9:00a
End Date
Herbology 101
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join a Ranger at Barton Warnock Visitor Center - Desert Garden to explore the practical (sometimes magical) properties of desert plants!
Nov
19
9:00a
End Date
Nov
19
9:00a
End Date
Family, Fishing & Friends - Learn to Fish Event
San Antonio, TX - Padre Park
Come out to Padre Park to learn the basics of fishing at this fun, free family event!
Nov
19
9:30a
End Date
Brazos Bend State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Nov
19
10:00a
End Date
Introduction to Dutch Oven
Bonham State Park
Learn how to use a Dutch oven to make your favorite camping recipes!
Nov
19
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
19
10:00a
End Date
Bike and Bird
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Ride your bike around the tram loop as we search for birds!
Nov
19
10:30a
End Date
Nov
19
10:30a
End Date
Outdoor Skill (Saturday)
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn an outdoor skill: nature journaling, macro photography, track and scat ID, etc.
Nov
19
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Turkeys!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us outside the Nature Center for a story and coloring craft about turkeys!
Nov
19
1:30p
End Date
Nov
19
2:00p
End Date
Nov
19
2:00p
End Date
The Atlatl: Ancient Spear Throwing
McKinney Falls State Park
Come learn how to throw an ancient spear!
Nov
19
2:00p
End Date
Nov
19
3:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Days
Eisenhower State Park
Learn all about what it takes to be a Junior Ranger and start your journey on becoming one!
Nov
19
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
19
6:00p
End Date
Nov
19
7:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Nov
19
7:00p
End Date
Star Party!
South Llano River State Park
Come look through a telescope, find constellations, and more!
Nov
19
8:00p
End Date
Nov
19
8:00p
End Date
Star Party
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for a night under the stars to learn about the night sky!
Nov
20
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds. You will be introduced to Cornell's free app to identify birds
by sight and sound if you wish to download to your own phone.
Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
Call (254)694-3793 or email Rita (rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.texas.gov) to sign up. Group sizes will be limited to 15 to allow all to fit the trail space and hear the speaker.
Nov
20
9:00a
End Date
Outdoor Skill (Sunday)
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn an outdoor skill: nature journaling, macro photography, track and scat ID, etc.
Nov
20
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
20
2:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Explorers
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Earn Junior Ranger pins by completing an activity journal with a ranger!
Nov
20
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
24
9:00a
End Date
Davis Mountains: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
Nov
24
10:00a
End Date
Birding for Beginners
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn how to identify birds in this beginners birding class!
Nov
24
10:00a
End Date
Nov
24
10:30a
End Date
5th Annual Turkey Trot 5K/-Mile Fun Run
South Llano River State Park
Come earn those Thanksgiving calories !
Nov
24
6:30p
End Date
Line Dancing Class
McKinney Falls State Park
Don't miss the music and fun in this family-friendly dance class! All ages and abilities welcome.
Nov
25
9:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
Nov
25
9:00a
End Date
Nov
25
10:00a
End Date
Opt Outside: Cinco Tinajas Hike
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Walk off your Thanksgiving meal by joining a park ranger for a moderate hike along one of Big Bend Ranch State Park's hidden-treasure trails!
Nov
25
2:00p
End Date
Nov
25
2:00p
End Date
Nov
25
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Nov
25
6:00p
End Date
Campfire Chat
Inks Lake State Park
Join Ranger Jamie in a chat around a campfire and learn about the Park and the weekend's activities!
Nov
26
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Nov
26
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
26
10:00a
End Date
Deck the Halls
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Learn about making Christmas decorations with natural materials
Nov
26
10:00a
End Date
Nov
26
10:30a
End Date
Nov
26
10:30a
End Date
Outdoor Skill (Saturday)
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn an outdoor skill: nature journaling, macro photography, track and scat ID, etc.
Nov
26
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Turkeys!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us outside the Nature Center for a story and coloring craft about turkeys!
Nov
26
2:00p
End Date
Nov
26
2:00p
End Date
The Atlatl: Ancient Spear Throwing
McKinney Falls State Park
Come learn how to throw an ancient spear!
Nov
26
2:30p
End Date
Plant Walk
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Find native plants in the park on a stroll through the garden.
Nov
26
3:00p
End Date
Nov
26
3:00p
End Date
Nov
26
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
26
4:00p
End Date
Nov
26
5:30p
End Date
Nov
26
6:30p
End Date
Starrytelling
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Enjoy a night of stargazing at our International Dark Sky park during the holidays!
Nov
26
7:30p
End Date
Nov
27
8:30a
End Date
Intro to Birding
Sea Rim State Park
Become familiar with the basics of binoculars and learn to recognize a few of Sea Rim's more common birds!
Nov
27
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds. You will be introduced to Cornell's free app to identify birds
by sight and sound if you wish to download to your own phone.
Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
Call (254)694-3793 or email Rita (rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.texas.gov) to sign up. Group sizes will be limited to 15 to allow all to fit the trail space and hear the speaker.
Nov
27
9:00a
End Date
Outdoor Skill (Sunday)
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn an outdoor skill: nature journaling, macro photography, track and scat ID, etc.
Nov
27
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
27
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
27
8:00p
End Date
Public Hunt: Park Interior Closed
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The interior of Big Bend Ranch State Park will be closed Nov. 27-Dec. 2 for a public hunt.
December 2022
Dec
1
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour for December
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Sign up for a ranger-led hike to see ancient pictographs. Hikes are offered at 10 a.m. and then again 3 p.m. All tours are Wednesdays through Sundays.
Click on the title to get more information and reserve your spot.
NO PETS
NO TOURS OFFERED SUNDAY DECMEBER 25th
Dec
1
9:00a
End Date
Davis Mountains: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
Dec
2
9:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
Dec
2
2:00p
End Date
Dec
2
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Dec
3
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join us by decorating your campsite and help spread the Christmas cheer!
Dec
3
9:00a
End Date
Dec
3
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Daingerfield State Park
Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch Oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!
Dec
3
9:00a
End Date
Project WILD Workshop
Fort Worth, TX - Fort Worth Nature Center; Hardwicke Center
Professional development for anyone who works with children
Dec
3
10:00a
End Date
Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a short hike as we learn about the native plants that inhabit the three ecozones present at Stephen F. Austin State Park.
Dec
3
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
3
10:00a
End Date
Dec
3
1:00p
End Date
Dec
3
1:00p
End Date
Festive Frontera Family Fun Day
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Spend an afternoon with family and discover the park's furry, fishy, and feathered friends!
Dec
3
2:00p
End Date
Dec
3
2:00p
End Date
Dec
3
2:00p
End Date
Dec
3
3:00p
End Date
Dec
3
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
3
5:00p
End Date
Brazos River Pickers
Brazos Bend State Park
Come and enjoy the Brazos River Pickers as they play live country and bluegrass music from America’s roots.
Dec
3
5:00p
End Date
Twinkle Tour 2022
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join us for our annual Twinkle Tour at Lake Tawakoni State Park. Enjoy all the festive Christmas lights and listen to a reading of The Night Before Christmas at the amphitheater.
Dec
3
7:00p
End Date
Star Party!
South Llano River State Park
Come look through a telescope, find constellations, and more!
Dec
4
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Dec
4
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
4
10:00a
End Date
Why Does Everything Hurt?
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Join us for a walk along the Fort Leaton Nature Trail to learn why desert plants are so prickly!
Dec
4
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
4
8:00p
End Date
Public Hunt: Park Interior Closed Dec. 4-9
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The interior of Big Bend Ranch State Park will be closed December 4-9 for a public hunt.
Dec
6
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Survival Skills
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
6
6:00p
End Date
Fly Tying * Registration Required*
Eisenhower State Park
Join the Red River Fly Fishers to learn how to tie your own flies!
Dec
7
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Survival Skills
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
8
9:00a
End Date
Davis Mountains: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
Dec
8
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Survival Skills
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
9
9:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
Dec
9
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Dec
9
2:00p
End Date
Dec
9
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Dec
9
6:00p
End Date
Holiday at the Lake
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us to celebrate the holiday season with a drive-through lights display!
Dec
9
6:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park 2022
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us for the 11th Annual Christmas in the Park!
Dec
10
8:00a
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 12/10/2022
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries to learn of the modern-day history of the park.
Click title for more information and reserve your spot on tour.
NO PETS
Dec
10
8:30a
End Date
Second Saturday Volunteer Workday
Hill Country State Natural Area
Help keep our natural area looking beautiful! No experience required.
Dec
10
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
10
10:00a
End Date
Gifts from the Trees Hike
Lockhart State Park
Discover the secrets of your backyard trees in this fun walk!
Dec
10
1:30p
End Date
Dec
10
2:00p
End Date
Dec
10
2:00p
End Date
Dutch Oven Demo at Fairfield Lake
Fairfield Lake State Park
Join us for a Dutch oven cooking demo presented by Uncle Mikes Outdoor Kitchen. Get familiar with basic equipment and techniques. Learn simple recipes. Live Q&A and cooking demonstration. Free Samples! Yum!
Dec
10
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
10
6:00p
End Date
Holiday at the Lake
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us to celebrate the holiday season with a drive-through lights display!
Dec
10
6:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park 2022
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us for the 11th Annual Christmas in the Park!
Dec
10
6:00p
End Date
Holiday Light Drive-Thru
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Check out our camper's holiday spirit by taking a drive by lighted campsites and park buildings!
Dec
10
6:00p
End Date
Creekside Christmas
Village Creek State Park
See the park like never before! It will be illuminated with lights, lights, lights galore! There will be s'more roasting, hot chocolate, pictures with Santa and more! This event is FREE to the public so bring your families, neighbors and friends and let's share some holiday cheer.
Dec
10
6:00p
End Date
Dec
10
6:00p
End Date
Posada
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Come and experience the holiday traditions of the borderlands at our annual Posada at Fort Leaton!
Dec
10
6:30p
End Date
Christmas In the Park - Fairfield Lake
Fairfield Lake State Park
Join us for our Annual Christmas in the Park Event!
Gather around a warm campfire with a cup of hot cocoa or take a hayride through our campgrounds decorated by our wonderful volunteers! (Weather permitting)
You can take pictures with Santa from 6:30-8:30 pm.
Dec
11
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
11
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
15
9:00a
End Date
Davis Mountains: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
Dec
16
9:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
Dec
16
2:00p
End Date
Dec
16
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Dec
17
8:00a
End Date
Presa Canyon All-Day Guided Hike 12/17/2022
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Online registration required. Please click blue title for more details.
Dec
17
9:00a
End Date
Herbology 101
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join a Ranger at Barton Warnock Visitor Center - Desert Garden to explore the practical (sometimes magical) properties of desert plants!
Dec
17
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
17
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Dec
17
2:00p
End Date
Dec
17
2:00p
End Date
Ornament Making Workshop - Fairfield Lake
Fairfield Lake State Park
Join a ranger in creating fun holiday ornaments to hang on your tree!
All ages and skill levels welcome but supplies are limited. Meet at the Dining Hall!
Dec
17
3:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Days
Eisenhower State Park
Learn all about what it takes to be a Junior Ranger and start your journey on becoming one!
Dec
17
3:00p
End Date
A Very Marshy Christmas
Sea Rim State Park
Watch Santa and Mrs. Claus ride in to Sea Rim State Park on an airboat and join them for hot cocoa, Christmas crafts, and photo opportunities!
Dec
17
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
17
6:00p
End Date
Dec
17
6:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Goose Island State Park
See the park in lights, enjoy holiday activities, and CAMP FOR FREE when you decorate your campsite!
Dec
17
7:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Dec
17
8:00p
End Date
Dec
18
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
18
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
18
5:30p
End Date
53rd Annual Tree Lighting
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy this special tradition started 53 years ago by President and Mrs. Johnson
Dec
20
10:00a
End Date
Preschool in the Park: Birds
Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Dec
22
9:00a
End Date
Davis Mountains: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
Dec
23
9:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
Dec
23
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Dec
23
2:00p
End Date
Dec
23
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Dec
24
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
24
2:00p
End Date
Dec
24
3:00p
End Date
Dec
24
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
25
8:30a
End Date
Intro to Birding
Sea Rim State Park
Become familiar with the basics of binoculars and learn to recognize a few of Sea Rim's more common birds!
Dec
25
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
25
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
25
10:00p
End Date
*Park Closed For Wildlife Management*
Pedernales Falls State Park
Pedernales Falls SP will be closed to all visitors and campers during this time.
Dec
29
9:00a
End Date
Davis Mountains: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
Dec
30
End Date
Christmas Bird Count - Bentsen/Anzalduas
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Birders of all skill levels are invited to help survey birds in our count circle. Participation is free.
Dec
30
9:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
Dec
30
2:00p
End Date
Dec
30
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Dec
30
6:30p
End Date
Starrytelling
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Enjoy a night of stargazing at our International Dark Sky park during the holidays!
Dec
31
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
31
2:00p
End Date
Dec
31
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
31
11:00p
End Date
First Day Campfire and First Day Night Hike
Lake Livingston State Park
Join Ranger Joel around a campfire to celebrate New Year's. We might get a chance to see some local fireworks displays! We will take a short "First Day" night hike after the campfire.
Dec
31
11:00p
End Date
Midnight Countdown Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Countdown the New Year with a hike to the Overlook!
Dec
31
11:30p
End Date
First Day Hike – Midnight Hike
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Welcome in the New Year and make a lifetime memory, outdoors! At Lake Mineral Wells State Park.
January 2023
Jan
1
End Date
First Day Hike of 2023
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Get a start celebrating Texas State Parks' 100th Year on New Year's Day with a nature-minded hike at Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site.
Windmill Trail is open for day-use; you can participate in this self-guided hike at anytime.
Jan
1
End Date
Fate Bell's Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour for January
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of January, the park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10 am and then again at 3 pm, to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesdays through Sundays. For more information to plan your visit, click on blue title (above) for FAQs.
NO PETS ALLOWED ON TOUR.
Jan
1
End Date
First Day Hike - Self Guided
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Kick off the new year with a hike through the woods!
Jan
1
End Date
First Day Self-guided Hike, Bike and/or Ride!
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us on New Year's Day to celebrate wellness in nature!
Jan
1
End Date
First Day Self-guided Hike, and or Bike!
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us on New Year's Day to celebrate wellness in nature!
Jan
1
End Date
First Day Hikes!
Pedernales Falls State Park
Take your first hike of the year in the beautiful hill country!
Jan
1
7:15a
End Date
Rise N' Shine Hike - First Day Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Start the New Year off right with a guided ranger hike to see the sunrise!
Jan
1
7:30a
End Date
First Day Birding Tour
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Start your year list with Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
First Day Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Start the New Year off on the right foot and join in the annual First Day Hike at Brazos Bend State Park.
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
Self-Guided First Day Hike - Move Like an Animal
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Start the New Year off on the right foot with our self-guided hike!
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
Self-Guided First Day Hike - Dinosaur Track Site Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Start the New Year off on the right foot with our self-guided hike!
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
Self-Guided First Day Hike - Cedar Brake Outer Loop Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Start the New Year off on the right foot with one of our Self-Guided Hikes!
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
First Day Hike!
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us on New Year's Day to celebrate wellness in nature!
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
First Day Hike: Fresno Divide Trail
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Ring in the New Year with a ranger led hike. You will explore some of the most spectacular natural and historical landscapes in Big Bend Ranch State Park!
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
First Day Hike - 100 Year Celebration
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Start the new year off right!
Jan
1
8:15a
End Date
Jan
1
8:30a
End Date
Self-Guided First Day Hike
Goose Island State Park
Ring in 2023 with a self-guided one-mile hike on the Turks Cap Trail. Swing by Headquarters for trail information and supplemental guides.
Jan
1
8:30a
End Date
First Day Hike-- Start it Right!
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on our annual First Day Hike, a fun way to fulfill those New Year resolutions!
Jan
1
8:30a
End Date
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hike
Sea Rim State Park
Start your resolutions off right by joining us for a hike on the beach on the first day of the new year!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt Hikes
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spend the first day of 2023 exploring our trails at your own pace.
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hike - BARK Ranger
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Looking to start the new year off with a hike and your furry best friend? Join us!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
Morning Ramble with a Ranger - First Day Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Start the New Year off with a guided ranger hike!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
Jan
1
9:30a
End Date
First Day Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger as we hike into the new year by hiking to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike!
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us on New Year's Day to celebrate wellness in nature!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike: Catfish Point Trail
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Enjoy the beginning of 2023 in the great outdoors!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike
Possum Kingdom State Park
Join park staff on a guided hike around the winding, scenic Lakeview Trail (1.37 miles). You can end the hike on the Lakeview Trail, take the rugged Longhorn Trail (0.36 miles) to the top of a stunning overlook, or take a self-guided hike up the steep Chaparral Ridge Trail (0.5 miles).
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike: Fresno West Rim
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Start the new year off right with a hike to the iconic West Rim overlook in the park's interior.
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike!
Caddo Lake State Park
Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks! Bring in the new year with a hike at Caddo Lake State Park. The hike is self-guided and at your own pace! Once you finish, stop by the trailhead to grab your First Day Hike sticker, while supplies last!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike - Fairfield Lake
Fairfield Lake State Park
Celebrate the new year and a fresh start with a hike on our two-mile Nature Trail loop! The Nature Trail is an easy to moderate 2-mile loop so you will end where you begin. This hike features tall post oaks, overlooks of Fairfield Lake, and interpretive signage about local plants and wildlife. Bring your binoculars and look for Bald Eagles!
Hike starts promptly at 10am and will last approximately a little over an hour.
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Horse Ride to the Overlook
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join Eagle Eye Ranch for a guided horse ride to the Overlook!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike! - Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Start your New Year in the great outdoors! Reservations required. Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Join us for a walk back in time to life of early settlers in the Texas Hill Country!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
Family Friendly Stroll
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Welcome in the New Year with a pleasant stroll along the Discovery Trail
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike - Mindfulness Hike
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Set your intentions for the new year on this half-mile hike!
Jan
1
10:30a
End Date
First Day Hike
South Llano River State Park
Start off the new year with a park ranger for a hike through the pecan bottom down to Buck Lake.
Jan
1
10:30a
End Date
First Day Hike
Colorado Bend State Park
It's Texas State Park's 100-Year Celebration! Start your New Year off with a fun-filled hike.
Jan
1
10:30a
End Date
First Day Scenic Overlook Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Ring in the New Year with a hike to the Scenic Overlook (pet friendly).
Jan
1
11:00a
End Date
First Day Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us to celebrate the New Year with a guided hike to the best view in the park!
Jan
1
12:00p
End Date
First Day Hike: Catfish Point Trail
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Enjoy the beginning of 2023 in the great outdoors!
Jan
1
1:00p
End Date
First Day Hike - 100 Year Celebration
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Start the year off right with a hike and celebrate with us!
Jan
1
1:00p
End Date
First Day Hike: North Onion Creek Trail
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Celebrate the New Year with a hike!
Jan
1
1:00p
End Date
Jan
1
1:00p
End Date
First Day Hike - What a View!!
Government Canyon State Natural Area
...and we're not "bluffing!" (Well, technically there IS a bluff involved...)
Jan
1
2:00p
End Date
First Day Hike
Daingerfield State Park
Recover from the holidays by joining us for a First Day Hike on New Year's Day!
Jan
1
2:00p
End Date
Jan
1
2:00p
End Date
First Day Hike: Longhorn Trail
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Enjoy the beginning of 2023 in the great outdoors!
Jan
1
2:00p
End Date
7th Annual Dino Dive
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Are you ready to jump into 2023 in the frigid Paluxy River? We are!
Jan
1
2:00p
End Date
First Day Hikes - Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Start your New Year in the great outdoors! Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
Jan
1
2:00p
End Date
Jan
1
3:30p
End Date
First Day Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jan
1
5:00p
End Date
First Day Hike - Sunset Hike
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join us on a hike for the first sunset of 2023!
Jan
3
6:00p
End Date
Fly Tying * Registration Required*
Eisenhower State Park
Join the Red River Fly Fishers to learn how to tie your own flies!
Jan
6
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Jan
6
2:00p
End Date
Jan
7
8:00a
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 01/07/2023
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries to learn about the modern-day history of the park.
Click title for more information and to reserve your spot on tour. NO PETS
Jan
7
9:00a
End Date
Jan
7
9:00a
End Date
Kid Fish Derby - 100 Year Celebration
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Help us celebrate 100 years of fishing in TX State Parks!
Jan
7
2:00p
End Date
Jan
7
5:00p
End Date
Brazos River Pickers
Brazos Bend State Park
Come and enjoy the Brazos River Pickers as they play live country and bluegrass music from America’s roots.
Jan
13
2:00p
End Date
Jan
14
8:30a
End Date
Second Saturday Volunteer Workday
Hill Country State Natural Area
Help keep our natural area looking beautiful! No experience required.
Jan
14
2:00p
End Date
Jan
15
10:00p
End Date
*Park Closed For Wildlife Management*
Pedernales Falls State Park
Pedernales Falls SP will be closed to all visitors and campers during this time.
Jan
20
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Jan
20
2:00p
End Date
Jan
21
8:00a
End Date
Presa Canyon All-Day Guided Hike 01/21/2023
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Online registration required. Click above blue title for more information.
Jan
21
2:00p
End Date
Jan
27
2:00p
End Date
Jan
28
9:00a
End Date
Jan
28
10:00a
End Date
33rd Annual Kid's Fishing Day
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us for the 33rd Annual Kid's Fishing Day!
Jan
28
2:00p
End Date
Jan
29
8:00p
End Date
Public Hunt: Park Interior Closed Jan. 29 - Feb. 3
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The interior of Big Bend Ranch State Park will be closed January 29 - February 3 for a public hunt (Quail).
February 2023
Feb
1
End Date
Fate Bell Shelter Pictograph/Canyon Walking Tour for February
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
For the month of February, the Park will be offering two guided-only hikes, 10am and then again at 3pm to go down into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesdays through Sundays. Click on title for more information and get tour tickets.
NO PETS ALLOWED ON TOUR.
Feb
3
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Feb
3
2:00p
End Date
Feb
4
8:00a
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Guided Hike 02/04/2023
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
This guided hike takes you in the upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries to learn of the modern-day history of the park.
Click the title for more information and to reserve your spot on tour. NO PETS
Feb
4
2:00p
End Date
Feb
4
5:00p
End Date
Brazos River Pickers
Brazos Bend State Park
Come and enjoy the Brazos River Pickers as they play live country and bluegrass music from America’s roots.
Feb
10
2:00p
End Date
Feb
11
8:00a
End Date
Presa Canyon All-Day Guided Hike 02/11/2023
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Online registration required. Click above blue title for more details.
Feb
11
8:30a
End Date
Second Saturday Volunteer Workday
Hill Country State Natural Area
Help keep our natural area looking beautiful! No experience required.
Feb
11
10:00a
End Date
Career Fair - 100 Year Celebration
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Have you ever thought about being a Ranger or working for Texas Parks and Wildlife?
Feb
11
1:00p
End Date
Black History Month Hike
Caddo Lake State Park
In honor of the historic contributions of black Americans, Caddo Lake State Park is hosting a history hike concerning the Buffalo Soldiers, and black conservationists, scientists, and environmentalists.
Feb
11
2:00p
End Date
Feb
17
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Feb
17
2:00p
End Date
Feb
18
7:00a
End Date
Special Geocache Challenge: It's All About Water
Government Canyon State Natural Area
🎉Find the treasures hidden within the Natural Area that tell you: It's All About Water
Feb
18
9:00a
End Date
Experience a Day in the Life of a CCC Enrollee
Huntsville State Park
🎉 Take an interactive tour through the life of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Read about their formation, get hands-on with their tools and uniforms, visit the camp store to shop the benefits of being an enrollee. And hear from the men themselves, though their newsletter, as you stand in Ravens Lodge and look out at Lake Raven that they helped create.
Feb
18
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
🎉 At Government Canyon: It's All About Water!
Feb
18
9:00a
End Date
Our Past, Present & Future: 100 Million Years Ago to 100 Years From Now
Government Canyon State Natural Area
🎉 At Government Canyon: It's All About Water!
Feb
18
9:00a
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Hike to the Dinosaur Tracks
Government Canyon State Natural Area
🎉 At Government Canyon: It's All About Water!
Feb
18
10:00a
End Date
Guided Hike to the Savannah Restoration Area
Government Canyon State Natural Area
🎉 At Government Canyon: It's All About Water
Feb
18
11:00a
End Date
The History of Government Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
🎉 Guess what? It's All About Water!
Feb
18
2:00p
End Date
Feb
18
2:00p
End Date
100 Years of Black History in Texas State Parks
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Let's celebrate Black History and glimpse some history from the past 100 years.
Feb
24
2:00p
End Date
Feb
25
2:00p
End Date
March 2023
Mar
3
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Mar
4
5:00p
End Date
Brazos River Pickers
Brazos Bend State Park
Come and enjoy the Brazos River Pickers as they play live country and bluegrass music from America’s roots.
Mar
11
8:00a
End Date
Presa Canyon All-Day Guided Hike 03/11/2023
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.
Mar
11
8:30a
End Date
Second Saturday Volunteer Workday
Hill Country State Natural Area
Help keep our natural area looking beautiful! No experience required.
Mar
11
9:00a
End Date
Pioneer and Settler Day!
Lake Livingston State Park
🎉 Join us for a frontier-themed day at the park. We will feature different programs starting at 9 am that cover how people lived and worked in the pioneer era.
Mar
12
8:00a
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 03/12/2023
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries to learn about the history of the park.
Click title for more information and to reserve your spot on tour. NO PETS
Mar
17
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Mar
18
8:00a
End Date
Presa Canyon All-Day Guided Hike 03/18/2023
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.
Mar
18
9:00a
End Date
White Bass Run at the Bend
Colorado Bend State Park
🎉 Join the fun with the White Bass Run. Learn fly casting, how to tie a fly and how to read the river.
Mar
18
1:00p
End Date
Women's Month Hike
Caddo Lake State Park
Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks and hike with a ranger along the Pine Ridge Loop for history talk about women in conservation.
Mar
19
8:00a
End Date
Upper Canyon Half-Day Guided Hike 03/19/2023
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries to learn of the modern-day history of the park.
Click blue title to learn more and reserve your spot on tour. NO PETS
Mar
25
8:00a
End Date
Pedal, Paddle and Trek
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Join us for guided hiking, kayaking, and bicycling in the park.
Mar
25
10:00a
End Date
Ranching Heritage Day
Hill Country State Natural Area
🎉 Celebrate ranching life with us by visiting with exhibitors, making crafts, playing games, and viewing demonstrations.
Mar
25
10:00a
End Date
Spring Fest - 100 Year Celebration
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Who is ready for some spring fun? We are!
Mar
31
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Mar
31
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
April 2023
Apr
1
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Apr
1
9:00a
End Date
Festival of the Fish
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
🎉 Here fishy, fishy, fish! We will have several come and go programs during this celebration of fish.
Apr
1
5:00p
End Date
Brazos River Pickers
Brazos Bend State Park
Come and enjoy the Brazos River Pickers as they play live country and bluegrass music from America’s roots.
Apr
14
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Apr
15
10:00a
End Date
🦋 Annual Spring Wing Ding 🦋
Dinosaur Valley State Park
🎉 Join us as we celebrate everything migratory and with wings!
Apr
15
11:00a
End Date
Caddo Homecoming!
Caddo Lake State Park
🎉Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks and 30 years of good conservation with the Caddo Lake Institute. Walk into yesteryear at Caddo Lake State Park and try your hand at canoeing, fishing, games and more. Decorate your campsite with a retro theme, enjoy live music, and grab a bite to eat.
Apr
22
10:00a
End Date
Village Creek Fun Day!
Village Creek State Park
🎉 Join us as we celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks! Our fun day will feature activities for all ages including primitive skills practice, paddling tutorials, archery, yoga, fishing, guided hikes and so much more. Entry is FREE so come have some fun and immerse yourself in the full park experience.
Apr
22
5:00p
End Date
Camping with a Ranger
Village Creek State Park
🎉 New to camping? Don't want to camp alone? Village Creek is excited to host its first ever Camping with a Ranger event! Join us to learn how to set up your site, some primitive skills, and how to keep yourself entertained while you camp.
Apr
28
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
May 2023
May
5
8:00p
End Date
Full Moon Night Trek
Village Creek State Park
🎉 Are you curious to experience nature in the dark? What will we see? What will we hear? Join this ranger led hike for your chance to see the unseen, learn how nocturnal creatures communicate, and what effect the moon can have on natural cycles of plants and animals.
May
6
10:00a
End Date
Brazos Bend Expo- Celebrating 100 Years of Texas State Parks
Brazos Bend State Park
🎉 We are excited to announce our BRAZOS BEND EXPO is coming back on May 6!! Join us for this special event that brings the whole community together at Brazos Bend State Park, and celebrate 100 Years of State Parks!
May
12
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
May
13
9:00a
End Date
May
13
10:00a
End Date
A Day in the Life of a Cedar Chopper
Colorado Bend State Park
🎉Take a tour of what tent life might have been like for the hard-working Cedar Choppers. Take time to enjoy some good Dutch oven recipes.
May
26
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
May
27
1:00p
End Date
What's beneath the water at Caddo Lake?
Caddo Lake State Park
Who lives beneath the water? Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks and join a park ranger to learn about the tiny critters that live in our lake!
June 2023
Jun
3
End Date
Fishing 101!
Lake Livingston State Park
🎉 Join park rangers for a day full of programs designed to teach you all of the skills you need to start fishing!
Jun
17
10:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Caddo Lake State Park
Celebrate 100 years of Texas state parks and try out archery! **Registration is required. More information given after registration.
July 2023
Jul
1
End Date
Happy Birthday Caddo Lake State Park!
Caddo Lake State Park
Join us to celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks and Caddo lake State Park's birthday! We will go on a celebratory birthday hike, followed by birthday cake! Throughout the day, enjoy several interpretive programs. **Instructions below!
August 2023
Aug
5
9:00p
End Date
The Stars at Night
Caddo Lake State Park
The stars at night, are big and bright, (clap, clap, clap, clap) deep in the heart of Texas! Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks with a night sky viewing, led by a park ranger and their telescope!
September 2023
Sep
17
10:00a
End Date
Seed Stomp
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
🎉 Plant wildflower seeds for future generations!
Sep
23
10:00a
End Date
Seminole Canyon History Fair
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Join us on this fun day with activities for all ages.
Sep
23
3:00p
End Date
Hispanic Heritage at Caddo Lake
Caddo Lake State Park
Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks and join a ranger for an interpretive presentation on the cultural connections between the Caddoan people, Spanish heritage, and Texas history.
Sep
30
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
October 2023
Oct
1
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Oct
14
10:00a
End Date
Oct
21
10:00a
End Date
Parks Through the Years
Atlanta State Park
🎉 Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks! It will be a blast from the past, and you're invited! Atlanta State Park will host a festival of events, booths, music, vintage vehicles, and food.
Oct
28
11:00a
End Date
The Trees at Caddo Lake
Caddo Lake State Park
The trees at Caddo Lake State Park root humans and animals together! Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks with a fall hike amongst the park's ever watchful trees.
Oct
28
12:00p
End Date
Celebrate Bats, Trains & Astronomy!
Old Tunnel State Park
🎉 We will have booths with activities related to the bats, the railroad and dark skies/astronomy. The booths will shut down for the evening bat viewing. After the bat viewing, we will hold an astronomy program.
November 2023
Nov
4
2:00p
End Date
All about the Caddo
Caddo Lake State Park
Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks and join a park ranger for an interpretive history program on the Caddo nation.
December 2023
Dec
17
5:30p
End Date
54th Annual Tree Lighting
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
🎉 Enjoy this special tradition started 54 years ago by President and Mrs. Johnson.