All Events
December 2025
Dec
20
10:00a
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Guided Hike to Sunburst Shelter
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Come on the guide hike to the past! Learn about rock art at Sunburst Shelter.
Dec
24
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Holiday Heritage Trail Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate the season at Galveston Island State Park with a self-guided stroll along the Heritage Trail!
Dec
24
8:30a
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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.
Dec
24
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
24
10:00a
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Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Dec
24
10:00a
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Dec
24
2:00p
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Dec
24
6:00p
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
25
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Holiday Heritage Trail Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate the season at Galveston Island State Park with a self-guided stroll along the Heritage Trail!
Dec
25
8:30a
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Dec
25
10:00a
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Santa Hike
Franklin Mountains State Park
Enjoy the big day and stretch your legs by joining us for a guided hike to Agave Loop. Santa hats required!
Dec
25
2:00p
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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.
Dec
25
6:00p
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
26
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Holiday Heritage Trail Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate the season at Galveston Island State Park with a self-guided stroll along the Heritage Trail!
Dec
26
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Christmas Bird Count
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join in and become a part of the National Audubon Society's 121st year of Christmas Bird Counts!
Dec
26
8:00a
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Bird Tour: Christmas Bird Count
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join us to help survey birds for the annual Christmas Bird Count!
Dec
26
8:30a
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Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
26
8:30a
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Big Tree Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Dec
26
8:30a
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Birding 101 Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about our feathered friends in the park!
Dec
26
9:00a
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Dec
26
9:00a
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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!
Dec
26
9:00a
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Boxing Day Bird Walk
Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate the season with a relaxing morning bird walk at Galveston Island State Park!
Dec
26
9:30a
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Water Color at Upper Falls!
McKinney Falls State Park
Come paint a watercolor at the upper falls with local artist Mark Gale
Dec
26
10:00a
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Animal Tracking
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
A fun, short hike where you will learn how to identify animal tracks and other animal signs.
Dec
26
10:00a
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Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Dec
26
1:30p
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Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Dec
26
1:30p
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Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
26
2:00p
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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
26
2:00p
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Dec
26
2:00p
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Dec
26
2:00p
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Hunters and Gatherers
Pedernales Falls State Park
Will you be able to survive living in a prehistoric Texas?
Dec
26
2:00p
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Boxing Day Beach Cleanup & Cocoa 🏖️
Galveston Island State Park
Join park rangers and volunteers for a relaxed afternoon shoreline cleanup.
Dec
26
2:00p
End Date
Backyard Bass
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Come and enjoy this land lover's spin on fishing!
Dec
26
2:00p
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Dec
26
3:00p
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Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Dec
26
3:30p
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Bird Bingo
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Bird Identification has never been easier! Take your family to a bird bingo program, and they'll be naming local birds all the way home.
Dec
26
6:00p
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
27
End Date
Holiday Heritage Trail Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate the season at Galveston Island State Park with a self-guided stroll along the Heritage Trail!
Dec
27
8:00a
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Dec
27
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.
Dec
27
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
27
8:30a
End Date
Cowboy Coffee
Inks Lake State Park
Start off your day right by joining a park Ranger and volunteer for some hot coffee made the old-fashioned way!
Dec
27
8:30a
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Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Dec
27
8:30a
End Date
Sneak-Peek Hike **Reservation Required, Experience Recommended**
Lake Brownwood State Park
We are excited to announce that we will be offering an opportunity to explore our newly acquired property!
Dec
27
8:30a
End Date
Coffee with the Birds
Falcon State Park
Need a break from the Holiday festivities? Enjoy some downtime with a cup of coffee and birdwatching.
Dec
27
9:00a
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Morning Ranger Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Join Ranger Charlie on a brisk, morning hike up either Skyline Drive or CCC Trail. Along the way, he'll share info on plants, animals, geology, and history.
Dec
27
9:00a
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Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Dec
27
9:00a
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Dec
27
9:00a
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Learn to Fish with an Angler Specialist
Buescher State Park
Learn how to cast a line at Buescher Lake!
Dec
27
9:00a
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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.
Dec
27
9:00a
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Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Dec
27
9:00a
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Trek to the Dino Tracks
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a 5-mile guided hike to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
Dec
27
9:00a
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Dec
27
9:30a
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Weekend Bird Walk
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Dec
27
10:00a
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Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Dec
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!
Dec
27
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Dec
27
10:00a
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Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Dec
27
10:00a
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Guided Hike to Sunburst Shelter
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Come on the guide hike to the past! Learn about rock art at Sunburst Shelter.
Dec
27
10:00a
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Dec
27
10:00a
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Seed Need
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Plants are everywhere we look- but how do they get from here to there?
Dec
27
10:00a
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Dec
27
10:00a
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Twixmas Hard Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Shake off the midwinter slump with a 5-mile, moderate hike along Upper Comanche, Soapberry Spur, and Kiowa Trails.
Dec
27
10:00a
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Dec
27
10:00a
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Story of Saint Francis
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn the fascinating story of Saint Francis, founder of the Franciscan Order of friars who would cross the globe to convert Native Americans to Catholicism.
Dec
27
10:00a
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Dec
27
10:00a
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Dec
27
10:30a
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Archery 101
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Enjoy your Saturday morning while learning basic archery with Park Superintendent Jose!
Dec
27
11:00a
End Date
Winter vs. Wildlife
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Discover how different Texas animals prepare for the winter!
Dec
27
11:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learn to shoot a bow and arrow! It is open to complete beginners, and equipment is provided! Only children 8+ may participate.
Dec
27
12:00p
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Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Dec
27
1:00p
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Junior Ranger Club - Holiday Edition
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Fun activities for our future Rangers! Enjoy a nature walk, create your own ornament using
native plants and learn the fascinating history about Christmas trees!
Dec
27
1:00p
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Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
Dec
27
1:00p
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Dec
27
1:00p
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iNat Chat
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Can't seem to put your phone down outdoors? Learn how to use it discover more about what species are around you!
Dec
27
1:30p
End Date
Beginner Kayaking on the Bayside
Mustang Island State Park
Come enjoy a beginner-friendly kayaking adventure on the wild and lesser-known bayside of Mustang Island! *Registration Required*
Dec
27
1:30p
End Date
From Burn to Bloom Walk
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join Ranger George on a walk along Nopales Ridge Trail to learn about the importance of fire in our ecosystem!
Dec
27
2:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Davis Mountains State Park
This fun, ranger-led workshop is aimed for kids, ages 5-12 (but open to all), who want to build their outdoor skills.
Dec
27
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Dec
27
2:00p
End Date
Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
Dec
27
2:00p
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Guided 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.
Dec
27
2:00p
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Dec
27
2:00p
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Dec
27
2:00p
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Dec
27
2:00p
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Dec
27
2:00p
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Ride with a Ranger
Lockhart State Park
Join Ranger Gary for a bike ride on park trails and receive tips & techniques along the way!
Dec
27
2:00p
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking at the Fort
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Gather round the campfire and learn about the history and how to cook with a Dutch Ovens.
Dec
27
2:00p
End Date
Bison and The Comanche
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Step inside the story of the plains and explore the vital relationship between the Comanche and the mighty bison!
Dec
27
2:00p
End Date
Lost Pines Wildlife -Skins and Skulls
Bastrop State Park
Who calls this park home and what might you see while staying here? Touch, feel, and find your way to the answers.
Dec
27
2:00p
End Date
Kid’s Wilderness Survival
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
A great program for your child’s outdoor safety and parents learn as much as the kids.
Dec
27
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Dec
27
3:00p
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Dec
27
3:00p
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Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Dec
27
4:00p
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Dutch Oven Cooking
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Learn how to make a dish with Dutch Oven cooking!
Dec
27
5:30p
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Dec
27
6:00p
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
27
6:00p
End Date
Christmastime Constellations
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come see what constellations and other objects are found in our December sky!
Dec
27
7:00p
End Date
Stargazing by the Shore
Mustang Island State Park
Adventure away from a well-lit world and explore our cosmos through the dark skies of Mustang Island!
Dec
28
End Date
Holiday Heritage Trail Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate the season at Galveston Island State Park with a self-guided stroll along the Heritage Trail!
Dec
28
End Date
Outdoor Cooking Demo - Black Eyed Peas
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us to learn the secrets of Dutch oven and share some New Years wishes!
Dec
28
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.
Dec
28
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
28
8:30a
End Date
Last Sunday Hike - Schaeffer Shuffle
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join a park ranger on a guided hike through the Western foothills of the Franklin Mountains.
Dec
28
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Dec
28
9:00a
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Dec
28
10:00a
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Prairie on Fire: A Hike of New Growth
Galveston Island State Park
Experience Galveston Island’s wild side in a way few ever have!
Dec
28
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Dec
28
10:00a
End Date
Guided 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.
Dec
28
10:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales, & Tails
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our interactive table and learn about some of the common creatures of Enchanted Rock, as well as safety tips on what to do if you encounter them while hiking.
Dec
28
10:00a
End Date
Morning Guided Nature Walk
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a ranger on a guided hike on one of our trails where we will learn about animals, plants and everything in-between.
Dec
28
10:00a
End Date
Palo Duro Geology Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Uncover the secrets of the canyon’s rocks and see the landscape like never before!
Dec
28
11:00a
End Date
5 Mile Hike
Devils River State Natural Area - Del Norte Unit
Grab your backpack and join a ranger for a plant identification hike at the five-mile trail.
Dec
28
11:00a
End Date
Art in the Park - Northern Lights!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Unleash your inner artist as we create a masterpiece inspired by the northern lights!
Dec
28
1:00p
End Date
Dec
28
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.
Dec
28
2:00p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
28
2:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Grab your sense of adventure and learn how you can become an official junior ranger!
Dec
28
2:00p
End Date
Palo Duro Time Machine
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Experience the life of Texas State Parks in this Short Hike through the Palo Duro Time Machine.
Dec
28
2:00p
End Date
The Old Tree's Beard: Garlands of the Swamp
Brazos Bend State Park
Come learn about those weird, gray vines hanging from our trees: Spanish moss!
Dec
28
2:00p
End Date
Leaves Like You Wouldn't Be-leaf!
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Be-leave me, you're going to want to try this!
Dec
28
2:00p
End Date
Kallison Ranch Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
Dec
28
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Dec
28
3:00p
End Date
Dec
28
6:00p
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
29
End Date
Holiday Heritage Trail Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate the season at Galveston Island State Park with a self-guided stroll along the Heritage Trail!
Dec
29
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
29
6:00p
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
30
End Date
Holiday Heritage Trail Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate the season at Galveston Island State Park with a self-guided stroll along the Heritage Trail!
Dec
30
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
30
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Dec
30
10:30a
End Date
Web of Life
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Learn who eats what through a demonstration and create a web of your own!
Dec
30
4:00p
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Mid-Week Bird Walk
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Camping mid-week and wishing for programming? Look no further than the Tuesday evening bird walk! Great for winter Texans and families alike.
Dec
30
6:00p
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
31
End Date
Park Host Virtual Information Session
Inks Lake State Park
Learn what it means to be a park host and how you can begin your hosting adventures with us!
Dec
31
End Date
Holiday Heritage Trail Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate the season at Galveston Island State Park with a self-guided stroll along the Heritage Trail!
Dec
31
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.
Dec
31
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
31
10:00a
End Date
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
San Angelo State Park
Meet with park staff and watch bison and longhorn graze!
Dec
31
10:30a
End Date
Last Cast
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Reel in the New Year with us by attending this Cane Pole Fishing program!
Dec
31
11:45a
End Date
Frio en el Rio - Polar Plunge
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Dive into the New Year with a dip in the cool waters of the Rio Grande!
Dec
31
1:00p
End Date
Dec
31
1:30p
End Date
Last Cast of 2025!
South Llano River State Park
Get your final fishing of 2025 accomplished at South Llano River State Park!
Dec
31
2:00p
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Dec
31
2:00p
End Date
End of Month Live Updates (Virtual)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for December! Bonus: Learn what to expect for tomorrow's New Year's Day Hike (edited for clarity).
Dec
31
2:30p
End Date
Dec
31
4:30p
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Dec
31
5:30p
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New Year's Eve: Sunset Reflections
Fort Parker State Park
Enjoy the sunset reflecting on Fort Parker Lake, reflect on the past or upcoming year, or paint the scene in watercolor.
Dec
31
6:00p
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
31
6:00p
End Date
First Day Hike - New Years Eve Hike - **Reservation Required**
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for a guided ranger hike to celebrate New Years' Eve!
Dec
31
6:30p
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New Year's Eve: Night Hike
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s night hike with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Explore the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light!
Dec
31
10:00p
End Date
New Year's Eve Honey Creek Nature Hike *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Say goodbye to 2025 and ring in the new year while on a hike with us!
Dec
31
11:00p
End Date
Midnight Countdown Hike **REGISTRATION REQUIRED**
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come say goodbye to 2025 and ring in the new year at Dinosaur Valley!
Dec
31
11:15p
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Midnight Summit First Day Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for a Rock'ing New Year's Eve Hike on our Summit Trail and ring in the new year with fellow outdoor enthusiasts, adventurers, rangers, and rock-lovers under the stars*!
Dec
31
11:30p
End Date
First Day Midnight Hike *Registration Required*
Inks Lake State Park
Start 2026 with a midnight hike and ring in the New Year with us!
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.
Dec
31
11:30p
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First Day Hike - New Years Eve!
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Ring in the New Year right with a First Day Hike on the Kiowa Trail!
Dec
31
11:30p
End Date
First Day Hike: Midnight Kick-Off!
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger for a midnight hike along the Wolfpen Trail to kick off the new year!
Dec
31
11:45p
End Date
First Day-Night Hike
Abilene State Park
Start your new year outdoors! Join us for our annual first day hikes.
January 2026
Jan
1
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First Day Honey Creek Guided Walks *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek on our First Day Hikes!
Jan
1
End Date
First Day Hike (Self-Guided)
Purtis Creek State Park
Join us at Purtis Creek and take to the trails to celebrate TPWD's 14th annual First Day Hike!
Jan
1
End Date
First Day Hike - Self Guided
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Ring in the New Year right with a First Day Hike!
Jan
1
End Date
Self-guided First Day Hike
Palmetto State Park
Hike our trails at your own pace! Instructions to take a 0.5-mile or 3-mile hike found here.
Jan
1
End Date
First Day Hikes
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Start the New Year with a morning hike at Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site.
Jan
1
End Date
First Day Hike – Start Your Year with Adventure!
Fort Boggy State Park
Kick off 2026 with fresh air, scenic views, and a healthy start!
Jan
1
End Date
Jan
1
End Date
Jan
1
End Date
First Day Hikes
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger on Island Trail at 8 a.m. OR 10 a.m. or Forest Trail at 2 pm for First Day Hikes of 2026!
Jan
1
End Date
Jan
1
End Date
Self-Guided First Day Nature Hikes
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience the great outdoors and join us for a self-guided First Day Hike!
Jan
1
6:30a
End Date
First Day Hike at First Light
Mustang Island State Park
Start 2026 with a relaxing walk of our shoreline at the crack of dawn!
Jan
1
6:45a
End Date
First Day Hike - Sunrise Beach Walk
Galveston Island State Park
Begin 2026 with a sunrise walk on the beach at Galveston Island State Park!
Jan
1
7:00a
End Date
First Day Hike - Sunrise Edition!
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
New Year’s Day Sunrise Hike on the Triassic Trail!
Jan
1
7:00a
End Date
First Day Hikes – Chinquapin Challenge
Huntsville State Park
Start the new year off on the right boot and on our most popular trail.
Jan
1
7:30a
End Date
Self-Guided First Day Hike
Lockhart State Park
Feel like a hike, but at your own pace? We got you covered.
Jan
1
7:30a
End Date
Sunrise Bird Hike
Palmetto State Park
Join us to see the sunrise and start your New Year off with a hike!
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
First Day Hike 2026
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
First Day Hike (Self Guided)
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Start the new year off on the right foot and enjoy a hike at the park.
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
First Day Self-guided Hike, Bike and/or Ride!
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us on New Year's Day to celebrate wellness in nature!
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
Self-guided First Day Hike
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Start the new year off right with a peaceful hike in the canyons!
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
Story Book Stroll
Meridian State Park
Check out our self-guided First Day Hike available at the Shinnery Ridge Trail, featuring the children's book "Walking Through Texas" by author Courtney Rubalcaba.
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
First Day Hike - Self Guided
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Ring in the New Year right with a First Day Hike
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
First Day Hike! - Self Guided
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join in a long-standing tradition happening throughout the nation and take a hike on New Year's Day.
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
Self(ie) Guided First Day Hikes
Eisenhower State Park
Celebrate the first day of 2026 by taking a hike at Eisenhower State Park!
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
First Day Self-guided Hike!
Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us on New Year's Day to celebrate wellness in nature!
Jan
1
8:15a
End Date
First Day Self-Guided Hike
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Hike any trail of your choosing on January 1, 2026 from 8:15am-4:00pm and stop by the park headquarters after to receive your first day hike sticker!
Jan
1
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
1
8:30a
End Date
Jan
1
8:30a
End Date
First Day Hike - Falls Loop
Pedernales Falls State Park
It's your first hike of the year! Start it off along a river!
Jan
1
8:30a
End Date
Tri-Park-A-Thon
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers at Ray Roberts for our 3rd Annual hike across all 3 units.
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
First Day Hike - Self Guided
Take a First Day Hike at your own pace on our interpretive trail or make your own trail in the dunes!
Jan
1
8:30a
End Date
First Day Hike 2026 - Greenbelt FM 428 Aubrey
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Looking to start the New Year off right? Do it outdoors with a hike at the Greenbelt Unit!
Jan
1
8:30a
End Date
First Day Birding Tour
Goose Island State Park
This program is part of First Day Hikes. Get birdy on the first day of the new year!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hike - Guided Trail Sampler
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Join a ranger on a 1.8-mile guided hike around Goliad State Park!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hike: Family-Friendly Morning Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Start your kids' new year on the right foot enjoying the outdoors at Government Canyon State Natural Area!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Self-Guided Hike
Possum Kingdom State Park
Start your year off right with a First Day Hike at a state park!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
Early Risers First Day Hike
Abilene State Park
Start your new year outdoors! Join us for our annual first day hikes.
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hikes: Self-Guided Activities
Goose Island State Park
Start the New Year off with a resolution to spend more time outside enjoying nature!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hike: Birding the Island
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Start your New Year off with our feathered friends!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
2026 First Day Hikes
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Start the year off on the right foot and join us for a hike at Hueco Tanks!!🥳
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hike - Bird Walk
Galveston Island State Park
Kick off 2026 with a refreshing Bird Walk at Galveston Island State Park!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hikes - Yoga at the Pavilion
Village Creek State Park
Join a park ranger for a gentle guided yoga session in nature.
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
Nails Creek – Self-guided First Day Hike 🌿🦋
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Start 2026 outdoors at Nails Creek! 🎉
Kick off the New Year on the right foot with self-guided activities. First Day Hikes is a nationwide program celebrating hiking and outdoor fun, and it’s also the first day of the U.S.’s 250th birthday!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hike - Prickly Pear
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Ring in the New Year right with a First Day Hike!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Beach Walk
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 Roll Out of Bed Hike
Eisenhower State Park
Start the New Year off comfy, cozy, and a little bit silly!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Paddle
Sea Rim State Park
Oar you ready to start the new year off right? Join us for a First Day Paddle of the salt marsh!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hike: Reflections Hike
Lake Whitney State Park
Join Park Ranger Lory on the Two Bridges Trail for a 1½-hour mindful walk, meditation moments, and reflective pauses. Choose a Zenful question or thought to guide your reflections as we share insights, breathe deeply, and welcome clarity, calm, and new happiness endeavors for 2026.
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hike
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Start off the New Year on the right foot by joining us for our First Day Hike!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Dog Walk
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Start off the New Year on the right foot by joining us for our First Day Hike, pups included!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
Birch Creek – Self-guided First Day Hike 🌿
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Start 2026 outdoors at Birch Creek! 🎉
Kick off the New Year with self-guided activities! It’s also the first day of the U.S.’s 250th birthday! First Day Hikes is a nationwide program encouraging outdoor fun.
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hike 2026!
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Kick off the new year with an outdoor adventure! Join us at the Nature Center for a guided walk.
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hike for Your Health
Lockhart State Park
Start your New Year off right with a hike about supercharging your wellness!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hike Chinati Mountains State Natural Area
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Be one of the first to start the new year off right with a hike at Chinati Mountains State Natural Area!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hike
Caddo Lake State Park
Join us for the annual nationwide First Day Hike here at Caddo Lake State Park!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hike - Mundy's Gap
Franklin Mountains State Park
Let's start the New Year’s resolutions off on the right hiking foot!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hikes - Self-Guided Activities
Village Creek State Park
Start the New Year off with a resolution to spend more time outside enjoying nature! Bring your family and pets (on a leash) to help us top our First Day Hike participation record!
Jan
1
9:30a
End Date
First Day Hike - Self-Guided
Lake Brownwood State Park
Take a First Day Hike at your own pace on our trails!
Jan
1
9:30a
End Date
Mile-High First Day Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Start 2026 off on the right (or left) foot by joining us on our Mile-High First Day Hike.
Jan
1
9:30a
End Date
First Day Poetry Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Spend a morning reading and composing poetry in nature while hiking Government Canyon State Natural Area.
Jan
1
9:30a
End Date
First Day Bird Walk
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
It's a new year -- time to start your yearly bird list!
Jan
1
9:30a
End Date
First Day Hike: Two(k)-Step to the Top
Hill Country State Natural Area
Travel the trail with Ranger Augie on a summit hike to the top of West Peak Overlook on New Years Day as we attempt to reach 2,000 steps plus. Tour the crown of this Hill Country summit for amazing scenic views
Jan
1
9:30a
End Date
First Day Hike! (Morning Hike)
Mission Tejas State Park
Kick-off the new year with a ranger-led hike!
Jan
1
9:30a
End Date
First Day 1st Guided Hike
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Family. Friends. First Day of the new year!
Jan
1
9:30a
End Date
First Day Hike - Accessible Paved Trail- Birding with A Ranger - Bastrop
Bastrop State Park
Start off 2026 by getting some time in nature at Bastrop on a guided birding walk along paved sections of trail on the 1-mile Lake Mina Loop.
Jan
1
9:30a
End Date
First Day Hike: Bluff Spurs
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Celebrate the first day of the new year with an adventure on the Bluff Spurs Trail.
Jan
1
9:30a
End Date
Friends of McKinney First Day Fun Run
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for our Friends of McKinney Falls Fun Run and support McKinney Falls State Park!
Jan
1
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walks
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Jan
1
9:45a
End Date
First Day Guided Hike - Gorman Falls
Colorado Bend State Park
Start of the New Year with a guided hike to the tallest and most famous waterfall in Central Texas!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Guided Hike (Morning)
Purtis Creek State Park
Join us at Purtis Creek and take to the trails to celebrate TPWD's 14th annual First Day Hike!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hikes
Lake Livingston State Park
Join us at Lake Livingston State Park for a hike on the first day of 2026!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike - Madrone-Juniper Ridge Loop
Pedernales Falls State Park
Its your first hike of the year! Start it off with an adventure!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Guided Hike
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Start your new year right and join a ranger for this 1.8 mile guided hike!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike - Osprey Hill
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join in a long-standing tradition happening throughout the nation and take a hike on New Year's Day 2026!
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 Hike at Post Oak Ridge State Park
Post Oak Ridge State Park
EVENT IS FULL. We are so excited in the interest in Post Oak Ridge State Park. Please check back for future events.
Join us for our first public hike to Post Oak Ridge - registration is required!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
Beginner-Accessible First Day Hike (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Ring in 2026 with this easy ranger-guided hike in the newest park in Texas!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
Intermediate First Day Hike (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Celebrate the New Year in the newest park in Texas with this intermediate Ranger-Guided hike!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike: Hoodoos Trailhead
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Start the new year off right with a hike to the iconic Hoodoos Trailhead along the park's river district on River Road FM170.
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike!
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us on New Year's Day to celebrate wellness in nature!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike: Tails to the Trails
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Ease into the new year with your favorite canine friend on a guided dog-walk along the Savannah Loop Trail.
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike! A Journey Through Time
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Take a walk with your family through historical photos, placed where they were taken. Learn about the park's history!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike: South Onion Creek Trail
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Celebrate the New Year with a hike!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day of 2026 Hikes
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a hike on the first day of the new year in 2026!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike!
Cleburne State Park
Have you made your New Year's resolution? Life is Better Outside. Start the year off with a breath of fresh air! Come join us for a ranger-led hike to the beautiful and historic CCC Spillway!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike
Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area
Kick off 2026 with a visit to see the Devil's Sinkhole and enjoy a guided or self-guided nature walk.
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike - Discovery Hike on Turks Cap Trail
Goose Island State Park
Start the new year with a guided hike along the trail with a ranger!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
2026 First Day Hike
Garner State Park
Start 2026 off right with a dose of nature! This is a guided First Day Hike to the top of Old Baldy revealing scenic overlooks of the Frio River and Texas Hill Country.
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike
Meridian State Park
Start your year with fresh air and new adventures at Meridian State Park!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike -- C.C.C. our History!
Blanco State Park
Celebrate the New Year by learning about the young men that built this park nearly 100 years ago!
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 (Ranger-Guided, Mountain View, 0.8 miles)
Daingerfield State Park
Start your New Year off right by going on a First Day Hike!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit First Day Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Kick your 2026 off right with a ranger guided hike to the summit of Enchanted Rock
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike at South Llano River State Park!
South Llano River State Park
Start your New Year off at South Llano River State Park with a guided hike through the beautiful pecan bottomland!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike - Upper Sunset & Tom Mays Trails
Franklin Mountains State Park
Let's start the New Year’s resolutions off on the right hiking foot!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike 2026
Mother Neff State Park
Come enjoy miles of fun and join us on the trails at Mother Neff. Explore the park at your own pace and learn about the history of the park along the way. We will also have interpretive stations throughout the park sharing about the park's history and natural resources from 10am-3pm. Once you have completed your hike, come back by the visitors’ center and share your experience. We will even have a small memento for your participation and weather permitting the Leon River Dutch Oven Gang will be serving up some black-eyed peas for good luck in the coming year (while they last)!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
Self-Guided First Day Hike
Old Tunnel State Park
Hike our half-mile trail to start off your New Year.
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hikes - Hiking With Intention
Village Creek State Park
Join a Village Creek State Park ranger to ring in the New Year with a mindful hike in nature.
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike: Let's Ring in 2026!
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Begin the New Year with a healthy dose of nature and start a new tradition at Stephen F. Austin State Park!
Jan
1
11:00a
End Date
First Day Hike - Hackenburg Loop
Pedernales Falls State Park
It's your first hike of the year! Start it off along a river!
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
11:00a
End Date
First Day Hike 2026 - Isle du Bois Unit
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Looking to start the New Year off right? Do it outdoors with a hike at the Isle du Bois Unit!
Jan
1
11:00a
End Date
Jan
1
11:00a
End Date
First Day Hikes - Guided Mountain Biking
Village Creek State Park
Join a Village Creek State Park ranger to ring in the new year with a nature hike to explore the biodiversity of the Big Thicket.
Jan
1
12:00p
End Date
Let's Wonder as We Wander - Mindfulness Hike (Guided)
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
A guided first-day hike focusing on mindfulness and intention while in nature.
Jan
1
12:00p
End Date
Jan
1
12:00p
End Date
Jan
1
12:00p
End Date
Jan
1
12:00p
End Date
First Day Hike: Let's Ring in 2026!
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Begin the New Year with a healthy dose of nature and start a new tradition at Stephen F. Austin State Park!
Jan
1
12:30p
End Date
First Day Hike (B.A.R.K. Ranger)
Daingerfield State Park
Join us for a stroll around the day-use area with your B.A.R.K. Ranger! Not a B.A.R.K Ranger? Come earn your badge!
Jan
1
1:00p
End Date
First Day Hike - B.A.R.K. Ranger -1-Mile Loop - Buescher
Buescher State Park
Start 2026 off on the right paw with a guided B.A.R.K. Ranger First Day Hike in Buescher State Park!
Jan
1
1:00p
End Date
Beginner-Accessible First Day Hike (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Ring in 2026 with this easy Ranger-guided hike in the newest park in Texas!
Jan
1
1:00p
End Date
Intermediate First Day Hike (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Celebrate the New Year in the newest park in Texas with this intermediate Ranger-Guided hike!
Jan
1
1:00p
End Date
Challenging First Day Hike (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Join us in welcoming 2026 with this challenging, Ranger-guided hike in the newest state park in Texas!
Jan
1
1:00p
End Date
First Day Hike: Trek to the Tracks
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a 5-mile guided hike to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
Jan
1
1:00p
End Date
Jan
1
1:00p
End Date
First Day Hike
Atlanta State Park
Join us on a guided hike through the forest of Atlanta State Park!
Jan
1
1:00p
End Date
Old Tunnel First Day Guided Hike
Old Tunnel State Park
Join Ranger Izzy and start your New Year's off on the right foot.
Jan
1
1:00p
End Date
First Day Hikes - Compass Reading
Village Creek State Park
Join a Village Creek State Park ranger to ring in the new year and learn land navigation.
Jan
1
1:00p
End Date
Castle Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jan
1
1:30p
End Date
First Day Hike! (Afternoon Hike)
Mission Tejas State Park
Kick-off the new year with a ranger-led hike!
Jan
1
1:30p
End Date
First Day Hikes (Guided)
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers for our annual First Day Hike to celebrate the New Year.
Jan
1
1:30p
End Date
First Day Junior Ranger Nature Hike
Falcon State Park
Junior Rangers of all ages can start 2026 with a guided hike and earn a badge!
Jan
1
1:30p
End Date
First Day B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike
Eisenhower State Park
Kick off the New Year with your four-legged friend!
Jan
1
1:30p
End Date
Jan
1
1:45p
End Date
First Day Hike - Guided
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for a guided ranger hike to celebrate New Years' Day!
Jan
1
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jan
1
2:00p
End Date
First Day Hike (Ranger-Guided, Rustling Leaves, 2.4 miles)
Daingerfield State Park
Start your New Year off right by joining us on our First Day Hike!
Jan
1
2:00p
End Date
Get Froggy at Fort Boggy
Fort Boggy State Park
Start your year with a splash! Join us for our annual New Year's Day cold plunge into the lake!
Jan
1
2:00p
End Date
Late Risers First Day Hike
Abilene State Park
Start your new year outdoors! Join us for our annual first day hikes.
Jan
1
2:00p
End Date
First Day Hike
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Hike the park to start the year off right with some exercise!
Jan
1
2:00p
End Date
First Day Hike! - Mesquite Bend Trail
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join in a long-standing tradition happening throughout the nation and take a hike on New Year's Day.
Jan
1
2:00p
End Date
First Day Hikes - Discovery Hike
Village Creek State Park
Join a Village Creek State Park ranger to ring in the new year with a nature hike to explore the biodiversity of the Big Thicket.
Jan
1
2:00p
End Date
First Day Hike - Bayfront Guided Hike
Goose Island State Park
Start the new year with a guided hike along the bayfront.
Jan
1
2:00p
End Date
Jan
1
2:00p
End Date
First Day Hike! - 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
DINO DIVE!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us for our 10th annual Dino Dive to celebrate the New Year!
Jan
1
2:00p
End Date
First Day Hike!
Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us on New Year's Day to celebrate wellness in nature!
Jan
1
2:00p
End Date
First Day Hike - Sotol Stroll Loop
Big Spring State Park
Are you ready to start your hiking journey? Join a ranger on a beginner trail for a special First Day Hike!
Jan
1
3:00p
End Date
First Day Fossils!
Pedernales Falls State Park
It's your first hike of the year! Start it off with some fossils and scenic views!
Jan
1
3:00p
End Date
Jan
1
3:00p
End Date
Beginner-Accessible First Day Hike (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Ring in 2026 with this easy Ranger-Guided hike in the newest park in Texas!
Jan
1
3:00p
End Date
First Day Hike! BARK Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
You've heard of Junior Ranger for kids... now there's B.A.R.K Ranger for dogs! Your dog can earn a B.A.R.K Ranger certificate after completing this hike!
Jan
1
3:30p
End Date
First Day Hike
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Join us for a First Day Hike to the infamous Monkey Rock!
Jan
1
3:30p
End Date
Hats Off to the New Year: First Day Hike
Eisenhower State Park
Start the year on the right foot, and under your favorite hat!
Jan
1
5:15p
End Date
First Day BARK Ranger Guided Hike
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Catch the first sunset of the year with your pup on this half-mile BARK Ranger guided hike!
Jan
1
5:30p
End Date
First Day Night Hike
Lockhart State Park
Join us for a night hike to discover the critters that come out when the sun goes down!
Jan
1
6:00p
End Date
First Day Hike: Full Moon Forest
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Take a stroll by the light of the silvery moon.
Jan
2
6:00a
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.
Jan
2
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!
Jan
2
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
2
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Jan
2
8:30a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Lake Brownwood State Park
Come and learn some new fishing skills with a ranger!
Jan
2
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walks
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Jan
2
10:00a
End Date
Jan
2
12:00p
End Date
ONLINE PROGRAM | Fun Facts: Graham's Fishhook Cactus
Facebook/WylerAerialTramwayStatePark
Can you guess where the fishhook part of the name comes from?
Jan
2
1:00p
End Date
Castle Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jan
2
1:00p
End Date
Risky Business
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Fly on over to test out your migration skills as a bird through this boardgame-style program!
Jan
2
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jan
2
2:00p
End Date
Jan
2
2:00p
End Date
Jan
2
2:00p
End Date
Jan
2
2:30p
End Date
Jan
2
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Jan
2
4:00p
End Date
Indian Lodge Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover the history behind the ONLY hotel in the Texas State Park system.
Jan
3
8:00a
End Date
Jan
3
8:00a
End Date
Guided Hike to the Protected Habitat Area
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Ready for a longer hike? Join experienced guides for an all-day excursion into the farthest reaches of Government Canyon SNA.
Jan
3
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
3
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan
3
8:30a
End Date
Sneak-Peek Hike **Reservation Required, Experience Recommended**
Lake Brownwood State Park
We are excited to announce that we will be offering an opportunity to explore our newly acquired property!
Jan
3
8:45a
End Date
Jan
3
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting
Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!
Jan
3
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jan
3
9:00a
End Date
Jan
3
9:00a
End Date
Jan
3
9:00a
End Date
Trout Time at Guadalupe River State Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Join fellow anglers of all ages as they try their luck at fishing for rainbow trout stocked by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Inland Fisheries Division.
Jan
3
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walks
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Jan
3
9:30a
End Date
Water Color at Upper Falls!
McKinney Falls State Park
Come paint a watercolor at the upper falls with local artist Mark Gale
Jan
3
9:30a
End Date
Jan
3
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Jan
3
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jan
3
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jan
3
10:00a
End Date
Jan
3
10:00a
End Date
Jan
3
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!
Jan
3
10:00a
End Date
Backyard Bass!
Mission Tejas State Park
It may be winter, but you can still catch some (plastic) fish!
Jan
3
10:00a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Do you have what it takes to survive? Learn about the atlatl and find out!
Jan
3
12:00p
End Date
Jan
3
1:00p
End Date
Castle Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jan
3
1:00p
End Date
Jan
3
1:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Jan
3
2:00p
End Date
Jan
3
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jan
3
2:00p
End Date
Jan
3
2:00p
End Date
Jan
3
2:00p
End Date
Jan
3
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls at Visitor Center
Mission Tejas State Park
Come by the our visitor center and get a closer look at some of the wildlife found at Mission Tejas!
Jan
3
2:00p
End Date
Intro to Archery (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Discover your new favorite hobby: archery!
Jan
3
2:00p
End Date
Atlatl - Dart Throwing
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Before the bow and arrow, there was the atlatl!
Jan
3
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Jan
3
3:30p
End Date
Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the basics of prehistoric hunting with an atlatl!
Jan
3
4:00p
End Date
Jan
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.
Jan
3
6:00p
End Date
Wolf Moon Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy January's "Wolf" moon rise on its fullest night during a hike along Skyline Drive Trail.
Jan
3
6:00p
End Date
Jan
3
6:00p
End Date
January Full Moon Hike
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a Full Moon Hike under the January Wolf Moon!
Jan
3
6:00p
End Date
Full Moon Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us for a short hike in the Frontcountry under the silvery light of the moon. *Updated 12/23/2025: this hike required registration and is now FULL.
Jan
3
7:00p
End Date
Full Moon Shoreline Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a ranger and park volunteers for the unique experience of walking along the water's edge with only the light of the full moon as a guide.
Jan
4
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
4
8:30a
End Date
Lantern-lit Mine Tour
Franklin Mountains State Park
Step back in time and explore the copper prospecting mine by lantern light.
Jan
4
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jan
4
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jan
4
10:00a
End Date
CANCELED: Coffee With a Ranger
Old Tunnel State Park
Enjoy a morning coffee with a ranger while learning about the park.
Jan
4
11:00a
End Date
Jan
4
11:00a
End Date
CANCELED: Batty Buddies
Old Tunnel State Park
Learn the history of our tunnel and the bats that call it home.
Jan
4
11:00a
End Date
Prospect Mine Tour
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us for a hike out to the copper prospecting mines.
Jan
4
6:00p
End Date
Jan
4
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
5
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
5
8:45a
End Date
Jan
6
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
6
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan
6
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Orienteering
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Jan
6
6:00p
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop; Two- Part - Online
Online
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Jan
7
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
7
9:00a
End Date
Winter Rainbow Trout Stocking
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to try your hand at fishing for rainbow trout!
Jan
7
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Jan
7
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Orienteering
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Jan
7
10:00a
End Date
Log in and Learn
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Caprock's homeschool friendly online learning!
Jan
7
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Orienteering
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Jan
7
3:00p
End Date
Project WILD Facilitator Training
Sinton, TX - Welder Wildlife Foundation
Training to conduct the Suite of Texas Project WILD workshops. Prerequisite of WILD educator workshop required.
Jan
7
6:00p
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop; Two- Part - Online
Online
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Jan
8
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
8
8:30a
End Date
Jan
8
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Jan
8
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program at Blanco State Park
Blanco State Park
Join us for a homeschool program in the park!
Jan
8
10:00a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Southern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired southern property.
Jan
8
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Orienteering
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Jan
8
7:00p
End Date
Miles of Stars
Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S. We'll point out constellations and look through a telescope.
Jan
9
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Jan
9
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
9
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Jan
9
8:30a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Lake Brownwood State Park
Come and learn some new fishing skills with a ranger!
Jan
9
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walks
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Jan
9
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program at Blanco State Park
Blanco State Park
Join us for a homeschool program in the park!
Jan
9
10:00a
End Date
Centennial Parks: Construction Projects Information
Austin, TX - TPWD Headquarters
Learn about our upcoming Centennial projects and important contracting requirements, focusing on the CMR delivery method.
Jan
9
12:00p
End Date
Jan
9
1:00p
End Date
Castle Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jan
9
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jan
9
2:00p
End Date
Jan
9
2:00p
End Date
Goose Island Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
The tram is back! Join a ranger or volunteer to learn the park's history.
Jan
9
3:00p
End Date
Jan
9
3:00p
End Date
Jan
9
3:00p
End Date
Jan
9
4:30p
End Date
Medicinal Plant Walk
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Pretend you're lost in the woods and learn which plants will heal your fake injuries!
Jan
10
7:00a
End Date
Jan
10
8:00a
End Date
Jan
10
8:00a
End Date
Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Jan
10
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
10
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan
10
8:30a
End Date
Sneak-Peek Hike **Reservation Required, Experience Recommended**
Lake Brownwood State Park
We are excited to announce that we will be offering an opportunity to explore our newly acquired property!
Jan
10
8:30a
End Date
Women's Hike - Lower 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.
Jan
10
8:45a
End Date
Jan
10
9:00a
End Date
Morning Ranger Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Join Ranger Charlie on a brisk, morning hike up either Skyline Drive or CCC Trail. Along the way, he'll share info on plants, animals, geology, and history.
Jan
10
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Jan
10
9:00a
End Date
Jan
10
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jan
10
9:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Palmetto State Park
Join us on a bird walk to learn more about the species found in the park.
Jan
10
9:00a
End Date
Annual Kid's Trout Derby
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Cast a line and catch some trout with our Rangers!
Jan
10
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Purtis Creek State Park
Come check out what the Purtis Creek Dutch Oven Society is all about and enjoy good food with even better friends!
Jan
10
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walks
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Jan
10
9:30a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie, TX - North Texas Education Center
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Jan
10
10:00a
End Date
Jan
10
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jan
10
10:00a
End Date
Guided Hike to Sunburst Shelter
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Come on a guided hike to the past! Learn about the rock art at Sunburst Shelter.
Jan
10
10:00a
End Date
Jan
10
10:00a
End Date
Explore Bowhunting Workshop (moved to JANUARY 10)
Goose Island State Park
Join us for a hands-on workshop that will get you ready to go out and harvest your first deer with a bow.
Jan
10
10:00a
End Date
Mission Talk
Mission Tejas State Park
Come visit the Commemorative Mission and experience the history that brought so many to what is now Mission Tejas!
Jan
10
10:00a
End Date
Jan
10
10:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Get an inside look at some of the mammals of the park. Which is the fastest or the furriest? You decide.
Jan
10
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jan
10
12:00p
End Date
Jan
10
12:30p
End Date
Second Saturdays with Steve: The Fredonian Rebellion
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join a San Felipe de Austin historian to discuss the Fredonian Rebellion of Stephen F. Austin's colony!
Jan
10
1:00p
End Date
Castle Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jan
10
1:00p
End Date
Jan
10
1:30p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Get an inside look at a few of the local mammals.
Jan
10
1:30p
End Date
Jan
10
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop (cap at 25 people).
Jan
10
2:00p
End Date
Jan
10
2:00p
End Date
Jan
10
2:00p
End Date
A Shell Of A Time: How to Build A Seashell
Sea Rim State Park
Ever wonder where your favorite seashell comes from?
Jan
10
2:00p
End Date
Wild Webs: Building a Food Chain
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Get tangled in the wild web of life—where every creature plays a part!
Jan
10
2:00p
End Date
Jan
10
2:00p
End Date
North Texas Reptile Rescue
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us as we welcome North Texas Reptile Rescue (NTRR) to the park!
Jan
10
2:00p
End Date
Jan
10
2:00p
End Date
Feather Pen Writing!
Mission Tejas State Park
Ever wanted to write a poem or a letter with a feather pen? Now you can!
Jan
10
2:30p
End Date
Jan
10
6:00p
End Date
Jan
10
6:30p
End Date
CANCELED: The Stars at Night
Old Tunnel State Park
Look through telescopes to explore the night sky.
Jan
10
7:00p
End Date
Jan
10
7:30p
End Date
Jan
11
8:00a
End Date
Peak Challenge Hike - Ron Coleman
Franklin Mountains State Park
Test yourself against some of the most difficult hikes in the Franklin Mountains State Park.
Jan
11
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
11
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jan
11
10:00a
End Date
Prairie on Fire: A Hike of New Growth
Galveston Island State Park
Experience Galveston Island’s wild side in a way few ever have!
Jan
11
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jan
11
10:00a
End Date
Jan
11
12:00p
End Date
CANCELED: Junior Ranger Games
Old Tunnel State Park
Earn your Junior Ranger Badge while exploring and learning about the park.
Jan
11
2:00p
End Date
Jan
12
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
12
8:45a
End Date
Jan
12
8:00p
End Date
Public Hunt- Deer
Guadalupe River State Park
Guadalupe River State Park (including the Bauer Unit) will be closed starting at 8pm on Monday, January 12, 2026 and will reopen 12pm on Friday, January 16, 2026.
Jan
13
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
13
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan
13
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Jan
13
2:00p
End Date
Rock ID Hike
Lockhart State Park
Ever wondered what types of rocks are common in Central Texas? Join us to find out!
Jan
14
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
14
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Jan
14
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Jan
14
6:00p
End Date
Public Meeting on Planning Post Oak Ridge State Park
Austin, TX - LCRA Redbud Center
Join us in Austin for our first night of public meetings for the new Post Oak Ridge State Park!
Jan
15
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
15
8:30a
End Date
Jan
15
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jan
15
6:00p
End Date
Public Meeting on Planning Post Oak Ridge State Park
Lampasas, TX - Lampasas County Annex
Join us in Lampasas for our second night of public meetings for the new Post Oak Ridge State Park!
Jan
15
7:00p
End Date
Eyes on the Sky
Davis Mountains State Park
Learn how to star hop with a pair of binoculars as you enjoy the dark skies of Far West Texas.
Jan
16
4:30a
End Date
Jan
16
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
16
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Jan
16
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walks
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Jan
16
1:00p
End Date
Jan
16
1:00p
End Date
Castle Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jan
16
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jan
16
2:00p
End Date
Jan
16
2:00p
End Date
Jan
16
2:00p
End Date
Goose Island Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
The tram is back! Join a ranger or volunteer to learn the park's history.
Jan
16
2:00p
End Date
Jan
16
3:00p
End Date
Jan
16
4:00p
End Date
Indian Lodge Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover the history behind the ONLY hotel in the Texas State Park system.
Jan
16
6:00p
End Date
Jan
16
6:45p
End Date
Star Party
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a stellar astronomy program to witness a breathtaking view of the stars!✨ Bring your own chair or blanket!
Jan
17
8:00a
End Date
Jan
17
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
17
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan
17
8:45a
End Date
Jan
17
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jan
17
9:00a
End Date
Kids Fishing Derby
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Grab the kids and head out to Quarry Lake, freshly stocked and ready for fishing fun!
Jan
17
9:00a
End Date
Palo Duro Photography Workshop Series #2
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for the second of a four-part monthly photography series at Palo Duro Canyon!
Jan
17
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven 101
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join the Lake Tawakoni State Park Dutch Oven Group at the first parking lot on the left once a month to learn the basics or brush up on your skills!
Jan
17
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walks
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Jan
17
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jan
17
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jan
17
10:00a
End Date
Jan
17
10:00a
End Date
Women's Hike- Volunteer Led
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Monthly Volunteer led hike for the ladies!
Jan
17
10:00a
End Date
Jumping to Conclusions: A Spider's Tale
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Come learn about Texas' smallest fuzzy hunters and their place in our native ecosystems along with their other cousins.
Jan
17
10:00a
End Date
Winter Wonders Hike
Eisenhower State Park
Winter reveals a whole new side of the trail if you know what to look for!
Jan
17
10:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learn to shoot a bow and arrow! It is open to complete beginners, and equipment is provided! Only children 8+ may participate.
Jan
17
10:00a
End Date
Jan
17
10:00a
End Date
Jan
17
11:00a
End Date
Zumba with Natalie
Lockhart State Park
Ditch the workout, join the party! Class is $10 in addition to park entrance fees.
Jan
17
12:00p
End Date
Jan
17
1:00p
End Date
Jan
17
1:00p
End Date
Castle Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jan
17
1:30p
End Date
Jan
17
1:30p
End Date
Trek to the Dino Tracks
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a 5-mile guided hike to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
Jan
17
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Jan
17
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jan
17
2:00p
End Date
Jan
17
2:00p
End Date
Trail of Traditions: Settlers & The Secrets of the Forest
Fort Boggy State Park
Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of early Texas settlers on this guided nature hike along the Lake Trail.
Jan
17
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park: Salt Snowflakes
Cedar Hill State Park
Take home a unique and beautiful Winter-themed craft!
Jan
17
2:00p
End Date
Jan
17
2:00p
End Date
Wildlife Detectives
Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Learn how to hone your observation skills.
Jan
17
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Jan
17
3:00p
End Date
Jan
17
3:00p
End Date
Jan
17
3:00p
End Date
Winter Adaptations Hike
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger for an interactive hike to learn about animal adaptations!
Jan
17
5:30p
End Date
Jan
17
6:00p
End Date
Jan
17
6:00p
End Date
Star Party
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for a night under the stars to learn what's out there in the night sky!
Jan
17
6:30p
End Date
Night Hike
Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of surprises, if you only know where to look.
Jan
17
6:30p
End Date
Star Party in the Borderlands *Reservations Required*
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The stars at night are big and bright✨✨✨! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
Jan
17
7:00p
End Date
Night Sky Exploration
Goose Island State Park
Learn about some common winter constellations with a ranger!
Jan
18
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
18
9:00a
End Date
Paws and Paths: Exploring the Bauer Unit *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a paws-itively delightful adventure at the Bauer Unit!
Jan
18
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jan
18
9:30a
End Date
Jan
18
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Jan
18
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jan
18
10:00a
End Date
Jan
18
10:30a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Brazos Bend State Park
If you're thinking of getting into fishing, then this is the program for you!
Jan
18
1:30p
End Date
Campfire 101
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn the skills and use the tips to build a campfire.
Jan
18
2:00p
End Date
Kallison Ranch Hike-Excursión Bilingüe al Rancho Kallison
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex. Únase a nosotros en un viaje al pasado con una caminata corta pero hermosa hasta el histórico complejo del Rancho Kallison.
Jan
19
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
19
8:45a
End Date
Jan
20
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
20
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan
20
10:00a
End Date
Preschool in the Park: Rocks
Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Jan
21
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
21
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Jan
21
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Jan
21
6:00p
End Date
Public Meeting: Planning for Expanding Enchanted Rock SNA
Fredericksburg, TX - John William Klein Room
Join us in Fredericksburg for our first night of public meetings for the expanded Enchanted Rock State Natural Area!
Jan
22
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
22
8:30a
End Date
Jan
22
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Jan
22
10:00a
End Date
A Daily Life of Cavalry Solider
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
For everyone who’s ever wondered: “Would I thrive on the frontier… or immediately beg for modern plumbing?”
Jan
22
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jan
22
2:00p
End Date
A Daily Life of Cavalry Solider
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
For everyone who’s ever wondered: “Would I thrive on the frontier… or immediately beg for modern plumbing?”
Jan
22
6:00p
End Date
Public Meeting: Planning for Expanding Enchanted Rock SNA
Austin, TX - LCRA Redbud Center
Join us in Austin for our second night of public meetings for the expanded Enchanted Rock State Natural Area!
Jan
22
7:00p
End Date
Miles of Stars
Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S. We'll point out constellations and look through a telescope.
Jan
23
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!
Jan
23
8:00a
End Date
Jan
23
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
23
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Jan
23
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walks
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Jan
23
1:00p
End Date
Castle Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jan
23
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jan
23
2:00p
End Date
Jan
23
2:00p
End Date
Jan
23
2:00p
End Date
Goose Island Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
The tram is back! Join a ranger or volunteer to learn the park's history.
Jan
23
2:00p
End Date
Trivia and Trails
Palmetto State Park
Complete a short hike with a ranger, then test your park knowledge!
Jan
23
2:00p
End Date
Jan
23
3:00p
End Date
Jan
23
3:00p
End Date
Jan
23
7:00p
End Date
Star Stories
Lockhart State Park
Discover the constellations that decorate our winter sky and listen to the exciting tales that surround them!
Jan
24
8:00a
End Date
Jan
24
8:00a
End Date
Jan
24
8:30a
End Date
Jan
24
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
24
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan
24
8:45a
End Date
Jan
24
9:00a
End Date
Morning Ranger Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Join Ranger Charlie on a brisk, morning hike up either Skyline Drive or CCC Trail. Along the way, he'll share info on plants, animals, geology, and history.
Jan
24
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Jan
24
9:00a
End Date
Volunteer Workdays - Trail Maintenance
Village Creek State Park
Need volunteer hours? Help your local State Park look great!
Jan
24
9:00a
End Date
Jan
24
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jan
24
9:00a
End Date
Kid Fish 2026
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join us for a family friendly free fishing experience with free fishing poles to take home!
Jan
24
9:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Palmetto State Park
Join us on a bird walk to learn more about the species found in the park.
Jan
24
9:00a
End Date
Annual Kid's Trout Fishing Day
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
What a wonderful day it is when you reel in a fighting trout!
Jan
24
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - San Antonio
San Antonio, TX - Bass Pro Shop
Become a TPWD certified Angler Education Instructor
Jan
24
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walks
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Jan
24
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jan
24
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jan
24
10:00a
End Date
Spectacular Snakes!
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a talk about our slithery friends, the snakes!
Jan
24
10:00a
End Date
Gage Canyon Hike
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Grab your backpack and join a ranger in a plant identification hike on Gage Canyon Spur.
Jan
24
10:00a
End Date
Outdoor Cooking - Dutch Oven
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us to learn the secrets of Dutch oven cooking!
Jan
24
10:00a
End Date
Jan
24
11:00a
End Date
Jan
24
12:00p
End Date
Jan
24
12:00p
End Date
Jan
24
12:00p
End Date
BARK Ranger Hike
Purtis Creek State Park
Bring the pups and learn what it takes to become a certified B.A.R.K. Ranger!
Jan
24
1:00p
End Date
Castle Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jan
24
1:00p
End Date
Jan
24
1:00p
End Date
Art in the Park: Birdfeeders
Cedar Hill State Park
Learn the do's and don'ts of birdfeeders and make your own from recycled materials
Jan
24
1:30p
End Date
Mountain Biking for Beginners
Lockhart State Park
Join us for a biking adventure on park trails! Some equipment provided. Registration required.
Jan
24
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop (cap at 25 people).
Jan
24
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jan
24
2:00p
End Date
Jan
24
2:00p
End Date
Jan
24
2:30p
End Date
Jan
24
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Jan
24
3:00p
End Date
Jan
24
5:00p
End Date
Campfire Stories: Texas Legends and Lore
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Come sit around the campfire and listen to some Texas myths, legends, and folklore!
Jan
24
7:00p
End Date
Explore the Night Sky
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a tour of the winter night sky with an amateur astronomer.
Jan
25
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
25
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jan
25
9:00a
End Date
Jan
25
10:00a
End Date
Prairie on Fire: A Hike of New Growth
Galveston Island State Park
Experience Galveston Island’s wild side in a way few ever have!
Jan
25
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jan
25
2:00p
End Date
Jan
25
4:00p
End Date
Jan
26
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
26
8:45a
End Date
Jan
27
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
27
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan
27
6:00p
End Date
Friends of Abilene State Park Meeting
Abilene, TX - Abilene Public Library - South Branch
The Friends of Abilene State Park is a group of interested citizens that actively support the park.
Jan
28
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
28
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Jan
29
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
29
8:30a
End Date
Jan
29
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
This educational program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Jan
29
7:00p
End Date
Eyes on the Sky
Davis Mountains State Park
Learn how to star hop with a pair of binoculars as you enjoy the dark skies of Far West Texas.
Jan
30
4:30a
End Date
Jan
30
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
30
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Birding (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Jan
30
9:00a
End Date
Jan
30
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walks
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Jan
30
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
This educational program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Jan
30
1:00p
End Date
Castle Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jan
30
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jan
30
2:00p
End Date
Jan
30
2:00p
End Date
Jan
30
2:00p
End Date
Goose Island Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
The tram is back! Join a ranger or volunteer to learn the park's history.
Jan
30
2:00p
End Date
Jan
30
3:00p
End Date
Jan
30
4:00p
End Date
Indian Lodge Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover the history behind the ONLY hotel in the Texas State Park system.
Jan
30
6:00p
End Date
Jan
31
End Date
Park Host Virtual Information Session
Inks Lake State Park
Learn what it means to be a park host and how you can begin your hosting adventures with us!
Jan
31
8:00a
End Date
Jan
31
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Jan
31
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Jan
31
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.
Jan
31
8:45a
End Date
Jan
31
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jan
31
9:00a
End Date
Growing Up WILD Workshop - Rockport
Goose Island State Park
Professional development for anyone who works with young children including early childcare professionals, teachers, homeschool parents, and more.
Jan
31
9:00a
End Date
Winter Color Wheel Hike - Self Guided
Eisenhower State Park
Winter may seem gray at first, but nature is full of color!
Jan
31
9:00a
End Date
Jan
31
9:00a
End Date
Fly Fishing Class
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Join us for a beginners fly fishing class - no experience required. Master fly-fisher Bob Cappallo will focus on equipment, equipment selection, basic knot tying, casting and casting fundamentals. Registration required.
Jan
31
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walks
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Jan
31
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jan
31
10:00a
End Date
36th Annual Kid's Fishing Day
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us for the 36th Annual Kid's Fishing Day!
Jan
31
10:00a
End Date
Jan
31
10:00a
End Date
Nature Talks: Trees Around Us
Stephen F. Austin State Park
There are many trees in the forest, but what makes them special? Come find out at Stephen F. Austin State Park.
Jan
31
11:00a
End Date
Art in the Park: Bird Houses and Watercolors
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Paint and watch birds! Great for kids, families and couples!
Jan
31
12:00p
End Date
Jan
31
1:00p
End Date
Jan
31
1:00p
End Date
Castle Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jan
31
1:00p
End Date
Jan
31
1:30p
End Date
S'mores Storytime
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Seeds are magical! Hear a story about the ways seeds move and grow, and plant a wildflower seed to take home with you.
Jan
31
1:30p
End Date
Jan
31
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jan
31
2:00p
End Date
Jan
31
2:00p
End Date
Find Your Way: Orienteering Adventure
Fort Boggy State Park
Ready to explore the outdoors in a whole new way?
Jan
31
2:00p
End Date
Coffee with a Park Host
McKinney Falls State Park
Bring your questions and join Park Host Bob for this coffee chat!
Jan
31
2:00p
End Date
CCC Hike
Palmetto State Park
Take a trip back in time to learn about the Civilian Conservation Core.
Jan
31
2:00p
End Date
Intro to Orienteering
Lockhart State Park
Learn how to navigate like a pirate and hunt for hidden booty! ARRR!
Jan
31
2:30p
End Date
Jan
31
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
February 2026
Feb
1
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Feb
1
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Feb
3
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb
4
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Feb
4
3:00p
End Date
Project WILD Facilitator Training
Garner State Park
Training to conduct the Suite of Texas Project WILD workshops. Prerequisite of WILD educator workshop required.
Feb
5
10:00a
End Date
Reading With a Ranger
Woodville, TX - Alan Shivers Library
Come hang out with a Ranger at the Alan Shivers Library in Woodville!
Feb
5
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Feb
6
4:30a
End Date
Feb
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!
Feb
6
12:00p
End Date
ONLINE PROGRAM | Fun Facts: Desert Marigold
Facebook/WylerAerialTramwayStatePark
Looking for ideas on native plants to include in your garden?
Feb
6
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Feb
6
2:00p
End Date
Feb
6
2:00p
End Date
Feb
7
8:00a
End Date
Trout Derby - McKinney, TX
Grab your fishing gear and get ready to catch some trout!
Feb
7
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb
7
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting
Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!
Feb
7
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Feb
7
9:00a
End Date
Intro to Hiking for Women
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Want to spend more time in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, but unsure how to begin? Hiking is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the outdoors and provides a great source of relaxation and physical fitness.
Feb
7
9:00a
End Date
Project WILD Workshop - Dallas
Granbury, TX - Camp Fire- Camp El Tesoro
Professional development for anyone who works in education with children or the public, including teachers, homeschoolers, informal educators, and scout leaders
Feb
7
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Fort Boggy State Park
Centerville, TX - Fort Boggy State Park Pavillion
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Feb
7
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - College Station
College Station, TX - Lick Creek Park
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Feb
7
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Feb
7
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Feb
7
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Feb
7
10:00a
End Date
Share a Valentine
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
A small act of kindness can make a big difference!
Feb
7
12:00p
End Date
Feb
7
2:00p
End Date
Feb
7
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Feb
7
2:00p
End Date
Feb
7
2:30p
End Date
Feb
7
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Feb
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.
Feb
7
6:00p
End Date
Murder Mystery at the Fort
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Love… Betrayal… and Murder!
Feb
8
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Feb
8
10:00a
End Date
Prairie on Fire: A Hike of New Growth
Galveston Island State Park
Experience Galveston Island’s wild side in a way few ever have!
Feb
8
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Feb
10
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb
10
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Feb
11
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Feb
11
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Feb
11
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Feb
12
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Feb
12
10:00a
End Date
Feb
12
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Feb
13
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Feb
13
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Feb
13
2:00p
End Date
Feb
13
2:00p
End Date
Feb
14
8:00a
End Date
Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Feb
14
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb
14
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Feb
14
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Feb
14
10:00a
End Date
Feb
14
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Feb
14
10:00a
End Date
Gator Talk – Cohabitation with an Apex Predator
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Get to know about the prehistoric predator that lurks within the Brazos River.
Feb
14
10:00a
End Date
Nature Center
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn and Play at the Nature Center with Special Valentine's Day Hours!
Feb
14
12:00p
End Date
Riparian Evaluation Community Scientist Training
Lockhart State Park
Become a citizen scientist by attending this free training! Registration required.
Feb
14
12:30p
End Date
Second Saturday with Steve: Housewives and other sewing tools
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us at the Stephen F. Austin State Park Nature Center to learn all about housewives and hussies of the 1830's!
Feb
14
1:30p
End Date
S'mores Storytime
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Hear a story about how birds build and take care of their nests, make a bird nest craft, and enjoy s'mores!
Feb
14
1:30p
End Date
Gyotaku - Fish Printing
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Capturing the present in an art form from the past
Feb
14
2:00p
End Date
Feb
14
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Feb
14
2:00p
End Date
Feb
14
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Feb
15
9:00a
End Date
Paws and Paths: Exploring the Bauer Unit *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a paws-itively delightful adventure at the Bauer Unit!
Feb
15
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Feb
15
9:30a
End Date
Feb
15
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Feb
15
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Feb
15
10:30a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Brazos Bend State Park
If you're thinking of getting into fishing, then this is the program for you!
Feb
17
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb
17
10:00a
End Date
Preschool in the Park: Habitats
Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Feb
18
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Feb
18
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Feb
19
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Feb
20
4:30a
End Date
Feb
20
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Feb
20
2:00p
End Date
Feb
20
2:00p
End Date
Feb
21
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb
21
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Feb
21
9:00a
End Date
Bluff Spurs Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Get a bird’s-eye view of Government Canyon on this ranger-led hike.
Feb
21
9:00a
End Date
Kids Fishing Derby
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Grab the kids and head out to Quarry Lake, freshly stocked and ready for fishing fun!
Feb
21
9:00a
End Date
Palo Duro Photography Workshop Series #3
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for the third of a four-part monthly photography series at Palo Duro Canyon!
Feb
21
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Feb
21
10:00a
End Date
Jumping to Conclusions: A Spider's Tale
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Come learn about Texas' smallest fuzzy hunters and their place in our native ecosystems along with their other cousins.
Feb
21
10:00a
End Date
Women's Hike - Volunteer Led
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Monthly Volunteer led Women's Hike
Feb
21
10:00a
End Date
Explore Bowhunting--Rescheduled from 10/25/2025
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us as we Explore Bowhunting!
Feb
21
12:00p
End Date
Feb
21
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Feb
21
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Feb
21
2:00p
End Date
Feb
21
2:30p
End Date
Feb
21
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Feb
21
6:00p
End Date
Feb
22
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Feb
22
10:00a
End Date
Prairie on Fire: A Hike of New Growth
Galveston Island State Park
Experience Galveston Island’s wild side in a way few ever have!
Feb
22
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Feb
23
3:00p
End Date
Project WILD Facilitator Training
Granbury, TX - Camp Fire - Camp El Tesoro
Training to conduct the Suite of Texas Project WILD workshops. Prerequisite of WILD educator workshop required.
Feb
24
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb
24
6:00p
End Date
Friends of Abilene State Park Meeting
Abilene, TX - Abilene Public Library - South Branch
The Friends of Abilene State Park is a group of interested citizens that actively support the park.
Feb
25
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Feb
26
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Feb
27
4:30a
End Date
Feb
27
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Feb
27
2:00p
End Date
Feb
27
2:00p
End Date
Feb
28
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Feb
28
9:00a
End Date
Volunteer Workdays - Trail Maintenance
Village Creek State Park
Need volunteer hours? Help your local State Park look great!
Feb
28
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Feb
28
9:00a
End Date
Fireside Morning Coffee with the Bison
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Cozy Fire. Cozy Conversation.
Feb
28
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Feb
28
11:30a
End Date
Nature Talks: Invasives and Exotics
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Are you curious about the of invasive and exotic species at Stephen F. Austin State Park?
Feb
28
12:00p
End Date
Feb
28
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Feb
28
2:00p
End Date
Feb
28
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
March 2026
Mar
1
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Mar
1
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Mar
4
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Mar
5
10:00a
End Date
Reading With a Ranger
Woodville, TX - Alan Shivers Library
Come hang out with a Ranger at the Alan Shivers Library in Woodville!
Mar
5
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Mar
6
12:00p
End Date
ONLINE PROGRAM | Fun Facts: Rock Wren
Facebook/WylerAerialTramwayStatePark
Some birds build very elaborate nests, but have you heard of birds building walkways?
Mar
6
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Mar
6
2:00p
End Date
Mar
6
6:30p
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family Leadership Training | Brazos Bend State Park | (Application Open Until Feb 27th)
Brazos Bend 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?
Mar
7
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting
Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!
Mar
7
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Mar
7
9:00a
End Date
Family Stroll
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Start your kids out on the right foot enjoying the outdoors! Join dedicated volunteers on a FUN and easy family-friendly walk.
Mar
7
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Mar
7
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Mar
7
10:00a
End Date
Ladies Bonnet Workshop
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us at the park for a ladies’ bonnet workshop!
Mar
7
12:00p
End Date
Mar
7
2:00p
End Date
Mar
7
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Mar
7
2:00p
End Date
Mar
7
2:30p
End Date
Mar
7
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Mar
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.
Mar
8
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Mar
8
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Mar
10
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Mar
11
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Mar
11
9:00a
End Date
Spring Break Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek during a special walk during Spring Break!
Mar
11
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Mar
12
9:30a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Mar
12
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Mar
13
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Mar
13
2:00p
End Date
Mar
14
8:00a
End Date
Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Mar
14
8:00a
End Date
Grit and Grace: Women's History Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Learn the history of Government Canyon’s trailblazing women and hear stories about the positive impacts they made on the canyon.
Mar
14
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Mar
14
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Mar
14
10:00a
End Date
Mar
14
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Mar
14
10:00a
End Date
Caddo Adventure Day (Day 3 - Main Event)
Caddo Lake State Park
Choose your adventure at our 3rd annual Caddo Adventure Day! Participate in archery, fishing, paddling, hiking, learning, and more, throughout multiple days, all inside our beautiful park!
Mar
14
10:00a
End Date
Monarch and Friends Pollinator Fiesta
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us as we celebrate monarchs and all pollinators!
Mar
14
10:00a
End Date
Spectacular Snakes!
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a talk about our slithery friends, the snakes!
Mar
14
12:00p
End Date
Mar
14
12:30p
End Date
Second Saturdays with Steve: The Burning of San Felipe de Austin
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us at the Stephen F. Austin State Park Nature Center to learn all about why San Felipe de Austin was burned to save a revolution.
Mar
14
2:00p
End Date
Mar
14
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Mar
14
2:00p
End Date
Mar
14
2:00p
End Date
Stay off my Prairie, DOG!
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Prairie dogs are one of the highlights at Caprock!
Mar
14
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Mar
15
9:00a
End Date
Guided Bird Walk at Honey Creek State Natural Area *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us this fall for a special opportunity to explore the newest addition to Honey Creek State Natural Area with State Natural Area Superintendent, Gilbert, as your guide!
Mar
15
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Mar
15
9:30a
End Date
Mar
15
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Mar
15
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Mar
15
10:30a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Brazos Bend State Park
If you're thinking of getting into fishing, then this is the program for you!
Mar
16
9:00a
End Date
Coffee with the Bison
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Enjoy a free cup of coffee and learn about the Texas State Bison Herd!
Mar
16
1:00p
End Date
Mar
17
9:00a
End Date
Coffee with the Bison
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Enjoy a free cup of coffee and learn about the Texas State Bison Herd!
Mar
17
2:00p
End Date
Mar
18
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Mar
18
9:00a
End Date
Spring Break Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek during a special walk during Spring Break!
Mar
18
9:00a
End Date
Coffee with the Bison
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Enjoy a free cup of coffee and learn about the Texas State Bison Herd!
Mar
18
9:00a
End Date
Aquatic WILD/Project WET Workshop - Waco
Waco, TX - Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center
Professional development for classroom educators, pre-service teachers, homeschool parents, and informal educators such as scout leaders, summer camp staff, youth groups. This workshop will cover Aquatic WILD and Project WET.
Mar
18
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Mar
18
1:00p
End Date
Mar
19
9:00a
End Date
Coffee with the Bison
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Enjoy a free cup of coffee and learn about the Texas State Bison Herd!
Mar
19
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Mar
19
1:00p
End Date
Mar
19
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Mar
20
9:00a
End Date
Coffee with the Bison
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Enjoy a free cup of coffee and learn about the Texas State Bison Herd!
Mar
20
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Mar
20
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Mar
20
2:00p
End Date
Mar
21
7:30a
End Date
Warbler Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Did you know EVERY Golden-cheeked Warbler is a Native Texan? Learn about these federally-listed endangered songbirds who come to Government Canyon every spring to build their nests and start their families here in the Texas Hill Country.
Mar
21
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Mar
21
9:00a
End Date
Coffee with the Bison
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Enjoy a free cup of coffee and learn about the Texas State Bison Herd!
Mar
21
9:00a
End Date
Palo Duro Photography Workshop Series #4
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for the fourth of a four-part monthly photography series at Palo Duro Canyon!
Mar
21
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Mar
21
10:00a
End Date
Women's Hike- Volunteer Led
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Monthly Volunteer led hike for the ladies!
Mar
21
11:30a
End Date
Nature Talks: Common Native Plants
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Ever wonder what tree, flower, or vine you're looking at? Well, wonder no more! Join Armadillo Jack for a presentation on the common native plants of Stephen F. Austin.
Mar
21
12:00p
End Date
Mar
21
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Mar
21
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Mar
21
2:00p
End Date
Mar
21
2:30p
End Date
Mar
21
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Mar
21
6:00p
End Date
Mar
21
7:45p
End Date
Mar
22
9:00a
End Date
Paws and Paths: Exploring the Bauer Unit *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a paws-itively delightful adventure at the Bauer Unit!
Mar
22
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Mar
22
9:00a
End Date
Spring Has Sprung!
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a hike in search of spring's best colors. Learn to identify local wildflowers, and take photos if you wish.
Mar
22
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Mar
24
10:00a
End Date
Preschool in the Park: Your 5 Senses
Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Mar
24
6:00p
End Date
Friends of Abilene State Park Meeting
Abilene, TX - Abilene Public Library - South Branch
The Friends of Abilene State Park is a group of interested citizens that actively support the park.
Mar
25
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Mar
26
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Mar
27
11:00a
End Date
Mar
27
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Mar
27
2:00p
End Date
Mar
28
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Mar
28
9:00a
End Date
Volunteer Workdays - Trail Maintenance
Village Creek State Park
Need volunteer hours? Help your local State Park look great!
Mar
28
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Mar
28
9:00a
End Date
Birding 101 Walk and Talk
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
It is peak birding migration season!
Mar
28
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Mar
28
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Mar
28
2:00p
End Date
Mar
28
2:00p
End Date
Mar
28
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Mar
29
9:00a
End Date
Guided Bird Walk at Honey Creek State Natural Area *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us this fall for a special opportunity to explore the newest addition to Honey Creek State Natural Area with State Natural Area Superintendent, Gilbert, as your guide!
Mar
29
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Mar
31
End Date
Park Host Virtual Information Session
Inks Lake State Park
Learn what it means to be a park host and how you can begin your hosting adventures with us!
April 2026
Apr
2
10:00a
End Date
Reading With a Ranger
Woodville, TX - Alan Shivers Library
Come hang out with a Ranger at the Alan Shivers Library in Woodville!
Apr
2
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Apr
3
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Apr
3
12:00p
End Date
ONLINE PROGRAM | Fun Facts: Bumble Bees
Facebook/WylerAerialTramwayStatePark
When you hear the word pollinators, what animal comes to mind? Is it bees?
Apr
3
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Apr
3
2:00p
End Date
Apr
4
8:00a
End Date
Explore the Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join dedicated volunteers for an informative and FUN hike at Government Canyon SNA
Apr
4
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting
Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!
Apr
4
9:30a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Apr
4
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Apr
4
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Apr
4
2:00p
End Date
Apr
4
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Apr
4
2:00p
End Date
Apr
4
2:30p
End Date
Apr
4
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Apr
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.
Apr
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!
Apr
5
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Apr
8
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Apr
8
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Apr
9
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Apr
9
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Apr
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Apr
10
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Apr
10
2:00p
End Date
Apr
11
7:30a
End Date
Warbler Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Did you know EVERY Golden-cheeked Warbler is a Native Texan? Learn about these federally-listed endangered songbirds who come to Government Canyon every spring to build their nests and start their families here in the Texas Hill Country.
Apr
11
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Apr
11
10:00a
End Date
Apr
11
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Apr
11
12:30p
End Date
Second Saturdays with Steve: The Legacy of Log Cabins in Austin’s Colony
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for Second Saturday with Steve as we explore the fascinating history and importance of log cabins in Austin’s Colony!
Apr
11
2:00p
End Date
Apr
11
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Apr
11
2:00p
End Date
Apr
11
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Apr
12
9:00a
End Date
Guided Bird Walk at Honey Creek State Natural Area *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us this fall for a special opportunity to explore the newest addition to Honey Creek State Natural Area with State Natural Area Superintendent, Gilbert, as your guide!
Apr
12
9:00a
End Date
Wildflower Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a hike in search of spring's best colors. Learn to identify local wildflowers, and take photos if you wish.
Apr
12
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Apr
14
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Apr
16
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Apr
17
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Apr
17
2:00p
End Date
Apr
18
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Apr
18
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Apr
18
11:00a
End Date
Sea Center Nature Day
Sea Center Texas
This is a free event. Activities will include, but are not limited to:
Live Reptiles, Learning Activities, and More, 11 A.M. to 3 P.M.
Birds of Prey Show, 12 P.M. & 2 P.M.
Apr
18
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Apr
18
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Apr
18
2:00p
End Date
Apr
18
2:30p
End Date
Apr
18
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Apr
18
5:30p
End Date
Sunset History Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
Apr
18
6:00p
End Date
Apr
18
8:00p
End Date
Spring Star Party with UT ASA
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join the University of Texas Astronomy Students Association for a fabulous Star Party under our Central Texas skies!
Apr
19
9:00a
End Date
Paws and Paths: Exploring the Bauer Unit *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a paws-itively delightful adventure at the Bauer Unit!
Apr
19
9:30a
End Date
Apr
19
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Apr
19
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Apr
19
10:30a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Brazos Bend State Park
If you're thinking of getting into fishing, then this is the program for you!
Apr
21
10:00a
End Date
Preschool in the Park: Insects
Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Apr
23
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Apr
24
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Apr
24
2:00p
End Date
Apr
25
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Apr
25
9:00a
End Date
Volunteer Workdays - Trail Maintenance
Village Creek State Park
Need volunteer hours? Help your local State Park look great!
Apr
25
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Apr
25
2:00p
End Date
Apr
25
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Apr
26
9:00a
End Date
Guided Bird Walk at Honey Creek State Natural Area *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us this fall for a special opportunity to explore the newest addition to Honey Creek State Natural Area with State Natural Area Superintendent, Gilbert, as your guide!
Apr
28
6:00p
End Date
Friends of Abilene State Park Meeting
Abilene, TX - Abilene Public Library - South Branch
The Friends of Abilene State Park is a group of interested citizens that actively support the park.
Apr
30
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
May 2026
May
1
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
May
1
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
May
1
2:00p
End Date
May
2
8:00a
End Date
Intro to Hiking for Women
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Want to spend more time in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, but unsure how to begin? Hiking is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the outdoors and provides a great source of relaxation and physical fitness.
May
2
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting
Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!
May
2
2:00p
End Date
May
2
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
May
2
2:00p
End Date
May
2
2:30p
End Date
May
2
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
May
3
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
May
3
9:00a
End Date
Guided Bird Walk at Honey Creek State Natural Area *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us this fall for a special opportunity to explore the newest addition to Honey Creek State Natural Area with State Natural Area Superintendent, Gilbert, as your guide!
May
7
10:00a
End Date
Reading With a Ranger
Woodville, TX - Alan Shivers Library
Come hang out with a Ranger at the Alan Shivers Library in Woodville!
May
7
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
May
8
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
May
8
2:00p
End Date
May
9
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
May
9
9:00a
End Date
Nature's Gifts
Government Canyon State Natural Area
The diverse native plants of south-central Texas have always offered food, medicine, fiber, and other gifts to people who know how to use them.
May
9
10:00a
End Date
Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!
May
9
12:30p
End Date
Second Saturday with Steve: Buttons and other closures
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Come on a journey through fashion history of San Felipe de Austin! Experience the craftsmanship, culture, and creativity of a bygone era.
May
9
2:00p
End Date
May
9
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
May
9
2:00p
End Date
May
9
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
May
10
8:30a
End Date
Mother's Day Wildflower Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Spend Mother's Day with Mother Nature and learn to identify local wildflowers.
May
12
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
May
13
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
May
13
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
May
14
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
May
14
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
May
15
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
May
15
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
May
15
2:00p
End Date
May
16
9:00a
End Date
Nest Quest
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Kids will learn how to identify common birds and play bird bingo on this ranger-led bird walk.
May
16
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
May
16
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
May
16
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
May
16
2:00p
End Date
May
16
2:30p
End Date
May
16
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
May
16
6:00p
End Date
May
16
8:30p
End Date
May
17
9:00a
End Date
Guided Bird Walk at Honey Creek State Natural Area *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us this fall for a special opportunity to explore the newest addition to Honey Creek State Natural Area with State Natural Area Superintendent, Gilbert, as your guide!
May
17
9:30a
End Date
May
17
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
May
17
10:30a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Brazos Bend State Park
If you're thinking of getting into fishing, then this is the program for you!
May
21
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
May
22
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
May
22
2:00p
End Date
May
23
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
May
23
10:00a
End Date
Insectigation Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
What's bugging you? Let's take a hike to observe some of the little things that are really running the world.
May
23
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
May
23
2:00p
End Date
May
23
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
May
25
8:00a
End Date
Memorial Day Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Feel free to carry your flags and bring pictures or memorabilia to share on this veteran-led walk.
May
26
6:00p
End Date
Friends of Abilene State Park Meeting
Abilene, TX - Abilene Public Library - South Branch
The Friends of Abilene State Park is a group of interested citizens that actively support the park.
May
28
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
May
29
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
May
29
2:00p
End Date
May
30
7:30a
End Date
Bird Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Search for summer tanagers, painted buntings, golden-cheeked warblers, and other summer specialties along Government Canyon's Backcountry Trails.
May
30
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
May
30
2:00p
End Date
May
30
2:30p
End Date
May
30
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
May
31
End Date
Park Host Virtual Information Session
Inks Lake State Park
Learn what it means to be a park host and how you can begin your hosting adventures with us!
June 2026
Jun
4
10:00a
End Date
Reading With a Ranger
Woodville, TX - Alan Shivers Library
Come hang out with a Ranger at the Alan Shivers Library in Woodville!
Jun
4
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jun
5
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jun
5
2:00p
End Date
Jun
6
8:30a
End Date
Family Stroll
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Start your kids out on the right foot enjoying the outdoors! Join dedicated volunteers on a FUN and easy family-friendly walk.
Jun
6
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting
Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!
Jun
6
2:00p
End Date
Jun
6
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jun
6
2:00p
End Date
Jun
6
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Jun
9
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Jun
10
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Jun
11
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jun
12
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jun
12
2:00p
End Date
Jun
13
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Jun
13
2:00p
End Date
Jun
13
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jun
13
2:00p
End Date
Jun
13
2:30p
End Date
Jun
13
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Jun
18
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jun
19
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jun
19
2:00p
End Date
Jun
20
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Jun
20
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jun
20
2:00p
End Date
Jun
20
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Jun
20
6:00p
End Date
Jun
21
9:30a
End Date
Jun
21
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Jun
21
10:30a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Brazos Bend State Park
If you're thinking of getting into fishing, then this is the program for you!
Jun
25
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jun
26
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jun
26
2:00p
End Date
Jun
27
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Jun
27
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jun
27
2:00p
End Date
Jun
27
2:30p
End Date
Jun
27
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
July 2026
Jul
2
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jul
3
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul
3
2:00p
End Date
Jul
4
8:00a
End Date
Explore the Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join dedicated volunteers for an informative and FUN hike at Government Canyon SNA
Jul
4
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting
Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!
Jul
4
2:00p
End Date
Jul
4
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jul
4
2:00p
End Date
Jul
4
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Jul
9
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jul
10
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul
10
2:00p
End Date
Jul
11
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Jul
11
2:00p
End Date
Jul
11
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jul
11
2:00p
End Date
Jul
11
2:30p
End Date
Jul
11
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Jul
16
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jul
17
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul
17
2:00p
End Date
Jul
18
11:00a
End Date
Sea Center Shark Celebration
Sea Center Texas
See and touch real shark specimens; chat with shark experts; participate in a Shark Scavenger Hunt (prizes for the first 100 winners); search for shark teeth in the sand pit; get your face painted; create a shark-themed craft; purchase snacks from vendors; and more!
Jul
18
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Jul
18
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jul
18
2:00p
End Date
Jul
18
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Jul
18
6:00p
End Date
Jul
18
8:30p
End Date
Jul
19
9:30a
End Date
Jul
19
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Jul
19
10:30a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Brazos Bend State Park
If you're thinking of getting into fishing, then this is the program for you!
Jul
23
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jul
24
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul
24
2:00p
End Date
Jul
25
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Jul
25
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jul
25
2:00p
End Date
Jul
25
2:30p
End Date
Jul
25
3:00p
End Date
Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Jul
30
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jul
31
End Date
Park Host Virtual Information Session
Inks Lake State Park
Learn what it means to be a park host and how you can begin your hosting adventures with us!
Jul
31
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul
31
2:00p
End Date
August 2026
Aug
1
8:00a
End Date
Intro to Hiking for Women
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Want to spend more time in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, but unsure how to begin? Hiking is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the outdoors and provides a great source of relaxation and physical fitness.
Aug
1
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting
Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!
Aug
1
2:00p
End Date
Aug
1
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Aug
1
2:00p
End Date
Aug
6
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Aug
7
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
7
2:00p
End Date
Aug
8
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Aug
8
12:30p
End Date
Second Saturday with Steve – The Monitorial System of Education and its use in the Austin Colony
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us at the Nature Center for a fascinating journey into early education on the Texas frontier and explore the Monitorial System of Education shaped learning in the Austin Colony!
Aug
8
2:00p
End Date
Aug
8
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Aug
8
2:00p
End Date
Aug
8
2:30p
End Date
Aug
13
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Aug
14
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
14
2:00p
End Date
Aug
15
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - San Antonio
San Antonio, TX - Bass Pro Shop
Become a TPWD certified Angler Education Instructor
Aug
15
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Aug
15
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Aug
15
2:00p
End Date
Aug
15
6:00p
End Date
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Aug
20
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Aug
21
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
21
2:00p
End Date
Aug
22
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Aug
22
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Aug
22
2:00p
End Date
Aug
22
2:30p
End Date
Aug
27
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Aug
28
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
28
2:00p
End Date
Aug
29
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Aug
29
2:00p
End Date
September 2026
Sep
3
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Sep
4
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Sep
4
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
4
2:00p
End Date
Sep
5
8:30a
End Date
Family Stroll
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Start your kids out on the right foot enjoying the outdoors! Join dedicated volunteers on a FUN and easy family-friendly walk.
Sep
5
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting
Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!
Sep
5
2:00p
End Date
Sep
5
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Sep
5
2:00p
End Date
Sep
5
2:30p
End Date
Sep
10
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Sep
11
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
11
2:00p
End Date
Sep
12
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Sep
12
2:00p
End Date
Sep
12
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Sep
12
2:00p
End Date
Sep
17
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Sep
18
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
18
2:00p
End Date
Sep
19
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Sep
19
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Sep
19
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Sep
19
2:00p
End Date
Sep
19
2:30p
End Date
Sep
19
6:00p
End Date
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Sep
24
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Sep
25
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
25
2:00p
End Date
Sep
26
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Sep
26
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Talk
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Sep
26
2:00p
End Date
October 2026
Oct
2
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Oct
2
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
2
2:00p
End Date
Oct
3
8:00a
End Date
Explore the Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join dedicated volunteers for an informative and FUN hike at Government Canyon SNA
Oct
3
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting
Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!
Oct
3
2:00p
End Date
Oct
3
2:00p
End Date
Oct
3
2:30p
End Date
Oct
4
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Oct
9
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
9
2:00p
End Date
Oct
10
2:00p
End Date
Oct
10
2:00p
End Date
Oct
10
7:15p
End Date
Oct
16
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
16
2:00p
End Date
Oct
17
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Oct
17
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Oct
17
2:00p
End Date
Oct
17
2:30p
End Date
Oct
23
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
23
2:00p
End Date
Oct
24
2:00p
End Date
Oct
30
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
30
2:00p
End Date
Oct
31
2:00p
End Date
Oct
31
2:30p
End Date
November 2026
Nov
1
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Nov
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
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
6
2:00p
End Date
Nov
7
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting
Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!
Nov
7
2:00p
End Date
Nov
7
2:00p
End Date
Nov
13
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
13
2:00p
End Date
Nov
14
2:00p
End Date
Nov
14
2:00p
End Date
Nov
14
2:30p
End Date
Nov
20
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
20
2:00p
End Date
Nov
21
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Nov
21
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Nov
21
2:00p
End Date
Nov
27
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
27
2:00p
End Date
Nov
28
2:00p
End Date
Nov
28
2:30p
End Date
December 2026
Dec
4
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Dec
4
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
4
2:00p
End Date
Dec
5
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting
Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!
Dec
5
2:00p
End Date
Dec
5
2:00p
End Date
Dec
11
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
11
2:00p
End Date
Dec
12
1:00p
End Date
Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore!
Dec
12
2:00p
End Date
Dec
12
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12
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18
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Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
18
2:00p
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19
2:00p
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Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
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19
2:00p
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25
1:30p
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Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
25
2:00p
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26
2:00p
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26
2:30p
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January 2027
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1
9:30a
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First Day Hike - Self-Guided
Lake Brownwood State Park
Take a First Day Hike at your own pace on our trails!
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1
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2
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2
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15
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16
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Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
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16
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22
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23
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7
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8
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Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!
May
8
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4
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10
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11
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Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore!
Dec
11
2:00p
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11
2:30p
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17
2:00p
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18
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24
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25
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25
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31
2:00p
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January 2028
Jan
1
9:30a
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First Day Hike - Self-Guided
Lake Brownwood State Park
Take a First Day Hike at your own pace on our trails!
Jan
1
2:00p
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7
2:00p
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8
2:00p
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8
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14
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21
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22
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4
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6
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12
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13
10:00a
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Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!
May
13
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13
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19
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8
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2
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8
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9
1:00p
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Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore!
Dec
9
2:00p
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15
2:00p
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16
2:00p
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22
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23
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29
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30
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January 2029
Jan
1
9:30a
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First Day Hike - Self-Guided
Lake Brownwood State Park
Take a First Day Hike at your own pace on our trails!
Jan
5
2:00p
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6
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12
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13
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27
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27
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6
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4
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5
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11
2:00p
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12
10:00a
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Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!
May
12
2:00p
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18
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25
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Dec
1
2:00p
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7
2:00p
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8
1:00p
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Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore!
Dec
8
2:00p
End Date
Dec
14
2:00p
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15
2:00p
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21
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22
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28
2:00p
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29
2:00p
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January 2030
Jan
1
9:30a
End Date
First Day Hike - Self-Guided
Lake Brownwood State Park
Take a First Day Hike at your own pace on our trails!
Jan
4
2:00p
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5
2:00p
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11
2:00p
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12
2:00p
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18
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25
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26
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26
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1
2:00p
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2
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8
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9
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8
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5
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12
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3
2:00p
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4
2:00p
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10
2:00p
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11
10:00a
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Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!
May
11
2:00p
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17
2:00p
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18
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24
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25
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31
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1
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7
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8
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14
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28
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29
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5
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6
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12
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27
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2
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3
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9
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10
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24
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31
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6
2:00p
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7
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October 2030
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November 2030
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December 2030
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Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore!
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