America 250
July 2026
Jul
18
9:00a
End Date
Story Book on the Trail: Summer Color!
Lake Whitney State Park
Take a stroll, enjoy the sunshine, and discover a bright and cheerful summertime story! Join us behind HQ's office as we explore "Summer Color!" a vibrant adventure that celebrates all the colors and excitement of the season. Families of all ages are invited to walk the trail, read together, and enjoy the beauty of summer.
Jul
18
10:00a
End Date
Tall Tales from Texas Trees
Fort Boggy State Park
If trees could talk, what stories would they tell? Investigate the life cycle and importance of our living giants.
Jul
18
2:00p
End Date
Jul
18
3:00p
End Date
Art in the Park - History in Ink
Purtis Creek State Park
Make art with the same ink the Founding Father's used to write and sign the Declaration of Independence!
Jul
18
8:30p
End Date
Star Spangled Skies
Purtis Creek State Park
Meet us under the stars and explore the cosmos with star stories from early American history!
Jul
25
9:00a
End Date
Ranch Life Hike
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Join a ranger to learn more about the ranching heritage of Lost Maples State Natural Area!
Jul
25
10:30a
End Date
Crafts with a Ranger at Lake Whitney State Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Join us for a fun, hands-on day of creativity and nature-inspired crafting! We'll be hosting TWO craft sessions behind HQ's office. Come make something memorable, learn a little about nature knowledge along the way, and enjoy a relaxing time outdoors with family and friends.
Jul
26
2:00p
End Date
August 2026
Aug
1
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).
Aug
8
9:00a
End Date
Oh my Gall, Becky??!
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Stop by the Hueco Tanks Interpretive Center to learn how people made their own paint and pigments.
Aug
8
12:30p
End Date
Second Saturdays with Steve: The Lancastrian System of Education
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the teaching traditions that shaped the schoolrooms of San Felipe de Austin
September 2026
Sep
5
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).
Sep
18
5:30p
End Date
Writing the US Constitution: What is an Oak Gall?
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Our Founding Fathers used oak gall ink to write and sign the US Constitution on September 17, 1787. What is a gall? And how do you turn it into ink? Come find out!
Sep
19
1:00p
End Date
Ink of Independence Workshop
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Get your hands on this piece of history and make your own declaration to nature.
October 2026
Oct
3
1:00p
End Date
Ink of Independence Workshop
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Get your hands on this piece of history and make your own declaration to nature.
Oct
3
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).
Oct
24
1:00p
End Date
Ink of Independence Workshop
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Get your hands on this piece of history and make your own declaration to nature.
Oct
30
7:00p
End Date
Haunted History Hike (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come hike and hear the haunting tales of the hills in Palo Pino Mountains State Park!
Oct
31
7:00p
End Date
Haunted History Hike (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come hike and hear the haunting tales of the hills in Palo Pino Mountains State Park!
November 2026
Nov
7
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).
December 2026
Dec
5
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).