Arts & Crafts
July 2025
Jul
18
1:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Families are welcome to paint and draw the nature around them.
Jul
19
10:00a
End Date
Gyotaku (Japanese Fish Printing)
Guadalupe River State Park
Learn about Gyotaku and make your own fish print to take home.
Jul
19
1:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Atlanta State Park
Bring your creativity and create a masterpiece at Atlanta State Park!
Jul
19
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).
Jul
19
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Jul
19
2:00p
End Date
Jul
19
2:00p
End Date
Jul
19
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
McKinney Falls State Park
Come learn how to combine art and science to creatively record your environment
Jul
19
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Discover a new way to preserve unique memories from your outdoor adventures!
Jul
20
End Date
Arts in the Park
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Create a cool craft with us!
Jul
20
11:00a
End Date
Solar Powered Crafts
Mustang Island State Park
Come make arts and crafts using the power of the sun! Fun for all ages!
Jul
20
11:00a
End Date
Art in the Park - Prickly Pear Cactus!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn step by step how to draw a Prickly Pear Cactus!
Jul
20
2:00p
End Date
Green Zines: A Craft-Along (Talkabouts)
Balmorhea State Park
These mini "magazines" are the simplest way to get into nature journaling!
Jul
22
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Garner State Park
Join a park volunteer outdoors at the park Visitor Center creating works of art!
Jul
23
2:00p
End Date
Jul
24
9:00p
End Date
Cedar Hill Moth Night
Join Cedar Hill Parks and Rec, Cedar Hill State Park, and Dogwood Canyon Audubon for a moon-lit evening as we explore some of our city's most mysterious residents.
Jul
25
1:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Families are welcome to paint and draw the nature around them.
Jul
25
2:30p
End Date
Gyotaku (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join us to learn about this Japanese art form and create your own fish print!
Jul
26
9:00a
End Date
Colors of the Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Create beautiful artwork that captures the colors of a summer day at Government Canyon.
Jul
26
10:00a
End Date
Jul
26
10:00a
End Date
Ranch Roots - Brands, Butter and Buckskin
Fort Boggy State Park
Saddle up for a hands-on journey through ranch life!
Jul
26
10:00a
End Date
Color Crazy
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Discover all the different ways animals use color from camouflage to warning signs!
Jul
26
11:00a
End Date
Camping Craft
Meridian State Park
Craft with us and learn some tips and tricks to sharing a trail with snakes.
Jul
26
2:00p
End Date
Jul
26
2:00p
End Date
Jul
26
2:00p
End Date
Jul
26
2:30p
End Date
Jul
26
2:30p
End Date
Art in the Park: Paint a Snake
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Come design your very own wooden Sssssnake!
Jul
27
11:00a
End Date
Solar Powered Crafts
Mustang Island State Park
Come make arts and crafts using the power of the sun! Fun for all ages!
August 2025
Aug
2
9:00a
End Date
Shade Tree Journaling
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Slow down, find a shady spot, and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
Aug
2
11:00a
End Date
Art in the Park!
Bonham State Park
Craft with us and learn some tips and tricks to sharing a trail with snakes.
Aug
2
2:00p
End Date
Aug
2
7:30p
End Date
Sunset Watercolors🎨
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for an unforgettable evening of nature, art, and beauty!
Aug
9
5:00p
End Date
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
What's all the Buzz About?
Guadalupe River State Park
Find out about pollinators and make your own beeswax candle to take home!
Aug
16
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Aug
20
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!
Aug
23
9:00a
End Date
Aug
30
11:00a
End Date
Aug
30
7:30p
End Date
Sunset Watercolors🎨
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for an unforgettable evening of nature, art, and beauty!
September 2025
Sep
5
4:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
A beautiful evening with some inspirational nature journaling.
Sep
6
9:30a
End Date
Lake Mineral Wells State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep
13
9:00a
End Date
Adaptation Artistry
Government Canyon State Natural Area
How do spotted fur, big ears, long tails, and other special features help animals survive in a challenging environment? Stop by to learn more at a touch table and craft station. All are welcome, but this activity is timed to coincide with Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend.
Sep
13
4:30p
End Date
Walk, Talk, & Draw
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
We are going to walk.
We are going to talk.
We are going to draw.
Sep
17
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!
Sep
20
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Sep
26
6:30p
End Date
Galveston Island State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep
27
7:30p
End Date
Watercolor at Sunset
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Cool off in the evening with some art and inspiration!
October 2025
Oct
4
9:00a
End Date
Connect to the Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
This October is Government Canyon's 20th Anniversary month, and we've scheduled a series of activities to celebrate! This weekend, we're using art to connect with our natural and cultural history.
Oct
4
2:00p
End Date
Colors of the Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
This October is Government Canyon's 20th Anniversary month, and we've scheduled a series of activities to celebrate! This weekend, we're using art to connect with our natural and cultural history. Stop by to create beautiful artwork that captures the colors of Government Canyon.
Oct
15
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!
Oct
17
6:30a
End Date
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
State Park Spook-Tacular
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers all day and celebrate Halloween!
Oct
18
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
November 2025
Nov
8
9:00a
End Date
Nov
8
10:00a
End Date
Dino-bility Day!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate inclusion, adventure, and the great outdoors at Dino-bility Day - a fun-filled, accessible event for all ages and abilities!
Nov
8
10:15a
End Date
Colors of the Caprock
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
The hues are spectacular in the canyons...
Nov
15
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Nov
19
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!
December 2025
Dec
6
10:00a
End Date
Winter Holiday Traditions
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Celebrate the holidays the old-fashioned way by hand-crafting items families might have been made on the historic ranches that became Government Canyon.
Dec
13
2:00p
End Date
Reading Ranger: Dino Story and Craft
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Bring a blanket and settle in for a festive story read by a ranger, followed by a craft. We'll bring the hot cocoa.
Dec
13
5:30p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Goose Island State Park
See the park in lights, enjoy holiday activities, and CAMP FOR FREE when you decorate your campsite!
Dec
17
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!
Dec
20
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
January 2026
Jan
17
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
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!
February 2026
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
21
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
March 2026
Mar
21
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
April 2026
Apr
18
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
May 2026
May
16
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
June 2026
Jun
20
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
July 2026
Jul
18
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
August 2026
Aug
15
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
September 2026
Sep
19
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
October 2026
Oct
17
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
November 2026
Nov
21
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
December 2026
Dec
19
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
January 2027
Jan
16
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!