Calendar of Events

Arts & Crafts

February 2026

Feb 6
1:00p
End Date

Castle Hours

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Feb 7
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
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
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Calling all artists! No experience needed.
Feb 7
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Ladybugs!

Brazos Bend State Park
Learn about ladybugs and make a valentine!
Feb 7
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Feb 7
1:00p
End Date

Castle Hours

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Feb 7
1:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Meridian State Park
Follow the footprints of Texas wildlife and create your own!
Feb 7
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Calling all artist.
Feb 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).
Feb 7
2:00p
End Date

Valentines for Veterans

Sea Rim State Park
Everyone deserves some Valentine's Day mail
Feb 7
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park Plant Prints

Garner State Park
Join a park ranger in making plant print artworks to take home.
Feb 7
2:00p
End Date

Valentine's Craft Workshop

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Come and go Valentine's craft program at the Old West Stables
Feb 7
3:00p
End Date

Art in the Park - Abstract Art

Purtis Creek State Park
Relax, enjoy nature, and unleash your creativity!
Feb 7
3:00p
End Date

Wild Craft

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Make an educational craft to remember the park by!
Feb 8
2:00p
End Date

Castle Hours

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Feb 13
1:00p
End Date

Castle Hours

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Feb 13
2:00p
End Date

Slithering Snakes

Tyler State Park
Our scaley friends!
Feb 14
8:00a
End Date

Art in the Park: This is my Mexico

Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Explore some contest winning art at the Fort!
Feb 14
9:30a
End Date

Valentine's Day Arts and Crafts!

McKinney Falls State Park
Come make a Valentine's day card with us!
Feb 14
10:00a
End Date

Gyotaku: Fish Printing

Lake Tawakoni State Park
It was this big!
Feb 14
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Embrace your creative side by making nature-themed crafts on the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Feb 14
10:30a
End Date

Art in the Park - Valentine's Day Cards

Purtis Creek State Park
Make a Valentine's Day card for a loved one in the best art classroom in the world... nature!
Feb 14
11:00a
End Date

Art in the Park: Clay-Station

Cedar Hill State Park
Make prints, models, and jewelry with modeling clay
Feb 14
11:00a
End Date

Lovebugs Craft

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Love is in the air!
Feb 14
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Ladybugs!

Brazos Bend State Park
Learn about ladybugs and make a valentine!
Feb 14
1:00p
End Date

Castle Hours

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Feb 14
1:00p
End Date

Art in the park- A valentine's day craft for the kids.

Inks Lake State Park
Craft a special gift for your favorite Valentine.
Feb 14
1:00p
End Date

Creepy Crawly Valentines

Lost Maples State Natural Area
Learn about animals that deserve more love and get to do some arts and crafts!
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

Lovebugs Craft

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Love is in the air!
Feb 14
2:00p
End Date

Valentines Day Craft

Bonham State Park
Come and make a fun Valentine's Day craft at the park!
Feb 14
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park - Valentine's Cards

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the day by creating a nature themed Valentine's card!
Feb 14
2:00p
End Date

Watercolors on the Blanco: Greeting Card Edition

Blanco State Park
Get inspired by the beauty of nature!
Feb 14
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Tyler State Park
Let's find the beauty in nature
Feb 14
3:00p
End Date

Wild Craft

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Make an educational craft to remember the park by!
Feb 15
2:00p
End Date

Castle Hours

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
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
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park- Sculpting Enchanted Rock

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Hannah and make your very own exfoliation dome using air dry clay in our Day Use Area.
Feb 20
1:00p
End Date

Castle Hours

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Feb 21
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Armadillos!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story about armadillos and make a macaroni armadillo to take home!
Feb 21
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
CANCELLED FOR JAN. 24 DUE TO THE WINTER STORM. Discover, Learn and Play at the Nature Center!
Feb 21
1:00p
End Date

Castle Hours

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Feb 21
1:00p
End Date

Art in the Park - Leaf Art

Franklin Mountains State Park
Nature and creativity go hand in hand. Drop by the visitor center for some fun nature art.
Feb 21
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).
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

Love Poems for Misunderstood Creatures

Fort Parker State Park
Learn about some of our most misunderstood creatures like vultures, skunks, snakes, spiders and more! Then craft a poem for your fave!
Feb 21
3:00p
End Date

Wild Craft

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Make an educational craft to remember the park by!
Feb 22
2:00p
End Date

Castle Hours

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Feb 22
2:00p
End Date

Watercolors and Willets

Sea Rim State Park
Express your creativity
Feb 27
1:00p
End Date

Castle Hours

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Feb 27
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Tyler State Park
Let's find the beauty in nature
Feb 27
3:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Eisenhower State Park
Slow down and connect with nature through journaling!
Feb 28
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
Feb 28
10:00a
End Date

All About Mammals

Tyler State Park
What is a mammal?
Feb 28
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Owls!

Brazos Bend State Park
Listen to the story and make your own owl puppet.
Feb 28
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Feb 28
1:00p
End Date

Castle Hours

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Feb 28
2:00p
End Date

Love Poems for Misunderstood Creatures

Fort Parker State Park
Learn about some of our most misunderstood creatures like vultures, skunks, snakes, spiders and more! Then craft a poem for your fave!
Feb 28
3:00p
End Date

Wild Craft

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Make an educational craft to remember the park by!

March 2026

Mar 5
10:30a
End Date

Reading Ranger at the Blanco Public Library

Blanco State Park
Join a ranger for Storytime at the Blanco Library!
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
2:00p
End Date

Junior Rangers

Daingerfield State Park
Learn how to become an environmental hero and earn your Junior Ranger badge with our Park Rangers!
Mar 11
2:00p
End Date

Butter Making

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Come shake up some butter with us!
Mar 14
9:00a
End Date

Birding Festival 2026

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come join us to celebrate South Texas birds at our annual Birding Festival! Birders of all experiences and ages are welcome!
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
11:00a
End Date

Junior Rangers

Daingerfield State Park
Learn how to become an environmental hero and earn your Junior Ranger badge with our Park Rangers!
Mar 14
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
CANCELLED FOR JAN. 24 DUE TO THE WINTER STORM. Discover, Learn and Play at the Nature Center!
Mar 14
1:00p
End Date

FREE: Spring Festival & Native Plant Sale

Lockhart State Park
Join the fun at Lockhart State Park for a celebration of spring, pollinators, and plants! Drop in any time between 1-4pm.
Mar 14
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Daingerfield State Park
Get creative with multiple art projects available! Take in the beauty nearby for inspiration!
Mar 17
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park - St. Patrick's Day Tree Cookie Craft

Daingerfield State Park
Make a St. Patrick's Day tree cookie ornament to take home with you!
Mar 21
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Mar 28
2:00p
End Date

Flutter Books- Learn and Create

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Butterfly Edition

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!
May 29
6:30p
End Date

Galveston Island State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Spots Filling Fast)

Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.

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 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 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!

December 2027

Dec 11
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!

December 2028

Dec 9
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!

December 2029

Dec 8
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!

December 2030

Dec 14
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!