Calendar of Events

Arts & Crafts

December 2023

Dec 7
3:00p
End Date

Nature Journal: Modern Calligraphy *CANCELLED*

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
*THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED* Add flourish and pizazz to your natural journal titles with modern calligraphy.
Dec 9
8:00a
End Date

Holiday in the Park 2023

Brazos Bend State Park
The holidays are fast approaching, so why not usher in the holiday season with us?
Dec 9
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Mustang Island State Park
Watercolor time! Create a holiday memory of your visit to Mustang Island State Park.
Dec 9
10:00a
End Date

Pioneer Kids' Christmas

Government Canyon State Natural Area
What were the holidays were like for kids during the 1860s, when ranchers began to settle in the Government Canyon area?
Dec 9
10:00a
End Date

Country Christmas

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Deck the halls and trim the trees.
Dec 9
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park: Christmas Cards

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a festive celebration on National Christmas Card Day!
Dec 9
10:00a
End Date

Simple Country Christmas

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join our festive holiday activities in the park!
Dec 9
1:00p
End Date

Craft Table: Paint a Pollinator Ornament

Big Spring State Park
Stop by to paint a nature-inspired salt dough ornament to take home with you.
Dec 9
1:00p
End Date

Art in the Park: Holiday Craft

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Come make a festive craft with one of the park rangers.
Dec 9
1:00p
End Date

A Crafty Caddo Christmas

Caddo Lake State Park
Deck the halls in our CCC Hall. Join us by the fire for hot chocolate, cookies, and creating your own Christmas tree ornaments. All supplies will be provided!
Dec 9
1:00p
End Date

Art in the Park - Watercolor Holiday Cards

McKinney Falls State Park
Paint your very own card!
Dec 9
2:00p
End Date

Watercolor

South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger and enjoy some watercolors.
Dec 9
2:00p
End Date

Christmas Card Making

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Make your Christmas cards while learning about what State Parks do during the wintertime.
Dec 9
2:00p
End Date

Lakeside Christmas

Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker Holiday Celebration! Take pictures with the Christmas Beaver, make Christmas Ornaments, Play Games . . . Play Games . . . Play Games, and many other holiday festivities.
Dec 9
2:00p
End Date

Ornament Decorating

Lake Colorado City State Park
Get into the Christmas spirit with us and decorate your own ornament!
Dec 9
2:00p
End Date

Christmas Art in the Park

Atlanta State Park
Get creative with all art supplies provided!
Dec 9
2:30p
End Date

Nature Craft-ivities

Inks Lake State Park
Come learn about a nature topic followed by an arts and crafts project!
Dec 9
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 10
10:00a
End Date

Holiday Ornament Workshop

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the holiday spirit while making homemade ornaments.
Dec 10
10:00a
End Date

Rain Deer: Art in the Park

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Doe, a deer, a rain deer, we will paint. Join us for a morning of creative watercolor painting.
Dec 10
1:00p
End Date

Holiday in the Park

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring your friends and family out to the park for this fun, free, and festive event
Dec 10
1:00p
End Date

Rain Deer: Art in the Park

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Water color painting - all art supplies provided.
Dec 10
1:00p
End Date

Ornament Making

McKinney Falls State Park
Create a holiday-themed ornament!
Dec 13
2:00p
End Date

Holidays for the Birds

Lockhart State Park
Join the elves in Santa’s workshop by making bird feeders for our feathered friends!
Dec 13
5:30p
End Date

Nature's Ornaments with the Zula B. Wylie Public Library

Cedar Hill State Park
Tis the season to craft with nature!
Dec 15
1:00p
End Date

A Crafty Caddo Christmas

Caddo Lake State Park
Deck the halls in our CCC Hall. Join us by the fire for hot chocolate, cookies, and creating your own Christmas tree ornaments. All supplies will be provided!
Dec 16
10:00a
End Date

Solstice Suncatchers

Eisenhower State Park
Get ready for the Winter Solstice and make a suncatcher to bring in light on the shortest day of the year!
Dec 16
10:00a
End Date

Watercolor Holiday Cards

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Create a watercolor card for your loved ones this holiday season!
Dec 16
10:00a
End Date

Holiday Storytime and Craft

Blanco State Park
Join us to celebrate the holidays with a children's story, craft, and hot chocolate, complete with a roaring fire.
Dec 16
10:00a
End Date

God's Eye Weaving

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn the history behind God's Eye crafts and create your own to take home!
Dec 16
11:00a
End Date

Arts in the Park

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Come express your creativity with us!
Dec 16
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Alligators!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Dec 16
1:00p
End Date

Art in the Park - Watercolor Holiday Cards

McKinney Falls State Park
Paint your very own card!
Dec 16
1:00p
End Date

Watercolor Holiday Cards

Big Spring State Park
See how art and parks are connected, learn some basic watercolor techniques, and create your own cards to share with your family and friends.
Dec 16
1:00p
End Date

Holiday Gift for the Birds

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Show your backyard birds some love with a hand-decorated feeder!
Dec 16
1:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Slow down and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
Dec 16
1:00p
End Date

Holiday Gift for our Feathered Friends

Devils River State Natural Area
Decorate a bird feeder!
Dec 16
1:00p
End Date

Woodland Ornaments

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Make woodland ornaments with a ranger!
Dec 16
1:30p
End Date

Bentsen Holiday Fun Day

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Spend an afternoon with family filled with festive activities for all!
Dec 16
2:00p
End Date

Christmas Art in the Park

Atlanta State Park
Get creative with all art supplies provided!
Dec 16
2:00p
End Date

Leaf Art

Fort Boggy State Park
There is art everywhere in nature. We are going to take some nature and turn it into art.
Dec 16
2:00p
End Date

Gems of the Universe

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
The Geminids Meteor shower when and where to see them!
Dec 16
2:00p
End Date

Santa's Workshop

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Our feathered friends deserve gifts, too! Come help Santa’s elves make the perfect gift for your backyard birds.
Dec 16
3:00p
End Date

Big Tree Ornaments (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Create a unique souvenir ornament using a piece of Big Tree!
Dec 16
4:00p
End Date

Holiday Crafts

Inks Lake State Park
Channel your inner artist to decorate an item to commemorate the holidays!
Dec 17
10:00a
End Date

Corn Husk Doll Ornaments

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Make a fun doll or ornament using corn husks and creativity!
Dec 17
10:00a
End Date

Holiday Ornament Workshop

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the holiday spirit while making homemade ornaments.
Dec 17
11:00a
End Date

Arts in the Park

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Come express your creativity with us!
Dec 17
1:00p
End Date

Ornament Making

McKinney Falls State Park
Create a holiday-themed ornament!
Dec 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!
Dec 23
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Mustang Island State Park
Watercolor time! Create a holiday memory of your visit to Mustang Island State Park.
Dec 23
10:00a
End Date

Christmas for the Birds

Guadalupe River State Park
Experience a festive feathered celebration this holiday season!
Dec 23
1:00p
End Date

Woodland Ornaments

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Make woodland ornaments with a ranger!
Dec 23
1:30p
End Date

Christmas Crafts

Palmetto State Park
Celebrate the holiday season by getting crafty
Dec 23
2:00p
End Date

Holidays for the Birds

Lockhart State Park
Join the elves in Santa’s workshop by making bird feeders for our feathered friends!
Dec 23
2:00p
End Date

Santa's Workshop

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Our feathered friends deserve gifts, too! Come help Santa’s elves make the perfect gift for your backyard birds.
Dec 24
10:00a
End Date

Craft Workshop

Davis Mountains State Park
Come get crafty at this self-guided workshop.
Dec 29
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Caddo Lake State Park
Take in the scenery and take home an art craft! We will provide the materials!
Dec 30
10:00a
End Date

Japanese Fish Printing

South Llano River State Park
Try your hand at the ancient art of Gyotaku.
Dec 30
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Circadian Rhythms

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about when certain animals are active and how they live their lives.
Dec 30
1:00p
End Date

Nature Craft-ivities

Inks Lake State Park
Come learn about a nature topic followed by an arts and crafts project!
Dec 30
1:30p
End Date

Gyotaku (Japanese Fish Printing)

Guadalupe River State Park
Learn about Gyotaku and make your own fish print to take home.
Dec 30
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Get creative with all art supplies provided!
Dec 30
2:00p
End Date

Decorate a Bird Feeder

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Birds + Crafts = Happiness
Dec 31
10:00a
End Date

Craft Workshop

Davis Mountains State Park
Come get crafty at this self-guided workshop.
Dec 31
7:30p
End Date

Here's to S'more Happy Years!

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Celebrate New Year's Eve with us!

January 2024

Jan 13
1:00p
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?
Jan 20
10:00a
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?

February 2024

Feb 17
2:00p
End Date

House Hunters: Bird Edition

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Which house will they choose? Our flighty friends have very specific needs and wants for their homes, come join us to find out what nest feels like home!
Feb 24
9:00a
End Date

Nature Journaling

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Slow down and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
Feb 24
2:00p
End Date

House Hunters: Bird Edition

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Which house will they choose? Our flighty friends have very specific needs and wants for their homes, come join us to find out what nest feels like home!

March 2024

Mar 12
10:00a
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?