Arts & Crafts
June 2026
Jun
26
11:00a
End Date
Bird Feeder Craft
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Use recycled materials to create and paint a bird feeder; fun for the whole family!
Jun
26
1:30p
End Date
Jun
26
3:00p
End Date
Art in the Park: Owls
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger to learn about our local owl species. Then paint your own owl to take home.
Jun
27
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Daingerfield State Park
Create a take-home art project to remember your time at the park!
Jun
27
10:00a
End Date
Basket Weaving with Gamagrass
Mission Tejas State Park
Come discover how you can fashion your own little baskets out of grass!
Jun
27
10:00a
End Date
Turtle Time
Fort Parker State Park
Join us to learn all about turtles and craft your own paper plate turtle to take home!
Jun
27
10:00a
End Date
Trade Beads
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn how small glass beads changed the course of history, then make your own bead bracelet!
Jun
27
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Alligators!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Jun
27
1:00p
End Date
Jun
27
1:00p
End Date
Jun
27
1:00p
End Date
Snake Safety
Meridian State Park
Craft with us and learn some tips and tricks to sharing a trail with snakes.
Jun
27
1:00p
End Date
Gyotaku: Fish Art
Atlanta State Park
Experience the old ways of recording fish and create your own fish print!
Jun
27
2:00p
End Date
Nature Painting with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Pick a nature photo as inspiration and recreate it using art supplies!
Jun
27
2:30p
End Date
Jun
27
3:00p
End Date
Wildcraft
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Make an educational craft to remember the park by! CANCELLED on June 27th
Jun
28
10:00a
End Date
Junior Rangers
Daingerfield State Park
Learn how to become an environmental hero and earn your Junior Ranger badge with our park rangers!
July 2026
Jul
1
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
2
9:00a
End Date
Bird Feeder Craft
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Use recycled materials to create and paint a bird feeder; fun for the whole family!
Jul
2
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
2
7:45p
End Date
America 250: Sunset Watercolors on the Coast🎨
Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate 250 years of Americans finding inspiration in the outdoors!
Jul
3
10:00a
End Date
America 250 - Iron Inks and Feather Pens!
Mission Tejas State Park
Commemorate America's 250th Anniversary by writing with the same kind of ink and pen that the Founding Fathers used to create the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution!
Jul
3
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
3
1:30p
End Date
Jul
3
5:30p
End Date
Signing the Declaration: What is an Oak Gall?
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
When signing the Declaration of Independence, our Founding Fathers used oak gall ink. What is a gall? And how do you turn it into ink? Come find out!
Jul
4
9:00a
End Date
Declaring a Gall to Action: America 250
Hill Country State Natural Area
HCSNA Wants You! Band together with Hill Country State Natural Area and join forces with Ranger Augie as he demonstrates the process of making gall ink! This is the same type of ink used to sign the Declaration of Independence in 1776! Enlist in the event to put quill to parchment!
Jul
4
10:00a
End Date
America 250: DIY Declaration Craft
Cedar Hill State Park
Make your own Declaration using the same traditional ink as the Founding Fathers!
Jul
4
10:00a
End Date
Ink Your Own Declaration
Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Celebrate Independence Day by making your own declaration with oak gall ink.
Jul
4
10:00a
End Date
Fourth of July Arts & Crafts!
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for a festive drop‑in crafting session in the Visitor Center Conference Room to celebrate Independence Day with creativity and community.
Jul
4
10:00a
End Date
Inking The Constitution: Ink Making Class
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Bring your whole family to the park to learn how to make the ink our founders used to sign the constitution 250 years ago! This is an America 250 Program.
Jul
4
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
4
2:00p
End Date
Battle of the Birds
South Llano River State Park
We may disagree on our favorite symbolic birds, but we can work together to secure their future!
Jul
4
3:00p
End Date
Constitution to Nature
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Write your own constitution to nature using ink made from oak galls!
Jul
4
3:00p
End Date
Jul
4
8:45p
End Date
Light Painting
Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Instead of lighting fireworks, create light art!
Jul
5
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
8
10:00a
End Date
My name is Mud...or is it... Adobe
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
As the Largest adobe structures in Texas- Fort Leaton is made of adobe bricks and plaster, come join us to make your own.
Jul
8
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
9
11:00a
End Date
Corn Husks a Symbol of Tradition and Ingenuity: Part I
In coordination with Big Bend Conservation Alliance, join us for this FREE event at the Presidio Library. Let's honor the Indigenous Peoples of the La Junta area by making corn husk dolls and learning about their culture.
Jul
9
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
10
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
10
1:30p
End Date
Jul
11
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
11
1:00p
End Date
Tales of the Trees Arts and Crafts
Mission Tejas State Park
Join park staff and discover how the rings of a tree reveal the story of the forest!
Jul
11
1:30p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Let's sit a spell in nature and record our thoughts.
Jul
11
3:00p
End Date
Jul
12
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
15
9:00a
End Date
Sustainability Superheroes
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Reduce, reuse, recycle and save the day!
Jul
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!
Jul
15
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
16
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
17
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
17
1:30p
End Date
Jul
18
10:00a
End Date
Design a Spider
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Do you know what makes spiders unique? Learn more and create your own spider!
Jul
18
10:30a
End Date
Jul
18
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
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
Nature Painting
McKinney Falls State Park
Pick a nature photo as inspiration and recreate it using art supplies!
Jul
18
3:00p
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
4:00p
End Date
Hand Braided Rug Workshop
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us for a hands on workshop to learn how to braid your own rug!
Jul
19
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
19
2:00p
End Date
Jul
22
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
23
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
23
6:30p
End Date
Corn Husks a Symbol of Tradition and Ingenuity: Part 2
In coordination with Big Bend Conservation Alliance, join us for this FREE event at Galleria Raices. Let's honor the Indigenous Peoples of the La Junta area by making Trinkets and learning about their culture.
Jul
24
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
24
1:30p
End Date
Jul
25
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
25
2:00p
End Date
Feathered Friends
South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the 250+ bird species that call south llano river home!
Jul
25
3:00p
End Date
Jul
26
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
29
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
30
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
31
9:00a
End Date
Bird Feeder Craft
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Use recycled materials to create and paint a bird feeder; fun for the whole family!
Jul
31
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
31
1:30p
End Date
August 2026
Aug
1
8:30a
End Date
Pollinator Camouflage Adaptation Craft
Huntsville State Park
Help pollinators adapt within our Nature Center as they would in the wild to survive.
Aug
1
3:00p
End Date
Aug
7
1:30p
End Date
Aug
8
10:00a
End Date
Reading Ranger: Chilling with Spiders
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Do spiders give you the creeps? Why, when they do so much good in the environment? Let's talk about it, while we all cool down with a chilly treat.
Aug
14
1:30p
End Date
Aug
15
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Aug
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!
Aug
21
1:30p
End Date
Aug
28
1:30p
End Date
September 2026
Sep
4
1:30p
End Date
Sep
11
1:30p
End Date
Sep
16
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
18
1:30p
End Date
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
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Sep
25
1:30p
End Date
October 2026
Oct
2
1:30p
End Date
Oct
9
1:30p
End Date
Oct
16
1:30p
End Date
Oct
17
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Oct
17
5:00p
End Date
Boo in the Park 2026
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Welcome to our annual "Boo in the Park" celebration! Come out to see the decorated campsites and trick or treat!
Oct
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!
Oct
23
1:30p
End Date
Oct
30
1:30p
End Date
November 2026
Nov
6
1:30p
End Date
Nov
7
10:00a
End Date
Dino-bility Day!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
You’re invited to join us at Dinosaur Valley State Park for our 2nd annual Dino-bility Day - a celebration of accessibility, community, and outdoor recreation for people of all abilities!
Nov
7
10:00a
End Date
Lost Pines Wildlife Habitat Day
Bastrop State Park
Experience wildlife of the Lost Pines! Join in on interactive booths, activities, live wildlife, informational presentations and more at this free event at Bastrop State Park!
Nov
13
1:30p
End Date
Nov
14
1:30p
End Date
Colors of the Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Stop by the Picnic Pavilion to create beautiful artwork that captures the colors of Government Canyon.
Nov
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!
Nov
20
1:30p
End Date
Nov
21
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Nov
27
1:30p
End Date
Nov
28
10:00a
End Date
Deck the Halls
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Learn about making Christmas decorations with natural materials.
December 2026
Dec
4
1:30p
End Date
Dec
11
1:30p
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! Win prizes!
Dec
16
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
18
1:30p
End Date
Dec
19
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Dec
31
5:30p
End Date
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.
January 2027
Jan
16
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Jan
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!
February 2027
Feb
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!
March 2027
Mar
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!
April 2027
Apr
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!
May 2027
May
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!
June 2027
Jun
16
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!
July 2027
Jul
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!
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! Win prizes!
Dec
31
5:30p
End Date
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.
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! Win prizes!
Dec
31
5:30p
End Date
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.
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! Win prizes!
Dec
31
5:30p
End Date
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.
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! Win prizes!
Dec
31
5:30p
End Date
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.
December 2031
Dec
13
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! Win prizes!
Dec
31
5:30p
End Date
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.
December 2032
Dec
31
5:30p
End Date
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.