Arts & Crafts
December 2023
Dec
7
3:00p
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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
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Dec
9
10:00a
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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
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Dec
9
2:00p
End Date
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
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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
Dec
31
10:00a
End Date
Dec
31
7:30p
End Date
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?