Arts & Crafts
June 2024
Jun
25
3:00p
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Jun
29
3:00p
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July 2024
Jul
1
10:00a
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Jul
2
10:00a
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Drawing 101: Art in the Park Conservation Series
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
Jul
2
1:00p
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Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Jul
3
1:00p
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Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Jul
4
9:30a
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Discovery & Craft Table: All About Insects
Big Spring State Park
Stop by to learn more about the amazing and diverse world of insects. Then, make a quick red, white, and blue insect-themed craft to take home.
Jul
4
1:00p
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Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Jul
4
1:00p
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Constitution to Nature
Guadalupe River State Park
Join Rangers Jessica and Katy to learn about the U.S. Constitution, oak-gall ink, and practice your penmanship skills using the ink and a feather quill!
Jul
4
1:30p
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Homefront Hugs: Thank-you Cards for our Soldiers
Fort Parker State Park
Give back! Make a thank-you card for a homesick US soldier this 4th of July.
Jul
4
2:00p
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Art in the Park
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the wonders of our park by creating a masterpiece!
Jul
4
2:00p
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Colors of the Wind Watercolor
Lockhart State Park
Paint with all the colors of the wind at Lockhart State Park!
Jul
5
11:00a
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Fun After the 4th
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Independence Day might be over but here at Martin Creek we're still celebrating with food, game, and crafts!
Jul
6
11:00a
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Jul
6
11:00a
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Jul
6
1:00p
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Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Jul
6
1:00p
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Come and Capture the Scene View of the Devils River
Devils River State Natural Area
Get inspired by the waterway and create your own memories in water coloring painting.
Water coloring painting activity is from beginners to experience artist.
Jul
6
3:00p
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Jul
6
6:00p
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Jul
6
8:00p
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Sunset Watercolor
Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Jul
8
10:00a
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Jul
9
10:00a
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Drawing 101: Art in the Park Conservation Series
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
Jul
9
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Jul
10
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Jul
11
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Jul
12
10:00a
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Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Let loose your inner artist! Picture yourself in the outdoors.
Jul
12
10:00a
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Nature Journaling
Guadalupe River State Park
Learn about the natural world and how to chronicle your discoveries!
Jul
12
10:00a
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Nature Journaling
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Let's sit a spell and collect our thoughts in nature.
Jul
13
9:00a
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Cordage - The Leaves that Bind
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Discover how Native Americans made rope from yucca leaves, then try it yourself!
Jul
13
10:00a
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Art in the Park: Watercolor Wonders
Fort Parker State Park
Take home your own watercolor masterpiece!
Jul
13
11:00a
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Wildcraft: Snakes!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about snakes through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Jul
13
1:00p
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Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Jul
13
1:00p
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Nature Journaling
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Take a moment to collect your thoughts.
Jul
13
2:00p
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Jul
13
3:00p
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Jul
13
8:00p
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Exploration Station: the Moon
Guadalupe River State Park
Come learn about the moon prior to the Star Party!
Jul
14
2:00p
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Art in the Park
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the wonders of our park by creating a masterpiece!
Jul
16
10:00a
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Drawing 101: Art in the Park Conservation Series
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
Jul
16
10:30a
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Reading with a Ranger: Skunk Storytime
Big Spring State Park
Join us and Howard County Library for a storytime in the park followed by a craft activity.
Jul
16
1:00p
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Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Jul
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!
Jul
17
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Jul
18
1:00p
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Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Jul
19
10:00a
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Jul
19
2:00p
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Knots for Everyday Use
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Master the art of knots and transform ordinary situations into extraordinary solutions with the timeless skill of knot tying.
Jul
19
8:00p
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Sunset Watercolor
Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Jul
20
10:00a
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Art in the Park: Watercolor Wonders
Fort Parker State Park
Take home your own watercolor masterpiece!
Jul
20
11:00a
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Jul
20
11:00a
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Wildcraft: Armadillos!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story about armadillos and make a macaroni armadillo to take home!
Jul
20
1:00p
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Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Jul
20
3:00p
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Jul
20
5:00p
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Jul
22
10:00a
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Jul
23
10:00a
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Drawing 101: Art in the Park Conservation Series
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
Jul
23
1:00p
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Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Jul
24
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Jul
25
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Jul
25
8:00p
End Date
Sunset Watercolor
Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Jul
27
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park: Watercolor Wonders
Fort Parker State Park
Take home your own watercolor masterpiece!
Jul
27
10:00a
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Jul
27
11:00a
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Wildcraft: Alligators!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Jul
27
1:00p
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Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Jul
27
2:00p
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Jul
27
2:00p
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Jul
27
5:30p
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Jul
28
2:00p
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Art in the Park
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the wonders of our park by creating a masterpiece!
Jul
29
10:00a
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Jul
30
10:00a
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Drawing 101: Art in the Park Conservation Series
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
Jul
30
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Jul
31
10:00a
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Fish Printing at the Mammen Family Public Library
Bulverde, TX - Mammen Family Public Library
Join Ranger Jessica offsite at the Mammen Family Public Library in Bulverde, Texas!
Jul
31
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
August 2024
Aug
1
1:00p
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Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
3
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
3
8:00p
End Date
Sunset Watercolor
Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Aug
6
10:00a
End Date
Drawing 101: Art in the Park Conservation Series
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
Aug
6
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
7
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
8
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
10
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
10
1:30p
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Aug
11
10:00a
End Date
Storytime and Craft: Night Sky
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for storytime and a take-home craft.
Aug
13
10:00a
End Date
Drawing 101: Art in the Park Conservation Series
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
Aug
13
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
14
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
15
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
17
10:00a
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Aug
17
10:00a
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What's all the Buzz About?
Guadalupe River State Park
Find out about pollinators and make your own beeswax candle to take home!
Aug
17
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
20
10:00a
End Date
Drawing 101: Art in the Park Conservation Series
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
Aug
20
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
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!
Aug
21
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
22
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
24
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
24
6:45p
End Date
Aug
27
10:00a
End Date
Drawing 101: Art in the Park Conservation Series
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
Aug
27
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
28
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
29
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
31
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
September 2024
Sep
13
6:45p
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks - Sunset Watercolors
Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Sep
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!
Sep
21
11:00a
End Date
Wings on the Wind Festival
Abilene State Park
Join Texas Master Naturalists to learn about the mysteries of wind!
October 2024
Oct
5
8:30a
End Date
Nature Journaling
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Slow down and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
Oct
12
12:00p
End Date
Majestic Monarchs
Guadalupe River State Park
Come learn all about monarch butterflies and watch a monarch tagging demonstration!
Oct
12
5:30p
End Date
Fall Forest Fest
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Come to Stephen F. Austin State Park for a spooktacular evening of family-fun!
Oct
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!
November 2024
Nov
2
2:00p
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Colors of the Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Create beautiful artwork that captures the colors of an autumn day at Government Canyon.
Nov
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!
December 2024
Dec
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!
January 2025
Jan
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!
February 2025
Feb
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!
March 2025
Mar
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!
April 2025
Apr
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!
May 2025
May
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!