Arts & Crafts
April 2026
Apr
22
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!
Apr
23
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Apr
24
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Apr
24
9:00a
End Date
Mission Tejas Folk Festival
Mission Tejas State Park
Come to Mission Tejas for our annual folk festival! Come see presentations of pioneer life in Texas around the early to mid-1800's with activities such as butter churning, kids' games, and other aspects of pioneer life!
Apr
24
1:00p
End Date
Apr
25
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!
Apr
25
2:00p
End Date
Apr
25
2:00p
End Date
Cloud Finders
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
A very cirrus program about clouds.
Apr
25
3:15p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Capture memories through art, observation and mindfulness with your family rather than electronics!
Apr
26
2:00p
End Date
Make a Bird Feeder
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Ready to get creative and make a positive impact on nature?
Apr
27
10:00a
End Date
Big Bend Bloom
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Join rangers as we explore the flora of the Big Bend and work with a special guest to make our own forever flowers out of corn husks.
Apr
30
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
May 2026
May
1
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
May
2
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).
May
7
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
May
7
7:15p
End Date
Sunset Watercolors🎨
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for an unforgettable evening of nature, art, and beauty!
May
8
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
May
8
2:00p
End Date
May
8
4:00p
End Date
Mother's Day Craft
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Celebrate Mom with Handmade Love!
May
9
2:00p
End Date
May
13
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
14
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
May
15
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
May
16
10:00a
End Date
From Sheep to Shawl
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Explore the steps that turn fleece into fashion.
May
16
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
May
21
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
May
22
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
May
23
10:00a
End Date
May
28
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
May
29
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
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.
May
30
3:00p
End Date
Colors of the Wind Watercolor
Lockhart State Park
Paint with all the colors of the wind at Lockhart State Park!
May
31
2:00p
End Date
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.
June 2026
Jun
4
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Jun
5
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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Jun
6
10:00a
End Date
Annual Outdoor Expo
Bonham State Park
Looking for something to do with the family on the first Saturday of June? Then join us for a day of fun outdoor activities at our Annual Outdoor Expo!
Jun
11
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Jun
12
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Jun
12
10:00a
End Date
Desert Sketches- Cochineal dye
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Desert Sketches will help you leave no trace by making memory drawings in a nature journal or sketch book with a twist - using natural color dye pigment from the Cochineal.
Jun
13
10:00a
End Date
Knit in Public Day
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Join the Wool Brigade and learn how knitting was a patriotic duty during World War I.
Jun
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!
Jun
18
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Jun
19
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Jun
20
8:30a
End Date
Nature Journaling
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Slow down and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
Jun
20
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Jun
25
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Jun
26
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
July 2026
Jul
2
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Jul
3
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Jul
9
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Jul
10
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
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
16
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Jul
17
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Jul
18
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Jul
23
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Jul
24
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Jul
30
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Jul
31
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
August 2026
Aug
6
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Aug
7
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Aug
13
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Aug
14
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
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
20
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Aug
21
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Aug
27
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Aug
28
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
September 2026
Sep
3
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Sep
4
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Sep
10
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Sep
11
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
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
17
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Sep
18
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Sep
19
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Sep
24
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Sep
25
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
October 2026
Oct
1
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Oct
2
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
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!
November 2026
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
21
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
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
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
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.