Calendar of Events

Arts & Crafts

July 2024

Jul 26
9:00p
End Date

Light Painting on the Canyon

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Come out and create some artwork under the night sky!
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
End Date

Gyotaku (Japanese Fish Printing)

Guadalupe River State Park
Learn about Gyotaku and make your own fish print to take home.
Jul 27
10:30a
End Date

Through the Ringer

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Want to experience the life of a tree?
Jul 27
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Alligators!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Jul 27
11:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Animals are on the move here in the park. Join us finding out what tracks belong to which critters while tracing out a few of your own.
Jul 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!
Jul 27
2:00p
End Date

Watercolor

South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger and enjoy some watercolors.
Jul 27
2:00p
End Date

Watercolor Wonders

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Enjoy the outdoors by painting it!
Jul 27
5:30p
End Date

Crazy Cicadas! (CANCELED)

Purtis Creek State Park
What's all the buzz about our noisy cicada neighbors?!
Jul 28
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the wonders of our park by creating a masterpiece!
Jul 29
10:00a
End Date

Paluxy Pals

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the wonders of our park with a Ranger!
Jul 30
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!
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
9:00a
End Date

Reading In The Garden

Garner State Park
Come listen to a ranger read a children's nature book then do an arts and craft activity in our native garden.
Jul 31
10:00a
End Date

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
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 2
10:00a
End Date

Paluxy Pals

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the wonders of our park with a Ranger!
Aug 2
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
10:00a
End Date

Solar Radiation: Friend or Foe?

Martin Creek Lake State Park
The Sun is in both parts a deadly laser and the progenitor of life on Earth. Join us at the park where we'll be doing some activities teaching about both sides!
Aug 3
11:00a
End Date

Design-a-Dino!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Let's get creative and learn to draw a dinosaur!
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
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Eisenhower State Park
Connect with nature and make a masterpiece to take home!
Aug 3
2:00p
End Date

Watercolor

South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger and enjoy some watercolors.
Aug 3
3:00p
End Date

Block Printing Basics

Lockhart State Park
Try your hand at this unique art technique!
Aug 3
5:00p
End Date

Art in the Park!

Purtis Creek State Park
Enjoy nature and unleash your creativity!
Aug 3
8:00p
End Date

Sunset Watercolor

Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Aug 4
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the wonders of our park by creating a masterpiece!
Aug 4
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park - Homemade paper

Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us for one or all of the programs in this summer series to make your own set of art supplies from natural or recycled materials.
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 9
10:00a
End Date

Paluxy Pals

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the wonders of our park with a Ranger!
Aug 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!
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
1:00p
End Date

Art in the Park - Pens and Brushes

Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us for one or all of the programs in this summer series to make your own set of art supplies from natural or recycled materials.
Aug 10
1:30p
End Date

S'mores with a Twist

Guadalupe River State Park
Come celebrate National S'mores Day with us!
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
10:00a
End Date

Solar Arts and Crafts

Lockhart State Park
Join us to explore our nearest star and create sun-powered crafts!
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 16
10:00a
End Date

Paluxy Pals

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the wonders of our park with a Ranger!
Aug 16
10:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Lizards

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a belated World Lizard Day celebration to learn about the scaly friends in the park and make a craft to take home!
Aug 16
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
End Date

Knot Tying

Fort Boggy State Park
Get started on the path to become a knotter.
Aug 17
10:00a
End Date

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 17
2:00p
End Date

Japanese Fish Printing

South Llano River State Park
Try your hand at the ancient art of Gyotaku.
Aug 17
2:00p
End Date

Loom Beaded Keychains

Eisenhower State Park
Learn about this Native American art and make a take home souvenir
Aug 17
2:00p
End Date

Create a Constellation

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Get creative and write your own story in the stars!
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 23
10:00a
End Date

Paluxy Pals

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the wonders of our park with a Ranger!
Aug 23
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
11:00a
End Date

Design-a-Dino!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Let's get creative and learn to draw a dinosaur!
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
2:00p
End Date

Watercolor

South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger and enjoy some watercolors.
Aug 24
6:45p
End Date

Storytime and Craft: Bats

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for storytime and a take-home craft.
Aug 25
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park - Ink and Paint

Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us for one or all of the programs in this summer series to make your own set of art supplies from natural or recycled materials.
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 30
10:00a
End Date

Paluxy Pals

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the wonders of our park with a Ranger!
Aug 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!
Aug 31
10:00a
End Date

Nature Craft - Frogs and Turtles

Bonham State Park
Make your own frog and turtle with recycled items
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!
Aug 31
2:00p
End Date

Create a Constellation

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Get creative and write your own story in the stars!
Aug 31
5:30p
End Date

Crazy Cicadas!

Purtis Creek State Park
What's all the buzz about our noisy cicada neighbors?!

September 2024

Sep 13
6:45p
End Date

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
End Date

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!