Arts & Crafts
April 2026
Apr
9
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Apr
9
3:30p
End Date
Fossil Detectives
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger to learn how fossils are created and learn about the fossils uncovered in the Paluxy River. Become a paleontologist to uncover fossils in our sand box and create your own fossil impressions in clay.
Apr
10
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Apr
10
1:00p
End Date
Art in the Park: Butterflies
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate Spring and learn about our fluttering pollinators and their host plants. Desing a butterfly activity.
Apr
10
3:00p
End Date
Apr
11
10:00a
End Date
Pine Cone Feeder Craft
Daingerfield State Park
Create your own pine cone feeder to take home and help migratory birds refuel!
Apr
11
10:00a
End Date
Apr
11
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Wading Birds!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about wading birds through story and get creative making crafts!
Apr
11
11:00a
End Date
Seed Paper
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Want to learn how to create your very own seed paper?
Apr
11
1:00p
End Date
Apr
11
2:00p
End Date
Upcycled Loom Craft
Fort Boggy State Park
Connect with pioneer history through a beginner-friendly weaving project!
Apr
11
2:00p
End Date
Apr
11
2:00p
End Date
Sunprints & Sungazing
Lockhart State Park
Join a park ranger for fun activities revolving around the sun!
Apr
11
2:00p
End Date
Apr
12
2:30p
End Date
Solar Painting
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Use the power of the sun to create a work of art!
Apr
13
9:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Leave No Trace ethics principles 4: Leave what you Find. Taking pictures, painting or nature journaling can help you take those memories with you.
Apr
18
8:00a
End Date
Aransas Bird Days - Wings of Spring
Goose Island State Park
Join Goose Island SP and Aransas Pathways for a countywide celebration of migration in Aransas County, Texas!
Apr
18
10:00a
End Date
Storytime with Ranger Kate
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join Camp Host Kate for a storytime in nature as she reads How to be a Good Ancestor and make cool bird feeders!
Apr
18
10:00a
End Date
Apr
18
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Alligators!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Apr
18
1:00p
End Date
Art in the Park: Earth Paints Craft
Cedar Hill State Park
Create some unique art using natural pigments
Apr
18
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).
Apr
18
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Apr
18
2:00p
End Date
Apr
18
3:00p
End Date
Apr
18
3:00p
End Date
Apr
19
10:00a
End Date
Build a Bug House
Inks Lake State Park
Join Park volunteers and learn about our important insect friends. Then, build your very own bug house to take home.
Apr
19
10:00a
End Date
Seed Bomb Craft
Daingerfield State Park
Create a "seed bomb" to start growing native plants that will attract more birds to your own backyard!
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
9:00a
End Date
Cloud Finders
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
A very cirrus program about clouds.
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
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
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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
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
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
14
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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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
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.
June 2026
Jun
4
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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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
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
18
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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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
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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
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
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August 2026
Aug
6
9:00a
End Date
Education Center Open Thursday and Friday
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
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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
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
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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
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!
November 2026
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
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!
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.