Calendar of Events

Arts & Crafts

August 2025

Aug 29
1:00a
End Date

Pinecone Bird Feeders

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Create a treat to take home to the birds in your backyard!
Aug 29
1:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Families are welcome to paint and draw the nature around them.
Aug 30
11:00a
End Date

Camping Craft

Meridian State Park
Get creative and show off your ranger pride by making your own Junior Ranger Badge!
Aug 30
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Alligators!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Aug 30
11:00a
End Date

All About Mammals

Tyler State Park
What is a mammal?
Aug 30
2:00p
End Date

Wildcraft

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Make a craft to remember the park by!
Aug 30
2:00p
End Date

Building Blocks of the CCC

Bastrop State Park
Learn about the CCC who built the parks and try your hand at building a roman arch and a paper army hat!
Aug 30
2:00p
End Date

Orienteering

Possum Kingdom State Park
Learn the art of map making and how orienteering is used in everyday life. Learn how to use a map and compass to navigate your surroundings.
Aug 30
2:00p
End Date

Crafting with a Ranger

McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for a fun craft.
Aug 30
2:30p
End Date

Tejas Watercolors

Mission Tejas State Park
Come express yourself artistically with watercolors!
Aug 30
7:15p
End Date

Sunset Watercolors🎨

Galveston Island State Park
Join us for an unforgettable evening of nature, art, and beauty!
Aug 30
9:30p
End Date

Light Painting at Night

Fort Boggy State Park
Create Magical Light Art with Just Your Phone!
Aug 31
11:00a
End Date

Create a Constellation

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Get creative and write your own story in the stars!
Aug 31
1:00p
End Date

Seed Paper

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Want to learn how to make your very own seed paper?

September 2025

Sep 3
6:30p
End Date

Nighttime Pollinators

Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Sep 5
4:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
A beautiful evening with some inspirational nature journaling.
Sep 6
9:30a
End Date

Lake Mineral Wells State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep 6
10:00a
End Date

Sun Prints at the Shore🌞

Galveston Island State Park
Join us at Galveston Island State Park for a fun, hands-on Sun Print workshop where nature meets art!
Sep 6
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Hummingbirds!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Sep 6
11:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Create a masterpiece inspired by the wonders of Dinosaur Valley!
Sep 6
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Sep 6
12:00p
End Date

Awesome Oh-possums

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for an engaging wildlife program where we dive into the fascinating world of the Virginia Opossum!
Sep 6
2:00p
End Date

Watercolor in the Park!

Cleburne State Park
Come join a ranger for watercolor in the park!
Sep 6
2:00p
End Date

Nature Painting with a Ranger

McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for a fun craft
Sep 7
10:30a
End Date

Solar Powered Crafts

Mustang Island State Park
Come make arts and crafts using the power of the sun! Fun for all ages!
Sep 13
9:00a
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? Stop by to learn more at a touch table and craft station. All are welcome, but this activity is timed to coincide with Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend.
Sep 13
9:00a
End Date

Girl Scouts Love State Parks

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Dinosaur Valley is happy to announce we will be partnering with Girl Scouts Love State Parks again!
Sep 13
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Let loose your inner artist!
Sep 13
10:30a
End Date

Leave No Trace

Inks Lake State Park
Learn about the 7 principals of Leave No Trace and play a fun game
Sep 13
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Dragonflies!

Brazos Bend State Park
Learn all about dragonflies and make a jeweled dragonfly to take home!
Sep 13
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Sep 13
1:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Calling all artists! No experience needed.
Sep 13
1:00p
End Date

Table Talk: Nature Journal

Blanco State Park
Chat with a ranger about nature journaling.
Sep 13
1:30p
End Date

Cold Blooded Creatures

Tyler State Park
What is a reptile?
Sep 13
4:30p
End Date

Walk, Talk, & Draw

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
We are going to walk. We are going to talk. We are going to draw.
Sep 13
6:00p
End Date

Girl Scouts Love State Parks

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join us for several nature activities after dark!
Sep 14
10:30a
End Date

Solar Powered Crafts

Mustang Island State Park
Come make arts and crafts using the power of the sun! Fun for all ages!
Sep 14
1:30p
End Date

Girl Scouts Love State Parks

Purtis Creek State Park
Connect with fellow Girl Scouts and experience the nature at Purtis Creek!
Sep 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!
Sep 17
6:30p
End Date

Nighttime Pollinators

Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Sep 20
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Alligators!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Sep 20
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Sep 20
12:00p
End Date

Awesome Oh-possums

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for an engaging wildlife program where we dive into the fascinating world of the Virginia Opossum!
Sep 20
1:00p
End Date

Tree Crafts

Tyler State Park
Let's get crafty!
Sep 20
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).
Sep 20
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Sep 20
2:00p
End Date

Colors of the Wind Watercolor

Lockhart State Park
Paint with all the colors of the wind at Lockhart State Park!
Sep 20
2:30p
End Date

Tejas Watercolors

Mission Tejas State Park
Come express yourself artistically with watercolors!
Sep 20
6:45p
End Date

Sunset Watercolors🎨

Galveston Island State Park
Join us for an unforgettable evening of nature, art, and beauty!
Sep 21
10:00a
End Date

Seed Stomp

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Plant wildflower seeds for future generations!
Sep 21
10:30a
End Date

Solar Powered Crafts

Mustang Island State Park
Come make arts and crafts using the power of the sun! Fun for all ages!
Sep 21
11:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Create a masterpiece inspired by the wonders of Dinosaur Valley!
Sep 26
6:30p
End Date

Galveston Island State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)

Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep 27
11:00a
End Date

Life of Bugs

Tyler State Park
How do bugs help us?
Sep 27
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Sep 27
2:00p
End Date

Feeders for the Birds

Lockhart State Park
Let's make bird feeders for our feathered friends!
Sep 27
2:30p
End Date

Tejas Watercolors

Mission Tejas State Park
Come express yourself artistically with watercolors!
Sep 28
10:00a
End Date

Boats and Brushes-Art on the Water

Inks Lake State Park
Enjoy a kayak trip combined with a fun art activity

October 2025

Oct 1
6:30p
End Date

Nighttime Pollinators

Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Oct 4
9:00a
End Date

Connect to the Canyon

Government Canyon State Natural Area
This October is Government Canyon's 20th Anniversary month, and we've scheduled a series of activities to celebrate! This weekend, we're using art to connect with our natural and cultural history.
Oct 4
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Oct 4
2:00p
End Date

Colors of the Canyon

Government Canyon State Natural Area
This October is Government Canyon's 20th Anniversary month, and we've scheduled a series of activities to celebrate! This weekend, we're using art to connect with our natural and cultural history. Stop by to create beautiful artwork that captures the colors of Government Canyon.
Oct 11
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Oct 12
10:00a
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Oct 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!
Oct 15
6:30p
End Date

Nighttime Pollinators

Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Oct 17
6:30p
End Date

Watercolor at Sunset

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Creative forces at work...
Oct 18
10:00a
End Date

State Park Spook-Tacular

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers all day and celebrate Halloween!
Oct 18
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Oct 18
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Oct 19
10:00a
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Oct 25
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Oct 26
10:00a
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!

November 2025

Nov 1
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Nov 2
10:00a
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Nov 8
9:00a
End Date

Yucca Basket Weaving

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Yucca on Yucca
Nov 8
10:00a
End Date

Dino-bility Day!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate inclusion, adventure, and the great outdoors at Dino-bility Day - a fun-filled, accessible event for all ages and abilities!
Nov 8
10:15a
End Date

Colors of the Caprock

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
The hues are spectacular in the canyons...
Nov 9
10:00a
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Nov 15
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Nov 15
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Nov 16
10:00a
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Nov 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!
Nov 22
10:00a
End Date

Let's Talk Turkey

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Let's talk about everyone's favorite Thanksgiving bird!
Nov 22
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Nov 23
10:00a
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Nov 26
10:00a
End Date

Storytime and Craft: Wild Turkeys

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for an unforgettable wild turkey story and craft!
Nov 29
10:00a
End Date

Deck the Halls

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Learn about making Christmas decorations with natural materials.
Nov 29
11:00a
End Date

Frontier Candle Dipping

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Step back in time and experience how frontier families lit their homes, one candle at a time.
Nov 29
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Nov 30
10:00a
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!

December 2025

Dec 6
10:00a
End Date

Winter Holiday Traditions

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Celebrate the holidays the old-fashioned way by hand-crafting items families might have been made on the historic ranches that became Government Canyon.
Dec 6
12:00p
End Date

Art in the Park: Christmas Cards

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for an early National Christmas Card Day Celebration!
Dec 13
10:00a
End Date

Reading Ranger: Dino Story and Craft

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Bring a blanket and settle in for a festive story read by a ranger, followed by a craft. We'll bring the hot cocoa.
Dec 13
2:00p
End Date

Christmas Crafts

Lockhart State Park
Paint a nature-inspired salt dough ornament to take home with you! Stop by any time between 2:00pm and 3:30pm.
Dec 13
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 13
6:00p
End Date

Holly Days in the Park

San Angelo State Park
Come out and experience the holidays in the park!
Dec 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!
Dec 19
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 20
10:00a
End Date

Christmas for the Birds

Guadalupe River State Park
Experience a festive feathered celebration this holiday season!
Dec 20
1:00p
End Date

Santa's Workshop

Pedernales Falls State Park
Help Santa's elves build gifts for all the good birdies!
Dec 20
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Dec 20
3:00p
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 20
6:00p
End Date

Christmas in the Park 2025

Lake Whitney State Park
It's the most Wonderful Time of the year at Lake Whitney State Park. Come stay in the Horseshoe Loop and decorate your campsite to hopefully be voted the best of 2025! The votes will be placed by the visitors that get FREE entry to drive through our park from 6 to 8 pm.

January 2026

Jan 17
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Jan 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!

February 2026

Feb 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!
Feb 21
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!

March 2026

Mar 21
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!

April 2026

Apr 18
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!

May 2026

May 16
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!

June 2026

Jun 20
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!

July 2026

Jul 18
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!

August 2026

Aug 15
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!

September 2026

Sep 19
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!

October 2026

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!

December 2026

Dec 19
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!

January 2027

Jan 16
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!