Arts & Crafts
May 2026
May
24
10:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Unlock your creativity and connect with the natural world in a whole new way!
May
24
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Create a work of art by painting yourself into nature.
May
24
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 One Day in the Desert and make a fun and creative drawing craft!
May
24
11:00a
End Date
Now You See Me
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Mmicry is more than just flattery, it’s a means of survival for some species!
May
24
2:00p
End Date
May
24
2:00p
End Date
May
25
2:00p
End Date
Petals of Memory
Fort Boggy State Park
Reflect on the history of Memorial Day and explore the symbolism of the Poppy while creating your own!
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 (SOLD OUT)
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May
30
9:00a
End Date
May
30
10:00a
End Date
Nature Painting
McKinney Falls State Park
Pick a nature photo as inspiration and recreate it using art supplies!
May
30
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Alligators!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
May
30
1:00p
End Date
May
30
2:00p
End Date
May
30
3:00p
End Date
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
30
4:00p
End Date
May
31
10:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Unlock your creativity and connect with the natural world in a whole new way!
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
7:30p
End Date
Sunset Watercolors🎨
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for an unforgettable evening of nature, art, and beauty!
Jun
5
2:00p
End Date
Jun
6
8:30a
End Date
Pollinator camouflage adaptation craft
Huntsville State Park
Help pollinators adapt within our Nature Center as they would in the wild to survive.
Jun
6
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).
Jun
10
9:00a
End Date
Library Day at TFFC
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
TFFC is collaborating with Henderson County Public Library to bring you a day for all things books and fish. Bring your library card and get in free!
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
12
3:00p
End Date
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
13
10:00a
End Date
What is Flag Day?
Guadalupe River State Park
Learn the history of the United States flag and design your own!
Jun
13
12:00p
End Date
Broad Stripes and Bright Stars
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Celebrate Flag Day by learning the history of the United States flag and design your own!
Jun
13
1:00p
End Date
Jun
17
9:00a
End Date
Herpetology Day Camp
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Hop, slither or crawl on over to become a junior herpetologist!
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
11:00a
End Date
Jun
20
1:00p
End Date
Jun
20
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Jun
21
9:00a
End Date
Art in the Park - Leaf Painting
Franklin Mountains State Park
Nature and creativity go hand in hand. Drop by the visitor center for some fun nature art.
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!
Jun
27
1:00p
End Date
Jun
27
2:30p
End Date
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
2
7:45p
End Date
America 250: Sunset Watercolors on the Coast🎨
Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate 250 years of Americans finding inspiration in the outdoors!
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
4
10:00a
End Date
Fourth of July Arts & Crafts!
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for a festive drop‑in crafting session in the Visitor Center Conference Room to celebrate Independence Day with creativity and community.
Jul
4
10:00a
End Date
Inking The Constitution: Ink Making Class
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Bring your whole family to the park to learn how to make the ink our founders used to sign the constitution 250 years ago! This is an America 250 Program.
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
18
4:00p
End Date
Hand Braided Rug Workshop
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us for a hands on workshop to learn how to braid your own rug!
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
1
8:30a
End Date
Pollinator camouflage adaptation craft
Huntsville State Park
Help pollinators adapt within our Nature Center as they would in the wild to survive.
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.