Calendar of Events

Arts & Crafts

August 2025

Aug 8 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 8
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 8
3:30p
End Date

Art in the Park: Watercolor Painting

Copper Breaks State Park
Let out your creative spirit with water coloring!
Aug 8
4:00p
End Date

Texoma Tarantulas

Eisenhower State Park
Come learn more about our 8-legged friends!!
Aug 9
11:00a
End Date

Waste to Wonder Craft Time

Inks Lake State Park
Join ranger Michelle to learn more about the negative impacts of plastic pollution on parks and our environment while engaging in a fun craft activity!
Aug 9
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Alligators!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Aug 9
11:00a
End Date

Make a TeePee

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us for a fun and creative craft session where you can design and build your very own miniature teepee!
Aug 9
2:00p
End Date

Wildcraft

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Make a craft to remember the park by!
Aug 9
5:00p
End Date

Slithering Snakes

Tyler State Park
Are they slimy?
Aug 9
5:30p
End Date

Solar S'mores

Purtis Creek State Park
Celebrate National S'mores Day with us!
Aug 9
8:00p
End Date

Sunset Watercolor on the River

Blanco State Park
Get inspired by the beauty of the Blanco River!
Aug 10
9:00a
End Date

Nature Art Expo.

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
A group exhibition that invites you to discover the connection between art and nature through the eyes of regional artists.
Aug 10
10:30a
End Date

Pond on a Plate

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Learn how energy flows through a wetland habitat by building a pond from the ground up!
Aug 15
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 16
10:00a
End Date

Nature Painting with a Ranger

McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for a fun craft.
Aug 16
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 16
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!
Aug 16
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Hummingbirds!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Aug 16
11:00a
End Date

Create a Constellation

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Get creative and write your own story in the stars!
Aug 16
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).
Aug 16
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Aug 16
2:00p
End Date

Wildcraft

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Make a craft to remember the park by!
Aug 16
2:00p
End Date

Snakes!!

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Come to the Canyon and make your own pet spider to take home!
Aug 16
3:00p
End Date

Nature's Favorite Clean Up Crew

Inks Lake State Park
Learn about one of natures most important recyclers, vultures
Aug 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!
Aug 20
6:30p
End Date

Nighttime Pollinators

Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Aug 22
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 23
9:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Let loose your inner artist!
Aug 23
10:30a
End Date

Solar Crafting

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Use the power of the sun to create a work of art!
Aug 23
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Snakes!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about snakes through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Aug 23
2:00p
End Date

Wildcraft

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Make a craft to remember the park by!
Aug 23
2:00p
End Date

Intro to Basket Weaving

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Escape the heat, and learn this timeless craft indoors!
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

All About Mammals

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

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Sep 21
10:00a
End Date

Seed Stomp

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Plant wildflower seeds for future generations!
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.

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
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 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
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

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

November 2025

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 15
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

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

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 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
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 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 20
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

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

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!