Calendar of Events

Arts & Crafts

February 2026

Feb 14
8:00a
End Date

Art in the Park: This is my Mexico

Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Explore some contest winning art at the Fort!
Feb 14
9:30a
End Date

Valentine's Day Arts and Crafts!

McKinney Falls State Park
Come make a Valentine's day card with us!
Feb 14
10:00a
End Date

Gyotaku: Fish Printing ****Canceled****

Lake Tawakoni State Park
It was this big!
Feb 14
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Embrace your creative side by making nature-themed crafts on the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Feb 14
10:30a
End Date

Art in the Park - Valentine's Day Cards

Purtis Creek State Park
Make a Valentine's Day card for a loved one in the best art classroom in the world... nature!
Feb 14
11:00a
End Date

Art in the Park: Clay-Station

Cedar Hill State Park
Make prints, models, and jewelry with modeling clay
Feb 14
11:00a
End Date

Valentines Blossom Bookmarks

Balmorhea State Park
Join us for a crafty morning making floral bookmarks!
Feb 14
11:00a
End Date

Lovebugs Craft

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Love is in the air!
Feb 14
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Ladybugs!

Brazos Bend State Park
Learn about ladybugs and make a valentine!
Feb 14
12:00p
End Date

Art in the Park- Valentine's Edition

Guadalupe River State Park
Come enjoy the day at the park and create a nature-themed valentine craft to take home.
Feb 14
1:00p
End Date

Castle Hours

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Feb 14
1:00p
End Date

Art in the park- A valentine's day craft for the kids.

Inks Lake State Park
Craft a special gift for your favorite Valentine.
Feb 14
1:00p
End Date

Creepy Crawly Valentines

Lost Maples State Natural Area
Learn about animals that deserve more love and get to do some arts and crafts!
Feb 14
1:30p
End Date

Gyotaku - Fish Printing

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Capturing the present in an art form from the past
Feb 14
2:00p
End Date

Lovebugs Craft

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Love is in the air!
Feb 14
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park - Valentine's Cards

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the day by creating a nature themed Valentine's card!
Feb 14
2:00p
End Date

Valentine's Day Make-Your-Own-Bouquet

Mission Tejas State Park
Create something personal for that Special Someone!
Feb 14
2:00p
End Date

Watercolors on the Blanco: Greeting Card Edition

Blanco State Park
*This event has been cancelled*
Feb 14
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Tyler State Park
Let's find the beauty in nature
Feb 14
3:00p
End Date

Wild Craft

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Make an educational craft to remember the park by!
Feb 14
3:00p
End Date

I Lichen You a Lot!

Buescher State Park
Talk about #RelationshipGoals! Get a close look at these tiny power couples and learn how they make their relationship work and thrive! Then use them as inspiration to color your own lichen power couple Valentines card masterpiece!
Feb 15
2:00p
End Date

Castle Hours

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
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 19
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park- Sculpting Enchanted Rock

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Hannah and make your very own exfoliation dome using air dry clay in our Day Use Area.
Feb 20
1:00p
End Date

Castle Hours

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Feb 21
10:00a
End Date

Read with a Ranger and Potting

Mission Tejas State Park
Come join park staff at the group pavilion for a two-tiered event!
Feb 21
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!
Feb 21
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
CANCELLED FOR JAN. 24 DUE TO THE WINTER STORM. Discover, Learn and Play at the Nature Center!
Feb 21
1:00p
End Date

Castle Hours

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Feb 21
1:00p
End Date

Art in the Park - Leaf Art

Franklin Mountains State Park
Nature and creativity go hand in hand. Drop by the visitor center for some fun nature art.
Feb 21
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).
Feb 21
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Feb 21
2:00p
End Date

Love Poems for Misunderstood Creatures

Fort Parker State Park
Learn about some of our most misunderstood creatures like vultures, skunks, snakes, spiders and more! Then craft a poem for your fave!
Feb 21
3:00p
End Date

Wild Craft

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Make an educational craft to remember the park by!
Feb 22
2:00p
End Date

Castle Hours

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Feb 22
2:00p
End Date

Watercolors and Willets

Sea Rim State Park
Express your creativity
Feb 27
1:00p
End Date

Castle Hours

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Feb 27
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Tyler State Park
Let's find the beauty in nature
Feb 27
3:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Eisenhower State Park
Slow down and connect with nature through journaling!
Feb 28
9:30a
End Date

Water Color at Upper Falls!

McKinney Falls State Park
Come paint a watercolor at the upper falls with local artist Mark Gale
Feb 28
10:00a
End Date

All About Mammals

Tyler State Park
What is a mammal?
Feb 28
11:00a
End Date

From Seeing to Saving

Balmorhea State Park
Nature Journaling 101!
Feb 28
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Owls!

Brazos Bend State Park
Listen to the story and make your own owl puppet.
Feb 28
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Feb 28
1:00p
End Date

Castle Hours

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Feb 28
1:00p
End Date

Nature Protectors at Nacogdoches Public Library

Nacogdoches, TX - Judy B. McDonald Public Library
Join park staff at the Nacogdoches Public Library for reading with a Ranger and bring home your own potted plant to grow!
Feb 28
2:00p
End Date

Love Poems for Misunderstood Creatures

Fort Parker State Park
Learn about some of our most misunderstood creatures like vultures, skunks, snakes, spiders and more! Then craft a poem for your fave!
Feb 28
3:00p
End Date

Wild Craft

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Make an educational craft to remember the park by!

March 2026

Mar 1
10:00a
End Date

Nature Journaling

Old Tunnel State Park
Connect nature with creativity while making your own nature journal.
Mar 5
10:30a
End Date

Reading Ranger at the Blanco Public Library

Blanco State Park
Join a ranger for Storytime at the Blanco Library!
Mar 7
10:00a
End Date

Ladies Bonnet Workshop

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us at the park for a ladies’ bonnet workshop!
Mar 7
2:00p
End Date

Junior Rangers

Daingerfield State Park
Learn how to become an environmental hero and earn your Junior Ranger badge with our Park Rangers!
Mar 11
2:00p
End Date

Butter Making

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Come shake up some butter with us!
Mar 13
1:00p
End Date

Gyotaku (Japanese Fish Painting)

Inks Lake State Park
Meet us in Central Park to learn about and practice the art of Japanese Fish Painting!
Mar 13
4:00p
End Date

Art Activity

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Paint, draw, sketch, or color with a ranger at the park amphitheater
Mar 14
9:00a
End Date

Birding Festival 2026

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come join us to celebrate South Texas birds at our annual Birding Festival! Birders of all experiences and ages are welcome!
Mar 14
10:00a
End Date

Monarch and Friends Pollinator Fiesta

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us as we celebrate monarchs and all pollinators!
Mar 14
11:00a
End Date

Junior Rangers

Daingerfield State Park
Learn how to become an environmental hero and earn your Junior Ranger badge with our Park Rangers!
Mar 14
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
CANCELLED FOR JAN. 24 DUE TO THE WINTER STORM. Discover, Learn and Play at the Nature Center!
Mar 14
1:00p
End Date

FREE: Spring Festival & Native Plant Sale

Lockhart State Park
Join the fun at Lockhart State Park for a celebration of spring, pollinators, and plants! Drop in any time between 1-4pm.
Mar 14
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Daingerfield State Park
Get creative with multiple art projects available! Take in the beauty nearby for inspiration!
Mar 14
3:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Put your observation skills to the test
Mar 15
2:00p
End Date

Make a Bird Feeder

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Ready to get creative and make a positive impact on nature?
Mar 17
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park - St. Patrick's Day Tree Cookie Craft

Daingerfield State Park
Make a St. Patrick's Day tree cookie ornament to take home with you!
Mar 19
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park- Sculpting Enchanted Rock

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Hannah and make your very own exfoliation dome using air dry clay in our Day Use Area.
Mar 21
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Mar 28
1:00p
End Date

Snake Safety

Meridian State Park
Craft with us and learn some tips and tricks to sharing a trail with snakes.
Mar 28
2:00p
End Date

Flutter Books- Learn and Create

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Butterfly Edition

April 2026

Apr 18
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Apr 24
10:00a
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!

May 2026

May 16
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

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

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!

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!

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!

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!