Calendar of Events

Arts & Crafts

January 2026

Jan 10
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Raccoons!

Brazos Bend State Park
Listen to the story and make your own raccoon puppet!
Jan 10
12:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Purtis Creek State Park
Enjoy nature and unleash your creativity!
Jan 10
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).
Jan 10
2:00p
End Date

Nature Painting with a Ranger

McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for a fun craft
Jan 10
2:00p
End Date

Feather Pen Writing!

Mission Tejas State Park
Ever wanted to write a poem or a letter with a feather pen? Now you can!
Jan 11
12:00p
End Date

CANCELED: Junior Ranger Games

Old Tunnel State Park
Earn your Junior Ranger Badge while exploring and learning about the park.
Jan 11
2:00p
End Date

Watercolors and Willets

Sea Rim State Park
Come paint your favorite bird!
Jan 16
3:30p
End Date

Art in the Park-Water Color Techniques

Inks Lake State Park
Join us and learn watercolor techniques as we enjoy the lakeside view.
Jan 17
10:30a
End Date

Splash of Color

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Express yourself using the park as inspiration!
Jan 17
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Alligators!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Jan 17
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Jan 17
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Jan 17
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park: Salt Snowflakes

Cedar Hill State Park
Take home a unique and beautiful Winter-themed craft!
Jan 17
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park: Abstract Animals

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Get your creative juices flowing!
Jan 17
3:00p
End Date

Block Printing Basics

Lockhart State Park
Try your hand at this unique art technique!
Jan 18
10:00a
End Date

Junior Ranger Academy

Pedernales Falls State Park
Earn your Junior Ranger badge!
Jan 18
11:00a
End Date

Art in the Park - Birds!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Get crafty and celebrate our winged wonders!
Jan 18
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.
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!
Jan 22
10:30a
End Date

Reading Ranger at the Blanco Public Library

Blanco State Park
Join a ranger for Storytime at the Blanco Library!
Jan 24
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Jan 24
1:00p
End Date

Art in the Park: Birdfeeders

Cedar Hill State Park
Learn the do's and don'ts of birdfeeders and make your own from recycled materials
Jan 24
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).
Jan 24
3:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Purtis Creek State Park
Learn how to journal and spend time in nature!
Jan 25
11:00a
End Date

Seed Paper

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Want to learn how to create your very own seed paper?
Jan 30
3:00p
End Date

Letterbox Journal Scavenger Hunt

Purtis Creek State Park
Learn the ins and outs of letterboxing!
Jan 31
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Raccoons!

Brazos Bend State Park
Listen to the story and make your own raccoon puppet!
Jan 31
11:00a
End Date

Art in the Park: Bird Houses and Watercolors

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Paint and watch birds! Great for kids, families and couples!
Jan 31
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Jan 31
1:00p
End Date

Watercolors and Willets

Sea Rim State Park
Come and paint your favorite bird

February 2026

Feb 5
10:30a
End Date

Reading Ranger at the Blanco Public Library

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

Share a Valentine

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
A small act of kindness can make a big difference!
Feb 7
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

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

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Feb 21
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Feb 28
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

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

March 2026

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 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
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Mar 21
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

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

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 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!