Calendar of Events

Arts & Crafts

February 2025

Feb 8
3:30p
End Date

Wildcraft

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Make a craft to remember the park by!
Feb 9
10:00a
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore Our Exhibits, Engage in Hands-On Activities, Ask Questions!
Feb 9
10:30a
End Date

Hearts in the Park

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Happy Valentine's Day!
Feb 9
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Paint, draw and color with a ranger all while enjoying the outdoors.
Feb 9
2:00p
End Date

Design-a-Dino!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Let's make some t-riffic Valentine's themed dinosaurs!
Feb 13
10:30a
End Date

Reading Ranger at the Blanco Public Library

Blanco State Park
Join a ranger for Storytime at the Blanco Library!
Feb 14
12:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Purtis Creek State Park
Enjoy nature and unleash your creativity!
Feb 14
3:30p
End Date

Hearts in Our Parks

Tyler State Park
Love is in the air!
Feb 15
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Families are welcome to paint and draw the nature around them.
Feb 15
10:00a
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore Our Exhibits, Engage in Hands-On Activities, Ask Questions!
Feb 15
10:00a
End Date

The Wild Side

Estero Llano Grande State Park
Enjoy South Texas wildlife at this Wildlife Photo Exhibition!
Feb 15
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Dragonflies!

Brazos Bend State Park
Learn all about dragonflies and make a jeweled dragonfly to take home!
Feb 15
11:00a
End Date

Card Making: Wildlife Love

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Create wildlife Valentine's Day cards while learning about the local wildlife.
Feb 15
1:00p
End Date

Hearts and Crafts

Eisenhower State Park
Create unique crafts to share with your loved ones!
Feb 15
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop.
Feb 15
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Feb 15
2:00p
End Date

Wildcraft: Ladybugs!

Blanco State Park
Learn about the lovely ladybug!
Feb 15
2:00p
End Date

Valentines to Misunderstood Creatures

Fort Parker State Park
Learn about some of our most misunderstood creatures like vultures, skunks, snakes, spiders and more! Then craft a valentine for your fave!
Feb 15
3:30p
End Date

Wildcraft

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Make a craft to remember the park by!
Feb 16
10:00a
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore Our Exhibits, Engage in Hands-On Activities, Ask Questions!
Feb 22
10:00a
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore Our Exhibits, Engage in Hands-On Activities, Ask Questions!
Feb 22
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!
Feb 22
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Raccoons!

Brazos Bend State Park
Listen to the story and make your own raccoon puppet!
Feb 22
1:00p
End Date

Junior Ranger Academy

Pedernales Falls State Park
Earn your Junior Ranger badge!
Feb 22
1:30p
End Date

Wonderful Watercolors

Palmetto State Park
Come and paint the wonderful scenery found here at Palmetto State Park
Feb 22
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop.
Feb 22
2:00p
End Date

Arts and Crafts with a Ranger

McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for a fun craft.
Feb 22
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the wonders of our park by creating a masterpiece!
Feb 22
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Slow down and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
Feb 22
3:30p
End Date

Wildcraft

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Make a craft to remember the park by!
Feb 23
10:00a
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore Our Exhibits, Engage in Hands-On Activities, Ask Questions!

March 2025

Mar 1
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.
Mar 1
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop.
Mar 1
2:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Purtis Creek State Park
Enjoy nature and unleash your creativity!
Mar 7
8:00p
End Date

Light Painting at Night

Fort Boggy State Park
Be a part of our Spring Art in the Park Series. Learn light painting with your phone and some simple props.
Mar 8
9:00a
End Date

Birding Festival

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Enjoy a day of bird themed family-friendly outdoor and indoor activities... including a live bird show!
Mar 8
12:00p
End Date

Soil and Sediment

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Learn about local soils and how they help filter our water.
Mar 8
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop.
Mar 8
5:30p
End Date

Sunset Watercolor

Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Mar 12
11:00a
End Date

Junior Ranger Academy

Pedernales Falls State Park
Earn your Junior Ranger badge!
Mar 13
5:30p
End Date

Sunset Watercolor

Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Mar 15
10:00a
End Date

Monarch and Friends Pollinator Fiesta

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us as we celebrate monarchs and all pollinators!
Mar 15
10:00a
End Date

Spring Fling

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join us for our annual Spring Fling to celebrate spring break and the beginning of spring.
Mar 15
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!
Mar 15
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop.
Mar 15
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Mar 15
2:00p
End Date

Walk, Talk, & Draw

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Learn about local plants while creating art!
Mar 18
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park- Sun Prints

Daingerfield State Park
Make your own souvenir to take home with you!
Mar 19
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park - Watercolors

Daingerfield State Park
Make your own souvenir to take home with you!
Mar 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!
Mar 20
10:30a
End Date

Reading Ranger at the Blanco Public Library

Blanco State Park
Join a ranger for Storytime at the Blanco Library!
Mar 21
9:00p
End Date

Light Painting at Night

Fort Boggy State Park
Be a part of our Spring Art in the Park Series. Learn light painting with your phone and some simple props.
Mar 22
9:00a
End Date

Nature Journaling

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Slow down and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
Mar 28
4:00p
End Date

The Opossum Odyssey

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Adorable creature talk with an adorable creature craft to tag along...
Mar 29
10:00a
End Date

Nature Journaling

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Learn about the 5 senses we use to observe the world around us and create your very own nature journal.
Mar 29
10:00a
End Date

Color in the Park - Art in the Park

Bonham State Park
Be inspired by nature and create a memento of your visit.
Mar 29
1:00p
End Date

Junior Ranger Games

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Kids will learn and test their skills as they work through the Junior Ranger Journal in order to earn their own Junior Ranger Badge.

April 2025

Apr 12
10:00a
End Date

Wings on the Wind Festival

Abilene State Park
Join Texas Master Naturalists to learn about the mysteries of wind!
Apr 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!
Apr 17
10:30a
End Date

Reading Ranger at the Blanco Public Library

Blanco State Park
Join a ranger for Storytime at the Blanco Library!
Apr 19
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Apr 26
10:00a
End Date

Home, Home on the Prairie

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
STAY OFF MY PRAIRIE, DOG!

May 2025

May 15
10:30a
End Date

Reading Ranger at the Blanco Public Library

Blanco State Park
Join a ranger for Storytime at the Blanco Library!
May 17
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

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

Colors of the Canyon

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Create beautiful artwork that captures the colors of an spring day at Government Canyon.

June 2025

Jun 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!
Jun 21
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

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

July 2025

Jul 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!
Jul 19
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

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

August 2025

Aug 16
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

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

September 2025

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 20
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

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

October 2025

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 18
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

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

November 2025

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!

December 2025

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!