Arts & Crafts
January 2025
Jan
18
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park (cancelled 01/25/25)
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Families are welcome to paint and draw the nature around them.
Jan
18
10:00a
End Date
Nature Center Hours
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore Our Exhibits, Engage in Hands-On Activities, Ask Questions!
Jan
18
10:00a
End Date
Jan
18
11:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the wonders of our park by creating a masterpiece!
Jan
18
1:00p
End Date
Watercolor Wonders
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Flood your pages with color and enhance your sketches with watercolor.
Jan
18
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop.
Jan
18
2:00p
End Date
Jan
18
2:00p
End Date
Jan
18
2:00p
End Date
Interesting Insects
Fort Parker State Park
Craft your own book of fascinating insect facts! Get hands on with real life bugs in resin.
Jan
18
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Jan
18
2:00p
End Date
Nature Craft-ivities-Turkey Vultures
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn about a nature topic followed by an arts and crafts project!
Jan
18
2:00p
End Date
Jan
18
3:30p
End Date
Jan
19
10:00a
End Date
Nature Center Hours
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore Our Exhibits, Engage in Hands-On Activities, Ask Questions!
Jan
19
2:00p
End Date
Jan
19
2:00p
End Date
Jan
25
10:00a
End Date
Nature Center Hours
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore Our Exhibits, Engage in Hands-On Activities, Ask Questions!
Jan
25
10:00a
End Date
Trade Beads - Universal Currency
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Colorful beads played a huge role as Europeans began exploring new places and encountering unknown groups of people.
Jan
25
1:00p
End Date
Jan
25
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop.
Jan
25
2:00p
End Date
Jan
26
10:00a
End Date
Nature Center Hours
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore Our Exhibits, Engage in Hands-On Activities, Ask Questions!
Jan
26
10:00a
End Date
Corn Husk Dolls
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Get creative with corn husks! Make your own corn husk doll to take home and learn about the history of corn husk dolls.
Jan
26
11:00a
End Date
February 2025
Feb
1
8:30a
End Date
All About Armadillos
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Learn about the Texas state small mammal
Feb
1
10:00a
End Date
Nature Center Hours
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore Our Exhibits, Engage in Hands-On Activities, Ask Questions!
Feb
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.
Feb
1
2:30p
End Date
Feb
2
10:00a
End Date
Nature Center Hours
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore Our Exhibits, Engage in Hands-On Activities, Ask Questions!
Feb
8
9:00a
End Date
Bug Safari
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us to learn about the bugs that call McKinney Falls State Park home!
Feb
8
10:00a
End Date
Nature Center Hours
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore Our Exhibits, Engage in Hands-On Activities, Ask Questions!
Feb
8
10:00a
End Date
Super Special Snakes!
Mission Tejas State Park
Although our snakes may get a bad rap, these shy, slithery serpents play important roles in our lives and the Texas ecosystem. Join our park interpreter for a presentation on the stories we tell about these important animals and design your own snake!
Feb
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.
Feb
8
2:00p
End Date
Feb
8
2:00p
End Date
Watercolor on the River: Valentine's Day Greeting Cards
Blanco State Park
Be inspired by the beauty of the Blanco River.
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
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
3:30p
End Date
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
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
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
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
1:00p
End Date
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
Nature Journaling
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Slow down and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
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
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
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
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.
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!
May 2025
May
17
2:00p
End Date
Colors of the Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Create beautiful artwork that captures the colors of an autumn 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!
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!
August 2025
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!
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!
November 2025
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!
January 2026
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!