Calendar of Events

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

Gyotaku: Fish Printing

Blanco State Park
Come learn about this traditional method of fish printing!
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

Watercolor

South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger and enjoy some watercolors.
Jan 18
2:00p
End Date

Block Printing Basics

Lockhart State Park
Try your hand at this unique art technique!
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

Tejas Watercolors

Mission Tejas State Park
Come express yourself artistically with watercolors!
Jan 18
3:30p
End Date

Wildcraft

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

Nature Journaling

San Angelo State Park
Connect and observe unique plants and wildlife!
Jan 19
2:00p
End Date

Paint with a Ranger

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger to create a masterpiece!
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

Art in the Park

Purtis Creek State Park
Enjoy nature and unleash your creativity!
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

Tejas Watercolors

Mission Tejas State Park
Come express yourself artistically with watercolors!
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

Design-a-Dino!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Let's get creative and learn to draw a dinosaur!

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

National Texas Day

Tyler State Park
Yeehaw! It's a great day to be a Texan.
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

Watercolor

South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger and enjoy some watercolors.
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

Hearts in Our Parks

Tyler State Park
Love is in the air!
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

Wildcraft: Ladybugs!

Blanco State Park
Learn about the lovely ladybug!
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

Junior Ranger Academy

Pedernales Falls State Park
Earn your Junior Ranger badge!
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!