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July 2026

Jul 22
1:00p
End Date

Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul 23
1:00p
End Date

Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul 23
6:30p
End Date

Corn Husks a Symbol of Tradition and Ingenuity: Part 2

In coordination with Big Bend Conservation Alliance, join us for this FREE event at Galleria Raices. Let's honor the Indigenous Peoples of the La Junta area by making Trinkets and learning about their culture.
Jul 24
1:00p
End Date

Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul 24
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come and draw some nature with a ranger.
Jul 25
10:00a
End Date

Origami Explorers

Eisenhower State Park
Discover how a simple piece of paper can become something extraordinary!
Jul 25
10:00a
End Date

Arts in the Park-Letters from the Lake

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Watercoloring with our natural resources.
Jul 25
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Paint, draw and color with a ranger all while enjoying the outdoors.
Jul 25
10:00a
End Date

Flintknapping Demo

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Ever wonder how an arrowhead is made? Come find out from an expert flintknapper!
Jul 25
11:00a
End Date

Christmas in July Crafting!

McKinney Falls State Park
We're half way to Christmas! Celebrate and beat the heat with a little holiday cheer! Join us for a festive Christmas in July arts‑and‑crafts program!
Jul 25
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Owls!

Brazos Bend State Park
Listen to the story and make your own owl puppet.
Jul 25
1:00p
End Date

Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul 25
2:00p
End Date

Feathered Friends

South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the nesting behaviors of bird species that call south llano river home!
Jul 25
2:00p
End Date

CANCELED- Art in the Park- Snakes

Bonham State Park
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED- Come and join us for a fun snake-themed craft!
Jul 25
2:00p
End Date

Red, White, and Botanical Blues

Atlanta State Park
Capture the beauty of Atlanta State Park with a cyanotype print!
Jul 25
3:00p
End Date

Wildcraft

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Make an educational craft to remember the park by!
Jul 25
3:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Put your observation skills to the test
Jul 26
1:00p
End Date

Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul 26
2:00p
End Date

Sun + Nature + Art = Your Perfect Day!

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Create your own sun-printed masterpiece!
Jul 29
1:00p
End Date

Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul 30
1:00p
End Date

Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul 31
9:00a
End Date

Bird Feeder Craft

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Use recycled materials to create and paint a bird feeder; fun for the whole family!
Jul 31
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Watercolor Bookmarks!
Jul 31
1:00p
End Date

Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul 31
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come and draw some nature with a ranger.

August 2026

Aug 1
8:30a
End Date

Pollinator Camouflage Adaptation Craft

Huntsville State Park
Help pollinators adapt within our Nature Center as they would in the wild to survive.
Aug 1
1:00p
End Date

Craft Table: All About Butterflies

Lockhart State Park
Join us for some butterfly crafts! Drop in any time between 1-2:30pm.
Aug 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 (cap at 25 people).
Aug 1
3:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Purtis Creek State Park
Relax, enjoy nature, and unleash your creativity!
Aug 6
7:45p
End Date

Sunset Watercolors🎨

Galveston Island State Park
Join us for an unforgettable evening of nature, art, and beauty!
Aug 7
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come and draw some nature with a ranger.
Aug 8
10:00a
End Date

Reading Ranger: Chilling with Spiders

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Do spiders give you the creeps? Why, when they do so much good in the environment? Let's talk about it, while we all cool down with a chilly treat.
Aug 8
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!
Aug 8
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park-Make a Planter

Inks Lake State Park
Join park volunteers and make your very own super cool planter
Aug 8
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park: Spider Craft

Spin up some arachnid art!
Aug 8
7:00p
End Date

Watercolor at Sunset

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Be inspired by the beauty of Dinosaur Valley!
Aug 14
10:00a
End Date

Junior Ranger Day :)

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Back to School! - Join us for a come-and-go program at the Visitor Center Pavilion!
Aug 14
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come and draw some nature with a ranger.
Aug 15
10:00a
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Aug 15
10:30a
End Date

Paint-a-Snake

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Paint your very own snake!
Aug 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!
Aug 21
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come and draw some nature with a ranger.
Aug 21
3:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Watercolor Bookmarks!
Aug 22
10:45a
End Date

Art in the Park: Abstract Animals

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Get your creative juices flowing!
Aug 28
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come and draw some nature with a ranger.
Aug 29
10:00a
End Date

Crafting with a Ranger: Paper Mosaics

McKinney Falls State Park
Get creative at the park with a hands‑on Paper Mosaic craft session
Aug 29
10:00a
End Date

Junior Rangers Day :)

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Back to School! - Join us for a come-and-go program at the Visitor Center Pavilion!
Aug 29
3:00p
End Date

Feeders for the Birds

Lockhart State Park
Let's make bird feeders for our feathered friends!

September 2026

Sep 4
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come and draw some nature with a ranger.
Sep 5
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).
Sep 10
11:00a
End Date

Indigenous Trade at the Fort

Fort Leaton State Historic Site
See how trade on the Chihuahuan Trail evolved between Native Americans and Anglo/Euro-American at the Fort Leaton then learn how to make your own pottery.
Sep 11
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come and draw some nature with a ranger.
Sep 12
3:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Watercolor Bookmarks!
Sep 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!
Sep 18
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come and draw some nature with a ranger.
Sep 18
5:30p
End Date

Writing the US Constitution: What is an Oak Gall?

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Our Founding Fathers used oak gall ink to write and sign the US Constitution on September 17, 1787. What is a gall? And how do you turn it into ink? Come find out!
Sep 19
10:00a
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Sep 19
10:00a
End Date

Seed Stomp

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Plant wildflower seeds for future generations!
Sep 19
1:00p
End Date

Ink of Independence Workshop

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Get your hands on this piece of history and make your own declaration to nature.
Sep 25
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come and draw some nature with a ranger.

October 2026

Oct 2
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come and draw some nature with a ranger.
Oct 3
1:00p
End Date

Ink of Independence Workshop

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Get your hands on this piece of history and make your own declaration to nature.
Oct 3
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).
Oct 9
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come and draw some nature with a ranger.
Oct 10
10:00a
End Date

East Texas Fire and Nature Festival - 3rd Annual

Nature Center Wildlife Management Area
Join Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and our partners for a free event all about nature, prescribed fire and how it benefits humans and wildlife alike!
Oct 16
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come and draw some nature with a ranger.
Oct 17
10:00a
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Oct 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!
Oct 23
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come and draw some nature with a ranger.
Oct 24
1:00p
End Date

Ink of Independence Workshop

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Get your hands on this piece of history and make your own declaration to nature.
Oct 30
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come and draw some nature with a ranger.
Oct 31
12:00p
End Date

State Park Spook-Tacular

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers to celebrate Halloween all day long!

November 2026

Nov 6
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come and draw some nature with a ranger.
Nov 7
10:00a
End Date

Dino-bility Day!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
You’re invited to join us at Dinosaur Valley State Park for our 2nd annual Dino-bility Day - a celebration of accessibility, community, and outdoor recreation for people of all abilities!
Nov 7
10:00a
End Date

Lost Pines Wildlife Habitat Day

Bastrop State Park
Experience wildlife of the Lost Pines! Join in on interactive booths, activities, live wildlife, informational presentations and more at this free event at Bastrop State Park!
Nov 7
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).
Nov 13
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come and draw some nature with a ranger.
Nov 14
1:30p
End Date

Colors of the Canyon

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Stop by the Picnic Pavilion to create beautiful artwork that captures the colors of Government Canyon.
Nov 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!
Nov 20
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come and draw some nature with a ranger.
Nov 21
10:00a
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Nov 27
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come and draw some nature with a ranger.
Nov 28
10:00a
End Date

Deck the Halls

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Learn about making Christmas decorations with natural materials.

December 2026

Dec 4
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come and draw some nature with a ranger.
Dec 5
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).
Dec 11
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come and draw some nature with a ranger.
Dec 12
10:00a
End Date

Winter Holiday Traditions

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Celebrate the holidays the old-fashioned way by hand-crafting items families might have been made on the historic ranches that became Government Canyon.
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! Win prizes!
Dec 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!
Dec 18
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come and draw some nature with a ranger.
Dec 19
10:00a
End Date

Nature Journaling

Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Dec 31
5:30p
End Date

New Year's Eve: Sunset Reflections

Fort Parker State Park
Enjoy the sunset reflecting on Fort Parker Lake, reflect on the past or upcoming year, or paint the scene in watercolor.

January 2027

Jan 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!

February 2027

Feb 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!

March 2027

Mar 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!

April 2027

Apr 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!

May 2027

May 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!

June 2027

Jun 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!

July 2027

Jul 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!

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! Win prizes!
Dec 31
5:30p
End Date

New Year's Eve: Sunset Reflections

Fort Parker State Park
Enjoy the sunset reflecting on Fort Parker Lake, reflect on the past or upcoming year, or paint the scene in watercolor.

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! Win prizes!
Dec 31
5:30p
End Date

New Year's Eve: Sunset Reflections

Fort Parker State Park
Enjoy the sunset reflecting on Fort Parker Lake, reflect on the past or upcoming year, or paint the scene in watercolor.

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! Win prizes!
Dec 31
5:30p
End Date

New Year's Eve: Sunset Reflections

Fort Parker State Park
Enjoy the sunset reflecting on Fort Parker Lake, reflect on the past or upcoming year, or paint the scene in watercolor.

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! Win prizes!
Dec 31
5:30p
End Date

New Year's Eve: Sunset Reflections

Fort Parker State Park
Enjoy the sunset reflecting on Fort Parker Lake, reflect on the past or upcoming year, or paint the scene in watercolor.

December 2031

Dec 13
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! Win prizes!
Dec 31
5:30p
End Date

New Year's Eve: Sunset Reflections

Fort Parker State Park
Enjoy the sunset reflecting on Fort Parker Lake, reflect on the past or upcoming year, or paint the scene in watercolor.

December 2032

Dec 31
5:30p
End Date

New Year's Eve: Sunset Reflections

Fort Parker State Park
Enjoy the sunset reflecting on Fort Parker Lake, reflect on the past or upcoming year, or paint the scene in watercolor.