Arts & Crafts
February 2023
Feb
3
8:00a
End Date
A Fresh Take on Classic Views a Poster Exhibit
Franklin Mountains State Park
Don't miss out on this unique collaboration between west Texas State Parks and University of Texas at El Paso.
Feb
11
10:00a
End Date
Nature Craft-ivities!
Lake Livingston State Park
Be creative in this educational series featuring games, activities and a takeaway craft on various nature topics
Feb
11
11:00a
End Date
Art in the Park- Valentine's Edition
Guadalupe River State Park
Come enjoy the day at the park and create a nature-themed valentine craft to take home.
Feb
11
1:00p
End Date
We LOVE Nature Celebration!
Cleburne State Park
Is nature YOUR Valentine? Come join us and celebrate our LOVE for NATURE!
Feb
11
2:00p
End Date
Natural Art - Wood Staining
Fort Boggy State Park
George Washington Carver invented many uses for peanuts. Before then he was known as an artist using pigments from nature.
Feb
11
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
You can’t sit around and wait for somebody to say who you are. You need to write it and paint it and do it - Faith Ringgold
Feb
11
2:30p
End Date
Feb
14
1:00p
End Date
Valentine Arts in the Park
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring out the people you love to create some park inspired valentines!
Feb
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!
Feb
17
3:00p
End Date
House Hunters: Bird Edition
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Which house will they choose? Our flighty friends have very specific needs and wants for their homes, come join us to find out what nest feels like home!
Feb
18
10:00a
End Date
House Hunters: Bird Edition
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Which house will they choose? Our flighty friends have very specific needs and wants for their homes, come join us to find out what nest feels like home!
Feb
18
2:00p
End Date
Feb
19
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
You can’t sit around and wait for somebody to say who you are. You need to write it and paint it and do it - Faith Ringgold
Feb
19
11:00a
End Date
Japanese Fish Printing
Guadalupe River State Park
Learn about Gyotaku and make your own fish print to take home.
Feb
25
1:00p
End Date
Painting in the Park
Caddo Lake State Park
Relax and hone your observation skills as you paint in nature using watercolors. We will provide the painting supplies… you provide the creativity!
Feb
25
2:00p
End Date
March 2023
Mar
11
10:00a
End Date
100 Years of State Parks Celebration
Resaca de la Palma State Park
🎉 Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks at Resaca de la Palma State Park!
Mar
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!
Mar
18
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Calling all artist! Creativity takes courage. - Henri Matisse
Mar
19
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Every artist was first an amateur - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Mar
25
10:00a
End Date
Spring Fling - 100 Year Celebration
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
🎉 Who is ready for some spring fun? We are!
April 2023
Apr
8
10:00a
End Date
Easter at the Farm
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Celebrate Easter at an early 20th-century German-Texan farm.
Apr
14
8:00p
End Date
Caddo Homecoming!
Caddo Lake State Park
🎉 Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks and 30 years of good conservation with the Caddo Lake Institute. Walk into yesteryear at Caddo Lake State Park and try your hand at canoeing, fishing, games, art, and a sock hop! Decorate your campsite with a retro theme, visit an outreach table or local presentation, and grab a bite to eat!
Apr
15
10:00a
End Date
Annual Spring Wing Ding 🦋
Dinosaur Valley State Park
🎉 Join us as we celebrate everything migratory and with wings!
Apr
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!
Apr
29
End Date
Goose Island Extravaganza!
Goose Island State Park
🎉 Join us in the celebration of 100 years in Texas State Parks! Activities include fishing, archery, kayaking, a star party, demonstrations, food, and much, much more!
May 2023
May
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!
May
20
9:00a
End Date
Lure'ing You in to Eisenhower State Park
Eisenhower State Park
🎉 Take a deep dive into fishing at our Everything Fish Expo!
May
20
10:00a
End Date
Four Lives of a Fleece
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Processing wool from sheep to shawl
June 2023
Jun
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!
July 2023
Jul
1
End Date
Happy Birthday Caddo Lake State Park!
Caddo Lake State Park
Join us to celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks and Caddo lake State Park's birthday! We will go on a celebratory birthday hike, followed by birthday cake! Throughout the day, enjoy several interpretive programs. **Instructions below!
Jul
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!
August 2023
Aug
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!
September 2023
Sep
15
5:00p
End Date
Prairie Palooza: Palo Duro Canyon – Back to the Future
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
🎉 Celebrate Texas State Parks’ 100-year anniversary at Palo Duro Canyon State Park! This three-day event will chronical 100 years of our past and showcase 100 years of partnerships for the future!
Sep
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!
October 2023
Oct
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!
Oct
21
5:00p
End Date
Sheldon Spooktacular- 100 Year Celebration
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family out for a 'haunting' good time!
November 2023
Nov
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!
Nov
25
10:00a
End Date
Deck the Halls
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Learn about making Christmas decorations with natural materials
December 2023
Dec
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!