Bonham State Park

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Christmas Light Up the Park Event: Bonham State Park's Annual Christmas Light Up the Park event. Drive through the campground and see the campsites decorated for the holiday season.
Night Creatures: Discover the wild side of the night life at Bonham State Park.
Morning Coffee with a Ranger: Ask your questions about Bonham State Park and other Texas State Parks.
Night Sky: Night sky viewing
Grandma's Classic Cooking: Learn how cooking was done years ago without modern conveniences.
Colors of the Park: Wildflower Hike: Take a short hike to explore the park from a different viewpoint.
Guided CCC Hike: Take a walk and chat with a ranger about the CCC features hidden around the park and on the Bois d’Arc Trail.
Games and Crafts Outpost: Come and walk down memory lane, or for those too young to know, come learn a new skill.
Geocaching Challenge: Looking to add a challenge to your hiking experience? Learn how to use a GPS tracker to locate hidden caches.
Outdoor Photography 101: Outdoor photography tips and tricks
Birding 101: Birding basics for beginning birders.
This Event Has Been Cancelled: Let's sit a spell and collect our thoughts in nature.
Nature Detectives: Learn how to hone your observation skills.
Wildlife Viewing: Learn some tips and tricks to view more wildlife.
Mothing: The wonderful world of moths.
Geocache 101: Learn a new hobby while on a digital treasure hunt.
Leave No Trace Principles: Learn how to minimize the human impact on the environment and protect the great outdoors
Orienteering: Come learn the sport of navigation using a detailed map.
Skins and Tracks: Learn about the common wildlife in the park.
Camp Cooking Basics: Feast your eyes, and your tongue, on cooking options before your next adventure into the outdoors.
CCC Boys and Their Stories: Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps and hear stories of the boys that were in it.
Nature Craft - Frogs and Turtles: Make your own frog and turtle with recycled items
Introduction to Stargazing: Are you interested in stargazing? Stop by and learn some tips and tricks to get started.
Texas Pollinators Hike: Join with the ranger on a show and tell hike about our native pollinators.
Just a Talk in the Park: Meet with the Master Naturalists and discover the flora and fauna found in the park.
Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday Bash!: Meet Smokey Bear and help celebrate his 80th birthday!
Boo in the Park Trick or Treat: Come out for Trick or Treating in the park!!
Texas Bats: Learn about our flying furry friends at Bonham State Park.
Boo in the Park Spooky Hike: Take a guided hike over a dimly lit trail and hear spooky stories collected by a band of storytellers.
Nature Craft: Use recycled materials to make unique and interesting critters.
First Day Hike: Join us for the first hike of the year at Bonham State Park
Coffee with a Ranger: Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Texas Pollinators Hike: Join us on a hike to find Texas pollinators and to learn how to attract them to your yard.
Color in the Park - Art in the Park: Be inspired by nature and create a memento of your visit.
Summer Night Sky: Night sky viewing
Fun & Games Outpost: Play, laugh, and have fun with activities handed down through the generations.
Dust Bowl Cooking Hike: In the 1930’s the economy crashed, and jobs were lost. The CCC was created and so were Hobo cookers.
Dutch Oven 101: Join Ranger Linda to learn the ins-and-outs of cast-iron cooking.
Night Creatures: Discover the wild side of Bonham State Park’ s nightlife.
Lakeside Stroll - Nature and History Hike: Lakes are more than just a body of water; they have a story to tell.
Skins and Skulls: Check out the skin and skull collection from the Bluestem Master Naturalist Chapter.
Mothing: The Wonderful World of Moths: Discover the amazing critters of the night using only a sheet and a flashlight.
Geocaching with Challenge: Want to add an adventure to your state park visit? Try geocaching!
Summer Outdoor Expo: Grab the family and celebrate nature, heritage, and community at Bonham State Park.
Water is Life: Is water just for drinking? Learn how we, and other critters, benefit from the water in the lake.
Texas in Bloom: The Secret Life of Pollinators: Learn how these tiny creatures play a huge role in growing our food, supporting wildlife, and maintaining healthy landscapes.
Leaf Impressions: Exploring the Native Trees of Bonham State Park: Discover how trees help us and the environment and then create a piece of art with leaf stamping.
"Honor the Texas flag" and Historical Hike: Participate in a special retirement celebration for Texas flags that have flown over the park.
Whooo Done it? A Pellet Mystery: Join our local Master Naturalists in solving a mystery of the night.
Art in the Park!: Join a Ranger for a creative morning making nature-inspired postcards!
More About S'mores! Campfire Tales: Gather 'round the fire with a Ranger for an evening of stories, stars, and s’mores!
Beaver Walk & Talk: Join a Ranger for a fun and interactive talk all about beavers — the incredible builders of the animal world!
Pollinator Hike: Pocket Prairies: Join a Ranger for a gentle, family-friendly hike through the park’s beautiful pocket prairies to discover the buzzing world of pollinators!
Whooo Done it? A Pellet Mystery: Join our local Master Naturalists in solving a mystery of the night.
Backyard Bass Game: Come play a fishing game to improve your casting and identification skills.
Art in the Park!: Craft with us and learn some tips and tricks to sharing a trail with snakes.
Skins, Skulls, and Animal adaptations: Have you ever wondered what the fur of wild animals felt like? Now's your chance to find out!
Junior Ranger Day: Join a Ranger for a fun, hands-on adventure to learn what it takes to become a Junior Ranger!
CCC Boys: Their Stories: Learn how Bonham State Park was built and how the Boys lived in the CCC camps.