Cedar Hill State Park
June Full Moon Hike
Join us for a Full Moon Hike under the June Strawberry Moon!
Summer Bird Walk
Join us for a guided bird walk to celebrate our summer birds!
Kayaking 101 (Fully Booked)
Learn how to Kayak in this introductory class.
Little Birdhouse on the Prairie
Help build homes for Cedar Hill's bluebirds!
Nature Photography Workshop
Learn the basics of nature photography with Paul Ayres!
July Full Moon Hike
Join us for a Full Moon Hike under the July Buck Moon!
Campfire Talk: The Sounds of Summer
Join us for a campfire talk to explore the sounds that emerge in nature throughout the summer season!
Summer Bark at the Park
Bring your pup for a summertime walk along the lake!
Archery 101
Come out and learn the fundamentals of archery at Cedar Hill State Park!
Summer Reading with a Ranger: Weslandia!
Join a Park Ranger in person or online for a live reading of Weslandia by Paul Fleischman, the classic story of one creative boy's fantastical summer adventures!
Cedar Hill Moth Night
Join Cedar Hill Parks and Rec, Cedar Hill State Park, and Dogwood Canyon Audubon for a moon-lit evening as we explore some of our city's most mysterious residents.
Virtual Tour of Duck Pond Trail
Get to know this recently re-opened trail with a ranger, without the heat!
August Full Moon Hike
Join us for a Full Moon Hike under the August Grain Moon!
Big Summer Bio-Blitz
Come join our rangers in exploring the nature of Duck Pond Trail
The Real McCoil: Snakes of Texas
Learn the who's who of DFW snakes with a Ranger
Movie Screening: Lights Out For Wildlife!
Enjoy a free screening and Q&A session for the Lights Out For Wildlife! Documentary
Back to School Blacklighting
Join our staff for a moon-lit evening as we explore some of our park's most mysterious residents.
Archery 101
Come out and learn the fundamentals of archery at Cedar Hill State Park!
Boots on the Trail: Veterans Hike and Resource Fair
Get your boots ready for a fun day of movement, mindfulness, and meaningful connection at Cedar Hill State Park.
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Labor Day Prairie Prowl
Enjoy a 2-mile guided hike through the prairie
September Full Moon Hike
Join us for a Full Moon Hike under the September Harvest Moon!
Dutch Oven Demonstration and Potluck with the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society
Learn how to cook the old-fashioned way!
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Girl Scout Weekend: Nature Journaling Walk
Learn about nature journaling with a Ranger
Girl Scout Weekend: Brownie Eco-Friend Badge Nature Walk
Earn your Brownie Eco-Friend Badge with a Ranger
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Campfire Talk: Migration Nation
Join a ranger around the campfire and learn all about animal migration.
Home on the Plains: Penn Farm Tour
Living life on the Texas prairie was always an adventure!
Christmas on the Farm
Celebrate Winter with tours, games, hot chocolate, s'mores, and more!
Penn Farm Tour
Living life on the Texas prairie was always an adventure!
October Full Moon Hike
Join us for a Full Moon Hike under the October Hunter's Moon!
Penn Farm Blacklighting Night
Join our staff for a moon-lit evening as we explore some of our park's most mysterious residents.
Dutch Oven Demonstration and Potluck with the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society
Learn how to cook the old-fashioned way!
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Gardening for Wildlife Workshop
Join this ranger-led workshop to learn how to welcome wildlife to your garden
Gardening for Wildlife Workshop
Join this ranger-led workshop to learn how to welcome wildlife to your garden
November Full Moon Hike
Join us for a Full Moon Hike under the November Beaver Moon!
Dutch Oven Demonstration and Potluck with the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society
Learn how to cook the old-fashioned way!
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Penn Farm Tour
Living life on the Texas prairie was always an adventure!
Trees to Meet You! Activity Walk
Learn the stories of our local trees and take home some leaf rubbings!
Drop-In Archery 101
Come out and try your hand at archery at Cedar Hill State Park!
Campfire Talk: Echoes of the Night Sky
Celebrate Indigenous People's Month with s'mores and traditional stories around the campfire
Turkey Trot Dog Walk
Work off that Thanksgiving feast with your four-legged friend or meet a new one!
Art in the Park: Christmas Ornament Craft
Make a unique holiday ornament using natural and recycled materials
Campfire Talk: It's Not Just a Phase, It's the Moon!
Unlock the mysteries of the Moon with a Ranger around the campfire
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Christmas on the Farm
Celebrate Winter with tours, games, hot chocolate, s'mores, and more!
Sunrise Hike with a Ranger
Enjoy an early morning hike with a Ranger
Penn Farm Tour
Living life on the Texas prairie was always an adventure!
First Day of 2026 Hikes
Join us for a hike on the first day of the new year in 2026!
January Full Moon Hike
Join us for a Full Moon Hike under the January Wolf Moon!
Sunrise Hike with a Ranger
Enjoy an early morning hike with a Ranger
Art in the Park: Salt Snowflakes
Take home a unique and beautiful Winter-themed craft!
CANCELLED: Art in the Park: Birdfeeders
This event has been cancelled due to severe weather.
Learn the do's and don'ts of birdfeeders and make your own from recycled materials
4th Annual Kid Fish: Catch a Rainbow Trout!
Come learn the basics of fishing at Cedar Hill State Park!
Park After Dark: Glow Fish! (Registration Required)
Explore Night Fishing with Texas Parks and Wildlife!
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February Full Moon Hike
Join us for a Full Moon Hike under the February Snow Moon!
Valentines (Love)Bird Walk
Get to know your local birds and their interesting love lives
Art in the Park: Clay-Station
Make prints, models, and jewelry with modeling clay
Sunset Hike with a Ranger
Come out to enjoy the day’s last rays of sunshine and chat with a ranger during this winter sunset hike.
Winter Bark at the Park
Bring your pup to meet other dogs on a wintertime walk along the lake!
March Full Moon Hike
Join us for a Full Moon Hike under the March Worm Moon!
Art in the Park: Cardboard Critters
Make cute native critters from recycled cardboard!
Campfire Talk: Historic Foodways
What was cooking in Texas like 200 years ago? What about 1000 years ago?
Home on the Plains: Penn Farm Tour
Living life on the Texas prairie was always an adventure!
Ecology Games
Play some games with a ranger and learn about animal's survival strategies
Art in the Park: Earth Paints Craft
Create some unique art using natural pigments
The Real McCoil: Snake Facts vs Fiction
Meet and Greet some live snakes and learn about your scaly neighbors
Art in the Park: Clay-Station
Make prints, models, and jewelry with modeling clay
Campfire Talk: Roadrunners; The Fast and the Feather-ous
Beep-Beep! Join us for a campfire talk as we explore the speedy life of the roadrunner!
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Meet The Buffalo Soldiers
Celebrate the legendary Buffalo Soldiers with this living history program!
April Fool Moon Hike
Join us for a Full Moon Hike under the April Pink Moon!
Nature Journaling Walk
Learn about nature journaling with a Ranger
Wildflower Walk
Get to know the hidden history of your favorite Texas blooms
Trees to Meet You! Activity Walk
Learn the stories of our local trees!
Art in the Park: Earth Paints Craft
Create some unique art using natural pigments
"Wild Cup" Bio-Blitz
Compete to document the most species of plants and animals at the park for science and glory!
Summer Bark at the Park
Bring your pup to meet other dogs on a summertime walk along the lake!
May Full Moon Walk
Join our rangers for an all ages guided walk along the lake under the May Flower Moon!
Spring Bug Safari
Prowl the prairie with a ranger and learn about different bug-collecting techniques!
Campfire Talk: Water-wise Gardening
Learn tips and tricks for saving water in the garden!
Nature's Night Light: Fireflies
Join us for an all-ages firefly craft and enjoy the cool evening air!
Drop-In Archery 101
Come out and try your hand at archery at Cedar Hill State Park!
Blacklight Night Hike
See the park after dark in a different (ultraviolet) light with this guided nature walk