Dinosaur Valley State Park
- Star Party
- Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
- Full Moon Night Hike
- The sun is down, the moon is up, and we're ready to take a hike!
- UV Night Hike
- See Dinosaur Valley in a new light by finding out what nocturnal critters glow under UV!
- Track Talk
- Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
- Dino-bility Day!
- 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!
- Predators of the Park
- Learn about the predators that hunt in our park!
- Star Party
- Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
- Track Talk
- Move Like an Animal Hike
- Art in the Park: Bluebonnets
- Fishing 101
- Track Talk
- Reading with a Ranger
- Join a ranger to hear a nature-themed story followed by an activity or craft.
- River Romp
- Join a ranger on a walking Track Talk.
- Critter Corner
- Explore our Texas wildlife with a ranger.
- Track Talk
- Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
- Coffee and Birds
- Join a Master Naturalist for a warm beverage before hitting the trails.
- Junior Ranger Academy
- Learn how to become an environmental hero and earn your Junior Ranger Badge with our park rangers!
- Night Sky Program
- Join a ranger to learn about our night sky in the park.
- Track Talk
- Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
- Plant Walk
- Join a ranger for a 1-mile guided walk to explore our local ecosystems as we see what plants are greening-up and flowering this spring.
- Fire Building 101
- Join a ranger to learn how to build a successful campfire.
- Water Education Trailer
- Join the Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District to learn about our local water cycle and geology.
- Birding 101
- Join a ranger to learn the basics of bird identification.
- Reading with a Ranger
- Join a ranger to hear a nature-themed story followed by an activity or craft.
- Archery 101 (10+ yrs)
- Join rangers in learning about this primitive hunting technique.
- River Romp
- Join a ranger on a walking Track Talk!
- Fossil Detectives
- Join a ranger to learn how fossils are created and learn about the fossils uncovered in the Paluxy River.
- Track Talk
- Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
- River Romp
- Join a ranger on a walking Track Talk.
- World Frog Day
- Join a ranger to celebrate our amphibian friends.
- Park Trivia
- Join a ranger to test your knowledge about our state parks and wildlife that call Dinosaur Valley home.
- Trail Cam Explorers
- Join a ranger to learn how to read wildlife signs.
- BioBlitz: Backlighting for Insects
- Observe the diverse insects found right here at Dinosaur Valley under UV light!
- Guided Golden-Cheeked Warbler Hike
- Join a Master Naturalist to learn about this endemic bird species who only breed in Texas.
- Track Talk
- Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
- Overlook Hike
- Join a ranger for a guided 1.5-mile roundtrip moderate hike up to our Scenic Overlook. Explore our parks’ nature along the way and take in the views.
- The Atlatl: A Hurl into the Past (10+ yrs)
- Join Rangers to discover the atlatl tool and how it was used in primitive hunting techniques by our earliest inhabitants of North America.
- Dublin Public Library Visit
- Overlook Hike
- Grab your boots and join a Texas Master Naturalist for a hike to the best view in the park!
- Egg-cellent Adaptations
- Celebrate Easter with us through learning about animal nests and egg shapes. Build your own nest activity.
- Track Talk
- Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks! At this stationary program we'll discuss the tracks, the dinosaurs that made them, and a bit of the geologic history of the park.
- Track Talk
- Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks! At this stationary program we'll discuss the tracks, the dinosaurs that made them, and a bit of the geologic history of the park.
- Fossil Detectives
- Join a ranger to learn how fossils are created and learn about the fossils uncovered in the Paluxy River. Become a paleontologist to uncover fossils in our sand box and create your own fossil impressions in clay.
- Art in the Park: Butterflies
- Celebrate Spring and learn about our fluttering pollinators and their host plants. Desing a butterfly activity.
- Track Talk
- Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks! At this stationary program we'll discuss the tracks, the dinosaurs that made them, and a bit of the geologic history of the park.
- Track Talk
- Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks! At this stationary program we'll discuss the tracks, the dinosaurs that made them, and a bit of the geologic history of the park.
- Solar System Walk
- Notice: Event canceled due to weather. Learn about our planets and galaxy while strolling an example distance between each one. Program ends at the Star Party location.
- Reading with a Ranger
- Join a ranger to hear a nature-themed story followed by an activity or craft.
- Predators of the Park
- Learn about the carnivores that call Dino Valley home as we explore how they adapt to our habitats and live amongst us.
- Plant Walk
- Join a ranger for a 1-mile guided walk to explore our local ecosystems as we see what plants are greening-up and flowering this spring. Learn how to ID a tree and some of our wildflowers along the way. We will also demonstrate how to use the iNaturalist app to help you ID plants.
- BioBlitz: Backlighting for Insects
- Observe the diverse insects found right here at Dinosaur Valley under UV light! Dinosaur Valley is home to a diverse group of insects, many of which are active at night! Stop by to examine our insect populations. Visitors are encouraged to take pictures of the bugs they see and contribute observations to iNaturalist. Stay the whole evening or stop by at different times. We will see more insect diversity the later it gets!
- Canceled due to rain - Golden-Cheeked Warbler Hike
- Join a ranger on a approximate 2 mile hike to find this rare TX species. Participants will learn how to ID this bird by sight and sound.
- Fire Building 101
- Join a ranger to learn how to build a successful campfire. Learn about the different structures and fuel sources used. After a demonstration, participants will get to build a campfire. We will light the structure if we are not in a burn ban at the time. Enjoy some s’more treats afterwards to celebrate your fire building success.
- Sunset Overlook Hike
- Join a ranger for a guided 1.5-mile roundtrip moderate hike up to our Scenic Overlook. Explore our park's nature along the way and take in the views.
- Fishing 101
- Join a ranger to learn the basics of fishing. Learn how to tie on a hook, cast a line, and hear about common fish found in the Paluxy River. We will have limited fishing rods and bait for participants to fish at the blue hole. Want to continue to fish after the program? Stop by our headquarters building and check out our Tackle Loaner Program. You may fish at any Texas State Park without a fishing license. State bag and length limits still apply.
- River Romp
- Join a ranger on a walking Track Talk. We will hike a 1-mile round trip trail as we explore some of the different trackways in the Paluxy River. There is a chance to get into 1-2 ft of water and walk with the dinosaurs mid hike if the river levels are appropriate.
- Junior Ranger Academy
- Learn how to become an environmental hero and earn our Junior Ranger Badge with our park rangers! This month we will be learning about our park mammals and how we survey for them.
- Event Canceled due to weather - Spring Wingding
- Spring Wingding is a community celebration that brings together all types of nature enthusiasts to share their expert knowledge with YOU about birds, bats, bees, butterflies, & dinosaurs!
- Learn to Bird
- Join a ranger to learn the basics of bird identification. We will teach you some simple steps to recognizing shapes and colors of our local birds. Learn how to use your binoculars. We will then head out on a 1-mile nature walk.
- Wildflower Walk
- Join a ranger for a 1-mile guided walk to explore our local ecosystems as we see what plants are flowering this spring. Learn how to identify our common wildflowers and what insects rely on them. We will also demonstrate how to use the iNaturalist to help you identify plants.
- Track Talk
- Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks! At this stationary program we'll discuss the tracks, the dinosaurs that made them, and a bit of the geologic history of the park.
- Art in the Park: Natural Dyes
- Join a ranger to learn about our local environment through arts and crafts. In this event we will celebrate the cochineal insect and its use as a natural dye source.
- Track Talk
- Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks! At this stationary program we'll discuss the tracks, the dinosaurs that made them, and a bit of the geologic history of the park.
- Golden-Cheeked Warbler Hike
- Join a ranger on an about 2-mile hike to find this endangered Texas species. Participants will learn how to identify this bird by sight and sound.
- Dino Story Time
- Join a ranger to hear a nature-themed story followed by an activity or craft.
- Critter Corner
- Learn about some of the critters that call Dinosaur Valley State Park home!
- Create a Constellation
- Join a ranger to make your own star story!
- Dino Story Time
- Join a ranger to hear a nature-themed story followed by an activity or craft.
- Nature Journaling
- Learn the art of observing nature around you. Create your own nature notebook to compile sketches of plants and animals you see. Don’t fancy yourself a drawer, try writing a poem instead.
- Nature Walk
- Join a ranger on a 1-mile stroll through different habitats in the park. Learn how each of these areas creates a home for our wildlife in the park. Develop your observation skills as we explore the sights, sounds and smells of DVSP. Bring your nature journal and learn how to use different nature apps.
- Trivia Night and S'mores
- Celebrate National S'mores Day with s'mores and trivia!
- River Romp
- Join a ranger on a walking Track Talk. We will hike a 1-mile round trip trail as we explore some of the different trackways in the Paluxy River. There is a chance to get into 1-2 feet of water and walk with the dinosaurs mid hike if the river levels are appropriate.
- Backyard Bass
- Learn the basics of fishing with this kid-friendly activity! Have you ever wondered if you can keep that fish you just caught? Well, come learn how we fissure that out by learning the basics of the rod, the reel, how to cast, and how to look up our fish.
- BioBlitz: Backlighting for Insects
- Observe the diverse insects found right here at Dinosaur Valley under UV light! Dinosaur Valley is home to a diverse group of insects, many of which are active at night! Stop by to examine our insect populations. Visitors are encouraged to take pictures of the bugs they see and contribute observations to iNaturalist. Stay the whole evening or stop by at different times. We will see more insect diversity the later it gets!
- Critter Corner
- Explore our Texas wildlife at DVSP with a ranger. Learn how animals are adapted to our environment and what makes each of them unique.
- Track Talk
- Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
- The Atlatl: A Hurl into the Past
- Join rangers to discover the atlatl and practice your skills!
- Track Talk
- Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
- Overlook Hike
- Join a ranger for a guided 1.5-mile roundtrip moderate hike up to our Scenic Overlook. Explore our parks’ nature along the way and take in the views.
- River Romp
- Join a ranger on a walking Track Talk. We will hike a 1-mile round trip trail as we explore some of the different trackways in the Paluxy River. There is a chance to get into 1-2 ft of water and walk with the dinosaurs mid hike if the river levels are appropriate.
- Animal Signs
- Join a ranger to learn how to read wildlife signs. Who left those tracks? Who pooped on the trail? We will then set out on a 0.5 mile nature walk to set up a few trail cameras to help the park document the wildlife around us.
- Canceled - Denio Site Hike
- This program is being canceled due to river conditions. Join a ranger to explore one of our dinosaur trackways in the Paluxy River. We will be walking in the water to experience the parks’ history. Water levels will be around 1-2 feet deep.
- Insect Extravaganza & UV Night Hike
- Observe the diverse insects found right here at Dinosaur Valley under UV light! Dinosaur Valley is home to a diverse group of insects, many of which are active at night! Stop by to examine our insect populations. Visitors are encouraged to take pictures of the bugs they see and contribute observations to iNaturalist. Stay the whole evening or stop by at different times. We will see more insect diversity the later it gets! Also join a ranger for a hike as we use UV blacklights to see the park in different colors. See plants turn red, our rocks turn orange and maybe see a scorpion glow green.
- Junior Ranger Academy
- Learn how to become an environmental hero and earn our Junior Ranger Badge with our park rangers!
- Art in the Park: Birds
- Join a ranger to learn how to identify our local birds. Then play an art game to design your own bird species.
- Marvel at the Stars
- Join a ranger for an evening of star gazing. Learn how to identify some of our summer constellations and listen to stories about their creations.
- Fun in the Sun
- Join a ranger to learn about the sun. Safely view this dwarf star through our telescope and take part in hands-on activities that explore the sun’s position and its light energy.
- Red, White, and Blue...gill!
- Reel one in at Dinosaur Valley!
- Track Talk
- Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
- Insect Extravaganza
- Explore the diverse insects found right here at Dinosaur Valley under UV light!
- Art in the Park: Owls
- Join a ranger to learn about our local owl species. Then paint your own owl to take home.
- If Trees Could Talk
- Throughout their lives, trees witness life and death and if we stop to listen, we can hear the stories they have to tell about the park. Join a ranger to hear stories about the parks history and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with us. We will explore our local tree species and what tree rings mean.
- Outreach Event - Rhome Community Library
- Join a park ranger to learn about the 113 million years ago dinosaur tracks found in the Paluxy River at Dinosaur Valley State Park. Activities and craft project to follow the presentation.
- Marvel at the Moon
- Get a close up look at the moon!
- Junior Ranger Academy
- Learn how to become an environmental hero and earn our Junior Ranger Badge with our park rangers!
- Battle of the Birds
- Do you know the history of our national bird?
- Sounds of the Night
- Who made that sound?
- Bat Chat!
- Let's get batty about bats!
- Watercolor in the Park
- Be inspired by the beauty of Dinosaur Valley!