Fairs & Festivals
October 2026
Oct
17
10:00a
End Date
Go Native, Go Wild
Buescher State Park
Join us at the Sustainable Home and Garden Fest in downtown Smithville, Tx! Play a trash timeline game and learn about the benefits of wildscaping your yard!
Oct
17
10:00a
End Date
Harvest Heritage Festival
Cedar Hill State Park
Get ready for food, fun, and games at Cedar Hill State Park's biggest annual event!
Oct
17
10:00a
End Date
32nd Annual Hueco Tanks Community Fair
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
It's time for our Annual Community Fair! Come on out for a fun weekend full of tours, presentations, demonstrations, rock climbing and much more!
Oct
17
10:00a
End Date
Wings on the Wind - A Science and Nature Festival
Abilene State Park
Join Texas Master Naturalists to learn about the mysteries of wind!
Oct
17
1:00p
End Date
FREE: Fall Native Plant Sale
Lockhart State Park
Join the fun at Lockhart State Park for a celebration of fall, pollinators, and plants! Drop in any time between 1-3pm.
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
32nd Annual Hueco Tanks Community Fair
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
It's time for our Annual Community Fair! Come on out for a fun weekend full of tours, presentations, demonstrations, rock climbing and much more!
Oct
24
10:00a
End Date
Lake Somerville Fall Festival🍂
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join us for horseback riding, Dutch oven cooking, fishing activities, archery education, water safety, and family-friendly fun.
Oct
24
5:00p
End Date
Boo at the Bog & Haunted Trail
Fort Boggy State Park
Join us for our family-friendly fall celebration or hop on our Haunted Trail!
Oct
24
6:00p
End Date
Spooky Science Fest: They Feast!
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us for an evening of family-fun activities and crafts while learning about parasites around you. Bring your friends and family of all ages, in costume if you like, to join what has been 1,000 to 2,000 others for our annual Fall Festival to learn a little science and perhaps to be frightened just the right amount!
Oct
31
9:00a
End Date
Keep Waco Outdoors Expo 2026 Trunk or Treat
Waco, TX - McLane Stadium at Baylor University
Costumes, candy, community! Fun for the whole family! Stop by the Fort Parker State Park booth to learn about your local state parks.
Oct
31
12:00p
End Date
Creature Features
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your spookiest friends and explore some not-so-spooky Texas wildlife!
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!
Oct
31
6:00p
End Date
Mexia Blackcat Boo Bash
Mexia, TX - Downtown Mexia
Costumes, candy, food trucks, and games!! Hosted by Mexia Downtown and the City of Mexia. Stop by the Fort Parker State Park spooky table!
November 2026
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
8
11:00a
End Date
Book Lady Book Fair
Davis Mountains State Park
Come browse Margaret's (Book Lady) collection of books, many of which focus on the outdoors...all for FREE!
Nov
14
9:00a
End Date
Rio! Rio!
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
For centuries people have been settling along the San Antonio River, from native hunters and gatherers to European immigrants. Come see how they lived and changed the surrounding area at this exciting event!
Nov
14
10:00a
End Date
Big Country Frontier Day
Abilene State Park
Immerse yourself in the wild history of the Texas frontier for a day.
Nov
14
10:00a
End Date
December 2026
Dec
12
5:30p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Goose Island State Park
Drive through decorated campsites and visit the Recreation Hall for crafts, holiday cheer, and the return of the star party!