Fairs & Festivals
August 2026
Aug
22
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!
October 2026
Oct
2
9:00a
End Date
Wellington Living History Days!
Wellington, TX, TX - Powell Park
Join the Buffalo Soldiers as the head out on the trail to the Texas Panhandle for the Wellington, Texas Living History Days!
Oct
9
9:00a
End Date
Horsehead Crossing Celebration!
Girvin, TX - Horsehead Crossing
Join the Buffalo Soldiers as we head out on the trail to help celebrate a remote but storied place called Horsehead Crossing.
Oct
10
10:00a
End Date
East Texas Fire and Nature Festival - 3rd Annual
Nature Center Wildlife Management Area
Join Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and our partners for a free event all about nature, prescribed fire and how it benefits humans and wildlife alike!
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
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!
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
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.