Fairs & Festivals
October 2025
Oct
25
9:00a
End Date
Community Day at the Devil's Sinkhole
Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area
Join us for guided hikes, talks, Color Out Cancer Fun Run, the bat emergence, and a star party. Explore the Devil's Sinkhole SNA like never before!
Oct
25
12:00p
End Date
Creature Features
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your spookiest friends and stop by the different booths highlighting cool animal adaptations on Saturday, October 25th in celebration of Halloween!
Oct
25
6:00p
End Date
Spooky Science Fest: Night of the Living Bugs!
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Celebrate and save our tiny heroes! Come and see how! 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
6:00p
End Date
Mexia Downtown & City of Mexia's 7th Annual Blackcat Boo Bash
Mexia, TX - Downtown Mexia
Family-friendly community trunk or treat!
November 2025
Nov
1
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
8
10:00a
End Date
Dino-bility Day!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
You’re invited to join us at Dinosaur Valley State Park for Dino-bility Day - a celebration of accessibility, community, and outdoor recreation for people of all abilities!
Nov
8
10:00a
End Date
Nov
8
10:00a
End Date
Frontier Day
Abilene State Park
Immerse yourself in the wild history of the Texas frontier for a day.
Nov
8
10:00a
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
8
10:00a
End Date
Nov
14
9:00a
End Date
Frontier Days at the George Ranch
Richmond, TX - George Ranch Historical Park
George Ranch Frontier Days will showcase 150 years of Texas history in a festive atmosphere that has something for everyone.
December 2025
Dec
13
10:00a
End Date
Christmas on the Farm
Cedar Hill State Park
Celebrate Winter with tours, games, hot chocolate, s'mores, and more!
Dec
13
5:30p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Goose Island State Park
See the park in lights, enjoy holiday activities, and CAMP FOR FREE when you decorate your campsite!
May 2026
May
9
10:00a
End Date
Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!
May 2027
May
8
10:00a
End Date
Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!
May 2028
May
13
10:00a
End Date
Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!
May 2029
May
12
10:00a
End Date
Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!
May 2030
May
11
10:00a
End Date
Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!