Calendar of Events

Fairs & Festivals

October 2025

Oct 24
6:30p
End Date

McKinney Falls Presents: Trunk-or-Treat!

McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for a spooktacular evening at McKinney Falls State Park!
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

Mission Tejas Grand Re-Opening!

Mission Tejas State Park
The park is re-opening!!
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

Fall Chautauqua

Mother Neff State Park
Join us for a fun fall celebration!
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!