Calendar of Events

Fairs & Festivals

April 2025

Apr 23
9:00p
End Date

Terlingua Community Star Party

Big Bend Ranch State Park
As part of International Dark Sky Week, the McDonald observatory, Big Bend Ranch State Park and host Far Flung outdoor center will be setting up telescopes for the public to use.
Apr 26
10:00a
End Date

Mission Tejas Folk Festival

Mission Tejas State Park
Come to Mission Tejas for our annual folk festival! Come see presentations of pioneer life in Texas around the early to mid-1800's with activities such as butter churning, sewing and other aspects of pioneer life! Food and snacks will be offered by local vendors!
Apr 26
6:00p
End Date

Maples and Meteors Night Sky Fest

Lost Maples State Natural Area
🎉 Celebrate all things night sky related at our night sky fest and stay after for constellation viewing!

May 2025

May 3
12:00p
End Date

Spring Fling

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A Celebration of Native Plants
May 17
9:00a
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!

October 2025

Oct 11
5:30p
End Date

Fall Forest Fest 2025

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Celebrate the fall season at Fall Forest Fest at Stephen F. Austin State Park! This family-friendly event promises a “Spooky Forest” filled with fun activities for all ages.
Oct 18
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!

November 2025

Nov 8
10:00a
End Date

Frontier Day

Abilene State Park
Immerse yourself in the wild history of the Texas frontier for a day.