History & Culture
July 2024
Jul
26
2:00p
End Date
Jul
26
8:30p
End Date
Stargazing - CANCELED
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
I wish I may, I wish I might, wish upon a star tonight!
Jul
27
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jul
27
9:00a
End Date
Hike Crystal Cave
Garner State Park
Go on a guided hike to Crystal Cave with a park historian who will discuss history of Garner State Park's natural and cultural recourses.
Jul
27
9:00a
End Date
Plants of the Mission
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore how Native Americans utilized the plants in the area for food, clothing, tools, and more!
Jul
27
10:00a
End Date
Atlatl
South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger and practice your ancient hunter and gather skills.
Jul
27
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul
27
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Jul
27
1:00p
End Date
Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the basics of prehistoric hunting with an atlatl!
Jul
27
1:30p
End Date
Lost Pines Van Tour
Bastrop State Park
Ride along on a guided tour through the park, making several stops along the way. Participants must be able to get into and out of a Ford Transit van. Reservations required.
Jul
27
2:00p
End Date
Jul
27
6:00p
End Date
Fort Davis N.H.S. Summer Program Series
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy an evening program with interpreters from Fort Davis National Historic Site. A variety of topics will be covered every Saturday through early August.
Jul
27
6:30p
End Date
Staring at the Sun (Safely)
Pedernales Falls State Park
Using special equipment, we'll look for sunspots, solar flares, and talk about our closest star!
Jul
27
7:00p
End Date
"Deep Dives" Summer Speakers Series
Balmorhea State Park
Have you ever wanted to know more about the stars, the uses of native plants, the way nature affects our brains, and more? We have a talk for you every Saturday in June and July!
Jul
28
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jul
28
9:30a
End Date
Home on the Plains: Penn Farm Tour
Cedar Hill State Park
Living life on the Texas prairie was always an adventure!
Jul
28
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul
28
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Jul
31
9:00a
End Date
Davis Mountains 101
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this easy walk 'n' talk.
Jul
31
9:45p
End Date
Dark Sky Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S.
August 2024
Aug
2
2:00p
End Date
Aug
2
7:00p
End Date
Staring at the Sun (Safely)
Pedernales Falls State Park
Using special equipment, we'll look for sunspots, solar flares, and talk about our closest star!
Aug
2
8:30p
End Date
Aug
3
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
3
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Aug
3
10:00a
End Date
Atlatl
South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger and practice your ancient hunter and gather skills.
Aug
3
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
3
1:30p
End Date
Lost Pines Van Tour
Bastrop State Park
Ride along on a guided tour through the park, making several stops along the way. Participants must be able to get into and out of a Ford Transit van. Reservations required.
Aug
3
2:00p
End Date
Aug
3
6:00p
End Date
Fort Davis N.H.S. Summer Program Series
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy an evening program with interpreters from Fort Davis National Historic Site. A variety of topics will be covered every Saturday through early August.
Aug
3
7:00p
End Date
"Deep Dives" Summer Speakers Series
Balmorhea State Park
Have you ever wanted to know more about the stars, the uses of native plants, the way nature affects our brains, and more? We have a talk for you every Saturday in June and July!
Aug
3
7:00p
End Date
Staring at the Sun (Safely)
Pedernales Falls State Park
Using special equipment, we'll look for sunspots, solar flares, and talk about our closest star!
Aug
3
8:30p
End Date
Aug
4
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
4
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
8
9:00a
End Date
Footsteps of the CCC
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Walk in the footsteps of the CCC and learn about how they used their ingenuity to build Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
Aug
9
2:00p
End Date
Aug
9
3:30p
End Date
Aug
9
9:00p
End Date
Star Stories
Lockhart State Park
Discover the constellations that decorate our summer sky and listen to the exciting tales that surround them!
Aug
10
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
10
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
10
10:00a
End Date
CCC Boys and Their Stories
Bonham State Park
Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps and hear stories of the boys that were in it.
Aug
10
11:00a
End Date
Aug
10
1:30p
End Date
Lost Pines Van Tour
Bastrop State Park
Ride along on a guided tour through the park, making several stops along the way. Participants must be able to get into and out of a Ford Transit van. Reservations required.
Aug
10
2:00p
End Date
Aug
10
6:00p
End Date
Fort Davis N.H.S. Summer Program Series
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy an evening program with interpreters from Fort Davis National Historic Site. A variety of topics will be covered every Saturday through early August.
Aug
10
7:00p
End Date
Staring at the Sun (Safely)
Pedernales Falls State Park
Using special equipment, we'll look for sunspots, solar flares, and talk about our closest star!
Aug
11
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
11
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
16
2:00p
End Date
Aug
17
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
17
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Aug
17
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
17
1:30p
End Date
Lost Pines Van Tour
Bastrop State Park
Ride along on a guided tour through the park, making several stops along the way. Participants must be able to get into and out of a Ford Transit van. Reservations required.
Aug
17
2:00p
End Date
Aug
17
2:00p
End Date
Loom Beaded Keychains
Eisenhower State Park
Learn about this Native American art and make a take home souvenir
Aug
17
6:00p
End Date
Fort Davis N.H.S. Summer Program Series
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy an evening program with interpreters from Fort Davis National Historic Site. A variety of topics will be covered every Saturday through early August.
Aug
17
7:00p
End Date
Cryptozoology
Martin Creek Lake State Park
When the shadows grow long, it's time for creatures of myth to come alive!
Aug
17
8:30p
End Date
Aug
18
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
18
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
21
9:00a
End Date
Hike with the Pioneers
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Learn about the different pioneers through time who first saw Palo Duro’s walls on this hike
Aug
22
10:00a
End Date
Tipis on the Prairie
Lockhart State Park
Join us to set up a tipi and learn about Native American culture!
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Aug
24
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
24
9:00a
End Date
Fun & Games at the Farm for LBJ's 116th Birthday Celebration
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Celebrate President Johnson's birthday at LBJ State Park with games from the turn of the century!
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
24
12:00p
End Date
Fossil Table
Pedernales Falls State Park
The geology of the falls gives us some great views! Come see the small details that make the view even more special!
Aug
24
1:30p
End Date
Lost Pines Van Tour
Bastrop State Park
Ride along on a guided tour through the park, making several stops along the way. Participants must be able to get into and out of a Ford Transit van. Reservations required.
Aug
24
2:00p
End Date
Aug
24
3:30p
End Date
Atlatl: Prehistoric Spear Throwing
Copper Breaks State Park
Before the bow and arrow, there was the atlatl and dart. Join a park ranger to learn about this ancient hunting tool.
Aug
24
8:00p
End Date
Cowboy Campfire -Stories, Poetry and Songs
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“Learning about our cowboy heritage can be fun!”
Aug
25
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
25
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
30
2:00p
End Date
Aug
31
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
31
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Aug
31
10:00a
End Date
Atlatl
South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger and practice your ancient hunter and gather skills.
Aug
31
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
31
10:30a
End Date
Legacy in Lockhart: Guided CCC Walk
Lockhart State Park
Hike with a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps and their enduring legacy at Lockhart State Park!
Aug
31
2:00p
End Date
Aug
31
6:00p
End Date
Staring at the Sun (Safely)
Pedernales Falls State Park
Using special equipment, we'll look for sunspots, solar flares, and talk about our closest star!
September 2024
Sep
1
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
6
2:00p
End Date
Sep
7
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
7
2:00p
End Date
Sep
8
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
13
2:00p
End Date
Sep
14
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Sep
14
10:00a
End Date
Guided CCC Hike
Bonham State Park
Take a walk and chat with a ranger about the CCC features hidden around the park and on the Bois d’Arc Trail.
Sep
14
2:00p
End Date
Sep
20
2:00p
End Date
Sep
21
2:00p
End Date
Sep
22
1:00p
End Date
Kallison Ranch Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
Sep
27
2:00p
End Date
Sep
28
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Sep
28
2:00p
End Date
October 2024
Oct
4
2:00p
End Date
Oct
5
10:00a
End Date
Chuck Wagon Round-Up
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us as we celebrate the living heritage of Palo Duro Canyon!
Oct
5
2:00p
End Date
Oct
11
2:00p
End Date
Oct
12
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Oct
12
10:00a
End Date
Guided CCC Hike
Bonham State Park
Take a walk and chat with a ranger about the CCC features hidden around the park and on the Bois d’Arc Trail.
Oct
12
2:00p
End Date
Oct
18
2:00p
End Date
Oct
19
10:00a
End Date
30th 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
19
2:00p
End Date
Oct
20
10:00a
End Date
30th 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
20
2:00p
End Date
Kallison Ranch Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
Oct
25
2:00p
End Date
Oct
26
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Oct
26
2:00p
End Date
November 2024
Nov
1
2:00p
End Date
Nov
2
2:00p
End Date
Nov
8
2:00p
End Date
Nov
9
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Nov
9
10:00a
End Date
Guided CCC Hike
Bonham State Park
Take a walk and chat with a ranger about the CCC features hidden around the park and on the Bois d’Arc Trail.
Nov
9
10:00a
End Date
Frontier Day
Abilene State Park
Immerse yourself in the wild history of the Texas frontier for a day.
Nov
9
2:00p
End Date
Nov
15
2:00p
End Date
Nov
16
2:00p
End Date
Nov
22
2:00p
End Date
Nov
23
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Nov
23
9:30a
End Date
Nature's Gifts
Government Canyon State Natural Area
For thousands of years, the diverse native plants of south-central Texas have offered food, medicine, fiber, and other gifts to people who know how to use them.
Nov
23
2:00p
End Date
Nov
26
End Date
Pioneer Day
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Take a journey back in time and experience the life of pioneers.
Nov
29
2:00p
End Date
Nov
30
2:00p
End Date
Nov
30
2:00p
End Date
Kallison Ranch Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
December 2024
Dec
6
2:00p
End Date
Dec
7
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Dec
7
2:00p
End Date
Dec
13
2:00p
End Date
Dec
14
2:00p
End Date
Dec
21
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Dec
28
2:00p
End Date
Kallison Ranch Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2025
Jan
4
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jan
18
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
February 2025
Feb
1
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Feb
15
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
March 2025
Mar
1
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Mar
15
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Mar
29
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
April 2025
Apr
12
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Apr
26
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
May 2025
May
10
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
May
24
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
June 2025
Jun
7
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jun
21
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
July 2025
Jul
5
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jul
19
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
August 2025
Aug
2
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Aug
16
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Aug
30
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
September 2025
Sep
13
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Sep
27
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
October 2025
Oct
11
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Oct
25
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
November 2025
Nov
8
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Nov
22
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
December 2025
Dec
6
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Dec
20
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2026
Jan
3
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jan
17
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jan
31
9:30a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
December 2026
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
December 2027
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
December 2028
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
December 2029
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?