Holidays
November 2018
Nov
20
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TEXAS Thanksgiving Cards
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Join us for a special Arts in the Park program and make your own Thanksgiving cards using hardware from the ship.
Nov
20
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TEXAS Thanksgiving Cards
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Join us for a special Arts in the Park program and make your own Thanksgiving cards using hardware from the ship.
Nov
21
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Turkeys, Turtle Doves and Toucans, Oh My!
Hill Country State Natural Area
It’s almost Turkey Day, so let’s celebrate by learning about our feathered friends!
Nov
21
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A TEXAS Thanksgiving Dinner for 1,800
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Discover how Thanksgiving dinner was cooked and served aboard the ship during this special Ranger Walk.
Nov
21
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Gratitude Scavenger Hunt Hike
Goose Island State Park
The perfect way to kick off your Thanksgiving holiday!
Nov
21
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BYO S'mores!
Franklin Mountains State Park
Gather with us around the campfire as people have gathered for thousands of years, and give thanks for a simple, delicious, and stress-free goody before the serious cooking begins. This is a bring your own s'mores event!
Nov
22
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Thanksgiving Selfie Scavenger Hunt
McKinney Falls State Park
Meet us at the Playground to get the low-down for the Thanksgiving Selfie Scavenger Hunt!
Nov
22
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Nov
22
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Turkey Pass (or Pass the Turkey) Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us on a cornucopia-shaped hike to the top of Enchanted Rock to work off your day's 'stuffings.'
Nov
23
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Thanksgiving Recovery Hikes
Pedernales Falls State Park
Hike off all that Thanksgiving food in the great outdoors!
Nov
23
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11th Annual "Walk Off the Bird" Bird Walk
Tyler State Park
Get away from the shopping madness with a serene visit to the woods.
Nov
23
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Nov
23
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Opt-Outside Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Need to work off some additional Thanksgiving calories?
Nov
23
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Turkey Trot
Franklin Mountains State Park
Recipe for Thanksgiving left-overs: slice up turkey and dinner rolls, insert turkey into the dinner rolls, top with cranberry relish, hike up to Aztec Caves in the Franklin Mountains, and enjoy with friends, family and other enthusiastic hikers.
Nov
23
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Turkey Trot Hikes
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Trot on out to Hueco Tanks and work off some of that turkey with our Turkey Trot hikes.
Nov
23
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Edible Plants Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Giving Thanks to Nature: A grocery store at your fingertips.
Nov
24
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South Llano River Turkey Trot
South Llano River State Park
Join us for our 1st annual Turkey Trot at South Llano River State Park. A family-friendly event the first Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Registration/Check-In: 9:30 am.
Race begins: 10:30 am.
Nov
24
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Nov
24
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Holiday Cookie Decorating & German Traditions
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Kick off the Holiday Season with a celebration of German Holiday Traditions.
Nov
24
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Nov
24
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Nov
24
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Fermented History – Homestead Winemaking!
Mission Tejas State Park
No public display or consumption! But what about concoction..?
Nov
24
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Nature Craft-ivities!
Lake Livingston State Park
Be creative in this educational series featuring games, activities and a takeaway craft on various nature topics
Nov
24
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Edible Plants Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Giving Thanks to Nature: A grocery store at your fingertips.
Nov
24
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Nov
24
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Firelight Twilight at Fanthorp Inn
Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site
Enjoy the candlelit inn, period music, dancing, and mule-drawn stagecoach rides with reenactors in period clothing.
Nov
25
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December 2018
Dec
1
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Dec
1
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Edible Plants Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Giving Thanks to Nature: A grocery store at your fingertips.
Dec
1
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Christmas at the Ranch
South Llano River State Park
Celebrate Christmas with us at Mr. Buck's historic ranch home as we decorate trees, take pictures with Santa, some Christmas tunes on the front porch, hot chocolate, and more!
Dec
1
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Dec
1
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Trail of Lights
Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Site
Enjoy a beautiful walk through the lighted park to the historic Kreische House decorated for a traditional German-Texas Christmas.
Dec
1
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Fifth Annual Christmas Boat Parade
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join us for music, lights, and activities for the entire family! (Boat Parade will begin at 6:30 pm)
Dec
1
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
1
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Christmas at the Mission
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Celebrate the Christmas season surrounded by seasonal music in the chapel of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
2
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
3
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
4
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
5
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
6
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
7
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Nature Wonderland Hike
Tyler State Park
Dec
7
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Candlelight Christmas at Barrington Farm
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Walk the candlelit paths at Barrington Farm and experience a Texas Christmas in the decade before the Civil War.
Dec
7
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A Pineywoods Christmas Decorated Drive-thru
Tyler State Park
Get outdoors, take a break from the holiday rush, and enjoy the season.
Dec
7
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Trail of Lights
Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Site
Enjoy a beautiful walk through the lighted park to the historic Kreische House decorated for a traditional German-Texas Christmas.
Dec
7
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Dec
7
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
8
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Fourth Annual Mother Neff Christmas
Mother Neff State Park
Christmas lights, scavenger hunts, shopping, crafts, food, and more!
Dec
8
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Dec
8
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Dec
8
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Dec
8
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Battleship TEXAS Presents “Yuletide TEXAS”
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Christmas at the Battleship TEXAS
Dec
8
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Dec
8
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Hotels for the Holidays
Hill Country State Natural Area
Even bugs need a place to stay this holiday season! Join a park ranger to make your very own bug hotel.
Dec
8
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Dec
8
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Dec
8
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Nature Wonderland Hike
Tyler State Park
Dec
8
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Candlelight Christmas at Barrington Farm
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Walk the candlelit paths at Barrington Farm and experience a Texas Christmas in the decade before the Civil War.
Dec
8
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A Pineywoods Christmas Decorated Drive-thru
Tyler State Park
Get outdoors, take a break from the holiday rush, and enjoy the season.
Dec
8
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Ghosts of Christmas Past
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
1870's Christmas
Dec
8
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Twinkle Tour
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join us for our annual Twinkle Tour at Lake Tawakoni State Park. Enjoy all the festive Christmas lights and meet Santa at the amphitheater. Make note of your Christmas wishes and bring your camera!
Dec
8
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Trail of Lights
Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Site
Enjoy a beautiful walk through the lighted park to the historic Kreische House decorated for a traditional German-Texas Christmas.
Dec
8
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Dec
8
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
9
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Holiday in the Park
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Get in the holiday spirit at Sheldon Lake State Park!
Dec
9
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
10
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
11
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
12
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Christmas in the Park
Daingerfield State Park
Come drive through the park lit up like Santa Land and get to meet Santa himself on Friday and Saturday!
Dec
12
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
13
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Christmas in the Park
Daingerfield State Park
Come drive through the park lit up like Santa Land and get to meet Santa himself on Friday and Saturday!
Dec
13
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
14
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Trail of Lights
Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Site
Enjoy a beautiful walk through the lighted park to the historic Kreische House decorated for a traditional German-Texas Christmas.
Dec
14
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Christmas in the Park
Daingerfield State Park
Come drive through the park lit up like Santa Land and get to meet Santa himself on Friday and Saturday!
Dec
14
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Christmas in the Park
Atlanta State Park
Visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus, The Grinch, and Smokey the Bear and drive through decorated campgrounds. Refreshments will be served.
Dec
14
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
15
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Dutch Oven Christmas
Cleburne State Park
Dec
15
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Dec
15
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Dec
15
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A Very Marshy Christmas
Sea Rim State Park
Ever wonder how Santa gets around in the marsh to visit the good little boys and girls? By air boat of course! Santa and Mrs. Claus have booked Sea Rim’s cabin and will be arriving by air boat on Dec. 15. Children can have a photo made with Santa starting at 3 p.m. when he arrives.
Dec
15
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A Very CCC Christmas at Blanco
Blanco State Park
Come celebrate Christmas at Blanco State Park on December 15th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm for fun Christmas festivities!
Dec
15
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Trail of Lights
Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Site
Enjoy a beautiful walk through the lighted park to the historic Kreische House decorated for a traditional German-Texas Christmas.
Dec
15
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Christmas in the Park
Daingerfield State Park
Come drive through the park lit up like Santa Land and get to meet Santa himself on Friday and Saturday!
Dec
15
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Christmas in the Park
Atlanta State Park
Visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus, The Grinch, and Smokey the Bear and drive through decorated campgrounds. Refreshments will be served.
Dec
15
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
15
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Canyon Caroling
Pedernales Falls State Park
Sing out your favorite Christmas Carols and hear them echo through Pedernales Falls Canyon!
Dec
15
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Cross Timbers Cowboy Christmas – Music & Poetry
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Dec
16
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49th Annual LBJ Tree Lighting
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Join the Texas Hill Country Community in this special tradition started 49 years ago by President and Mrs. Johnson.
Dec
16
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
17
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
18
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
19
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Deck the Halls
Franklin Mountains State Park
Empty space on your tree? Need a few last minute gifts? Learn how Native Americans in this area used some of our native plants while you make unique Christmas ornaments for you or a friend.
Dec
19
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
20
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
21
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Campfire and Christmas Stories
Franklin Mountains State Park
Stories have always been a part of our traditions. Join the Park Rangers for a relaxed evening of sharing hot cocoa and some of the stories that have become a part of our Christmas Season.
Dec
21
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Dec
21
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
22
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Caroling Cardinals Hike
Inks Lake State Park
Learn the wonders of our winged friends this holiday season!
Dec
22
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Santa Hike
Franklin Mountains State Park
Santa needs to get in shape for his big day! Dig up your best Santa suit and join us for an easy hike around the Nature Walk trail in the Tom Mays unit. Santa hats required!
Dec
22
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Fourth Saturday Arts in the Park
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Bring your creativity and join our ship staff for an afternoon of history-inspired art aboard Battleship TEXAS!
Dec
22
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Dec
22
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
22
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Holiday at the Lake
Lake Brownwood State Park
Celebrate the Christmas season at the park in the historic Group Recreation Hall. Make historic toys, enjoy refreshments, listen to Ranger talk, and meet Santa.
Dec
22
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Canyon Caroling
Pedernales Falls State Park
Sing out your favorite Christmas Carols and hear them echo through Pedernales Falls Canyon!
Dec
23
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
24
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
25
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
26
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
27
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
28
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
29
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Dec
29
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
30
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Santa Hike - Last Sunday Hike
Wyler Aerial Tramway
This is the last hike of the year, don't miss it!
Dec
30
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
31
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Dec
31
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Dec
31
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Last Night "Night Hike"
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join us for a refreshing guided night hike in nature to send out 2018.
January 2019
Jan
1
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First Day Hike: Birding the Lakeshore
Tyler State Park
Start the New Year off right with a new walk and a new hobby.
Jan
1
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Jan
1
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Jan
1
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Jan
1
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Jan
1
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First Day Hike
Palmetto State Park
Start the New Year off on the right foot with a First Day Hike at Palmetto State Park.
Jan
1
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Jan
1
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Jan
1
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First Day Hike: Hiking Through the Pines
Tyler State Park
Discover the health benefits of the forest.
Jan
1
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Jan
5
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Jan
12
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Jan
26
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Jan
26
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Fourth Saturday Arts in the Park
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Bring your creativity and join our ship staff for an afternoon of history-inspired art aboard Battleship TEXAS!
February 2019
Feb
2
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Feb
9
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Feb
9
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Galentine's Day Hike
Inks Lake State Park
Bring your gal pals and come hike the Devil’s Backbone Nature Trail!
Feb
23
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Feb
23
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Fourth Saturday Arts in the Park
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Bring your creativity and join our ship staff for an afternoon of history-inspired art aboard Battleship TEXAS!
March 2019
Mar
2
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Mar
9
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Mar
23
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Fourth Saturday Arts in the Park
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Bring your creativity and join our ship staff for an afternoon of history-inspired art aboard Battleship TEXAS!
April 2019
Apr
20
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¡Fiesta de los Niños!
San Antonio, TX - Port San Antonio
Join TPWD Get Outside at Fiesta San Antonio's party for “Pint-Sized Folks.”
Apr
27
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Fourth Saturday Arts in the Park
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Bring your creativity and join our ship staff for an afternoon of history-inspired art aboard Battleship TEXAS!
May 2019
May
25
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Fourth Saturday Arts in the Park
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Bring your creativity and join our ship staff for an afternoon of history-inspired art aboard Battleship TEXAS!
June 2019
Jun
22
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Fourth Saturday Arts in the Park
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Bring your creativity and join our ship staff for an afternoon of history-inspired art aboard Battleship TEXAS!