Holidays
June 2026
Jun
18
4:00p
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Limestone County 19th of June Celebration
Mexia, TX - Booker T. Washington Park
Check out the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Buffalo Soldiers booth from 4pm-8pm at the Limestone County 19th of June Celebration!!
Jun
19
11:00a
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Limestone County 19th of June Celebration
Mexia, TX - Booker T. Washington Park
Stop by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Buffalo Soldiers booth from 11am-5pm at the Limestone County 19th of June Celebration!
Jun
20
9:00a
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Reel Good Dads
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Gone fishing with the absolute best!
Jun
20
9:00a
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Jun
20
10:00a
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Jun
20
11:00a
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Jun
20
3:00p
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Dad's Dutch Oven Dessert
Eisenhower State Park
Join us for a campfire dessert to celebrate all the dads while learning a new skill!
Jun
21
2:00p
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July 2026
Jul
3
1:00p
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Old School Ink Making
Lockhart State Park
Did you know that the Declaration of Independence was written and signed using oak gall ink? Join us this Fourth of July to make ink from oak galls, just like they did 250 years ago. Then, try the ink for yourself!
Jul
3
3:00p
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Red, White, and Blue Scavenger Hunt
Lockhart State Park
Search for Red, White, and Blue items in nature, and win a prize!
Jul
3
5:30p
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Signing the Declaration: What is an Oak Gall?
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
When signing the Declaration of Independence, our Founding Fathers used oak gall ink. What is a gall? And how do you turn it into ink? Come find out!
Jul
3
7:00p
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*At Capacity, Registration is Closed* Red, White, and Blue Guided Kayak Tour
Inks Lake State Park
Join park Rangers and volunteers on a patriotic sunset paddle of Inks Lake as we kick off our Independence Day celebrations, so bring your Red, White, and Blue patriotic themed lake gear for the trip
Jul
4
9:00a
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Fishing on the Fourth
Lockhart State Park
Come fish with us this 4th of July! All ages and abilities welcome. Drop in any time between 9-11am.
Jul
4
9:30a
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Red, White, and Blue Birding Hike (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
How many birds can you find sporting the flags colors on this guided hike?
Jul
4
9:30a
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America 250: If Trees Could Talk
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join Ranger George to celebrate America 250 and learn about our nation's history with tree rings!
Jul
4
9:30a
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Jul
4
10:00a
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American 250th: Artillery Demo
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us for this 4th of July celebration as we fire the cannons, display firearms, and watch military drills conducted by our reenactors.
Jul
4
10:30a
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Smithville 4th of July Parade
Buescher State Park
We will have a float in the Smithville, Tx. 4th of July Parade, come cheer us on at this free community event!
Jul
4
1:00p
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Old School Ink Making
Lockhart State Park
Did you know that the Declaration of Independence was written and signed using oak gall ink? Join us this Fourth of July to make ink from oak galls, just like they did 250 years ago. Then, try the ink for yourself!
Jul
4
1:00p
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Jul
4
2:00p
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Constitution To Nature
Bastrop State Park
Wasps helped write the Constitution? Find out how during this interactive activity!
Jul
4
3:00p
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Red, White, and Blue Scavenger Hunt
Lockhart State Park
Search for Red, White, and Blue items in nature, and win a prize!
Jul
4
7:00p
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CCC Dance and Celebration
Caddo Lake State Park
Step back into the 1930's to celebrate this extra special Fourth of July with us in the historic CCC Rec Hall!
Jul
4
8:30p
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Red, White, and Blue Night Hike *Registration is Recommended
Inks Lake State Park
Join us on a Patriotic and colorful Night Hike along lake trail as we celebrate America's 250th Birthday
Jul
4
9:30p
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Star Spangled Skies
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Celebrate America's 250th Birthday under the stars!
Jul
11
10:00a
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August 2026
Aug
8
10:00a
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September 2026
Sep
7
10:00a
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Laundry Day
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
This is the way we wash the clothes, wash the clothes, wash the clothes...
Sep
12
10:00a
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Sep
26
End Date
National Hunting and Fishing Day
Guadalupe River State Park
Come celebrate the fishing park of Hunting and Fishing Day with us!
October 2026
Oct
10
6:30p
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Trail of Terror: Cabin in the Woods
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Welcome to Stephen F. Austin State Park's haunted trail experience, it's dying to meat you.
Oct
17
11:00a
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Horrors of Frontier Medicine
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Get your October started right by diving into the chilling world of 19th-century medicine.
Oct
17
5:00p
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Boo in the Park 2026
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Welcome to our annual "Boo in the Park" celebration! Come out to see the decorated campsites and trick or treat!
Oct
21
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Unplug Texas Day
Guadalupe River State Park
Celebrate Unplug Texas Day, a day dedicated to encouraging Texans to disconnect from their electronic devices and reconnect with nature, family, and friends with us!
Oct
24
2:00p
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B.A.R.K. Ranger Halloween Hike
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us for a howlin’ good time for our B.A.R.K. ranger Halloween hike!
Oct
24
5:00p
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Trick or Treating in the Park
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Get ready for a spook-tacular time at our annual Trick-or-Treat in the Park!
Oct
31
4:00p
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November 2026
Nov
27
End Date
Opt Outside Day at Guadalupe River State Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Skip the stores and #OptOutside with us!
Nov
28
10:00a
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Deck the Halls
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Learn about making Christmas decorations with natural materials.
December 2026
Dec
12
1:00p
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Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore! Win prizes!
Dec
12
5:00p
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Ghost of Christmas Past
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Stroll through the fort and observe the “ghosts” of cavalry soldiers and their families as they celebrate Christmas inside the historic commanding officer's house from the 1870s.
Dec
12
6:00p
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Dec
18
6:00p
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Trail of Lights
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Join us for the 4th Annual Trail of Lights!
Dec
19
5:00p
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Twinkle Tour 2026
Lake Tawakoni State Park
🎄✨ Mark your calendars – Twinkle Tour 2026 is lighting up the park on Saturday, December 19, 2026, and we can’t wait to see your campsites sparkle! RESERVATIONS START JUNE 10 AT 10:00AM
Dec
19
6:00p
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Trail of Lights
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Join us for the 4th Annual Trail of Lights!
Dec
31
5:30p
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New Year's Eve: Sunset Reflections
Fort Parker State Park
Enjoy the sunset reflecting on Fort Parker Lake, reflect on the past or upcoming year, or paint the scene in watercolor.
Dec
31
6:30p
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New Year's Eve: Night Hike
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s night hike with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Explore the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light!
December 2027
Dec
11
1:00p
End Date
Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore! Win prizes!
Dec
31
5:30p
End Date
New Year's Eve: Sunset Reflections
Fort Parker State Park
Enjoy the sunset reflecting on Fort Parker Lake, reflect on the past or upcoming year, or paint the scene in watercolor.
Dec
31
6:30p
End Date
New Year's Eve: Night Hike
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s night hike with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Explore the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light!
December 2028
Dec
9
1:00p
End Date
Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore! Win prizes!
Dec
31
5:30p
End Date
New Year's Eve: Sunset Reflections
Fort Parker State Park
Enjoy the sunset reflecting on Fort Parker Lake, reflect on the past or upcoming year, or paint the scene in watercolor.
Dec
31
6:30p
End Date
New Year's Eve: Night Hike
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s night hike with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Explore the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light!
December 2029
Dec
8
1:00p
End Date
Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore! Win prizes!
Dec
31
5:30p
End Date
New Year's Eve: Sunset Reflections
Fort Parker State Park
Enjoy the sunset reflecting on Fort Parker Lake, reflect on the past or upcoming year, or paint the scene in watercolor.
Dec
31
6:30p
End Date
New Year's Eve: Night Hike
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s night hike with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Explore the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light!
December 2030
Dec
14
1:00p
End Date
Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore! Win prizes!
Dec
31
5:30p
End Date
New Year's Eve: Sunset Reflections
Fort Parker State Park
Enjoy the sunset reflecting on Fort Parker Lake, reflect on the past or upcoming year, or paint the scene in watercolor.
Dec
31
6:30p
End Date
New Year's Eve: Night Hike
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s night hike with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Explore the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light!
December 2031
Dec
13
1:00p
End Date
Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore! Win prizes!
Dec
31
5:30p
End Date
New Year's Eve: Sunset Reflections
Fort Parker State Park
Enjoy the sunset reflecting on Fort Parker Lake, reflect on the past or upcoming year, or paint the scene in watercolor.
Dec
31
6:30p
End Date
New Year's Eve: Night Hike
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s night hike with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Explore the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light!
December 2032
Dec
31
5:30p
End Date
New Year's Eve: Sunset Reflections
Fort Parker State Park
Enjoy the sunset reflecting on Fort Parker Lake, reflect on the past or upcoming year, or paint the scene in watercolor.
Dec
31
6:30p
End Date
New Year's Eve: Night Hike
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s night hike with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Explore the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light!