Holidays

February 2026

Feb 7

9:00a

End Date

Coffee with the Birds: Winter Birds Hike

Lake Whitney State Park

Join us for a one-hour guided bird walk and discover the secret lives of Central Texas winter birds. January is an ideal time to slow down, observe, and learn as mixed-species flocks move through the park and raptors hunt over open fields.

Feb 7

10:00a

End Date

Share a Valentine

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway

A small act of kindness can make a big difference!

Feb 7

2:00p

End Date

Valentines for Veterans

Sea Rim State Park

Everyone deserves some Valentine's Day mail

Feb 7

2:00p

End Date

Valentine's Craft Workshop

Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Come and go Valentine's craft program at the Old West Stables

Feb 7

6:00p

End Date

Murder Mystery at the Fort

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway

Love… Betrayal… and Murder!

Feb 10

10:00a

End Date

Geocaching 101 with GINTC at East End Lagoon Nature Preserve

Galveston Island State Park

Embark on a high tech treasure hunt! *Program location is at The East End Lagoon Nature Preserve outside of the park.

Feb 13

2:00p

End Date

Valentine's Day Candle Dipping

Lockhart State Park

Create a candle the old-fashioned way!

Feb 14

9:00a

End Date

Celebrate Valentine’s Weekend at Lake Whitney State Park

Lake Whitney State Park

Join us for All Things Red, a fun, self-guided adventure celebrating Valentine’s weekend at Lake Whitney State Park. This family-friendly activity invites visitors to explore the park while searching for all things red.

Feb 14

9:30a

End Date

Wild in Love Hike

Lockhart State Park

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a hike that celebrates love across the animal kingdom!

Feb 14

10:00a

End Date

Birds, Beaus, and Brackish Water Nature Walk 💘🐦

Galveston Island State Park

Celebrate Valentine’s season with a lighthearted nature walk through the wetlands!

Feb 14

10:00a

End Date

Art in the Park

Goliad State Park & Historic Site

Embrace your creative side by making nature-themed crafts on the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.

Feb 14

10:00a

End Date

Twitterpated for Tweeters: Birding Walk

Bastrop State Park

Fall in love with birding! Start a new hobby with your love-bird or find your new love-bird by starting a new hobby!

Feb 14

10:30a

End Date

Art in the Park - Valentine's Day Cards

Purtis Creek State Park

Make a Valentine's Day card for a loved one in the best art classroom in the world... nature!

Feb 14

12:30p

End Date

Second Saturday with Steve: Housewives and other sewing tools

Stephen F. Austin State Park

Join us at the Stephen F. Austin State Park Nature Center to learn all about housewives and hussies of the 1830's!

Feb 14

1:00p

End Date

Critter Couples

Purtis Creek State Park

Grab your other half and learn about the critter couples of Texas!

Feb 14

1:00p

End Date

Art in the park- A valentine's day craft for the kids.

Inks Lake State Park

Craft a special gift for your favorite Valentine.

Feb 14

1:00p

End Date

Creepy Crawly Valentines

Lost Maples State Natural Area

Learn about animals that deserve more love and get to do some arts and crafts!

Feb 14

1:30p

End Date

Gyotaku - Fish Printing

Stephen F. Austin State Park

Capturing the present in an art form from the past

Feb 14

2:00p

End Date

Valentine's Day S'mores Roasting

Palmetto State Park

Bring your Valentine and come roast s'mores with your Palmetto State Park rangers!

Feb 14

3:00p

End Date

Women Who Wonder: Galentine's Hike

Eisenhower State Park

Celebrate friendship, fresh air, and a little adventure!

Feb 14

3:00p

End Date

I Lichen You a Lot!

Buescher State Park

Talk about #RelationshipGoals! Get a close look at these tiny power couples and learn how they make their relationship work and thrive! Then use them as inspiration to color your own lichen power couple Valentines card masterpiece!

March 2026

Mar 11

9:00a

End Date

Spring Break Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area

Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek during a special walk during Spring Break!

Mar 18

9:00a

End Date

Spring Break Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area

Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek during a special walk during Spring Break!

April 2026

Apr 4

9:45a

End Date

Easter Egg Hunt

Daingerfield State Park

Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt in the meadow! *Free Entrance*

Apr 18

8:00p

End Date

Spring Star Party with UT ASA

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Join the University of Texas Astronomy Students Association for a fabulous Star Party under our Central Texas skies!

September 2026

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 21 End Date

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!