Calendar of Events

Holidays

July 2025

Jul 4
8:30a
End Date

4th of July - Coffee with a Ranger

Purtis Creek State Park
Coffee, donuts, and rangers! Oh my!
Jul 4
8:30a
End Date

"I Spy" All Things Red, White & Blue Hunt

Lake Whitney State Park
Come discover all that is red, white, and blue all around Lake Whitney State Park—then enjoy a sweet treat for your patriotic spotting skills!
Jul 4
9:00a
End Date

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
9:00a
End Date

Red, White and Blue Scavenger Hunt

Eisenhower State Park
Explore the park and find our patriotic colors in nature with this self guided scavenger hunt.
Jul 4
9:45a
End Date

4th of July Campground Parade!

Guadalupe River State Park
Bring your family, friendly and leashed dog, and/or yourself and join us in a 4th of July patriotic parade!
Jul 4
10:00a
End Date

Red, White, and Blue-gill

Bastrop State Park
Make a red, white and blue fish print for the 4th of July.
Jul 4
10:00a
End Date

Color the Sky

Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join us this Independence Day to help us celebrate and color the sky in State Parks!
Jul 4
10:15a
End Date

4th of July - Fishing with a Ranger

Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger for some fishin'!
Jul 4
12:00p
End Date

Stars, Stripes & Snow Cones

Guadalupe River State Park
Come chill out with us this Independence Day!
Jul 4
2:00p
End Date

Let Freedom Bloom: Seed Packet Decorating

Eisenhower State Park
Celebrate through living symbols of freedom!
Jul 4
3:30p
End Date

4th of July Bike Parade

Purtis Creek State Park
Decorate your bike and help us put on a parade around the camp loop!
Jul 4
8:00p
End Date

America's Wonders (Fourth of July Event)

Caddo Lake State Park
Experience America's night time wonders during multiple evening activities!
Jul 5
9:00a
End Date

Red, White and Blue Scavenger Hunt

Eisenhower State Park
Explore the park and find our patriotic colors in nature with this self guided scavenger hunt.
Jul 5
4:00p
End Date

Soar with the Eagles

Eisenhower State Park
Become one with our national bird!
Jul 5
7:00p
End Date

CCC Dance and Celebration

Caddo Lake State Park
Step in to the 1930s and experience a classic dance tradition, exhibit, board games, and more!
Jul 5
9:00p
End Date

Freedom to Roam: Wildlife After Dark Hike

Eisenhower State Park
Let's go on a nighttime adventure!
Jul 6
12:00p
End Date

Red, White, and Blue...gill!

Blanco State Park
Join a Ranger for some fourth of July weekend fishing!
Jul 6
5:00p
End Date

Fireworks at the Fisheries

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
After a long renovation and closure, the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center will once again host one of the community’s favorite traditions, Fireworks at the Fisheries, on Sunday, July 6.
Jul 19
8:30a
End Date

Summer Color! Storybook on the Trail

Lake Whitney State Park
Summer Color! by Diana Murray, illustrated by Zoe Persico, is a joyful story that celebrates the vibrant colors and simple wonders of summer. As the pages turn, readers explore bright scenes filled with nature’s red, blues, yellows, and greens, inspiring curiosity and a love for the outdoors.
Jul 19
8:30p
End Date

Beach Walk by Starlight

Galveston Island State Park
The stars at night, are big and bright....Deep in the heart of Texas!
Jul 26
9:00a
End Date

Coffee with the Birds - Bird Hike

Lake Whitney State Park
Join us for a peaceful and scenic "Coffee with the Birds Bird Hike" on the Two Bridges Trail! Enjoy a relaxing morning hike through beautiful nature while sipping coffee and observing local bird species. It’s a perfect opportunity to connect with fellow nature enthusiasts, learn about the local wildlife, and start your day in a refreshing way. Don't miss out on this fun and educational experience—bring your friends, your curiosity, and your love for the outdoors! See you there!

October 2025

Oct 18
10:00a
End Date

State Park Spook-Tacular

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers all day and celebrate Halloween!
Oct 18
5:00p
End Date

Boo in the Park 2025

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 25
5:00p
End Date

Trick-or-Treating

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 25
5:00p
End Date

Spooky Stories with a Ranger

Tyler State Park
Come prepared for a scare!
Oct 25
5:00p
End Date

2nd Annual Halloween in the Park at Lake Whitney State Park

Lake Whitney State Park
2nd Annual Halloween in the Park at Lake Whitney State Park is creeping up! Join us for a night of frightful fun and festive chills on the Horseshoe Loop & Towash Forest trail! Don your costumes and bring your courage—it’s going to be a hauntingly good time!
Oct 25
5:00p
End Date

Parktober Camping Reservations

Tyler State Park
Spooky season has taken over!
Oct 25
5:30p
End Date

Costume Contest!

Tyler State Park
Put your creativity to the test!
Oct 25
6:00p
End Date

Parktober Trick or Treat

Tyler State Park
Trick or Treat through the park!
Oct 25
6:00p
End Date

Halloween in the Park

Abilene State Park
Safe trick-or-treating in the park.
Oct 26
3:00p
End Date

Sea Center Spooktacular

Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for our annual Halloween Spooktacular!

November 2025

Nov 28 End Date

Opt Outside Day at Guadalupe River State Park

Guadalupe River State Park
Skip the stores and #OptOutside with us!

December 2025

Dec 13
1:00p
End Date

Christmas with the Fishes

Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for an underwater Christmas spectacular!
Dec 13
6:00p
End Date

Fa La La in the Forest

Abilene State Park
See the dazzling Christmas lights at Abilene State 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 Nature 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 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 Nature 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 Nature 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 Nature 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 Nature 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?