Holidays
November 2022
Nov
25
8:00a
End Date
Holiday Donation Drive
Eisenhower State Park
Help those in need, spread holiday cheer, and get free entry to the park!
December 2022
Dec
4
End Date
Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
4
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
4
9:00a
End Date
Christmas at Old Fort Concho - Public Day
San Angelo, TX - Fort Concho National Historic Landmark
Kick off the holiday season by visiting Fort Concho’s largest annual event. Held during the first full weekend in December, Christmas at Old Fort Concho transforms the fort’s 40 acres and 24r buildings into a winter wonderland.
Dec
4
10:00a
End Date
Mr. and Mrs. Claws
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Claws or talons learn the importance of these sharp features.
Dec
4
6:00p
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
5
End Date
Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
5
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
5
6:00p
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
6
End Date
Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
6
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
6
6:00p
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
7
End Date
Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
7
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
7
6:00p
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
8
End Date
Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
8
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
8
6:00p
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
9
End Date
Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
9
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
9
5:00p
End Date
Light up the Park
Eisenhower State Park
Start a new family tradition this year with our annual Christmas spectacular!
Dec
9
5:00p
End Date
Dec
9
6:00p
End Date
Holiday at the Lake
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us to celebrate the holiday season with a drive-through lights display!
Dec
9
6:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park 2022
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us for the 11th Annual Christmas in the Park!
Dec
9
6:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park - A Drive Through Experience
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and kick off the holiday season with a visit to Cooper Lake State Park.
Join us for a beautiful view as you drive through nature and decorated campsites!
Dec
9
6:00p
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
9
6:30p
End Date
Holiday Night Hike
Lake Livingston State Park
Join a Ranger to take a guided hike down our lighted holiday trail! Rangers will also read a holiday themed children's book.
Dec
10
End Date
City of Bastrop: Lost Pines Christmas Parade
Bastrop State Park
The Lost Pines Complex State Parks - Bastrop and Buescher - have worked hard to make a beautiful lighted float representing our two amazing State Parks! Head into town for the free festivities and cheer us on in the Lighted Parade!
Dec
10
End Date
Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
10
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
10
8:00a
End Date
Holiday in the Park 2022
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for festive fun at the park and enjoy a full day of events!
Dec
10
9:00a
End Date
Pancakes with Santa!
Cleburne State Park
Come have a pancake breakfast with Santa and make pinecone bird feeders!
Dec
10
10:00a
End Date
Christmas Crafts
Palmetto State Park
Nothing is more inspiring that nature, so join us to make nature inspired Christmas Crafts!
Dec
10
10:00a
End Date
Mistletoe: Pucker-up for a Parasite
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Pretty holiday decoration or destructive parasite? Join Ranger Izzy and discover the dark truths about a beloved holiday tradition.
Dec
10
10:00a
End Date
A Simple Country Christmas
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us in celebrating the Christmas season with a variety of holiday themed activities
Dec
10
10:00a
End Date
Marching Towards Christmas
Garner State Park
Join the Buffalo Soldiers program and friends as they stop into Garner State Park before leaving for Christmas break. Fun, frontier, Christmas activities for all.
Dec
10
10:30a
End Date
Home for the Holidays: Family Hike
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
⛄ Join us for a ~~chill~~ guided hike amongst the rocks of Hueco Tanks! This is a ground level, family friendly hike ⛄
Dec
10
11:30a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking Demo
Lockhart State Park
Celebrate the holiday season by joining us for a primer in outdoor cooking with a dutch oven!
Dec
10
12:00p
End Date
Woodland Ornaments
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers and make your very own woodland ornament just in time for Christmas!
Dec
10
1:00p
End Date
Art in the Park: Watercolor Holiday Cards
McKinney Falls State Park
Paint your very own holiday card!
Dec
10
2:00p
End Date
Holidays for the Birds
Lockhart State Park
Join the elves in Santa’s workshop by making bird feeders for our feathered friends!
Dec
10
2:00p
End Date
Santa's Workshop
Pedernales Falls State Park
Help Santa's elves build gifts for all the good birdies!
Dec
10
3:00p
End Date
Oh (rein)Deer!
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join Ranger Izzy as she talks about the 6 different species of deer that can be found in Texas.
Dec
10
4:00p
End Date
Dec
10
4:00p
End Date
Dec
10
5:00p
End Date
Hot Cocoa with Santa!
Join us for a special evening of Christmas themed activities for the entire family!
Dec
10
5:00p
End Date
Dec
10
6:00p
End Date
Holiday at the Lake
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us to celebrate the holiday season with a drive-through lights display!
Dec
10
6:00p
End Date
Holiday Light Drive-Thru
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Check out our camper's holiday spirit by taking a drive by lighted campsites and park buildings!
Dec
10
6:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park 2022
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us for the 11th Annual Christmas in the Park!
Dec
10
6:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park - A Drive Through Experience
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and kick off the holiday season with a visit to Cooper Lake State Park.
Join us for a beautiful view as you drive through nature and decorated campsites!
Dec
10
6:00p
End Date
Creekside Christmas
Village Creek State Park
See the park like never before! It will be illuminated with lights, lights, lights galore! There will be s'more roasting, hot chocolate, pictures with Santa and more! This event is FREE to the public so bring your families, neighbors and friends and let's share some holiday cheer.
Dec
10
6:00p
End Date
Holly-Days in the Park
San Angelo State Park
Help us celebrate the season by joining us for a drive-thru tour of lights and optional pictures with Santa and Smokey Bear in the park.
Dec
10
6:00p
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
10
6:00p
End Date
Dec
10
6:00p
End Date
Posada
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Experience the holiday traditions of the borderlands at our annual Posada at Fort Leaton!
Dec
10
6:30p
End Date
Christmas In the Park - Fairfield Lake
Fairfield Lake State Park
Join us for our Annual Christmas in the Park Event!
Gather around a warm campfire with a cup of hot cocoa or take a hayride through our campgrounds decorated by our wonderful volunteers! (Weather permitting)
You can take pictures with Santa from 6:30-8:30 pm.
Dec
11
End Date
Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
11
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
11
10:00a
End Date
Rain Deer
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Doe, a deer, a rain deer painting.
Join us for a morning of creative watercolor painting.
Dec
11
1:00p
End Date
Holiday in the Park
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring your friends and family out to the park for this fun, free, and festive event
Dec
11
6:00p
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
12
End Date
Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
12
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
12
6:00p
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
13
End Date
Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
13
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
13
6:00p
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
14
End Date
Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
14
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
14
6:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Daingerfield State Park
Start a new tradition with us by driving through the park lit up like Santa Land Wednesday through Saturday! You'll get to meet Santa himself on Friday and Saturday!
Dec
14
6:00p
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
15
End Date
Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
15
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
15
6:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Daingerfield State Park
Start a new tradition with us by driving through the park lit up like Santa Land Wednesday through Saturday! You'll get to meet Santa himself on Friday and Saturday!
Dec
15
6:00p
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
16
End Date
Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
16
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
16
5:00p
End Date
Bonham State Park's 2nd Annual Christmas Light up the Park Event
Bonham State Park
Drive through the campground and see the campsites decorated for the holiday season.
Dec
16
5:00p
End Date
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
16
6:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Daingerfield State Park
Start a new tradition with us by driving through the park lit up like Santa Land Wednesday through Saturday! You'll get to meet Santa himself on Friday and Saturday!
Dec
16
6:00p
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
16
6:30p
End Date
Holiday Night Hike
Lake Livingston State Park
Join a Ranger to take a guided hike down our lighted holiday trail! Rangers will also read a holiday themed children's book.
Dec
17
End Date
Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
17
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
17
8:00a
End Date
Elf Scavenger Hunt
Fort Boggy State Park
The elves have left the shelves and are at For Boggy enjoying the outdoors.
Dec
17
9:00a
End Date
Coffee With Santa
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join Santa for some morning coffee and hot cocoa.
Dec
17
9:00a
End Date
A Lost Pines CCC Christmas
Bastrop State Park
Celebrate Christmas in the Lost Pines with a morning full of holly jolly good times in the park for the whole family!
Dec
17
10:00a
End Date
Reindeer Games Geocache Hunt
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Do you think you can you hunt down all nine of Santa's reindeer? With a GPS, that is.
Dec
17
10:00a
End Date
Dec
17
10:00a
End Date
Corn Husk Doll Ornaments
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Make a tree ornament or doll using corn husks and creativity!
Dec
17
10:30a
End Date
Home for the Holidays: Moderate Hike
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
❄Join us for a guided hike amongst the ~~cool~~ rocks of Hueco Tanks! This is rated as a moderate hike. ❄
Dec
17
11:00a
End Date
Wrap Your Own Holiday Wreath
Mission Tejas State Park
Deck the halls with some natural East Texas charm!
Dec
17
1:00p
End Date
Reindeer Games Geocache Hunt
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Do you think you can hunt down all 9 of Santa's Reindeer? With a GPS, that is.
Dec
17
1:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Valley 🎄
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us and Toys For Tots for a holly jolly Christmas in the Valley!
Dec
17
1:00p
End Date
Dec
17
2:00p
End Date
Santa's Workshop
Pedernales Falls State Park
Help Santa's elves build gifts for all the good birdies!
Dec
17
2:00p
End Date
Gems of the Universe
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
The Geminids Meteor shower when and where to see them!
Dec
17
3:00p
End Date
Oh (rein)Deer!
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join Ranger Izzy as she talks about the six different deer species you could see in Texas.
Dec
17
3:00p
End Date
Christmas Crafts
Lockhart State Park
Join us to create nature-inspired Christmas cards and ornaments!
Dec
17
3:00p
End Date
A Very Marshy Christmas
Sea Rim State Park
Watch Santa and Mrs. Claus ride in to Sea Rim State Park on an airboat and join them for hot cocoa, Christmas crafts, and photo opportunities!
Dec
17
5:00p
End Date
Bonham State Park's 2nd Annual Christmas Light up the Park Event
Bonham State Park
Drive through the campground and see the campsites decorated for the holiday season.
Dec
17
6:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Daingerfield State Park
Start a new tradition with us by driving through the park lit up like Santa Land Wednesday through Saturday! You'll get to meet Santa himself on Friday and Saturday!
Dec
17
6:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Decorate your campsite to spread some Christmas cheer!
Participating campers will get a 20% discount for this camping trip.
During the event hours, everyone will be given candy canes and a free drive through the park to enjoy the Holiday decorations.
Dec
17
6:00p
End Date
Christmas on Penn Farm
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a fun-filled evening of history, caroling, hot chocolate and so much more as we celebrate Christmas on Penn Farm here at Cedar Hill State Park!
Dec
17
6:00p
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
17
6:00p
End Date
Cowboy Christmas Music & Poetry
Copper Breaks State Park
Celebrate the season with our singing park rangers!
Dec
17
6:00p
End Date
Holiday Festival of Lights
Inks Lake State Park
If you're camping with us the weekend before Christmas, please bring Holiday decorations to brighten up your campsite!
Dec
17
6:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Goose Island State Park
See the park in lights, enjoy holiday activities, and CAMP FOR FREE when you decorate your campsite!
Dec
18
End Date
Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
18
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
18
10:00a
End Date
Story of Saint Francis
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn the fascinating story of Saint Francis, founder of the Franciscan Order of friars who would cross the globe to convert Native Americans to Catholicism.
Dec
18
5:30p
End Date
53rd Annual Tree Lighting
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy this special tradition started 53 years ago by President and Mrs. Johnson
Dec
18
6:00p
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
19
End Date
Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
19
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
19
6:00p
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
20
End Date
Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
20
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
20
6:00p
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
21
End Date
Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
21
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
21
10:00a
End Date
Holidays for the Birds
Lockhart State Park
Join the elves in Santa’s workshop by making bird feeders for our feathered friends!
Dec
21
5:00p
End Date
Winter Solstice Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Celebrate the official start of winter on this evening hike.
Dec
21
6:00p
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
22
End Date
Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
22
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
22
2:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger
Galveston Island State Park
Take a break from the hustle and bustle to listen to a nature-themed story read by a ranger.
Dec
22
2:30p
End Date
Horses in History & Ornament Craft
Hill Country State Natural Area
Learn how horses played important roles in the lives of vaqueros, native people, ranchers, and more. Then, play a round of horseshoes and paint a horse ornament to take with you.
Dec
22
6:00p
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
23
End Date
Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
23
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
23
10:00a
End Date
Dec
23
2:00p
End Date
Dec
23
3:00p
End Date
Big Tree Ornament Making
Goose Island State Park
Create a unique souvenir ornament using a piece of Big Tree!
Dec
23
4:00p
End Date
Campfire Chat
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join Ranger Regina around the campfire to talk about our upcoming events and adventures to be had!
Dec
23
6:00p
End Date
Christmastime Constellations
Pedernales Falls State Park
Christmas decorations are great, but nothing beats the Christmas lights in the sky!
Dec
23
6:00p
End Date
History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
23
6:30p
End Date
Holiday Night Hike
Lake Livingston State Park
Join a Ranger to take a guided hike down our lighted holiday trail! Rangers will also read a holiday themed children's book.
Dec
23
6:45p
End Date
Star Party in the Badlands
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join us at the West Contrabando Trailhead for a holiday star party in the badlands region of our park!
Dec
24
End Date
Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
24
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
24
9:00a
End Date
Self-Guided 4X4 Vehicle Scavenger Hunt
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Spend your holiday weekend driving the rugged roads of Big Bend Ranch State Park!
Dec
24
9:00a
End Date
Closed Canyon Hike
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Celebrate the holidays at your favorite park! Grab your pet and favorite ugly Christmas sweater to join a ranger on a 1.5 mile there and back of Closed Canyon!
Dec
24
10:00a
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Santa Claus is Coming...
Colorado Bend State Park
Santa Claus is coming to the park! Have your Christmas list ready.
Dec
24
10:00a
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Dec
24
11:00a
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Santa Hike
Franklin Mountains State Park
Get ready for the big day and stretch your legs by joining us for a guided hike to Upper Sunset. Santa hats required!
Dec
24
11:00a
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Wayfinding 101
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Discover how to navigate any terrain by reading maps, using tools, and observing your environment!
Dec
24
1:00p
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Reading with Santa
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join Santa as he reads "The Night Before Christmas" for Christmas Eve.
Dec
24
6:00p
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Christmastime Constellations
Pedernales Falls State Park
Christmas decorations are great, but nothing beats the Christmas lights in the sky!
Dec
24
6:00p
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
25
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Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
25
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Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
25
2:00p
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Mindfulness Hike
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a park ranger for a peaceful holiday hike on the Hoodoos Trail.
Dec
25
6:00p
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
26
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Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
26
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Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
26
6:00p
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
27
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Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
27
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Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
27
6:00p
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
28
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Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
28
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Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
28
6:00p
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
29
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Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
29
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Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
29
6:00p
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
30
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Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
30
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Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
30
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Christmas Bird Count - Bentsen/Anzalduas
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Birders of all skill levels are invited to help survey birds in our count circle. Participation is free.
Dec
30
6:00p
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
30
6:30p
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Starrytelling
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Enjoy a night of stargazing at our International Dark Sky park during the holidays!
Dec
31
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Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
31
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Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
31
10:00a
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Dec
31
10:00a
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New Years Eve Hike
Bastrop State Park
It's the last day of the year, let's spend some of it on the beautiful trails of Bastrop State Park!
Dec
31
11:45a
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Frio en el Rio - Polar Plunge
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Dive into the New Year with a dip in the cool waters of the Rio Grande!
Dec
31
1:00p
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Art in the Park: Watercolor Holiday Cards
McKinney Falls State Park
Paint your very own holiday card!
Dec
31
2:00p
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New Year's Eve Campfire
Eisenhower State Park
Celebrate New Year's Eve at the park with some roasted marshmallows!
Dec
31
4:00p
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New Year's Eve Campfire Fun!
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Enjoy your last day of 2022 with some fun around the campfire!
Dec
31
4:30p
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Last Day Hike
Pedernales Falls State Park
Spend New Years Eve hiking and reflecting on the last year!
Dec
31
5:00p
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New Year's Eve Sunset Stroll
McKinney Falls State Park
Join a ranger for a guided hike and experience one of McKinney Falls State Park's beautiful sunsets on the last day of 2022!
Dec
31
6:00p
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History in Lights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk through the history of Mission Espiritu Santo as lights and shadow transport you back in time.
Dec
31
10:00p
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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?
Dec
31
11:00p
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Smores Galore New Year's Eve Party
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Dec
31
11:30p
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First Day Hike – Midnight Hike
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Welcome in the New Year and make a lifetime memory, outdoors! At Lake Mineral Wells State Park.
Dec
31
11:30p
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First Day Hike - Midnight
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Ring in the New Year right with a First Day Hike on the Kiowa Trail!
January 2023
Jan
1
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Fa La La in the Forest Scavenger Hunt
Buescher State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Jan
1
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Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Jan
1
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First Day Hike – Self-Guided
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Ring in the New Year right with a First Day Hike! Take a photo of yourself or a feature on our trails on Jan. 1 and get a First Day Hike sticker!
Jan
1
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First Day Hikes!
Pedernales Falls State Park
Take your first hike of the year in the beautiful hill country!
Jan
1
7:00a
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First Day Sunrise Hike
Lockhart State Park
Start your New Year off right with an early morning hike at Lockhart State Park!
Jan
1
8:00a
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Self-Guided First Day Hike
Lockhart State Park
Feel like a hike, but at your own pace? We got you covered.
Jan
1
8:00a
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First Day Hike - Self Guided
Eisenhower State Park
Hike off the holidays and start the new year with a little adventure!
Jan
1
8:30a
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First Day Hike!
Buescher State Park
Start 2023 off on the right foot by strapping on your hiking boots and going on a self guided First Day Hike in Buescher State Park!
Jan
1
8:30a
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First Day Hike!
Bastrop State Park
Start 2023 off on the right foot by strapping on your hiking boots and going on a self guided First Day Hike in Bastrop State Park!
Jan
1
8:30a
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First Day Hike at Goose Island! (AM)
Goose Island State Park
Start your new year off on the right foot.
Jan
1
9:00a
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Jan
1
9:00a
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Jan
1
10:00a
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Jan
1
10:00a
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First Day History Hike
Lockhart State Park
Learn about the beginning of our Park as we hike on the beginning of a New Year!
Jan
1
10:00a
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Jan
1
10:00a
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Jan
1
10:00a
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First Day Hike! - Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Start your New Year in the great outdoors! Reservations required. Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
Jan
1
10:30a
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First Day Hike
South Llano River State Park
Start off the new year with a park ranger for a hike through the pecan bottom down to Buck Lake.
Jan
1
1:00p
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Jan
1
1:30p
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First Day Hike at Goose Island! (PM)
Goose Island State Park
Start your new year off on the right foot.
Jan
1
2:00p
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First Day Plant Hike
Lockhart State Park
Explore the stories of our local plants in this fun winter hike!
Jan
1
2:00p
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First Day Hikes - Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Start your New Year in the great outdoors! Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
Jan
1
2:00p
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Jan
1
5:00p
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First Day Hike – Sunset
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Ring in the New Year right with a First Day Hike! Join our rangers for a brisk, evening hike on the CCC and Triassic Trails right as the sun sets over the rim of the canyon!
Jan
1
5:30p
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October 2023
Oct
7
9:00a
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A Natural Halloween
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
🎉 Join us for A Natural Halloween! We will host morning and evening activities.
Oct
21
10:00a
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Harvest Heritage Festival 2023
Cedar Hill State Park
🎉 Come join us for our annual Harvest Heritage Festival here at Cedar Hill State Park!
December 2023
Dec
17
5:30p
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54th Annual Tree Lighting
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
🎉 Enjoy this special tradition started 54 years ago by President and Mrs. Johnson.