Calendar of Events

Holidays

June 2023

Jun 3
10:00a
End Date

Kayaking 101

Galveston Island State Park
Join a certified kayak guide to learn the basics of kayaking.
Jun 18
8:00a
End Date

Father's Day Hike

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join Ranger Nic for a 4 mile hike on the Bluff Spurs with a Father's Day twist
Jun 19
10:00a
End Date

Songs by the CCC

Abilene State Park
Come hike our newest trail and hear the songs of Company 1823 CV!
Jun 21
5:30p
End Date

Summer Solstice Sunset Paddle

Galveston Island State Park
End the longest day of the year with a paddle through Oak Bayou, at sunset.
Jun 30
8:00a
End Date

Morning Paddle

Galveston Island State Park
Morning kayaking on the bay is simply magical.

July 2023

Jul 1
11:30a
End Date

4th of July Campground Parade!

South Llano River State Park
Bring your dog, your bike, or yourself and join us on our 4th of July patriotic parade!
Jul 15
11:00a
End Date

Sea Center Shark Celebration

Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for an afternoon of shark exploration!

October 2023

Oct 7
9:00a
End Date

An "Un" Natural Halloween

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
🎉 Join us for An "Un" Natural Halloween! We will host morning and evening activities.
Oct 21
10:00a
End Date

Harvest Heritage Festival 2023

Cedar Hill State Park
🎉 Come join us for our annual Harvest Heritage Festival here at Cedar Hill State Park!
Oct 21
5:00p
End Date

Boo in the Park 2023

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Welcome to our annual "Boo in the Park" celebration. Bring the family out for a campsite decorating contest, pumpkin carving contest, trick or treating, and spooky storytelling.
Oct 28
3:00p
End Date

Trunk or Treat

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for a family-friendly trick or treat event!

November 2023

Nov 23
10:30a
End Date

6th Annual Turkey Trot 5K/-Mile Fun Run

South Llano River State Park
🎉Come earn those Thanksgiving calories!
Nov 25
10:00a
End Date

Deck the Halls

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Learn about making Christmas decorations with natural materials

December 2023

Dec 2
2:00p
End Date

Christmas at the Ranch

South Llano River State Park
🎉Come enjoy some Christmas Cheer!
Dec 16
5:00p
End Date

Twinkle Tour 2023

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join us for our annual Twinkle Tour at Lake Tawakoni State Park. Enjoy all the festive Christmas lights and listen to a reading of The Night Before Christmas at the amphitheater.
Dec 16
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 17
5:30p
End Date

54th Annual Tree Lighting

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
🎉 Enjoy this special tradition started 54 years ago by President and Mrs. Johnson.