Holidays
October 2018
Oct
19
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Halloween Funfest 2018
Daingerfield State Park
Join us for our 3rd annual Halloween Funfest! The date has been changed to the 19th and 20th. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Oct
20
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Halloween Funfest 2018
Daingerfield State Park
Join us for our 3rd annual Halloween Funfest! The date has been changed to the 19th and 20th. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Oct
20
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11th Annual Spooky Science Fest
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Bring your friends and family of all ages, in costume if you like, to join what has been 1,000 to 2,000 others for our annual Fall Festival to learn a little science and perhaps to be frightened just the right amount!
Oct
27
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Halloween in the Park
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Experience the park after dark and join us for games, crafts, Spooky Trail, and more!
Oct
27
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Trunk - or - Treat
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Walk the park and get lots of goodies to eat, then at dark come and stroll the historic grounds looking for ghosts, goblins and the dearly departed
Oct
27
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3rd Annual Boo Camp
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Come join us for some family friendly Halloween fun!
Oct
27
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Boo In the Park
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
27
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Creatures of the Night Halloween Walk
Inks Lake State Park
Discover the amazing creatures that roam at night on this trick or treating stroll!
Oct
30
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All Hallow's Eve Hike!
Inks Lake State Park
Every place has a past... find out about the people of bygone days on the Spring Valley Nature Trail.
November 2018
Nov
17
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Harvest Hike!
Inks Lake State Park
Discover past medicinal plants and the bountiful harvest that nature provided for prehistoric peoples, Native Americans, and early settlers of Texas!
Nov
21
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Turkeys, Turtle Doves and Toucans, Oh My!
Hill Country State Natural Area
It’s almost Turkey Day, so let’s celebrate by learning about our feathered friends!
Nov
24
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Holiday Cookie Decorating & German Traditions
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Kick off the Holiday Season with a celebration of German Holiday Traditions.
Nov
24
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December 2018
Dec
1
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Christmas at the Ranch
South Llano River State Park
Celebrate Christmas with us at Mr. Buck's historic ranch home as we decorate trees, take pictures with Santa, some Christmas tunes on the front porch, hot chocolate, and more!
Dec
1
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Dec
1
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Trail of Lights
Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Site
Enjoy a beautiful walk through the lighted park to the historic Kreische House decorated for a traditional German-Texas Christmas.
Dec
7
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Nature Wonderland Hike
Tyler State Park
Dec
7
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A Pineywoods Christmas Decorated Drive-thru
Tyler State Park
Get outdoors, take a break from the holiday rush, and enjoy the season.
Dec
7
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Trail of Lights
Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Site
Enjoy a beautiful walk through the lighted park to the historic Kreische House decorated for a traditional German-Texas Christmas.
Dec
7
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Dec
8
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Dec
8
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Battleship TEXAS Presents “Yuletide TEXAS”
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Christmas at the Battleship TEXAS
Dec
8
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Nature Wonderland Hike
Tyler State Park
Dec
8
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A Pineywoods Christmas Decorated Drive-thru
Tyler State Park
Get outdoors, take a break from the holiday rush, and enjoy the season.
Dec
8
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Ghosts of Christmas Past
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
1870's Christmas
Dec
8
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Twinkle Tour
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join us for our annual Twinkle Tour at Lake Tawakoni State Park. Enjoy all the festive Christmas lights and meet Santa at the amphitheater. Make note of your Christmas wishes and bring your camera!
Dec
8
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Trail of Lights
Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Site
Enjoy a beautiful walk through the lighted park to the historic Kreische House decorated for a traditional German-Texas Christmas.
Dec
8
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Dec
12
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Christmas in the Park
Daingerfield State Park
Come drive through the park lit up like Santa Land and get to meet Santa himself on Friday and Saturday!
Dec
13
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Christmas in the Park
Daingerfield State Park
Come drive through the park lit up like Santa Land and get to meet Santa himself on Friday and Saturday!
Dec
14
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Trail of Lights
Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Site
Enjoy a beautiful walk through the lighted park to the historic Kreische House decorated for a traditional German-Texas Christmas.
Dec
14
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Christmas in the Park
Daingerfield State Park
Come drive through the park lit up like Santa Land and get to meet Santa himself on Friday and Saturday!
Dec
14
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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
15
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A Very Marshy Christmas
Sea Rim State Park
Ever wonder how Santa gets around in the marsh to visit the good little boys and girls? By air boat of course! Santa and Mrs. Claus have booked Sea Rim’s cabin and will be arriving by air boat on Dec. 15. Children can have a photo made with Santa starting at 3 p.m. when he arrives.
Dec
15
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Trail of Lights
Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Site
Enjoy a beautiful walk through the lighted park to the historic Kreische House decorated for a traditional German-Texas Christmas.
Dec
15
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Daingerfield State Park
Come drive through the park lit up like Santa Land and get to meet Santa himself on Friday and Saturday!
Dec
15
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
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49th Annual LBJ Tree Lighting
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Join the Texas Hill Country Community in this special tradition started 49 years ago by President and Mrs. Johnson.
Dec
31
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January 2019
Jan
1
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First Day Hike: Birding the Lakeshore
Tyler State Park
Start the New Year off right with a new walk and a new hobby.
Jan
1
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Jan
1
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First Day Hike: Hiking Through the Pines
Tyler State Park
Discover the health benefits of the forest.
February 2019
Feb
9
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Galentine's Day Hike
Inks Lake State Park
Bring your gal pals and come hike the Devil’s Backbone Nature Trail!
April 2019
Apr
20
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¡Fiesta de los Niños!
San Antonio, TX - Port San Antonio
Join TPWD Get Outside at Fiesta San Antonio's party for “Pint-Sized Folks”.