Calendar of Events

Holidays

April 2025

Apr 19
9:00a
End Date

Golden Egg Hunt

Eisenhower State Park
Will you find the Golden Egg?
Apr 19
10:00a
End Date

Easter Egg Hunt

Possum Kingdom State Park
Explore Possum Kingdom, and search for Easter eggs!!!
Apr 19
10:00a
End Date

Easter Egg Hunt

Daingerfield State Park
Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt in the meadow!
Apr 19
10:00a
End Date

Easter at the Farm

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Celebrate Easter at an early 20th-century German-Texan farm.
Apr 19
11:00a
End Date

Clean Up Our Park Earth Day

Tyler State Park
Help make our park a better place one piece at a time!
Apr 19
2:00p
End Date

Easter Egg Hunt

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Come join us for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt!
Apr 19
2:00p
End Date

Easter Egg Hunt/ Crafts

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Hop on over to Fort Richardson for an egg-citing Easter adventure!
Apr 19
2:00p
End Date

Chick Craft

Fort Parker State Park
Have some holiday fun crafting your own baby chick!
Apr 20
10:00a
End Date

Easter Mindfulness Walk

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Step away from the bustle and connect with nature through the serene trails of Stephen F. Austin State Park, where we’ll practice mindfulness exercises and explore the natural beauty around us
Apr 20
10:00a
End Date

Egg Hunt on the Trails!

A rascally rabbit has forgotten how to Leave No Trace when hiking the trails at Village Creek State Park!
Apr 26
9:00a
End Date

"All Things GREEN" Alphabet Hunt

Lake Whitney State Park
It's always fun to explore Lake Whitney State Park, add the challenge of looking for anything green but it must correspond to the letters of the alphabet to celebrate earth day month. It's an exciting way to connect with nature and learn about the environment while hunting for GREEN treasures!

May 2025

May 9
4:00p
End Date

Mother's Day Crafts

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Celebrate Mom with Handmade Love!
May 10
10:00a
End Date

Back to the Blanco

Blanco State Park
Join us in celebrating our community and our history!
May 11
9:00a
End Date

Guided Mother's Day Walk at Honey Creek SNA *Registration Required*

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Celebrate this Mother’s Day with a serene and unforgettable experience at Honey Creek State Natural Area.

October 2025

Oct 11
5:30p
End Date

Fall Forest Fest 2025

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Celebrate the fall season at Fall Forest Fest at Stephen F. Austin State Park! This family-friendly event promises a “Spooky Forest” filled with fun activities for all ages.
Oct 18
5:00p
End Date

Boo in the Park 2025

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Welcome to our annual "Boo in the Park" celebration! Decorate your campsite and get 2 nights free! Call the park to reserve your spot on May 2, 2025!
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
5:30p
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?