Calendar of Events

Homeschooling

June 2025

Jun 5
8:30a
End Date

Family Beachcombing

Galveston Island State Park
Treasures are hidden in the tide line, if you look closely.
Jun 7
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Let's go fishing
Jun 7
1:00p
End Date

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Where the fishing's free, no license required.
Jun 8
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Paint yourself into the great outdoors.
Jun 10
7:30a
End Date

Sunrise Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Jun 10
11:00a
End Date

Homeschool Program

Davis Mountains State Park
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Jun 12
7:30a
End Date

Sunrise Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Jun 12
9:00a
End Date

iNaturalist and Seek Hike

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to become a citizen scientist.
Jun 14
9:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Come see the wonders of nature!
Jun 14
8:00p
End Date

The Park After Dark

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us for the sights and sounds of the park after dark.
Jun 17
7:30a
End Date

Sunrise Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Jun 18
10:30a
End Date

Reading Ranger

Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Jun 18
12:00p
End Date

Lunch & Learn with a Ranger

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Grab your lunch and your curiosity, it’s time for a picnic with a purpose!
Jun 19
9:00a
End Date

Trap Ball

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Baseball anyone?
Jun 20
9:00a
End Date

Kayaking 101

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a ranger to learn the basics of kayaking. Instruction provided. Limited equipment available. Reserve your kayak today.
Jun 21
10:00a
End Date

Skins and Skulls

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Hmm, which one do you think is the fastest or the furriest?
Jun 21
10:00a
End Date

The Buzz About Bees

Fort Boggy State Park
Bees and other pollinators are responsible for one out of every three bites of food we eat.
Jun 21
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Paint yourself into the great outdoors.
Jun 24
7:30a
End Date

Sunrise Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Jun 26
7:30a
End Date

Sunrise Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Jun 26
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Program

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Jun 26
7:30p
End Date

Sunset Watercolor

Galveston Island State Park
Express your love of nature through paints!
Jun 28
9:00a
End Date

Skins and Skulls

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Get an inside look at some of the mammals of the park. Which is the fastest or the furriest? You decide.
Jun 28
10:00a
End Date

Basic Geocaching

Fort Boggy State Park
Geocaching - Fun for the whole family!
Jun 28
8:30p
End Date

Stargazing

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Starry nights are seen out here.

July 2025

Jul 16
10:30a
End Date

Reading Ranger

Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!

August 2025

Aug 20
10:30a
End Date

Reading Ranger

Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!

September 2025

Sep 17
10:30a
End Date

Reading Ranger

Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!

October 2025

Oct 11
10:00a
End Date

50 Years Through the Ages

Galveston Island State Park
Step Back in Time and Celebrate 50 Years of Galveston Island State Park! 🎉
Oct 15
10:30a
End Date

Reading Ranger

Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!

November 2025

Nov 19
10:30a
End Date

Reading Ranger

Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!

December 2025

Dec 17
10:30a
End Date

Reading Ranger

Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!

January 2026

Jan 21
10:30a
End Date

Reading Ranger

Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!

February 2026

Feb 18
10:30a
End Date

Reading Ranger

Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!