Calendar of Events

Homeschooling

April 2026

Apr 28
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 29
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 30
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

May 2026

May 2
10:00a
End Date

Trap Ball

Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Baseball anyone?
May 2
2:00p
End Date

Trap Ball

Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Baseball anyone?
May 5
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
May 7
10:00a
End Date

Reading With a Ranger

Woodville, TX - Alan Shivers Library
Come hang out with a Ranger at the Alan Shivers Library in Woodville!
May 7
7:15p
End Date

Sunset Watercolors🎨

Galveston Island State Park
Join us for an unforgettable evening of nature, art, and beauty!
May 8
4:00p
End Date

Mother's Day Craft

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Celebrate Mom with Handmade Love!
May 9
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Did someone say, "Let's go fishing"?
May 9
10:00a
End Date

Kayaking 101

Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a ranger to learn the basics of kayaking. Instruction provided. Limited equipment available. Reserve your kayak today.
May 10
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
May 12
10:00a
End Date

Nature's Classroom Homeschool Program

Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
May 12
10:00a
End Date

Preschool in the Park: Insects

Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
May 13
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes at the Park

Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
May 13
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!
May 14
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes at the Park

Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
May 15
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes at the Park

Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
May 15
7:30p
End Date

Night Ride

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and explore the park after dark.
May 16
9:00a
End Date

Geocaching 101

Lake Whitney State Park
What is Geocaching? It is the ultimate treasure hunt! This outdoor adventure has participants use the Geocaching app and/or a GPS device to navigate to cleverly hidden containers called geocaches. There are millions of geocaches in 190 countries waiting to be discovered—there are some near you right now. Let's start this treasure hunt!
May 16
10:00a
End Date

Spiders of Central Texas

Blanco State Park
Explore these 8-legged wonders!
May 16
8:00p
End Date

Stargazing

Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Starry nights are seen out here. I wish I may, I wish I might, wish upon a star tonight!
May 19
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
May 21
9:00a
End Date

Homeschool Discovery Morning

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us for Homeschool Discovery Morning here at the Fort!
May 23
7:30p
End Date

Night Ride

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and explore the park after dark.
May 31
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!

June 2026

Jun 4
10:00a
End Date

Reading With a Ranger

Woodville, TX - Alan Shivers Library
Come hang out with a Ranger at the Alan Shivers Library in Woodville!
Jun 9
10:00a
End Date

Nature's Classroom Homeschool Program

Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Jun 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!

July 2026

Jul 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!

August 2026

Aug 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!

September 2026

Sep 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!

October 2026

Oct 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!

November 2026

Nov 13
9:00a
End Date

Living History Days

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
History comes to life at Fort Richardson!
Nov 14
9:00a
End Date

Living History Days

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
History comes to life at Fort Richardson!
Nov 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!

December 2026

Dec 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!

January 2027

Jan 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!

February 2027

Feb 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!

March 2027

Mar 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!

April 2027

Apr 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!

May 2027

May 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!

June 2027

Jun 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!

July 2027

Jul 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!