Homeschooling
December 2025
Dec
6
2:00p
End Date
Gems of the Universe
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
The Geminids Meteor shower when and where to see them!
Dec
6
5:30p
End Date
Night Ride
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and explore the park after dark.
Dec
6
6:30p
End Date
Dec
9
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Dec
9
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Geology
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Geology
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at Honey Creek State Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Dec
10
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!
Dec
10
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Geology
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
11
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Geology
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
11
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at Honey Creek State Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Dec
11
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program at Blanco State Park
Blanco State Park
Join us for a homeschool program in the park!
Dec
12
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at Honey Creek State Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Dec
12
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program at Blanco State Park
Blanco State Park
Join us for a homeschool program in the park!
Dec
12
6:00p
End Date
The Lights at Liberty Grove - A Christmas in the Park Event
Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Come drive through our Christmas event! The Liberty Grove campground will be decorated for the holiday season.
Dec
13
10:00a
End Date
Rain Deer and a Country Christmas
Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Create a winter themed inspired painting.
Dec
13
2:00p
End Date
Rain Deer and a Country Christmas
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Create a winter themed inspired painting.
Dec
13
6:00p
End Date
The Lights at Liberty Grove - A Christmas in the Park Event
Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Come drive through our Christmas event! The Liberty Grove campground will be decorated for the holiday season.
Dec
16
10:00a
End Date
Preschool in the Park: Birds
Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Dec
17
6:00p
End Date
Winter Speaker Series
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for an inspiring nature speaker series where each month brings a fresh topic, new voices, and exciting discoveries about the world around us.
Dec
18
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool - Birding Walk
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Bring your kids to an outdoor classroom at Lake Mineral Wells State Park!
Dec
20
9:30a
End Date
Archery 101
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Try archery and learn a lifetime sport. **Registration is required, program limited to 15 participants.**
Dec
20
10:00a
End Date
Dec
20
2:00p
End Date
Ornament Scavenger Hunt
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Get ready for a festive adventure at our Ornament Scavenger Hunt!
Dec
20
2:00p
End Date
Dec
20
6:30p
End Date
Holiday Star Party
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a stellar astronomy program to witness a breathtaking view of the stars!✨ Bring your own chair or blanket!
Dec
27
1:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Club - Holiday Edition
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Fun activities for our future Rangers! Enjoy a nature walk, create your own ornament using
native plants and learn the fascinating history about Christmas trees!
Dec
27
2:00p
End Date
January 2026
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
First Day Self-guided Hike, Bike and/or Ride!
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us on New Year's Day to celebrate wellness in nature!
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
First Day Self-guided Hike!
Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us on New Year's Day to celebrate wellness in nature!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike!
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us on New Year's Day to celebrate wellness in nature!
Jan
1
2:00p
End Date
First Day Hike!
Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us on New Year's Day to celebrate wellness in nature!
Jan
2
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!
Jan
7
10:00a
End Date
Log in and Learn
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Caprock's homeschool friendly online learning!
Jan
13
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
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!
Jan
29
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
This educational program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Jan
30
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
This educational program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
February 2026
Feb
10
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Feb
12
10:00a
End Date
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!
March 2026
Mar
6
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!
Mar
10
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Mar
19
1:00p
End Date
April 2026
Apr
3
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!
Apr
14
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
May 2026
May
1
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
12
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
June 2026
Jun
5
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 - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.