Calendar of Events

Homeschooling

June 2026

Jun 4
7:30p
End Date

Sunset Watercolors🎨

Galveston Island State Park
Join us for an unforgettable evening of nature, art, and beauty!
Jun 6
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!
Jun 6
9:00a
End Date

Take a Walk in the Wild - National Trails Day

Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Happy National Trails Day®! Be a part of the nation’s largest trails event by leaving the trails better than you found them. Any trail. Anywhere. Take the @AmericanHiking #NationalTrailsDay Pledge and learn more about how to get involved today!
Jun 6
9:00a
End Date

Guided Hike - National Trails Day

Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Happy National Trails Day®! Be a part of the nation’s largest trails event by leaving the trails better than you found them. Any trail. Anywhere. Take the @AmericanHiking #NationalTrailsDay Pledge and learn more about how to get involved today!
Jun 6
2:00p
End Date

Reptile with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to learn about the reptiles of the park!
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 12
8:00p
End Date

Night Ride

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and explore the park after dark.
Jun 13
9:00a
End Date

iNaturalist and Seek Hike

Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to become a citizen scientist.
Jun 13
2:00p
End Date

Fossils! Oh, so, long ago

Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
How are fossils created? Do you have what it takes? Take to the road of fossilization with a ranger!
Jun 13
2:00p
End Date

Reptile with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to learn about the reptiles of the park!
Jun 13
8:30p
End Date

Stargazing

Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Enjoy the night sky through our telescopes while learning about the heroes and monsters in our stars!
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!
Jun 18
9:00a
End Date

Scenic Overlook Nature Walk

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Jun 19
6:00p
End Date

Nature Photography

Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Learn from a ranger how to take great photos of plants and animals at the park - even with your cell phone!
Jun 20
9:00a
End Date

Pond Dipping

Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
What kinds of creatures are living in the lake? There are lots more than just fish!
Jun 20
2:00p
End Date

Trap Ball

Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Traditional frontier games.
Jun 20
2:00p
End Date

Reptile with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to learn about the reptiles of the park!
Jun 20
8:00p
End Date

Light Trapping for Moths

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and learn about light trapping to attract bugs. Get tips on where to look for moths and other insects, how to start to identify these diverse creatures, and see some of the local moths that can be found at Bentsen!
Jun 20
8:30p
End Date

The Park After Dark!

Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us for the sights and sounds of the park after dark.
Jun 26
8:00p
End Date

Light Trapping for Moths

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and learn about light trapping to attract bugs. Get tips on where to look for moths and other insects, how to start to identify these diverse creatures, and see some of the local moths that can be found at Bentsen!
Jun 27
9:00a
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.
Jun 27
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Did someone say, "Let's go fishing"?
Jun 27
10:00a
End Date

Discovery Hour with the Master Naturalists: Geology!

Blanco State Park
Join a Lindheimer Master Naturalist to explore the unique geology of the Texas Hill Country!
Jun 27
2:00p
End Date

Reptile with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to learn about the reptiles of the park!
Jun 27
8:00p
End Date

Night Ride

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and explore the park after dark.
Jun 27
9:30p
End Date

Night Hike

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Have you ever wondered what the trail is like after dark?

July 2026

Jul 4
10:00a
End Date

Our Nearest Star (Solar Viewing Program)

Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Ranger Alex for an up-close view of the Sun!
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 3
10:00a
End Date

Our Nearest Star (Solar Viewing Program)

Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Ranger Alex for an up-close view of the Sun!
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 7
10:00a
End Date

Lost Pines Wildlife Habitat Day

Bastrop State Park
Experience wildlife of the Lost Pines! Join in on interactive booths, activities, live wildlife, informational presentations and more at this free event at Bastrop State Park!
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!