Calendar of Events

Homeschooling

June 2025

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! Registration required!
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! Registration required!
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 4
10:00a
End Date

Sensory Stroll

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a Ranger for a slow, family-friendly hike to experience nature through your five senses!
Jul 4
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Let loose your inner artist. All art supplies are provided.
Jul 5
9:00a
End Date

Trap Ball

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Baseball anyone?
Jul 5
9:00p
End Date

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!
Jul 6
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Paint yourself into the great outdoors.
Jul 6
7:30p
End Date

Sunset Watercolor

Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Jul 11
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.
Jul 12
9:00a
End Date

Skins and Skulls - Omnivores

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a ranger for a hands-on program exploring the wild world of native omnivores!
Jul 12
9:00a
End Date

Wildlife Detectives

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to hone your observation skills!
Jul 12
1:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Take a moment to collect your thoughts.
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!
Jul 17
7:30p
End Date

Sunset Watercolor

Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Jul 18
9:00a
End Date

Amphibians

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Amazing amphibians love land and water!
Jul 18
9:00a
End Date

Nature Journaling

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Jul 19
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Let's go fishing!
Jul 19
1:00p
End Date

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us learning the basics of fishing. All ages and stages welcome. No experience required!
Jul 19
8:30p
End Date

Moth Week Moth Night

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
It’s National Moth Week! See what the buzz is about as we light the way for moths and more. Learn more about moths during National Moth Week. Meet at the Birding Center (HQ) Gardens for a closer look at moths! No reservations required. Free program with paid park entry.
Jul 20
9:00a
End Date

Morning Moth Walk for Beginners

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Enter the fascinating world of moths and discover the beauty of these diverse butterfly relatives.
Jul 25
9:00a
End Date

Wildlife Viewing

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn some tips and tricks on viewing wildlife.
Jul 26
10:00a
End Date

Become a Junior Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a Ranger for a fun, hands-on adventure to learn what it takes to become a Junior Ranger!
Jul 26
8:45p
End Date

Stargazing

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

August 2025

Aug 7
9:00a
End Date

Scenic Overlook Nature Walk

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first two Thursdays of the month this summer for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Aug 14
9:00a
End Date

Scenic Overlook Nature Walk

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first two Thursdays of the month this summer for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
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 10
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes in the Natural Area

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Sep 11
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes in the Natural Area

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Sep 12
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes in the Natural Area

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
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 8
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes in the Natural Area

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Oct 9
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes in the Natural Area

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Oct 10
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes in the Natural Area

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
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 5
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes in the Natural Area

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Nov 6
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes in the Natural Area

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Nov 7
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes in the Natural Area

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
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 10
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes in the 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 Classes in the 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 Classes in the 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 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!