Calendar of Events

Homeschooling

December 2024

Dec 11
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Class: Birds

Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec 11
2:00p
End Date

Homeschool Class: Birds

Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec 12
9:00a
End Date

Sunrise Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Dec 12
10:00a
End Date

Scenic Overlook Nature Walk

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first three Thursdays of the month for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Dec 12
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Class: Birds

Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec 14
9:00a
End Date

Basic Angler Education

Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
Dec 14
10:00a
End Date

Rain Deer and a Country Christmas

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Doe, a deer, a rain deer painting. Join us for a morning of creative watercolor painting.
Dec 14
10:00a
End Date

Ornament Scavenger Hunt

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Get ready for a festive adventure at our Ornament Scavenger Hunt!
Dec 14
10:30a
End Date

Reading with a Ranger

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us as we read stories about the fascinating world around us and the animals that live here.
Dec 14
2:00p
End Date

Rain Deer and a Country Christmas

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Create a winter themed inspired painting.
Dec 17
10:00a
End Date

Preschool in the Park: Bird Walk

Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Dec 17
6:00p
End Date

Self-guided Ursids Meteor Shower

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Be sure to take advantage of our dark park and watch for the Ursids Meteor Shower taking place December 17 - December 26 during this self-guided adventure.
Dec 17
6:00p
End Date

Self-guided Ursids Meteor Shower

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Be sure to take advantage of our dark park and watch for the Ursids Meteor Shower taking place December 17 - December 26 during this self-guided adventure.
Dec 18
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes in the Park

Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Dec 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!
Dec 19
9:00a
End Date

Sunrise Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Dec 19
10:00a
End Date

Scenic Overlook Nature Walk

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first three Thursdays of the month for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Dec 19
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes in the Park

Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Dec 20
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes in the Park

Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Dec 20
7:00p
End Date

Our Night Sky

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
What makes up our night sky? Is there more than meets the eye? Learn about the celestial bodies that make up the sky and the stories told about them.
Dec 21
9:00a
End Date

Kid's Fishing

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us learning the basics of fishing. All ages and stages welcome. No experience required!
Dec 21
9:00a
End Date

Basic Angler Education

Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
Dec 21
9:30a
End Date

Archery 101

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Try archery and learn a lifetime sport. **Registration is required, program limited to 12 participants.**
Dec 26
9:00a
End Date

Sunrise Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Dec 27
6:30p
End Date

Celestial Conversations

Galveston Island State Park
Join a park ranger for an evening under the stars at Galveston Island State Park!
Dec 28
9:00a
End Date

Basic Angler Education

Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.

January 2025

Jan 1
8:00a
End Date

First Day Self-guided Hike, Bike and/or Ride!

Cooper Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us on New Year's Day to celebrate wellness in nature!
Jan 14
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Program

Davis Mountains State Park
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Jan 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!
Jan 25
9:00a
End Date

Annual Kid's Trout Fishing Day

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
What a wonderful day it is when you reel in a fighting trout!

February 2025

Feb 8
2:00p
End Date

Nature Hike

Fort Boggy State Park
No local grocery store? The land provided many things for the settlers of Fort Boggy.
Feb 11
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Program

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

March 2025

Mar 11
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Program

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

April 2025

Apr 8
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Program

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

May 2025

May 13
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Program

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

June 2025

Jun 10
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Program

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