Kids
Kid-focused events that explore nature and history of Texas state parks.
We provide tools to help kids learn and explore through the Junior Ranger Program.
July 2026
Jul
10
1:00p
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Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
10
2:30p
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Cordage: Making Rope with Yucca
Goose Island State Park
Learn to make rope from one of our native plants!
Jul
10
8:00p
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Jul
11
7:00a
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Hooked on Fun Kids' Fishing Adventure
San Antonio, TX - Woodlawn Casting Pond and Park
Jul
11
8:00a
End Date
Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Jul
11
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jul
11
9:00a
End Date
Fishing Saturdays - Lubbock
Lubbock, TX - Mae Simmons Community Center
Bring the family out for a fun morning of fishing!
Jul
11
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.
Jul
11
9:00a
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YMCA - Angler Education Day
Houston, TX - D. Bradley McWilliams YMCA at Cypress Creek
Bring the whole family out for a fun day of fishing!
Jul
11
9:00a
End Date
Coffee with the Birds - Birds Hike
Lake Whitney State Park
Start your morning off right with a peaceful bird hike and some fresh conversation about the language of bird song! Join Ranger Lory as she guides you on a relaxing hike where we'll listen to the morning chorus and talk about the fascinating language of bird song.
Jul
11
9:00a
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Skins and Skulls
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Get up close and personal with some of the animals of Goliad State Park by looking at, and feeling, their fur, talons, and teeth!
Jul
11
9:00a
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Jul
11
9:00a
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Jul
11
10:00a
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Skins and Skulls
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Come learn about the animals you may see in the natural area and get to touch real skins and skulls!
Jul
11
10:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Explore real animal skins and skulls while discovering the amazing adaptations that help Texas wildlife survive.
Jul
11
10:00a
End Date
Springfest
Bastrop State Park
We will have two interactive stations set up at this free community event, come on out!
Jul
11
10:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Have you ever wanted to learn how to fish but don't know how to get started?
Jul
11
11:00a
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Kerrville-Schriener Park Community Day
Kerrville, TX - Kerrville-Schriener Park
*This event was rescheduled from 6/6/2026.*
Bring the whole family out for a fun day of fishing!
Jul
11
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
11
1:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Jul
11
1:00p
End Date
Jul
11
1:00p
End Date
Summer Bug Safari
Cedar Hill State Park
Prowl the prairie with a ranger and learn about different bug-collecting techniques!
Jul
11
1:30p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Let's sit a spell in nature and record our thoughts.
Jul
11
2:00p
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Jul
11
2:00p
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Scat Chat
South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger to discover the signs animals leave behind, and how we can use them as a tool to study wildlife!
Jul
11
2:30p
End Date
Constitution to Nature
Goose Island State Park
Write your own constitution for nature using ink made from oak galls! This is an America 250 program.
Jul
11
3:00p
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Jul
11
3:00p
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Jul
11
4:00p
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Lake Mexia Volunteer Fire Department Family Fun Day
Mexia, TX - Lake Mexia Volunteer Fire Department
Free family-friendly fun at the Lake Mexia Volunteer Fire Department! Stop by the Fort Parker State Park booth to try your hand at the Backyard Bass fishing game!
Jul
12
9:00a
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Jul
12
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
15
9:00a
End Date
Sustainability Superheroes
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Reduce, reuse, recycle and save the day!
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!
Jul
15
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
15
2:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for a come-and-go program in the Visitor Center every Wednesday this summer from 1–3 PM
Jul
16
9:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Jul
16
9:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learn to shoot a bow and arrow! It is open to complete beginners, and equipment is provided! Only children 8+ and adults may participate.
Jul
16
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
16
2:30p
End Date
Skins & Skulls at Gibbs Library
Mexia, TX - Gibbs Library
Join Fort Parker State Park rangers at the Gibbs Library in Mexia to get hands on with native animal pelts and more! Learn all about your favorite local animal pals.
Jul
17
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
17
2:00p
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Jul
17
2:30p
End Date
What Lurks Beneath
Goose Island State Park
What kind of marine life is found in our local bays? Join a ranger to find out!
Jul
18
7:00a
End Date
Setting the Hook Youth Fishing Clinic at Greenline Park
San Antonio, TX - The Greenline Park
Come out and catch some fun, at this free family fishing event!
Jul
18
7:30a
End Date
Beat the Heat Morning Hike
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
It's HOT! Let's take it slow and enjoy the outdoors.
Jul
18
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jul
18
9:00a
End Date
Fishing Saturdays - Lubbock
Lubbock, TX - Mae Simmons Community Center
Bring the family out for a fun morning of fishing!
Jul
18
9:00a
End Date
Guinea Grass Pull Party
Goose Island State Park
Looking to volunteer at a Texas State Park? Now is your opportunity!
Jul
18
9:00a
End Date
Corcl & Kayak Games: Intro to Paddling
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Learn paddling basics in round corcls or traditional kayaks!
Jul
18
9:00a
End Date
Forest Detectives Hike
Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
These forests have a long and storied past... if you know how to read the trees.
Jul
18
9:00a
End Date
Story Book on the Trail: Summer Color!
Lake Whitney State Park
Take a stroll, enjoy the sunshine, and discover a bright and cheerful summertime story! Join us behind HQ's office as we explore "Summer Color!" a vibrant adventure that celebrates all the colors and excitement of the season. Families of all ages are invited to walk the trail, read together, and enjoy the beauty of summer.
Jul
18
9:00a
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Jul
18
9:00a
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Plants of the Mission
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore how Native Americans utilized the plants in the area for food, clothing, tools, and more!
Jul
18
9:00a
End Date
Habitat Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Go “shopping” for wildlife habitat with a ranger at Government Canyon State Natural Area.
Jul
18
9:00a
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Jul
18
10:00a
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Design a Spider
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Do you know what makes spiders unique? Learn more and create your own spider!
Jul
18
10:00a
End Date
Turtle Time
Fort Parker State Park
Join us to learn all about turtles and craft your own paper plate turtle to take home!
Jul
18
10:00a
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Jul
18
10:00a
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Getting REEL Creative
Daingerfield State Park
Get creative with our fish craft and play a fun fishing game of Backyard Bass!
Jul
18
10:00a
End Date
What's in the Water?
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Ever wondered what kind of fish and small organisms make Lake Casa Blanca their home?
Jul
18
10:30a
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Jul
18
11:00a
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Sea Center Shark Celebration
Sea Center Texas
See and touch real shark specimens; chat with shark experts; participate in a Shark Scavenger Hunt (prizes for the first 100 winners); search for shark teeth in the sand pit; get your face painted; create a shark-themed craft; purchase snacks from vendors; and more!
Jul
18
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Alligators!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Jul
18
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
18
1:00p
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Jul
18
2:00p
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Jul
18
2:00p
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View the Moon
Bastrop State Park
Take a peak through the telescope to get a closer look at the moon! Come and go program.
Jul
18
2:30p
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Oysters: The Pearl of Goose Island
Goose Island State Park
Oysters are more than just food; they help protect the Texas coast!
Jul
18
3:00p
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Jul
18
3:00p
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Tawakoni Tracks!
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Use your deduction skills to identify animal tracks found in the park!
Jul
18
8:00p
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Jul
19
9:00a
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Jul
19
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
19
2:00p
End Date
Knots for Everyday Use
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Master the art of knots and transform ordinary situations into extraordinary solutions with the timeless skill of knot tying.
Jul
20
10:00a
End Date
Jr. Ranger Academy
Bastrop State Park
Find out what it takes to be a Junior Ranger through four mornings of fun summer programs, activities, and crafts all about the park!
Jul
21
10:00a
End Date
Jr. Ranger Academy
Bastrop State Park
Find out what it takes to be a Junior Ranger through four mornings of fun summer programs, activities, and crafts all about the park!
Jul
22
10:00a
End Date
Jr. Ranger Academy
Bastrop State Park
Find out what it takes to be a Junior Ranger through four mornings of fun summer programs, activities, and crafts all about the park!
Jul
22
10:00a
End Date
Fairfield Library - Skins, Skulls, Scat & Tracks
Fairfield, TX - Fairfield Library
Join Fort Parker State Park rangers at the Fairfield Library to get hands on with native animal pelts and more! Learn all about your favorite local animal pals.
Jul
22
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
22
2:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for a come-and-go program in the Visitor Center every Wednesday this summer from 1–3 PM
Jul
23
10:00a
End Date
Jr. Ranger Academy
Bastrop State Park
Find out what it takes to be a Junior Ranger through four mornings of fun summer programs, activities, and crafts all about the park!
Jul
23
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
23
3:00p
End Date
Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Jul
24
9:00a
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Jul
24
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
24
8:00p
End Date
Jul
25
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jul
25
9:00a
End Date
Fishing Saturdays - Lubbock
Lubbock, TX - Mae Simmons Community Center
Bring the family out for a fun morning of fishing!
Jul
25
9:00a
End Date
Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Come join our Junior Ranger Academy and learn how to protect the outdoors, leave no trace, and hike like a park ranger.
Jul
25
9:00a
End Date
Lake Life -Aquatic Explorations!
Buescher State Park
Let's get our hands wet as we learn about the tiny critters that call Buescher Lake home! Have some cool fun during the hot Texas summer!
Jul
25
9:00a
End Date
Exploration Station- Come and Go Discovery Table
Bastrop State Park
Jul
25
9:00a
End Date
Ranching & Roping
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn why Goliad is considered the Birthplace of Texas ranching and try your hand at roping!
Jul
25
9:00a
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Jul
25
9:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Jul
25
9:00a
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Jul
25
10:00a
End Date
Origami Explorers
Eisenhower State Park
Discover how a simple piece of paper can become something extraordinary!
Jul
25
10:00a
End Date
Summer Splash Bash
Fort Boggy State Park
Come splash your way through the park while participating in our animal- themed obstacle course!
Jul
25
10:00a
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Jul
25
10:00a
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Jul
25
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Paint, draw and color with a ranger all while enjoying the outdoors.
Jul
25
10:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Mission Tejas State Park
Come to Mission Tejas and enjoy some fishing at Mission Tejas State Park!
Jul
25
10:30a
End Date
Crafts with a Ranger at Lake Whitney State Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Join us for a fun, hands-on day of creativity and nature-inspired crafting! We'll be hosting TWO craft sessions behind HQ's office. Come make something memorable, learn a little about nature knowledge along the way, and enjoy a relaxing time outdoors with family and friends.
Jul
25
11:00a
End Date
Jul
25
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
25
2:00p
End Date
Desert Snakes and Creepy Crawlies
Davis Mountains State Park
Don't be scared...be curious!! Come learn about the "scary" critters inhabiting our park.
Jul
25
2:00p
End Date
Jul
25
2:00p
End Date
Lost Pines Wildlife -Skins and Skulls
Bastrop State Park
Who calls this park home and what might you see while staying here? Touch, feel, and find your way to the answers.
Jul
25
2:30p
End Date
What Lurks Beneath
Goose Island State Park
What kind of marine life is found in our local bays? Join a ranger to find out!
Jul
25
3:00p
End Date
Jul
25
3:00p
End Date
Jul
25
3:00p
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Jul
25
3:30p
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Jul
25
4:30p
End Date
Jr. Ranger Explorers
Purtis Creek State Park
Learn about Leave No Trace and explore the wonders of nature!
Jul
25
8:45p
End Date
Stargazing
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Twinkle, twinkle little star. I wish I may, I wish I might, wish upon a star tonight!
Jul
25
9:00p
End Date
Stargazing at the Park!
Lake Livingston State Park
Learn about the stars and constellations visible above East Texas.
Jul
25
9:30p
End Date
Jul
26
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
26
2:00p
End Date
Jul
29
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
29
2:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for a come-and-go program in the Visitor Center every Wednesday this summer from 1–3 PM
Jul
29
8:00p
End Date
Full Moon Night Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
The sun is down, the moon is up, and we're ready to take a hike!
Jul
30
9:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Jul
30
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
30
3:00p
End Date
Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Jul
31
9:00a
End Date
Bird Feeder Craft
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Use recycled materials to create and paint a bird feeder; fun for the whole family!
Jul
31
1:00p
End Date
Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jul
31
2:00p
End Date
August 2026
Aug
1
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
1
9:00a
End Date
Edible and Medicinal Plant Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a guided walk-through Stephen F. Austin State Park to discover edible and medicinal plants.
Aug
1
9:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Aug
1
10:00a
End Date
Scat Chat
South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger to discover the signs animals leave behind, and how we can use them as a tool to study wildlife!
Aug
1
2:00p
End Date
Art In The Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop (cap at 25 people).
Aug
1
8:30p
End Date
Scorpion Scavenger Hunt
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us for a scorpion scavenger hunt!
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales, & Tails
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our interactive table and learn about some of the common creatures of Enchanted Rock, as well as safety tips on what to do if you encounter them while hiking.
Aug
6
9:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Aug
8
8:00a
End Date
Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Aug
8
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
8
8:30p
End Date
Sunset Reading with a Ranger
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Watch the sun set while listening to a ranger read "Mae Among the Stars" by Roda Ahmed
Aug
15
End Date
National Geocaching Day
Guadalupe River State Park
Join fellow park visitors in enjoying geocaching!
Aug
15
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
15
2:00p
End Date
Frontier Candy Making
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us as we dive into this sticky pot of Frontier Candy Making.
Aug
15
8:00p
End Date
Discovery Night
Estero Llano Grande State Park
A ranger-guided night hike which may include stargazing, alligators, pauraques, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, frogs, snakes, armadillos, or raccoons - it's a surprise for all of us!
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!
Aug
20
9:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Aug
22
8:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come learn how to fish on the Pedernales with a loaner rod or bring your own!
Aug
22
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
22
9:00a
End Date
Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Come join our Junior Ranger Academy and learn how to protect the outdoors, leave no trace, and hike like a park ranger.
Aug
22
2:00p
End Date
Pack-a-Wagon
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Ever wondered if you would have survived the Oregon Trail?
Aug
23
9:00a
End Date
La Mer: A French Soundscape with Wild Notes🎼
Galveston Island State Park
Join the Wild Notes Foundation cellist for a morning of French music inspired by water, light, and the ocean's endless movement.🎻
Aug
29
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
29
10:00a
End Date
Fun & Games at the Farm for LBJ's 117th Birthday Celebration
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Come celebrate Lyndon B. Johnson's birthday early with us at the Sauer-Beckmann Farm!
September 2026
Sep
5
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Sep
5
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Sep
5
2:00p
End Date
Art In The Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop (cap at 25 people).
Sep
6
10:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales, & Tails
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our interactive table and learn about some of the common creatures of Enchanted Rock, as well as safety tips on what to do if you encounter them while hiking.
Sep
12
7:00a
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Habitat Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a self-guided hike with your troop and use one of our wildlife "shopping lists" on a habitat scavenger hunt, for Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend.
Sep
12
8:00a
End Date
Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Sep
12
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Sep
12
4:00p
End Date
Night Moves
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Trail Racing Over Texas brings the party to the woods, with everything from a kid’s run to a full marathon at Stephen F. Austin State Park. Register for your race today!
Sep
13
7:00a
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Habitat Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a self-guided hike with your troop and use one of our wildlife "shopping lists" on a habitat scavenger hunt, for Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend.
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!
Sep
19
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Sep
19
10:00a
End Date
Seed Stomp
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Plant wildflower seeds for future generations!
Sep
19
1:00p
End Date
Ink of Independence Workshop
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Get your hands on this piece of history and make your own declaration to nature.
Sep
26
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Sep
26
9:00a
End Date
Family Fishing Day - Brackenridge Park
San Antonio, TX - Brackenridge Park
Come out to Brackenridge Park to learn the basics of fishing at this fun, free family event!
October 2026
Oct
3
9:00a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Listen to some verses about vultures, and take a walk with a ranger to search for vultures in the sky.
Oct
3
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Oct
3
1:00p
End Date
Ink of Independence Workshop
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Get your hands on this piece of history and make your own declaration to nature.
Oct
3
2:00p
End Date
Art In The Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop (cap at 25 people).
Oct
10
10:00a
End Date
East Texas Fire and Nature Festival - 3rd Annual
Nature Center Wildlife Management Area
Join Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and our partners for a free event all about nature, prescribed fire and how it benefits humans and wildlife alike!
Oct
10
6:30p
End Date
Trail of Terror: Cabin in the Woods
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Welcome to Stephen F. Austin State Park's haunted trail experience, it's dying to meat you.
Oct
17
9:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Oct
17
5:00p
End Date
Boo in the Park 2026
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Welcome to our annual "Boo in the Park" celebration! Come out to see the decorated campsites and trick or treat!
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!
Oct
24
1:00p
End Date
Ink of Independence Workshop
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Get your hands on this piece of history and make your own declaration to nature.
Oct
24
5:00p
End Date
Trick or Treating in the Park
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Get ready for a spook-tacular time at our annual Trick-or-Treat in the Park!
Oct
24
6:00p
End Date
Wildlife Trick or Treat
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a short, wooded hike to visit a series of trail stations where you'll learn about "spooky" wildlife including scorpions, bats, spiders and more. Bring your trick-or-treat gear!
Oct
31
4:00p
End Date
November 2026
Nov
7
7:00a
End Date
BigTex Backyard Ultra: Last Runner Standing
Stephen F. Austin State Park
The Ultimate Test of Grit—4.17 miles every hour until only one runner remains. How far will the Big Tex Backyard go this year?
Nov
7
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Nov
7
10:00a
End Date
Dino-bility Day!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
You’re invited to join us at Dinosaur Valley State Park for our 2nd annual Dino-bility Day - a celebration of accessibility, community, and outdoor recreation for people of all abilities!
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
7
2:00p
End Date
Art In The Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop (cap at 25 people).
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
14
7:00p
End Date
Star Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps, laser pointers and telescope. Retired national park ranger/astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts.
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
5
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Dec
5
2:00p
End Date
Art In The Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop (cap at 25 people).
Dec
12
9:00a
End Date
Kids Fishing Derby
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Grab the kids and head out to Quarry Lake, freshly stocked and ready for fishing fun!
Dec
12
1:00p
End Date
Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore! Win prizes!
Dec
12
5:00p
End Date
Ghost of Christmas Past
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Stroll through the fort and observe the “ghosts” of cavalry soldiers and their families as they celebrate Christmas inside the historic commanding officer's house from the 1870s.
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!
Dec
22
1:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Dec
26
10:00a
End Date
Nest Quest
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Kids will learn how to identify common birds and practice with binoculars on this ranger-led bird walk.
Dec
31
6:30p
End Date
New Year's Eve: Night Hike
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s night hike with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Explore the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light!
January 2027
Jan
2
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
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
6
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Feb
13
9:00a
End Date
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
6
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
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
3
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
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
1
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
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
5
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
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!
December 2027
Dec
11
1:00p
End Date
Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore! Win prizes!
Dec
31
6:30p
End Date
New Year's Eve: Night Hike
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s night hike with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Explore the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light!
February 2028
Feb
12
9:00a
End Date
December 2028
Dec
9
1:00p
End Date
Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore! Win prizes!
Dec
31
6:30p
End Date
New Year's Eve: Night Hike
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s night hike with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Explore the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light!
February 2029
Feb
10
9:00a
End Date
December 2029
Dec
8
1:00p
End Date
Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore! Win prizes!
Dec
31
6:30p
End Date
New Year's Eve: Night Hike
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s night hike with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Explore the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light!
February 2030
Feb
9
9:00a
End Date
December 2030
Dec
14
1:00p
End Date
Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore! Win prizes!
Dec
31
6:30p
End Date
New Year's Eve: Night Hike
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s night hike with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Explore the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light!
February 2031
Feb
8
9:00a
End Date
December 2031
Dec
13
1:00p
End Date
Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore! Win prizes!
Dec
31
6:30p
End Date
New Year's Eve: Night Hike
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s night hike with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Explore the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light!
February 2032
Feb
14
9:00a
End Date
December 2032
Dec
31
6:30p
End Date
New Year's Eve: Night Hike
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s night hike with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Explore the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light!
February 2033
Feb
12
9:00a
End Date