Calendar of Events

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.

August 2025

Aug 29
9:00a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call Goose Island State Park home!
Aug 29
1:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Families are welcome to paint and draw the nature around them.
Aug 29
2:00p
End Date

Desert Snakes and other Creepy Crawlies

Davis Mountains State Park
Don't be scared...be curious!! Come learn about the "scary" critters inhabiting our park.
Aug 29
3:00p
End Date

Shell and Tell

Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Aug 29
3:30p
End Date

Archery in the Park

Copper Breaks State Park
Learn how to shoot a bow and arrow!
Aug 29
8:00p
End Date

Nocturnal Marvels: Nighttime Navigators

Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger to learn about our nocturnal creatures’ secrets to success.
Aug 30
9:00a
End Date

Storybook Stroll

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
Aug 30
9:00a
End Date

The Atlatl

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join a park ranger to learn about this ancient hunting tool
Aug 30
9:00a
End Date

Grounded in Nature Walk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Stroll along with us as we explore the park in the morning, we'll listen to the birds chirp, the river babble, and take meditative breaks.
Aug 30
9:00a
End Date

Native American Games

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Sometimes life for Native Americans was all fun and games!
Aug 30
9:00a
End Date

Summer Color! Storybook on the Trail

Lake Whitney State Park
Step into a vibrant world of storytelling with “Summer Color!”, a delightful children’s book by Diana Murray & Zoey Persico. Follow the Two Bridges Trail as you read this amazing story, come and watch it come alive alongside the colors of nature that inspired it. This immersive storybook hike invites families and readers of all ages to explore the outdoors through a joyful, colorful tale.
Aug 30
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Fish tales told here!
Aug 30
9:00a
End Date

Bingo Hike - Self Guided

Eisenhower State Park
Looking for a unique outdoor experience?
Aug 30
10:00a
End Date

Exploration Station: Bats

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us in learning all about bats!
Aug 30
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug 30
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Alligators!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Aug 30
1:00p
End Date

Critters of LCCSP

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learn about the wild animals of the park.
Aug 30
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!
Aug 30
2:00p
End Date

Wildcraft

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Make a craft to remember the park by!
Aug 30
2:00p
End Date

Building Blocks of the CCC

Bastrop State Park
Learn about the CCC who built the parks and try your hand at building a roman arch and a paper army hat!
Aug 30
2:00p
End Date

Orienteering

Possum Kingdom State Park
Learn the art of map making and how orienteering is used in everyday life. Learn how to use a map and compass to navigate your surroundings.
Aug 30
2:30p
End Date

Tejas Watercolors

Mission Tejas State Park
Come express yourself artistically with watercolors!
Aug 30
3:30p
End Date

Atlatl: Prehistoric Spear Throwing

Copper Breaks State Park
Before the bow and arrow, there was the atlatl and dart. Join a park ranger to learn about this ancient hunting tool.
Aug 30
7:15p
End Date

Sunset Watercolors🎨

Galveston Island State Park
Join us for an unforgettable evening of nature, art, and beauty!
Aug 30
7:30p
End Date

Nightlife Talk & Walk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Hear about the critters that come out at night, then we'll try to find them!
Aug 30
8:00p
End Date

Sky Island Wonders

Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn why our sky island is so wonderful during the evening on this walk 'n' talk.
Aug 30
8:30p
End Date

Insect Extravaganza!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Observe the diverse insects found right here at Dinosaur Valley under UV light!
Aug 31
9:00a
End Date

Storybook Stroll

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
Aug 31
9:00a
End Date

iNaturalist Hike

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Let's hike North Onion Creek Trail
Aug 31
9:00a
End Date

Patriotic Duck Scramble Hunt

Lake Whitney State Park
Can you crack the word code? Come celebrate Labor Day with a festive Patriotic Duck Scramble! Hunt for red, white and blue-themed duckies hidden along the scenic Two Bridges Trail. Collect all 12 letters from each duck to solve a surprise word scramble and unlock a special holiday message.
Aug 31
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug 31
11:00a
End Date

Create a Constellation

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Get creative and write your own story in the stars!
Aug 31
12:00p
End Date

Jr Ranger Academy

Inks Lake State Park
Complete some fun activities and earn the title of Jr. Ranger.
Aug 31
1:00p
End Date

Disc Golf with a Ranger

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Play a round of disc golf
Aug 31
1:00p
End Date

Survival of the Senses

Resaca de la Palma State Park
Discover how the park’s critters rely on their highly adapted senses to survive.
Aug 31
2:00p
End Date

Skins and Skulls

Possum Kingdom State Park
Come learn all about Possum Kingdom State Park's native wildlife at our historic Longhorn Lodge near the Park Store. Join the park rangers to see some of the wildlife's skins and skulls and what story they tell about each animal!
Aug 31
3:00p
End Date

Shell and Tell

Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!

September 2025

Sep 1
8:00a
End Date

Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch🎣

Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
Sep 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?
Sep 1
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep 2
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep 2
9:00a
End Date

Let's Tidy Up the Shore!

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join us at Ray Roberts Lake State Park – Johnson Branch Unit for a post-Labor Day Beach Clean-Up.
Sep 3
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep 3
6:30p
End Date

Nighttime Pollinators

Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Sep 4
8:00a
End Date

Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch🎣

Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
Sep 4
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep 5
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep 5
9:00a
End Date

Photo Scavenger Hunt - Self Guided Program

Eisenhower State Park
Snap, Click, Scavenger Hunt!!
Sep 5
9:00a
End Date

Hiking in the High Desert

Davis Mountains State Park
Want to explore our mile-high desert trails? Park host Terry will cover the basics to ensure you have what it takes to stay safe and have fun.
Sep 5
3:00p
End Date

Shell and Tell

Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Sep 5
8:00p
End Date

UV Night Hike

Dinosaur Valley State Park
See Dinosaur Valley in a new light by finding out what nocturnal critters glow under UV!
Sep 6
8:00a
End Date

"ty Spy" Birding

Meridian State Park
Take a walk down Little Springs Trail with your favorite people and enjoy our easy birding scavenger hunt!
Sep 6
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep 6
9:00a
End Date

Color Wheel Hike - Self Guided

Eisenhower State Park
Can you find all the colors of the color wheel on the trails?
Sep 6
9:00a
End Date

Heroes on the Water - Veterans Suicide Awareness Kayaking

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Carry the Weight: Kayak Together to Combat Veteran Suicide.
Sep 6
9:30a
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.
Sep 6
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep 6
10:00a
End Date

Archery 101

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Come shoot some arrows!
Sep 6
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Hummingbirds!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Sep 6
11:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Create a masterpiece inspired by the wonders of Dinosaur Valley!
Sep 6
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Sep 6
2:00p
End Date

Watercolor in the Park!

Cleburne State Park
Come join a ranger for watercolor in the park!
Sep 6
2:00p
End Date

Becoming a Junior Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to become a Junior Ranger and earn your badge!
Sep 6
2:00p
End Date

10 Essentials the Outdoors: Past and Present

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Discover the 10 essential items campers of the past and present use to survive the outdoors
Sep 6
2:00p
End Date

Critter Corner

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Use your senses to learn more about the wildlife roaming Dinosaur Valley!
Sep 7
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep 7
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep 7
10:30a
End Date

Solar Powered Crafts

Mustang Island State Park
Come make arts and crafts using the power of the sun! Fun for all ages!
Sep 7
11:00a
End Date

Junior Ranger Academy

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn to think like a real park ranger!
Sep 7
3:00p
End Date

Shell and Tell

Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Sep 8
8:00a
End Date

Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch🎣

Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
Sep 8
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep 9
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep 9
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Class: Trees

Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Sep 10
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep 10
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Class: Trees

Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Sep 10
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes at 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 10
2:00p
End Date

Homeschool Class: Trees

Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Sep 11
8:00a
End Date

Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch🎣

Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
Sep 11
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep 11
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Class: Trees

Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Sep 11
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes at 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
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep 12
9:00a
End Date

Fossil Hunt

Eisenhower State Park
Uncover the ancient past at your own pace!
Sep 12
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes at 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
3:00p
End Date

Shell and Tell

Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Sep 13
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep 13
9:00a
End Date

Youth Fishing Day - Sea Center Texas

Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for a morning of catch-and-release fishing. No registration required. Bring your own bait & equipment.
Sep 13
9:00a
End Date

Adaptation Artistry

Government Canyon State Natural Area
How do spotted fur, big ears, long tails, and other special features help animals survive in a challenging environment? Stop by to learn more at a touch table and craft station. All are welcome, but this activity is timed to coincide with Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend.
Sep 13
9:00a
End Date

Nature Bingo - Self Guided

Eisenhower State Park
Looking for a unique outdoor experience?
Sep 13
9:00a
End Date

Family, Friends & Fishing @ Acequia Park

San Antonio, TX - Acequia Park
Learn the basics of fishing at this fun, free family event!
Sep 13
9:00a
End Date

Girl Scouts Love State Parks

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Dinosaur Valley is happy to announce we will be partnering with Girl Scouts Love State Parks again!
Sep 13
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep 13
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Let loose your inner artist!
Sep 13
10:00a
End Date

Fall Into the Bottomland Forest Hike

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Sep 13
11:00a
End Date

Skins and Skulls at Visitor Center

Mission Tejas State Park
Come by the our visitor center and get a closer look at some of the wildlife found at Mission Tejas!
Sep 13
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Dragonflies!

Brazos Bend State Park
Learn all about dragonflies and make a jeweled dragonfly to take home!
Sep 13
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Sep 13
1:00p
End Date

Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat

Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Sep 13
1:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Calling all artists! No experience needed.
Sep 13
6:00p
End Date

Girl Scouts Love State Parks

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join us for several nature activities after dark!
Sep 13
7:00p
End Date

Nature Trivia Night

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Put your knowledge of wildlife, plants, and the great outdoors to the test!
Sep 13
7:30p
End Date

Star Party

Pedernales Falls State Park
Come join the Austin Astronomical Society in viewing stars, planets and galaxies through dozens of different telescopes!
Sep 13
7:30p
End Date

Sky Island Wonders

Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn why our sky island is so wonderful during the evening on this walk 'n' talk.
Sep 13
8:00p
End Date

Let's Celebrate the Moon, Stars and Planets Together!

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing all you can see in the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through these astronomical wonders.
Sep 13
8:00p
End Date

Insect Extravaganza!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Observe the diverse insects found right here at Dinosaur Valley under UV light!
Sep 14
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep 14
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep 14
10:00a
End Date

Compass Quest

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn compass skills with an interactive scavenger hunt!
Sep 14
10:30a
End Date

Solar Powered Crafts

Mustang Island State Park
Come make arts and crafts using the power of the sun! Fun for all ages!
Sep 14
11:00a
End Date

Dinosaur Hunt

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Track down the dinosaurs that have gotten loose in Dinosaur Valley!
Sep 14
3:00p
End Date

Shell and Tell

Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Sep 15
8:00a
End Date

Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch🎣

Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
Sep 15
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep 16
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep 16
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.
Sep 16
10:00a
End Date

Preschool in the Park: Fish

Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Sep 17
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
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!
Sep 17
6:30p
End Date

Nighttime Pollinators

Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Sep 18
8:00a
End Date

Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch🎣

Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
Sep 18
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep 19
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep 19
2:00p
End Date

Animal Myths

Eisenhower State Park
Challenge what you know about nature's creatures!
Sep 19
3:00p
End Date

Shell and Tell

Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Sep 19
4:00p
End Date

Turtle Talk

Eisenhower State Park
From land to water, our turtles are vital to our ecosystem!
Sep 19
6:00p
End Date

Lotería en el Parque!

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Play Lotería with a State Parks touch.
Sep 20
8:00a
End Date

Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Carry the Weight: Ruck Together to Combat Veteran Suicide.
Sep 20
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep 20
9:00a
End Date

Veterans Suicide Awareness Hike

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Carry the Weight: Ruck Hike
Sep 20
10:00a
End Date

Fall Into the Bottomland Forest Hike

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Sep 20
10:00a
End Date

Cooking up History

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us as we explore how campsite cooking has changed from the Texas frontier days to today.
Sep 20
10:00a
End Date

Mighty Monarchs

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Come celebrate the magic of Monarchs and be inspired by their incredible journey!
Sep 20
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Alligators!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Sep 20
11:00a
End Date

History Talk with a Ranger

Mission Tejas State Park
Come by the Visitor Center and immerse yourself in East Texas history!
Sep 20
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Sep 20
1:00p
End Date

Lotería en el Parque!

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Play Lotería with a State Parks touch.
Sep 20
1:00p
End Date

Tree Crafts

Tyler State Park
Let's get crafty!
Sep 20
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 20
2:00p
End Date

10 Essentials the Outdoors: Past and Present

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Discover the 10 essential items campers of the past and present use to survive the outdoors
Sep 20
2:00p
End Date

Becoming 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!
Sep 20
2:30p
End Date

Tejas Watercolors

Mission Tejas State Park
Come express yourself artistically with watercolors!
Sep 20
3:00p
End Date

Bentsen Outdoor Skills Showcase (B.O.S.S. 2025)

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
An exciting day for fun, games, and getting to know the outdoors! 🎉
Sep 20
6:45p
End Date

Sunset Watercolors🎨

Galveston Island State Park
Join us for an unforgettable evening of nature, art, and beauty!
Sep 21
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep 21
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep 21
10:00a
End Date

Seed Stomp

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Plant wildflower seeds for future generations!
Sep 21
10:30a
End Date

Solar Powered Crafts

Mustang Island State Park
Come make arts and crafts using the power of the sun! Fun for all ages!
Sep 21
11:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Create a masterpiece inspired by the wonders of Dinosaur Valley!
Sep 21
3:00p
End Date

Shell and Tell

Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Sep 22
8:00a
End Date

Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch🎣

Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
Sep 22
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep 23
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep 24
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep 25
8:00a
End Date

Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch🎣

Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
Sep 25
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep 25
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.
Sep 26
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep 26
9:00a
End Date

Hiking in the High Desert

Davis Mountains State Park
Want to explore our mile-high desert trails? Park host Terry will cover the basics to ensure you have what it takes to stay safe and have fun.
Sep 26
3:00p
End Date

Shell and Tell

Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Sep 26
3:00p
End Date

Skull Detectives

Eisenhower State Park
Think you're a bone-afide expert on animal skulls?
Sep 27
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep 27
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Fish tales told here! Let's go fishing!
Sep 27
9:00a
End Date

Learn to Fish - College Station

College Station, TX - Lick Creek Park
Learn to fish at this fun, FREE, family event!
Sep 27
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep 27
10:00a
End Date

Archery in the Mountains

Davis Mountains State Park
Come practice your bow and arrow skills at this drop-in program open to all ability levels.
Sep 27
10:00a
End Date

Fall Into the Bottomland Forest Hike

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Sep 27
11:00a
End Date

Junior Ranger Academy

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn to think like a real park ranger!
Sep 27
11:00a
End Date

Life of Bugs

Tyler State Park
How do bugs help us?
Sep 27
11:00a
End Date

Junior Ranger Club

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Fun activities for our future Rangers!
Sep 27
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Sep 27
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!
Sep 27
1:00p
End Date

Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat

Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Sep 27
2:00p
End Date

10 Essentials the Outdoors: Past and Present

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Discover the 10 essential items campers of the past and present use to survive the outdoors
Sep 27
2:00p
End Date

Critter Corner

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Use your senses to learn more about the wildlife roaming Dinosaur Valley!
Sep 27
2:00p
End Date

Feeders for the Birds

Lockhart State Park
Let's make bird feeders for our feathered friends!
Sep 27
2:30p
End Date

Tejas Watercolors

Mission Tejas State Park
Come express yourself artistically with watercolors!
Sep 28
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep 28
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep 28
11:00a
End Date

Dinosaur Hunt

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Track down the dinosaurs that have gotten loose in Dinosaur Valley!
Sep 29
8:00a
End Date

Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch🎣

Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
Sep 29
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep 30
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

October 2025

Oct 1
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 1
6:30p
End Date

Nighttime Pollinators

Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Oct 2
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 3
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 4
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 4
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Oct 4
3:00p
End Date

Nocturnal Nibbles

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
What hoots in the dark and swallows its dinner whole?
Oct 4
6:30p
End Date

International Observe the Moon Night

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Join the Hill Country Astronomers as we celebrate lunar observation, science, and exploration!
Oct 5
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 6
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 7
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 7
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Class: Native Plants

Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct 8
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 8
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes at 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 8
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Class: Native Plants

Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct 8
2:00p
End Date

Homeschool Class: Native Plants

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

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 9
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes at 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 Class: Native Plants

Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct 10
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 10
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes at 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
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
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 11
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Oct 11
6:30p
End Date

Trail of Terror

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Fear awaits you...are you ready for Stephen F. Austin State Park's haunted trail experience?
Oct 12
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 12
10:00a
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Oct 13
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 14
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 15
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
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!
Oct 15
6:30p
End Date

Nighttime Pollinators

Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Oct 16
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 17
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 18
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 18
9:00a
End Date

Learn to Fish - College Station

College Station, TX - Lick Creek Park
Learn to fish at this fun, FREE, family event!
Oct 18
10:00a
End Date

State Park Spook-Tacular

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers all day and celebrate Halloween!
Oct 18
10:00a
End Date

Home, Home on the Prairie

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Stay off my prairie, DOG!
Oct 18
10:00a
End Date

Kids Fish Fest - Pearland

Houston, TX - Bass Pro Shops - Pearland
Join Brazoria Co Parks Dept for a fun-filled day at Bass Pro Shops!
Oct 18
10:00a
End Date

31st Annual Hueco Tanks Community Fair

Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
It's time for our Annual Community Fair! Come on out for a fun weekend full of tours, presentations, demonstrations, rock climbing and much more!
Oct 18
11:00a
End Date

Fall Festival - Helton Nature Park

Floresville, TX - Helton Nature Park
Come out and catch some fun, at this free family fishing event!
Oct 18
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Oct 18
5:00p
End Date

Boo in the Park 2025

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 19
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 19
10:00a
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Oct 19
10:00a
End Date

31st Annual Hueco Tanks Community Fair

Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
It's time for our Annual Community Fair! Come on out for a fun weekend full of tours, presentations, demonstrations, rock climbing and much more!
Oct 20
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 21
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 21
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.
Oct 21
10:00a
End Date

Preschool in the Park: Spiders

Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Oct 22
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 23
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 24
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 25
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 25
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!
Oct 25
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Oct 25
12:00p
End Date

Creature Features

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your spookiest friends and stop by the different booths highlighting cool animal adaptations on Saturday, October 25th in celebration of Halloween!
Oct 25
3:00p
End Date

Trunk or Treat

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for a family-friendly trick or treating event!
Oct 25
5:00p
End Date

Trick-or-Treating

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 25
5:00p
End Date

2nd Annual Halloween in the Park at Lake Whitney State Park

Lake Whitney State Park
2nd Annual Halloween in the Park at Lake Whitney State Park is creeping up! Join us for a night of frightful fun and festive chills on the Horseshoe Loop & Towash Forest trail! Don your costumes and bring your courage—it’s going to be a hauntingly good time!
Oct 25
5:30p
End Date

Costume Contest!

Tyler State Park
Put your creativity to the test!
Oct 25
6:00p
End Date

Parktober Trick or Treat

Tyler State Park
Trick or Treat through the park!
Oct 25
6:00p
End Date

Halloween in the Park

Abilene State Park
Safe trick-or-treating in the park.
Oct 25
6:30p
End Date

Adapted for the Night Hike *RSVP REQUIRED*

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Eyes that shine, ears that hear, join us to explore the wild after dark...if you dare!
Oct 25
8:00p
End Date

Let's Celebrate the Moon, Stars and Planets Together!

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing all you can see in the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through these astronomical wonders.
Oct 26
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 26
10:00a
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Oct 26
3:00p
End Date

Sea Center Spooktacular

Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for our annual Halloween Spooktacular!
Oct 27
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 28
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 29
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 30
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 30
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.
Oct 31
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.

November 2025

Nov 1
9:00a
End Date

Learn to Fish - College Station

College Station, TX - Lick Creek Park
Learn to fish at this fun, FREE, family event!
Nov 1
11:30a
End Date

Give a Hoot

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Unlock the secrets of the night and discover why owls reign supreme under the starry sky!
Nov 1
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Nov 1
2:00p
End Date

Archery 101

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Come shoot some arrows!
Nov 2
10:00a
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Nov 4
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Class: Soil

Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov 5
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes at 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 5
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Class: Soil

Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov 5
2:00p
End Date

Homeschool Class: Soil

Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov 6
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes at 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 Class: Soil

Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov 7
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes at 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 8
10:00a
End Date

Dino-bility Day!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate inclusion, adventure, and the great outdoors at Dino-bility Day - a fun-filled, accessible event for all ages and abilities!
Nov 8
10:00a
End Date

Paul Revere of the Forest - The white-tailed deer

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Nature’s Watchman: Discover the life of the white-tailed deer at Stephen F. Austin State Park.
Nov 9
10:00a
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Nov 11
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.
Nov 15
9:00a
End Date

Living History Day

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
History comes to life at Fort Richardson!
Nov 15
10:00a
End Date

Fall Into the Bottomland Forest Hike

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Nov 15
11:30a
End Date

Fur, Fat & Seasonal Survival

Stephen F. Austin State Park
From burrows to winter coats, explore the clever ways Texas mammals weather fall and winter.
Nov 15
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Nov 15
7:00p
End Date

Let's Stargaze 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 16
10:00a
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Nov 18
10:00a
End Date

Preschool in the Park: Turkeys

Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
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!
Nov 22
9:00a
End Date

Family, Friends & Fishing @ Padre Park

San Antonio, TX - Padre Park
Learn the basics of fishing at this fun, free family event!
Nov 22
10:00a
End Date

Fall Into the Bottomland Forest Hike

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Nov 22
10:00a
End Date

Let's Talk Turkey

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Let's talk about everyone's favorite Thanksgiving bird!
Nov 22
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Nov 22
6:30p
End Date

Star Party

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
The stars are calling, maybe your extraterrestrial friend is too!
Nov 23
10:00a
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Nov 26
10:00a
End Date

Storytime and Craft: Wild Turkeys

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for an unforgettable wild turkey story and craft!
Nov 28
10:00a
End Date

Walk Off the Stuffing

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join a Ranger as we walk off the stuffing from Thanksgiving.
Nov 29
10:00a
End Date

Fall Into the Bottomland Forest Hike

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Nov 29
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Nov 30
10:00a
End Date

Nature Center Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!

December 2025

Dec 6
12:00p
End Date

Art in the Park: Christmas Cards

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for an early National Christmas Card Day Celebration!
Dec 6
6:00p
End Date

Christmas in the Park

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join us for an evening of Christmas cheer
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 Classes at 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 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
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 Classes at 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 Class: Geology

Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec 12
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes at 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 13
1:00p
End Date

Christmas with the Fishes

Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for an underwater Christmas spectacular!
Dec 13
2:00p
End Date

Christmas Crafts

Lockhart State Park
Paint a nature-inspired salt dough ornament to take home with you! Stop by any time between 2:00pm and 3:30pm.
Dec 13
5:30p
End Date

Christmas in the Park

Goose Island State Park
See the park in lights, enjoy holiday activities, and CAMP FOR FREE when you decorate your campsite!
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
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 20
10:00a
End Date

Christmas for the Birds

Guadalupe River State Park
Experience a festive feathered celebration this holiday season!
Dec 20
1:00p
End Date

Lockhart State Park Taffy Pull

Lockhart State Park
Learn how to make a sweet holiday treat!
Dec 20
3:00p
End Date

Holidays for the Birds

Lockhart State Park
Join the elves in Santa’s workshop by making bird feeders for our feathered friends!
Dec 20
6:00p
End Date

Christmas in the Park 2025

Lake Whitney State Park
It's the most Wonderful Time of the year at Lake Whitney State Park. Come stay in the Horseshoe Loop and decorate your campsite to hopefully be voted the best of 2025! The votes will be placed by the visitors that get FREE entry to drive through our park from 6 to 8 pm.
Dec 21
9:00a
End Date

Winter SOLE-stice Hike

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join a ranger on a hike celebrating the first day of Winter!
Dec 21
5:30p
End Date

56th Annual Tree Lighting

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy this special tradition started 56 years ago by President and Mrs. Johnson.
Dec 26
10:00a
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.
Dec 31
9:30p
End Date

Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!

Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?

January 2026

Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hike: Family-Friendly Morning Hike

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Start your kids' new year on the right foot enjoying the outdoors at Government Canyon State Natural Area!
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 17
10:00a
End Date

Explore Bowhunting

Goose Island State Park
Join us for a hands-on workshop that will get you ready to go out and harvest your first deer with a bow.
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 24
8:30a
End Date

Kid Fish

Fort Parker State Park
Fish for rainbow trout at Lake Springfield!

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 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 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.

April 2026

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 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 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.

December 2026

Dec 31
9:30p
End Date

Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!

Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?

January 2027

Jan 23
8:30a
End Date

Kid Fish

Fort Parker State Park
Fish for rainbow trout at Lake Springfield!

December 2027

Dec 31
9:30p
End Date

Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!

Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?

January 2028

Jan 22
8:30a
End Date

Kid Fish

Fort Parker State Park
Fish for rainbow trout at Lake Springfield!

December 2028

Dec 31
9:30p
End Date

Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!

Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?

January 2029

Jan 27
8:30a
End Date

Kid Fish

Fort Parker State Park
Fish for rainbow trout at Lake Springfield!

December 2029

Dec 31
9:30p
End Date

Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!

Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?

January 2030

Jan 26
8:30a
End Date

Kid Fish

Fort Parker State Park
Fish for rainbow trout at Lake Springfield!