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 2021
Aug
5
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday this summer for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Aug
5
10:00a
End Date
Tots on Trails - Registration Required - Storytime and binoculars!
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Toddler Park Programs - Storytime and binocular arts and crafts
Aug
5
11:00a
End Date
Aug
5
8:00p
End Date
What Drives You Batty?
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come learn why bats are so important to our ecosystems!
Aug
6
9:00a
End Date
Story Walk Watercolor
South Llano River State Park
Come read an awesome story and create something to make your stay memorable !
Aug
6
9:00a
End Date
From Hatching to Catching - Summer Camp
Sea Center Texas
It’s time to register for Sea Center Texas’ Summer Camp Series! Four different camps will be offered on Fridays throughout the summer. Register for one or for all!
Aug
6
9:00a
End Date
Aug
6
10:00a
End Date
Reading with a Ranger Library Program
Woodville, TX - Allan Shivers Library & Museum
Join us for reading a Park Ranger selected book.
Aug
7
9:30a
End Date
Aug
7
10:00a
End Date
Aug
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!
Aug
7
10:00a
End Date
River Bugs!
South Llano River State Park
Join us as we discover what kind of insects live in the river!
Aug
7
10:00a
End Date
Longhorn & Bison Viewing
San Angelo State Park
The Longhorn & Bison tour showcases a small portion of the Official State of Texas Longhorn herd, and goes into the history of the Longhorn on how they shaped Texas centuries ago. You will also see our herd of American Bison and learn of their importance to the Native Americans, and how they once roamed across North America.
Aug
7
10:00a
End Date
Aug
7
10:00a
End Date
Aug
7
11:00a
End Date
Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!
Aug
7
2:00p
End Date
Gyotaku Fish Printing
San Angelo State Park
Come learn about the different kinds of fish that are in our O.C. Fisher Lake and then using the traditional form of Japanese art that began over 100 years ago as a way for fishermen to keep a record of the fish they caught we will make fish prints for you to take home.
Aug
7
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
7
4:00p
End Date
Gyotaku Fish Printing
San Angelo State Park
Come learn about the different kinds of fish that are in our O.C. Fisher Lake and then using the traditional form of Japanese art that began over 100 years ago as a way for fishermen to keep a record of the fish they caught we will make fish prints for you to take home.
Aug
7
6:00p
End Date
Aug
7
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps and a laser pointer.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
The 45 minute program will be offered at 8 and 9 pm. Please call or email Rita to add your group to an available time slot.
Aug
7
8:00p
End Date
What Drives You Batty?
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come learn why bats are so important to our ecosystems!
Aug
7
8:30p
End Date
Night Hike -- for older kids and adults
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us as we discover the park after dark! For adults and kids ages 11 and up.
Aug
7
9:15p
End Date
Night Hike
Copper Breaks State Park
*Limited availability, registration required* Creatures of the night from scorpions to bats might make an appearance on this hike. Anything is possible! Join us for a hike to see some of these creatures.
Aug
8
8:30a
End Date
Explore Dragonfly Trail
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join us for a leisurely half-mile walk along Dragonfly Trail
Aug
8
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
8
2:00p
End Date
Sunprints of the Wild
San Angelo State Park
Learn about the magic of the sun and see its power in action by creating your own personal sunprint work of art.
Aug
8
2:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come work with an actual Park Ranger to earn your Junior Ranger badge!
Aug
8
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
12
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday this summer for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Aug
12
10:00a
End Date
River Bugs!
South Llano River State Park
Join us as we discover what kind of insects live in the river!
Aug
12
9:30p
End Date
Aug
13
9:00a
End Date
Story Walk Watercolor
South Llano River State Park
Come read an awesome story and create something to make your stay memorable !
Aug
13
9:30a
End Date
Atlatl: Ancient Spear Throwing
Guadalupe River State Park
Before the bow and arrow, there was the atlatl and dart!
Aug
13
10:00a
End Date
Water Safari
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us for a safari in the river to uncover different species that live in the water!
Aug
13
2:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger Library Program
Jasper, TX - Jasper Public Library
Join us for reading a Park Ranger selected book.
Aug
13
2:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come work with an actual Park Ranger to earn your Junior Ranger badge!
Aug
13
2:00p
End Date
Water Quality Day
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Explore the wonders of water through scientific inquiry.
Aug
13
9:00p
End Date
Night Hike
Copper Breaks State Park
*Limited availability, registration required* Creatures of the night from scorpions to bats might make an appearance on this hike. Anything is possible! Join us for a hike to see some of these creatures.
Aug
14
8:00a
End Date
Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds!
Aug
14
9:00a
End Date
FULL - Introduction to Fishing Basics
Sea Center Texas
Learn all about fishing in this interactive session.
Aug
14
9:30a
End Date
Struggling Towards Harmony, Guided Hike
Mission Tejas State Park
Explore how forests fight to grow and regenerate over time.
Aug
14
10:00a
End Date
Aug
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!
Aug
14
10:00a
End Date
Aug
14
10:00a
End Date
Aug
14
2:00p
End Date
Aug
14
2:00p
End Date
Aug
14
2:00p
End Date
Aug
14
2:00p
End Date
Aug
14
3:00p
End Date
Aug
14
3:00p
End Date
Aug
14
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
14
3:30p
End Date
Take Aim With Atlatls
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
14
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps and a laser pointer.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
The 45 minute program will be offered at 8 and 9 pm. Please call or email Rita to add your group to an available time slot.
Aug
14
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for Stargazing!
Aug
14
9:00p
End Date
Aug
14
9:00p
End Date
Star Party!
South Llano River State Park
Come look through a telescope, find constellations, and more!
Aug
15
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
15
11:00a
End Date
Aug
15
11:30a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
See, feel, and smell examples of local Hill Country Wildlife!
Aug
15
2:00p
End Date
Snakes - Friend or Foe?
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us for a quick hike to the Ballroom Track Site to talk about snake species and safety!
Aug
15
2:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Explorers
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Earn Junior Ranger pins by completing an activity journal with a ranger.
Aug
15
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
19
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday this summer for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Aug
19
10:00a
End Date
River Bugs!
South Llano River State Park
Join us as we discover what kind of insects live in the river!
Aug
20
9:00a
End Date
Story Walk Watercolor
South Llano River State Park
Come read an awesome story and create something to make your stay memorable !
Aug
20
10:00a
End Date
Aug
21
9:00a
End Date
All A-Buzz about Pollinators and Native Plants, Plus Beeswax Candle Making!
Guadalupe River State Park
Stop by between 9 and 10:30 am to find out about pollinators and the plants they depend on!
Aug
21
9:30a
End Date
Tejas Tracks, Dirt Detectives
Mission Tejas State Park
Come see how the critters at Mission Tejas leave a strong impression!
Aug
21
10:00a
End Date
Aug
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!
Aug
21
10:00a
End Date
Aug
21
11:00a
End Date
Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!
Aug
21
2:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come work with an actual Park Ranger to earn your Junior Ranger badge!
Aug
21
2:00p
End Date
Aug
21
2:00p
End Date
Atlatl
South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger and practice your ancient hunter and gather skills.
Aug
21
2:00p
End Date
On The Right Track
San Angelo State Park
Ever wanted to learn how to identify different wildlife's footprints? Well now is your chance at San Angelo State Park. We will be showing what the tracks look like, interesting facts about the animals, and we will be making a track cast for you to decorate and take home.
Aug
21
3:00p
End Date
Aug
21
3:00p
End Date
Aug
21
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
21
3:30p
End Date
Aug
21
4:00p
End Date
On The Right Track
San Angelo State Park
Ever wanted to learn how to identify different wildlife's footprints? Well now is your chance at San Angelo State Park. We will be showing what the tracks look like, interesting facts about the animals, and we will be making a track cast for you to decorate and take home.
Aug
21
5:30p
End Date
On the Hunt with Geocaching
Goose Island State Park
A modern-day treasure hunt that's fun for the whole family!
Aug
22
9:00a
End Date
What's Bugging You?
San Angelo State Park
Scared of bugs? Like Bugs? Want to know more about bugs? Come take a walk with us and learn about our native insects and the roles they play in our environment.
Aug
22
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
22
11:00a
End Date
Aug
22
11:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
See, feel, and smell examples of local Hill Country Wildlife!
Aug
22
1:00p
End Date
Fishing for Beginners
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Get certified! Become a bonafide angler with Bentsen State Park. Open to all ages.
Aug
22
2:00p
End Date
Knot Today
San Angelo State Park
Join us to learn some basic knots that will help you take your outdoor adventures to the next level.
Aug
22
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
25
9:00a
End Date
Aug
26
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday this summer for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Aug
27
9:00a
End Date
Story Walk Watercolor
South Llano River State Park
Come read an awesome story and create something to make your stay memorable !
Aug
27
8:00p
End Date
Aug
28
9:30a
End Date
Aug
28
10:00a
End Date
Aug
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!
Aug
28
10:00a
End Date
Aug
28
11:00a
End Date
Aug
28
11:00a
End Date
Alligators - Children's Storytime and Crafts
Brazos Bend State Park
CANCLED- Learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Aug
28
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls!
South Llano River State Park
Check out animal skins and furs found in the Hill Country.
Aug
28
3:00p
End Date
Aug
28
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
28
9:00p
End Date
Marvel at the Moon and Stars
Goose Island State Park
Let's look to the sky to marvel at the moon and see stories in the stars.
Aug
29
9:00a
End Date
Aug
29
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
29
2:00p
End Date
Aug
29
2:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
See, feel, and smell examples of local Hill Country Wildlife!
Aug
29
2:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Explorers
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Earn Junior Ranger pins by completing an activity journal with a ranger.
Aug
29
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
September 2021
Sep
2
10:00a
End Date
Tots on Trails - Registration Required - dams, lakes, sink or float?
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Toddler Park Programs - What is a lake, dam, and float or sink experiments.
Sep
3
9:00a
End Date
Story Walk Watercolor
South Llano River State Park
Come read an awesome story and create something to make your stay memorable !
Sep
3
10:00a
End Date
Reading with a Ranger Library Program
Woodville, TX - Allan Shivers Library & Museum
Join us for reading a Park Ranger selected book.
Sep
4
9:00a
End Date
Public Youth Fishing
Sea Center Texas
Bring your own gear (no barbed hooks) and bait and join Sea Center Texas for a morning of catch-and-release fishing. Admission is free.
Sep
4
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
4
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
4
8:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a 1,000-yard walk through a scale model of the solar system.
Sep
4
9:00p
End Date
Sep
5
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
5
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
10
2:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger Library Program
Jasper, TX - Jasper Public Library
Join us for reading a Park Ranger selected book.
Sep
11
8:00a
End Date
Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds!
Sep
11
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
11
3:00p
End Date
Sep
11
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
11
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for Stargazing!
Sep
12
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
12
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
18
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
18
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
19
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
19
10:00a
End Date
Seed Stomp
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Plant wildflower seeds for future generations!
Sep
19
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
25
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
25
3:00p
End Date
Sep
25
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
26
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
26
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
October 2021
Oct
1
10:00a
End Date
Reading with a Ranger Library Program
Woodville, TX - Allan Shivers Library & Museum
Join us for reading a Park Ranger selected book.
Oct
2
7:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a 1,000-yard walk through a scale model of the solar system.
Oct
2
8:00p
End Date
Oct
7
10:00a
End Date
Tots on Trails - Registration Required - Caterpillars!
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Toddler Park Programs - The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger Library Program
Jasper, TX - Jasper Public Library
Join us for reading a Park Ranger selected book.
Oct
16
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for Stargazing!
Oct
23
5:00p
End Date
Boo in the Park 2021
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Welcome to our annual "Boo in the Park" celebration. Bring the family out for a campsite decorating contest, pumpkin carving contest, trick or treating, and spooky storytelling.
Oct
24
1:00p
End Date
Halloween Spooktacular
Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for an afternoon of family-friendly Halloween fun.
Oct
28
6:00p
End Date
Halloween at the Hatchery 2021
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Grab your costumes and trick-or-treating bags! Our annual Halloween at the Hatchery event returns for an evening of family-friendly fun.
Oct
30
6:00p
End Date
November 2021
Nov
4
10:00a
End Date
Tots on Trails - Registration Required - Counting in Nature!
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Toddler Park Programs - Counting!
Nov
5
10:00a
End Date
Reading with a Ranger Library Program
Woodville, TX - Allan Shivers Library & Museum
Join us for reading a Park Ranger selected book.
Nov
6
7:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a 1,000-yard walk through a scale model of the solar system.
Nov
6
8:00p
End Date
Nov
12
2:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger Library Program
Jasper, TX - Jasper Public Library
Join us for reading a Park Ranger selected book.
Nov
13
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for Stargazing!
December 2021
Dec
2
10:00a
End Date
Tots on Trails - Registration Required - Shapes and Colors in Nature!
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Toddler Park Programs - Shapes and Colors!
Dec
3
10:00a
End Date
Reading with a Ranger Library Program
Woodville, TX - Allan Shivers Library & Museum
Join us for reading a Park Ranger selected book.
Dec
4
1:00p
End Date
Christmas with the Fishes
Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for an afternoon of holiday festivities at the aquarium.
Dec
4
5:00p
End Date
Twinkle Tour 2021
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join us for our annual Twinkle Tour at Lake Tawakoni State Park. Enjoy all the festive Christmas lights and listen to a reading of The Night Before Christmas at the amphitheater.
Dec
4
7:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a 1,000-yard walk through a scale model of the solar system.
Dec
4
8:00p
End Date
Dec
11
6:00p
End Date
Dec
11
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for Stargazing!
January 2022
Jan
6
10:00a
End Date
Tots on Trails - Registration Required - Animal Adaptations!
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Toddler Park Programs - Animal Adaptations!
February 2022
Feb
3
10:00a
End Date
Tots on Trails - Registration Required - Fish!
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Toddler Park Programs - Fish!
Feb
19
9:00a
End Date
Fun Fish 2022
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Bring your kids to the 19th Annual Trout Fishing Tournament (for children ages 2 through 12) at the Pair-A-Trees Pond.
March 2022
Mar
3
10:00a
End Date
Tots on Trails - Registration Required - Bird Nests!
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Toddler Park Programs - Bird nests!
April 2022
Apr
7
10:00a
End Date
Tots on Trails - Registration Required - Baby or Lovey Walk!
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Toddler Park Programs - Baby or lovey walk!
Apr
14
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool - Poetry in the Park - Registration Required!
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join Ranger Amy to learn about and create poems!
May 2022
May
5
10:00a
End Date
May
12
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program - Field Day! - Registration Required
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us for a fun field day to end the homeschool programs for the year.