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.

June 2023

Jun 1
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
Jun 1
9:00a
End Date

Eco-Explorers: Wildlife & Science

Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend is offering Eco-Explorer programs five Thursday mornings from June 1st to June 29th. Come discover and learn about the offense and defense found in nature!
Jun 2
10:00a
End Date

Critter Scene Investigations: the Savannah

Tyler State Park
Put on your detective's hat!
Jun 2
10:00a
End Date

Skins and Skulls May Break my Bones

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Learn about who’s who in Palo Duro and how carnivores hunt their prey.
Jun 2
11:30a
End Date

Reptile Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join Ranger George to learn all about reptiles!
Jun 2
2:00p
End Date

Bison Grocery Store

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Learn about the bison who once roamed Palo Duro Canyon and their many uses to the Comanche People.
Jun 2
3:00p
End Date

Reptile Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join Ranger George to learn all about reptiles!
Jun 3 End Date

Fishing 101!

Lake Livingston State Park
🎉 Join park rangers for a day full of programs designed to teach you all of the skills you need to start fishing!
Jun 3
9:00a
End Date

Shore Fishing Clinic

Sea Rim State Park
Learn tips and tricks for fishing from the beach!
Jun 3
9:00a
End Date

Archery 101

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Ever wanted to learn how to shoot? Here's your chance! For ages 10+ (adults that includes you too)!
Jun 3
9:00a
End Date

Kids Fish Derby

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join Rangers at the Kid Fishpond for a day of fishing.
Jun 3
9:00a
End Date

Annual Mark Howell Memorial Adult Rough Fish Contest

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Let's fish!
Jun 3
9:00a
End Date

National Trails Day - River Clean-up

Pedernales Falls State Park
Join us in cleaning up our precious natural water ways.
Jun 3
9:00a
End Date

Lockhart State Park Showcase

Lockhart State Park
🎉 Come see all Lockhart State Park has to offer and more for FREE at the Lockhart State Park Showcase!
Jun 3
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.
Jun 3
9:30a
End Date

Roving with the Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Stop our ranger as she roves around the park. Try to stump the ranger with your questions about the interpretive items she's carrying around.
Jun 3
10:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking: History in a Black Pot

Tyler State Park
Caution: you will be hooked!
Jun 3
10:00a
End Date

Annual LBJ Fishing Day

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Celebrate Free Fishing Day with us by fishing on the Pedernales River.
Jun 3
10:00a
End Date

Nature Detectives: Scat and Tracks

Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Bring your sleuth skills and join a ranger to discover who is hiking on the trails with you!
Jun 3
10:00a
End Date

Archery 101

Copper Breaks State Park
Learn how to shoot a bow and arrow!
Jun 3
10:00a
End Date

Lake Arrowhead Kid Fish

Lake Arrowhead State Park
🎉 Let's fish!
Jun 3
10:00a
End Date

CANCELLED Summer Discovery Series: Tree Identification

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED Explore our local trees. Discover tree identification tools.
Jun 3
10:00a
End Date

100 S'more Years

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Join us in celebrating 100 years of Texas State Parks with s'mores and a S'mission Competition!
Jun 3
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun 3
10:00a
End Date

Leave No Trace

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Come and learn what Leave No Trace principles are all about and how you can apply them to your daily life!
Jun 3
10:00a
End Date

Atlatl

South Llano River State Park
Join a Ranger and practice your ancient hunter and gather skills.
Jun 3
11:00a
End Date

Craft time with Beverly 11am

South Llano River State Park
Join Park Host Beverly for some cool craft projects !
Jun 3
11:00a
End Date

Heat Hacks Hike

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn how to beat the heat with these outdoor heat hacks and tips!
Jun 3
11:00a
End Date

Storytime and Crafts: Dragonflies!

Brazos Bend State Park
Learn all about dragonflies and make a jeweled dragonfly to take home!
Jun 3
1:30p
End Date

Kid Fish

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Come fish with a ranger!
Jun 3
2:00p
End Date

River Bugs!

South Llano River State Park
Join us as we discover what lives in the river!
Jun 3
2:00p
End Date

Kayaking 101

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a ranger to learn the basics of kayaking. Instruction will be provided. Limited equipment available. Reserve your kayak today.
Jun 3
2:00p
End Date

Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat

Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Jun 3
3:30p
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun 3
7:45p
End Date

Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Jun 3
8:45p
End Date

Strawberry Moon Astronomy Hour - REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Experience the rising of June’s Strawberry Moon, both with the naked eye, and through our telescope.
Jun 4
9:00a
End Date

Bark in the Park

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a ranger with your pups for a lovely morning walk in wildlife.
Jun 4
9:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
No matter your skill level, art can be a fun and relaxing way to enjoy the outdoors. Take some time for yourself and discover your creativity!
Jun 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!
Jun 4
2:00p
End Date

Texas Toxics

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come learn about all things "toxic" in Texas!
Jun 4
2:00p
End Date

Bark in the Park

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join a ranger with your pups for a wonder-filled afternoon walk in nature.
Jun 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!
Jun 6
2:00p
End Date

THE Palo Duro Van Tour

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jun 7
10:00a
End Date

"Lost" in the Forest

Tyler State Park
Explore what it means to "lost" in the forest.
Jun 7
2:00p
End Date

THE Palo Duro Van Tour

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jun 7
2:00p
End Date

Kids' Wilderness Survival

Tyler State Park
Create a handy survival guide with hidden messages!
Jun 7
3:00p
End Date

Knotty Time for Kids

Tyler State Park
Basic knots every camper needs to know!
Jun 8
9:00a
End Date

Eco-Explorers: Wildlife & Science

Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend is offering Eco-Explorer programs five Thursday mornings from June 1st to June 29th. Come discover and learn about the offense and defense found in nature!
Jun 8
9:00a
End Date

Scenic Overlook Nature Hike

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us almost every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Jun 9
10:00a
End Date

Gyotaku (Japanese Fish Printing)

Guadalupe River State Park
Learn about Gyotaku and make your own fish print to take home.
Jun 9
10:00a
End Date

Skins and Skulls

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us during a come-and-go program that allows a great way to see and learn about park wildlife close up!
Jun 9
11:30a
End Date

Reptile Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join Ranger George to learn all about reptiles!
Jun 9
2:00p
End Date

Skins and Skulls!

South Llano River State Park
Check out animal skins and furs found in the Hill Country.
Jun 9
2:00p
End Date

Navigation Revelation: Map and Compass

Tyler State Park
Learn to use a map and compass to navigate.
Jun 9
2:00p
End Date

Skins and Skulls

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Who is the fastest or the furriest? Join us during a come-and-go program that allows a great way to see and learn about park wildlife close up!
Jun 9
3:00p
End Date

Reptile Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join Ranger George to learn all about reptiles!
Jun 9
8:00p
End Date

Night Hike

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the sounds, smells, and sights of the park at night!
Jun 10
8:00a
End Date

Bird Outing

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Jun 10
9:00a
End Date

Archery 101

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Ever wanted to learn how to shoot? Here's your chance! For ages 10+ (adults that includes you too)!
Jun 10
9:00a
End Date

Kid Fish Tournament

South Llano River State Park
Come on out and let’s go fishing!
Jun 10
9:00a
End Date

Cordage - The Leaves that Bind

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Discover how Native Americans made rope from yucca leaves, then try it yourself!
Jun 10
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

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

Junior Ranger Games

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Play games to earn your Junior Ranger Badge.
Jun 10
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to record your outing in nature with art.
Jun 10
10:00a
End Date

Reading with the Ranger

Fort Boggy State Park
Tator's not big on reading books, but when his mom comes down sick, he needs to read a book to find a cure.
Jun 10
10:00a
End Date

100-year Celebration Outdoor Community Day!

Cleburne State Park
🎉 Texas State Parks are turning 100! Join us for our 100-year celebration of Texas State Parks!
Jun 10
11:00a
End Date

Craft time with Beverly 11am

South Llano River State Park
Join Park Host Beverly for some cool craft projects !
Jun 10
11:00a
End Date

Junior Ranger Academy

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come work with an actual Park Ranger to earn your Junior Ranger badge!
Jun 10
11:00a
End Date

Storytime and Crafts: Armadillos!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story about armadillos and make a macaroni armadillo to take home!
Jun 10
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Calling all artists! No experience needed.
Jun 10
3:00p
End Date

Junior Rangers of Mustang Island

Mustang Island State Park
Explore Mustang Island with a specially designed pack
Jun 10
3:30p
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun 10
8:00p
End Date

Star Party in the Park 8 pm

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Jun 11
9:00a
End Date

Fish with a Ranger

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Choke Canyon offers some of the best fishing in Texas! Come join us for a relaxing morning at the lake. Equipment provided! Ages 7+
Jun 11
9:00a
End Date

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!
Jun 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!
Jun 11
2:00p
End Date

Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat

Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Jun 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!
Jun 14
10:00a
End Date

Skins, Skulls, and Scat!

Guadalupe River State Park
Ever wonder which mammals call Guadalupe River State Park home?
Jun 14
2:00p
End Date

THE Palo Duro Van Tour

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jun 15
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
Jun 15
9:00a
End Date

Eco-Explorers: Wildlife & Science

Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend is offering Eco-Explorer programs five Thursday mornings from June 1st to June 29th. Come discover and learn about the offense and defense found in nature!
Jun 15
9:00a
End Date

Scenic Overlook Nature Hike

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us almost every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Jun 15
7:30p
End Date

Sunset Watercolor

Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Jun 15
9:30p
End Date

Astronomy with Buddy

South Llano River State Park
Come by for a quick look at the stars!
Jun 16
10:00a
End Date

Watercolor

South Llano River State Park
Join a Ranger and enjoy some watercolors.
Jun 16
11:30a
End Date

Reptile Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join Ranger George to learn all about reptiles!
Jun 16
2:00p
End Date

THE Palo Duro Van Tour

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jun 16
3:00p
End Date

Reptile Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join Ranger George to learn all about reptiles!
Jun 16
3:00p
End Date

Turtle Talk

Galveston Island State Park
Turtle-y awesome talk about turtles
Jun 16
9:00p
End Date

Night Hike

Copper Breaks State Park
*Limited availability, registration required* Gaze at the stars and hunt for scorpions on a Copper Breaks night hike!
Jun 17
9:00a
End Date

Archery 101

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Ever wanted to learn how to shoot? Here's your chance! For ages 10+ (adults that includes you too)!
Jun 17
9:00a
End Date

Jr. Ranger Club - Social

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Fun activities for our future Rangers!
Jun 17
9:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Water is life - take a hike to the water's edge
Jun 17
9:00a
End Date

Atlatl

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Test your skills with an ancient weapon- the atlatl.
Jun 17
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun 17
10:00a
End Date

Leave No Trace

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Come and learn what Leave No Trace principles are all about and how you can apply them to your daily life!
Jun 17
10:00a
End Date

Nature Journaling

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Learn how to use your 5 senses to observe the world around you and how to put those observations into a fun creative journal.
Jun 17
10:00a
End Date

Storytime and Craft: Hummingbirds *Registration Required*

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for story time and a take-home craft.
Jun 17
10:00a
End Date

Summer Discovery Series: Big Bad Wolf

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Do you have what it takes to engineer a home that can stand up to the big bad wolf?
Jun 17
10:00a
End Date

Father's Day Craft and Card

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Come Celebrate Father's Day.
Jun 17
10:00a
End Date

Skins , Skulls, and Scat - Oh My!

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.
Jun 17
10:30a
End Date

Reading with a Ranger

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us as we read stories about the fascinating world around us and the animals that live here.
Jun 17
11:00a
End Date

Craft time with Beverly 11am

South Llano River State Park
Join Park Host Beverly for some cool craft projects !
Jun 17
11:00a
End Date

Storytime and Crafts: Alligators!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Jun 17
1:00p
End Date

Junior Rangers Unite!

Buescher State Park
Let's answer questions all Junior Rangers should know!
Jun 17
1:30p
End Date

Fishing with Dad/Rangers

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Come fish with us!
Jun 17
2:00p
End Date

Scat and Tracks

South Llano River State Park
Come discover what animals leave behind!
Jun 17
3:00p
End Date

Skins and Skulls!

Eisenhower State Park
Come meet the mammals of Eisenhower State Park! Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive.
Jun 17
3:00p
End Date

Become a Junior Ranger!

Lockhart State Park
Earn a Junior Ranger badge!
Jun 17
3:30p
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun 17
4:00p
End Date

THE Palo Duro Van Tour

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jun 17
8:00p
End Date

Star S'mores: The Phantom Mallow

Pedernales Falls State Park
Join us for S'mores in the park!
Jun 18
9:00a
End Date

Fish with a Ranger

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Choke Canyon offers some of the best fishing in Texas! Come join us for a relaxing morning at the lake. Equipment provided! Ages 7+
Jun 18
9:00a
End Date

Atlatl

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Test your skills with an ancient weapon- the atlatl.
Jun 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!
Jun 18
11:00a
End Date

Bird Walk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come join us to identify different bird species found in the park!
Jun 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!
Jun 20
8:00a
End Date

Camp Wild: Summer Day Camp (REGISTRATION CLOSED)

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Looking for new ways to get your kids outside? Stephen F. Austin State Park actively engages children with nature through outdoor and creative activities, a 4-day adventure for 8- to 12-year olds!
Jun 20
2:00p
End Date

THE Palo Duro Van Tour

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jun 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!
Jun 21
2:00p
End Date

THE Palo Duro Van Tour

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jun 22
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
Jun 22
9:00a
End Date

Eco-Explorers: Wildlife & Science

Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend is offering Eco-Explorer programs five Thursday mornings from June 1st to June 29th. Come discover and learn about the offense and defense found in nature!
Jun 22
9:00a
End Date

Scenic Overlook Nature Hike

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us almost every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Jun 22
10:00a
End Date

THE Palo Duro Van Tour

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jun 23
9:00a
End Date

GISP Guided Bird Hike

Galveston Island State Park
Three ecosystems of birding - beach, prairie, and bay!
Jun 23
11:30a
End Date

Reptile Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join Ranger George to learn all about reptiles!
Jun 23
2:00p
End Date

THE Palo Duro Van Tour

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jun 23
3:00p
End Date

Reptile Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join Ranger George to learn all about reptiles!
Jun 23
3:00p
End Date

Nature Bingo

Galveston Island State Park
Take a hike and play bingo. It's that easy!
Jun 23
8:00p
End Date

Light Painting

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to light paint using your cell phone camera!
Jun 24
9:00a
End Date

Cool Animals

Fort Boggy State Park
The temperatures are rising and the animals at Fort Boggy are trying to stay cool. Come find out how.
Jun 24
9:00a
End Date

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!
Jun 24
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun 24
10:00a
End Date

Skins , Skulls, and Scat - Oh My!

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.
Jun 24
10:00a
End Date

Junior Ranger Club

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Fun activities for our future Rangers!
Jun 24
10:00a
End Date

Summer Discovery Series: Lake Dipping

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Investigate the tiny creatures that live in Steinhagan Lake!
Jun 24
10:00a
End Date

Wheel Around the Park

South Llano River State Park
Come explore the park on two wheels!
Jun 24
11:00a
End Date

Marvelous Moon Prequel

South Llano River State Park
Come explore the moon and listen to a marvelous book to get ready for the full moon!
Jun 24
11:00a
End Date

Storytime and Crafts: Wading Birds!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about wading birds through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Jun 24
12:30p
End Date

River Bugs, Oh My!

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us as we discover what lives in the river!
Jun 24
1:00p
End Date

Stream Safari

Lockhart State Park
Wear your favorite water shoes, and join us to meet the residents of Clear Fork Creek!
Jun 24
1:00p
End Date

Fishing for Beginners

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Get certified! Become a bona fide angler with Bentsen State Park. Open to all ages.
Jun 24
1:00p
End Date

Sneaky Slithering Snakes

Buescher State Park
Find out how snakes aren't scary and learn to identify 10 native snakes of Central Texas by using patterns, characteristics and clues!
Jun 24
2:00p
End Date

River Bugs!

South Llano River State Park
Join us as we discover what lives in the river!
Jun 24
2:00p
End Date

Snake Safety Hike

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us for a quick hike to talk about snake species and safety!
Jun 24
2:00p
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Need some new fishing stories? Join a ranger learning the basics of fishing. All ages and stages welcome.
Jun 24
3:00p
End Date

Junior Rangers of Mustang Island

Mustang Island State Park
Explore Mustang Island with a specially designed pack
Jun 24
3:30p
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun 24
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.
Jun 24
4:00p
End Date

THE Palo Duro Van Tour

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jun 24
6:00p
End Date

Skins and Skulls at the Trammel Trace Pavilion

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Come learn about east Texas wildlife.
Jun 24
7:00p
End Date

S'mores and Stories

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Enjoy a fun night of story telling and then after enjoy making your own s'more!
Jun 24
8:00p
End Date

The Stars at Night Hike

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Ever wondered the name of that constellation or what animal is making that sound! Join a ranger on a 1.5 mile hike to find out.
Jun 24
8:30p
End Date

Bats! Texas's Billion Dollar Aerialists

Tyler State Park
Discover those amazing flying mammals!
Jun 24
8:45p
End Date

Marvel at the Moon

Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger and get reacquainted with the moon!
Jun 24
9:30p
End Date

Marvelous Moon !

South Llano River State Park
Join a Ranger and explore the Marvelous Moon!
Jun 25
9:00a
End Date

Fish with a Ranger

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Choke Canyon offers some of the best fishing in Texas! Come join us for a relaxing morning at the lake. Equipment provided! Ages 7+
Jun 25
9:00a
End Date

Native American Games

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Sometimes life for Native Americans was all fun and games!
Jun 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!
Jun 25
10:30a
End Date

Nature Journaling

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Take a moment to collect your thoughts.
Jun 25
11:00a
End Date

Denio Site Hike

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come hike to one of our least-visited track sites!
Jun 25
2:00p
End Date

What's In This Water?

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Explorers of all ages can join us to discover the wonders of water through scientific methods.
Jun 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!
Jun 27
2:00p
End Date

THE Palo Duro Van Tour

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Beat the heat with a drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Jun 28
9:00a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Guadalupe River State Park
Experience the fun of birdwatching!
Jun 29
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
Jun 29
9:00a
End Date

Eco-Explorers: Wildlife & Science

Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend is offering Eco-Explorer programs five Thursday mornings from June 1st to June 29th. Come discover and learn about the offense and defense found in nature!
Jun 30
11:30a
End Date

Reptile Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join Ranger George to learn all about reptiles!
Jun 30
3:00p
End Date

Reptile Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join Ranger George to learn all about reptiles!

July 2023

Jul 1
8:30a
End Date

Scavenger Hunt

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Come join us this weekend for a fun scavenger hunt!
Jul 1
9:00a
End Date

Shore Fishing Clinic

Sea Rim State Park
Learn tips and tricks for fishing from the beach!
Jul 1
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul 1
10:00a
End Date

Fourth of July Bike Decorating

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Decorate your bike for the Holiday Weekend.
Jul 1
11:00a
End Date

Storytime and Crafts: Food Chain!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story about the food chain and create your own food chain by making paper links!
Jul 1
11:30a
End Date

4th of July Campground Parade!

South Llano River State Park
Bring your dog, your bike, or yourself and join us on our 4th of July patriotic parade!
Jul 1
2:00p
End Date

River Bugs!

South Llano River State Park
Join us as we discover what lives in the river!
Jul 1
3:30p
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul 1
7:45p
End Date

Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Jul 1
8:00p
End Date

Star Party in the Park 8 pm

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Jul 2
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul 2
3:30p
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul 7
11:30a
End Date

Reptile Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join Ranger George to learn all about reptiles!
Jul 7
2:00p
End Date

Skins and Skulls!

South Llano River State Park
Check out animal skins and furs found in the Hill Country.
Jul 7
3:00p
End Date

Reptile Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join Ranger George to learn all about reptiles!
Jul 8
8:00a
End Date

Bird Outing

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Jul 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!
Jul 8
10:00a
End Date

Atlatl

South Llano River State Park
Join a Ranger and practice your ancient hunter and gather skills.
Jul 8
10:00a
End Date

Summer Discovery Series: Paddling Basics

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover paddling basics with the guide of a ranger. This program provides a low commitment opportunity and does not require you to paddle an entire trail.
Jul 8
11:00a
End Date

Storytime and Crafts: Alligators!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Jul 8
2:00p
End Date

Scat and Tracks

South Llano River State Park
Come discover what animals leave behind!
Jul 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!
Jul 9
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul 9
3:30p
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul 14
11:30a
End Date

Reptile Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join Ranger George to learn all about reptiles!
Jul 14
2:00p
End Date

River Bugs!

South Llano River State Park
Join us as we discover what lives in the river!
Jul 14
3:00p
End Date

Reptile Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join Ranger George to learn all about reptiles!
Jul 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!
Jul 15
11:00a
End Date

Storytime and Crafts: Owls!

Brazos Bend State Park
Listen to the story and make your own owl puppet.
Jul 15
3:00p
End Date

Skins and Skulls!

Eisenhower State Park
Come meet the mammals of Eisenhower State Park! Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive.
Jul 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!
Jul 15
8:30p
End Date

Star Party

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for a night under the stars!
Jul 16
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul 16
3:30p
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul 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!
Jul 20
9:30p
End Date

Astronomy with Buddy

South Llano River State Park
Come by for a quick look at the stars!
Jul 21
11:30a
End Date

Reptile Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join Ranger George to learn all about reptiles!
Jul 21
3:00p
End Date

Reptile Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join Ranger George to learn all about reptiles!
Jul 22
9:00a
End Date

Kids Fish

Sea Rim State Park
🎉 Bring the kids to the beach for a day of fishing and fun!
Jul 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!
Jul 22
10:00a
End Date

Summer Discovery Series: Sounds of Nature

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover the glorious sounds of nature on this adventure!
Jul 22
11:00a
End Date

Storytime and Crafts: Tarantulas!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story about tarantulas and create your own eight-legged friend to take home!
Jul 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!
Jul 22
8:00p
End Date

100 S'more Years of Texas State Parks!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come and 'toast' the next 100 Years of Texas State Parks!
Jul 23
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul 23
3:30p
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul 28
10:00a
End Date

Watercolor

South Llano River State Park
Join a Ranger and enjoy some watercolors.
Jul 28
11:30a
End Date

Reptile Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join Ranger George to learn all about reptiles!
Jul 28
3:00p
End Date

Reptile Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join Ranger George to learn all about reptiles!
Jul 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!
Jul 29
10:00a
End Date

Wheel Around the Park

South Llano River State Park
Come explore the park on two wheels!
Jul 29
11:00a
End Date

Storytime and Crafts: Owls!

Brazos Bend State Park
Listen to the story and make your own owl puppet.
Jul 29
2:00p
End Date

River Bugs!

South Llano River State Park
Join us as we discover what lives in the river!
Jul 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!
Jul 29
7:45p
End Date

Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Jul 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!
Jul 30
3:30p
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

August 2023

Aug 5
10:00a
End Date

Atlatl

South Llano River State Park
Join a Ranger and practice your ancient hunter and gather skills.
Aug 5
11:00a
End Date

Storytime and Crafts: Alligators!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Aug 5
2:00p
End Date

River Bugs!

South Llano River State Park
Join us as we discover what lives in the river!
Aug 5
8:00p
End Date

Star Party in the Park 8 pm

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Aug 12
11:00a
End Date

Storytime and Crafts: Food Chain!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story about the food chain and create your own food chain by making paper links!
Aug 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!
Aug 17
9:00p
End Date

Astronomy with Buddy

South Llano River State Park
Come by for a quick look at the stars!
Aug 19
11:00a
End Date

Storytime and Crafts: Armadillos!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story about armadillos and make a macaroni armadillo to take home!
Aug 19
3:00p
End Date

Skins and Skulls!

Eisenhower State Park
Come meet the mammals of Eisenhower State Park! Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive.
Aug 26
11:00a
End Date

Storytime and Crafts: Fireflies!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story about fireflies and make your own firefly magnet.

September 2023

Sep 9
8:00p
End Date

Star Party in the Park 8 pm

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Sep 15
5:00p
End Date

Prairie Palooza: Palo Duro Canyon – Back to the Future

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
🎉 Celebrate Texas State Parks’ 100-year anniversary at Palo Duro Canyon State Park! This three-day event will chronical 100 years of our past and showcase 100 years of partnerships for the future!
Sep 16
3:00p
End Date

Skins and Skulls!

Eisenhower State Park
Come meet the mammals of Eisenhower State Park! Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive.
Sep 17
10:00a
End Date

Seed Stomp

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
🎉 Plant wildflower seeds for future generations!
Sep 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!
Sep 23 End Date

Bentsen Outdoor Skills Showcase

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
🎉 An exciting day for fun, games, and getting to know the outdoors!
Sep 23
7:30p
End Date

Texas State Parks 100-Year Celebration!

Fort Boggy State Park
Texas State Parks is celebrating 100 years! Celebrate this milestone and the future at Fort Boggy State Park.
Sep 30
9:00a
End Date

Park Fun Day

Help us celebrate 100 years of State Park recreation at Choke Canyon State Park! We have fishing, archery, kayaking and basketball for all ages. Don't worry - we provide all equipment. Later, participants can test their new skills in a competition to bring home a trophy! Don't forget, kids 12 and under are FREE.

October 2023

Oct 7
9:00a
End Date

An "Un" Natural Halloween

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
🎉 Join us for An "Un" Natural Halloween! We will host morning and evening activities.
Oct 7
10:00a
End Date

Destination Exploration

Galveston Island State Park
🎉 Follow the stories of the people and events that shaped the island and Galveston Island State Park
Oct 7
5:00p
End Date

Pedernales Falls Fest

Pedernales Falls State Park
🎉 Come celebrate 100 years of State Parks with a festival around the park and under the stars!
Oct 14
9:30a
End Date

Make a Solar Eclipse Viewing Box

Colorado Bend State Park
Get ready for the Annular Solar Eclipse. Learn how to make your own solar eclipse viewing box.
Oct 14
10:00a
End Date

Annular Solar Eclipse Viewing

Lake Brownwood State Park
Celebrate 100 Years of Texas State Parks with us by watching the solar eclipse!
Oct 14
11:00a
End Date

Annular Solar Event

Colorado Bend State Park
Use your new solar eclipse viewing box while viewing the Annular Solar Eclipse.
Oct 14
5:30p
End Date

Fall Forest Festival

Stephen F. Austin State Park
🎉 Come celebrate 100-Years of Texas State Parks at the First Annual Fall Forest Festival 2023, presented by Stephen F. Austin State Park. There will be food, music, fun and games for the entire family.
Oct 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!
Oct 20 End Date

Find Your Trail

Big Bend Ranch State Park
🎉 Embark on you next great adventure at Big Bend Ranch State Park!
Oct 21
10:00a
End Date

Hueco Tanks 29th Annual 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 21
3:00p
End Date

Skins and Skulls!

Eisenhower State Park
Come meet the mammals of Eisenhower State Park! Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive.
Oct 21
5:00p
End Date

Boo in the Park 2023

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 21
7:00p
End Date

International Observe the Moon

Colorado Bend State Park
Enjoy a fall evening of observing the moon at first quarter phase. We will have telescopes available.
Oct 21
7:00p
End Date

Star Party in the Park

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Oct 22
10:00a
End Date

Hueco Tanks 29th Annual 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 28
10:30a
End Date

100 S'more Years of Campfire Cooking

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Celebrate 100 Years of Texas State Parks with us as we enjoy s'mores around a campfire.
Oct 28
3:00p
End Date

Trunk or Treat

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for a family-friendly trick or treat event!

November 2023

Nov 4
10:00a
End Date

🎉Bastrop Field and Fun Fest

Bastrop State Park
Join us in celebrating 100 Years of Texas State Parks!
Nov 4
10:00a
End Date

Outdoor Adventure Expo!

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
🎉 Join us for a fun-filled day of adventure and experience Lake Casa Blanca like you have never before!
Nov 4
7:00p
End Date

Star Party in the Park

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Nov 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!
Nov 18
3:00p
End Date

Skins and Skulls!

Eisenhower State Park
Come meet the mammals of Eisenhower State Park! Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive.
Nov 23
10:30a
End Date

6th Annual Turkey Trot 5K/-Mile Fun Run

South Llano River State Park
🎉Come earn those Thanksgiving calories!

December 2023

Dec 2
10:00a
End Date

🎉Buescher Lake Bash

Buescher State Park
Celebrate 100 Years of Texas State Parks with us at the Buescher Lake Bash!
Dec 2
2:00p
End Date

Christmas at the Ranch

South Llano River State Park
🎉Come enjoy some Christmas Cheer!
Dec 16
3:00p
End Date

Skins and Skulls!

Eisenhower State Park
Come meet the mammals of Eisenhower State Park! Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive.
Dec 16
5:00p
End Date

Twinkle Tour 2023

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 17
5:30p
End Date

54th Annual Tree Lighting

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
🎉 Enjoy this special tradition started 54 years ago by President and Mrs. Johnson.
Dec 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!