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.
May 2022
May
20
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
May
20
9:00p
End Date
Table Talk: Skins and Skulls
Caddo Lake State Park
Ever wanted to get an up-close look at some of the animals that live in our park? Stop by the Caddo Lake Amphitheater for a table talk, and check out some skins and skulls.
May
21
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
May
21
8:00a
End Date
Learn to Fish
Leander, TX - Southwest Williamson County Regional Park
Bring the family out to Southwest Williamson County Regional Park in Leander for a FREE day of fishing and fun!
May
21
9:00a
End Date
May
21
9:00a
End Date
May
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!
May
21
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!
May
21
10:00a
End Date
Prehistoric Projectiles ― Atlatl Show and Throw
Mission Tejas State Park
Heaps of history, poking holes in targets… what’s not to love?
May
21
10:00a
End Date
May
21
10:00a
End Date
Become a Junior Ranger!
McKinney Falls State Park
Join a park ranger to complete your Junior Ranger Activity Book, get sworn in, and receive your official Jr. Ranger badge!
May
21
10:00a
End Date
What is in the Water?
Village Creek State Park
Did you know that you can tell the quality of the water around you by the life found in it? Find out more about water during hands on activities where we will take a closer look at the critters that live in it. Meet at the canoe/kayak launch.
May
21
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.
May
21
11:00a
End Date
Catfish Point Trail Guided Hike
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Get outside and enjoy some time on the trail!
May
21
1:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
See, feel, and smell examples of local Hill Country Wildlife!
May
21
2:00p
End Date
Create Your Own Creature!
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Create your own creature with the right adaptations to thrive in its habitat!
May
21
2:00p
End Date
May
21
2:00p
End Date
Roving with the Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek 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.
May
21
2:00p
End Date
River Bugs!
South Llano River State Park
Join us as we discover what kind of insects live in the river!
May
21
2:00p
End Date
May
21
3:00p
End Date
Track That
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Learn about the different signs of wildlife that can be found within the park!
May
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!
May
21
7:00p
End Date
Bat Talk and Night Hike
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers for a bat talk followed by a night hike to explore wildlife after dark.
May
21
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 walk through a scale model of our solar system.
May
21
8:30p
End Date
May
21
9:00p
End Date
May
22
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
May
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!
May
22
10:00a
End Date
Explore Dragonfly Trail
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join us for a leisurely half-mile walk along Dragonfly Trail
May
22
10:00a
End Date
Reading with the Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Come join us for a nature themed tour through literature!
May
22
11:00a
End Date
Nature Walk
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger as we search for the little things that make Enchanted Rock special!
May
22
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling 101
Pedernales Falls State Park
Learn how to become a Citizen Scientist in nature!
May
22
2:00p
End Date
Animal Detectives
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
A fun hike where kids will learn how to identify animal tracks.
May
22
2:30p
End Date
Skins & Skulls - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Ever wonder what wildlife calls McKinney Falls home?
May
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!
May
23
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
May
24
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
May
25
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
May
26
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
May
26
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view! Beginning in April, this hike starts at 9 am so we can beat the heat!
May
26
9:00p
End Date
May
27
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
May
27
2:00p
End Date
Roaming Ranger
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
On Fridays, walk along our 2-mile concrete trail and find our roaming ranger. Take time to enjoy nature's beauty and ask questions throughout the trail.
May
27
3:00p
End Date
Cool Crafty Kids
Palmetto State Park
Feeling inspired by the outdoors? Let those creative ideas flow!
May
27
8:00p
End Date
Stargazing
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight, I wish I may, I wish I might, have this wish I wish tonight.
May
27
8:30p
End Date
May
27
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.
May
28
1:30a
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 inquiry.
May
28
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
May
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!
May
28
10:00a
End Date
Fishing 101 for all ages
Learn all the basics of angling (fishing) and fish in the Blanco River--fishing license is not required. Instructions and all equipment are provided.
May
28
10:00a
End Date
Fire Building 101
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Tips and tricks to building a campfire.
May
28
10:00a
End Date
Who were the Cedar Chopper's?
Colorado Bend State Park
What tools were used to chop cedars? Did the Cedar Choppers really live in tents?
Was there really a railway that was used?
May
28
10:00a
End Date
May
28
11:00a
End Date
Memorial Day Hike
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join us for a 2-mile nature hike on our concrete trail.
May
28
11:00a
End Date
May
28
11:00a
End Date
Kids Program and Crafts- "Never Kiss an Alligator"
Brazos Bend State Park
Learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
May
28
1:30p
End Date
Ranger Station: Skins & Skulls
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Ever wondered what bobcat fur felt like?
May
28
2:00p
End Date
Create Your Own Creature!
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Create your own creature with the right adaptations to thrive in its habitat!
May
28
2:00p
End Date
Atlatl
South Llano River State Park
Join a Ranger and practice your ancient hunter and gather skills.
May
28
2:00p
End Date
Fire Building 101
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Tips and tricks to building a campfire.
May
28
2:00p
End Date
May
28
2:00p
End Date
The Trees at Caddo Lake: A Scavenger Hunt
Caddo Lake State Park
The trees at Caddo Lake State Park root humans and animals together! Walk along the Caddo forest trail for a tree ID scavenger hunt.
May
28
2:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
See, feel, and smell examples of local Hill Country Wildlife!
May
28
3:00p
End Date
May
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!
May
28
4:00p
End Date
May
28
8:30p
End Date
May
28
9:00p
End Date
Star Party!
South Llano River State Park
Come look through a telescope, find constellations, and more!
May
29
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
May
29
9:00a
End Date
Catfish Point Trail Guided Hike
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Get outside and enjoy some time on the trail!
May
29
9:00a
End Date
Junior Rangers in Training
Palmetto State Park
Come join Ranger Samantha to earn your badge and become a Junior Ranger!
May
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!
May
29
10:00a
End Date
May
29
10:00a
End Date
May
29
1:30p
End Date
Cool Crafty Kids
Palmetto State Park
Feeling inspired by the outdoors? Let those creative ideas flow!
May
29
2:00p
End Date
Animal Detectives
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
A fun hike where kids will learn how to identify animal tracks.
May
29
2:00p
End Date
May
29
2:30p
End Date
Skins & Skulls - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Ever wonder what wildlife calls McKinney Falls home?
May
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!
May
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!
May
29
4:00p
End Date
May
30
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
May
30
11:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
See, feel, and smell examples of local Hill Country Wildlife!
May
31
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
June 2022
Jun
1
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jun
2
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jun
2
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view! Beginning in April, this hike starts at 9 am so we can beat the heat!
Jun
3
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jun
4
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jun
4
9:00a
End Date
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
10:00a
End Date
Outdoor Community Day!
Cleburne State Park
A day filled with all things outdoors! The entire community is invited to spend the day with us learning kayaking, archery, backyard bass, Dutch oven cooking, and much more! Fun for all ages!
Entrance Fees are waived for the day!
Jun
4
10:00a
End Date
Jun
4
1:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join Ranger Izzy for a talk about native wildlife and their adaptations that help them survive.
Jun
4
2:00p
End Date
Oh Deer
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join Ranger Izzy as she talks about the six different deer we have in Texas.
Jun
4
2:30p
End Date
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
4
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Plan about 2 hours for this program that will start at 8 p.m. To ensure that the telescopes are not toppled over, we ask that children remain seated.
Please register your group by calling the park office during business hours at (254) 694-3973 or email Rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.texas.gov providing the number of adults and children attending and a phone number to contact if needed.
Jun
4
8:30p
End Date
Jun
5
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jun
5
9:00a
End Date
Morning Hike with a Ranger
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers for a morning hike around the park.
Jun
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!
Jun
5
11:00a
End Date
Snake Safety Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us for a quick hike to talk about snake species and safety!
Jun
5
2:30p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
See, feel, and smell examples of local Hill Country Wildlife!
Jun
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!
Jun
6
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jun
7
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jun
8
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jun
9
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jun
9
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view! Beginning in April, this hike starts at 9 am so we can beat the heat!
Jun
9
2:30p
End Date
Slimy Snails
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about our friends the snails and create some slime!
Jun
10
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jun
11
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jun
11
8:00a
End Date
Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds!
Jun
11
9:00a
End Date
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
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
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
11
8:30p
End Date
Jun
11
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association - please note update to dates!
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Jun
12
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jun
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!
Jun
12
10:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Come fish with park rangers!
Jun
12
1:30p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
See, feel, and smell examples of local Hill Country Wildlife!
Jun
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!
Jun
13
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jun
13
11:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling 101
Pedernales Falls State Park
Learn how to become a Citizen Scientist in nature!
Jun
14
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jun
15
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jun
16
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jun
16
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view! Beginning in April, this hike starts at 9 am so we can beat the heat!
Jun
17
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jun
18
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
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
2:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
See, feel, and smell examples of local Hill Country Wildlife!
Jun
18
2:30p
End Date
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
18
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 walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Jun
18
8:30p
End Date
Jun
18
9:00p
End Date
Jun
19
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jun
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!
Jun
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!
Jun
20
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jun
21
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jun
22
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jun
23
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jun
23
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view! Beginning in April, this hike starts at 9 am so we can beat the heat!
Jun
23
2:30p
End Date
Slimy Snails
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about our friends the snails and create some slime!
Jun
23
9:00p
End Date
Jun
24
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jun
25
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
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
11:00a
End Date
Snake Safety Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us for a quick hike to talk about snake species and safety!
Jun
25
12:00p
End Date
Batty Buddies
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join Ranger Izzy and learn about our batty friends of Texas.
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
25
8:30p
End Date
Jun
26
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jun
26
9:00a
End Date
Morning Hike with a Ranger
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers for a morning hike through the state park.
Jun
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!
Jun
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!
Jun
27
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jun
28
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jun
29
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jun
30
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jun
30
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view! Beginning in April, this hike starts at 9 am so we can beat the heat!
July 2022
Jul
1
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jul
2
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
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
11:00a
End Date
4th of July Campground Parade! - 11:00 am
South Llano River State Park
Bring your dog, your bike, or yourself and join us on our 4th of July patriotic parade!
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
2
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Plan about 2 hours for this program that will start at 8 p.m. To ensure that the telescopes are not toppled over, we ask that children remain seated.
Please register your group by calling the park office during business hours at (254) 694-3973 or email Rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.texas.gov providing the number of adults and children attending and a phone number to contact if needed.
Jul
3
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jul
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!
Jul
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!
Jul
4
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jul
5
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jul
6
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jul
6
10:00a
End Date
City of Deer Park Junior Angler
Deer Park, TX - Jimmy Burke Activity Center
Learn the the basics of fishing at this free event.
Jul
7
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jul
7
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view! Beginning in April, this hike starts at 9 am so we can beat the heat!
Jul
8
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jul
9
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
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
9
8:30p
End Date
Jul
9
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association - please note update to dates!
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Jul
10
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jul
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!
Jul
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!
Jul
11
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jul
12
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jul
13
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jul
14
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jul
14
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view! Beginning in April, this hike starts at 9 am so we can beat the heat!
Jul
14
2:30p
End Date
Animal Adaptations
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about the different animals you can find in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Jul
15
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jul
16
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
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
16
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 walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Jul
16
8:30p
End Date
Jul
16
9:00p
End Date
Jul
17
8:00a
End Date
StoryWalk® "Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails.
Jul
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!
Jul
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!
Jul
21
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view! Beginning in April, this hike starts at 9 am so we can beat the heat!
Jul
23
9:00a
End Date
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
2:30p
End Date
Slimy Snails
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about our friends the snails and create some slime!
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
23
8:30p
End Date
Jul
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!
Jul
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!
Jul
28
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view! Beginning in April, this hike starts at 9 am so we can beat the heat!
Jul
28
2:30p
End Date
Animal Adaptations
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about the different animals you can find in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Jul
28
9:00p
End Date
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!
Jul
30
8:30p
End Date
Jul
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!
Jul
31
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 2022
Aug
4
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view! Beginning in April, this hike starts at 9 am so we can beat the heat!
Aug
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!
Aug
6
2:30p
End Date
Aug
6
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
6
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Plan about 2 hours for this program that will start at 8 p.m. To ensure that the telescopes are not toppled over, we ask that children remain seated.
Please register your group by calling the park office during business hours at (254) 694-3973 or email Rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.texas.gov providing the number of adults and children attending and a phone number to contact if needed.
Aug
6
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association - please note update to dates!
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
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
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
11
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view! Beginning in April, this hike starts at 9 am so we can beat the heat!
Aug
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!
Aug
13
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
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
2:30p
End Date
Animal Adaptations
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about the different animals you can find in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
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
18
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view! Beginning in April, this hike starts at 9 am so we can beat the heat!
Aug
20
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
20
2:30p
End Date
Aug
20
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
20
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 walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Aug
20
9:00p
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
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
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view! Beginning in April, this hike starts at 9 am so we can beat the heat!
Aug
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!
Aug
27
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
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
2:30p
End Date
Animal Adaptations
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about the different animals you can find in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
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!
September 2022
Sep
3
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association - please note update to dates!
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Sep
10
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Plan about 2 hours for this program that will start at 8 p.m. To ensure that the telescopes are not toppled over, we ask that children remain seated.
Please register your group by calling the park office during business hours at (254) 694-3973 or email Rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.texas.gov providing the number of adults and children attending and a phone number to contact if needed.
Sep
17
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 walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Sep
17
9:00p
End Date
October 2022
Oct
1
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association - please note update to dates!
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Oct
15
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 walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Oct
15
9:00p
End Date
Oct
29
5:00p
End Date
Trunk or Treat
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for an evening of family-friendly trick-or-treating and fun!
Oct
29
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Plan about 2 hours for this program that will start at 8 p.m. To ensure that the telescopes are not toppled over, we ask that children remain seated.
Please register your group by calling the park office during business hours at (254) 694-3973 or email Rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.texas.gov providing the number of adults and children attending and a phone number to contact if needed.
November 2022
Nov
5
7:00p
End Date
Star Gazing and don't forget the Moon
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps and telescope. Retired National Park range Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts. Plan about 2 hours for this program that will start at 7 pm. To ensure the telescopes are not at risk of being toppled over, we ask that children remain seated.
Please register your group by calling the park office during business hours at (254) 694-3793 or send an email with your name, phone number and total adults and children attending to rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.tx.gov
Nov
5
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association - please note update to dates!
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Nov
19
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 walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Nov
19
8:00p
End Date
Nov
24
10:30a
End Date
5th Annual Turkey Trot 5K/1mile fun run
South Llano River State Park
Come earn those Thanksgiving calories !
December 2022
Dec
3
2:00p
End Date
Dec
17
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 walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Dec
17
8:00p
End Date