Kids
Kid-focused events that explore nature and history of Texas state parks.
We provide tools to help kids learn and explore through the Junior Ranger Program.
August 2025
Aug
8
1:00p
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Art in the Park
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Families are welcome to paint and draw the nature around them.
Aug
8
8:30p
End Date
UV Night Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
See Dinosaur Valley in a new light by finding out what nocturnal critters glow under UV!
Aug
9
End Date
Story Book Stroll
Meridian State Park
Take a hike through the pages of the colorful children's book “Walking Through Texas”!
Aug
9
8:00a
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Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Storybook Stroll
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Ranching & Roping
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn why Goliad is considered the Birthplace of Texas Ranching and try your hand at roping!
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Aug
9
9:00a
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Aug
9
9:00a
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Aug
9
9:30a
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Introduction to Kayaking
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
RESERVATION ONLY... please call 361-786-3868. Come kayak the water at Choke Canyon Reservoir in this beginner friendly class!
Aug
9
10:00a
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Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
Let's talk about the Perseid Meteor Shower
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us to learn about the Perseid Meteor Shower.
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
Wildlife Viewing
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Learn some tips and tricks on viewing wildlife.
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Have you ever wanted to learn how to fish but don't know how to get started?
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
Archery in the Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come practice your bow and arrow skills at this drop-in program open to all ability levels.
Aug
9
11:00a
End Date
Adaptation Investigations
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Investigate the clues animals leave behind with a ranger.
Aug
9
11:00a
End Date
Waste to Wonder Craft Time
Inks Lake State Park
Join ranger Michelle to learn more about the negative impacts of plastic pollution on parks and our environment while engaging in a fun craft activity!
Aug
9
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Alligators!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Aug
9
11:00a
End Date
Make a TeePee
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us for a fun and creative craft session where you can design and build your very own miniature teepee!
Aug
9
11:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls at Visitor Center
Mission Tejas State Park
Come by the our visitor center and get a closer look at some of the wildlife found at Mission Tejas!
Aug
9
11:00a
End Date
Critter Corner
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Use your senses to learn more about the wildlife roaming Dinosaur Valley!
Aug
9
1:00p
End Date
Intro to Archery
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Aug
9
2:00p
End Date
Intro to Archery
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Aug
9
2:00p
End Date
Aug
9
2:00p
End Date
Mammals of Texas
Eisenhower State Park
Join a park ranger to get an up-close look at mammals in Texas!
Aug
9
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Get an inside look at some of the mammals of the park. Which is the fastest or the furriest? You decide.
Aug
9
2:30p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Possum Kingdom State Park
Come learn all about Possum Kingdom State Park's native wildlife at our historic Longhorn Lodge near the Park Store. Join the park rangers to see some of the wildlife's skins and skulls and what story they tell about each animal!
Aug
9
4:00p
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Aug
9
4:00p
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Oysters: The Pearl of Goose Island
Goose Island State Park
How do oysters provide protection to the coast? Come find out!
Aug
9
7:30p
End Date
Sunset Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Explore Galveston Island at sunset and meet new critters along the way!
Aug
9
9:15p
End Date
Night Sky Exploration - Perseid Meteor Shower Edition
Goose Island State Park
Join a ranger as we tour the constellations of the night sky. Bonus: The Perseid meteor shower is active during this time!
Aug
10
9:00a
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Storybook Stroll
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
Aug
10
9:00a
End Date
Bats-A-Billion
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger to learn about some of our park’s most mysterious residents.
Aug
10
9:00a
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Aug
10
9:00a
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Aug
10
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!
Aug
10
9:00a
End Date
Grounded in Nature Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Stroll along with us as we explore the park in the morning, we'll listen to the birds chirp, the river babble, and take meditative breaks.
Aug
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!
Aug
10
10:00a
End Date
Insect Inspection
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Test your detective skills and investigate what insects are around Lake Casa Blanca.
Aug
10
12:00p
End Date
S'mores with a Ranger
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Happy National S'mores Day!
Aug
10
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Aug
11
8:00a
End Date
🎣 Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch
Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
Aug
12
11:30a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
14
8:00a
End Date
🎣 Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch
Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
Aug
14
3:00p
End Date
Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Aug
15
9:00a
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Aug
15
9:00a
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Introduction to Fishing
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Kids and grownups can fish together this summer off the bank of Choke Canyon State Park! Poles are provided. No fishing license is needed.
Aug
15
11:00a
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.
Aug
15
1:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Families are welcome to paint and draw the nature around them.
Aug
15
2:00p
End Date
Aug
15
2:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Day
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a Ranger for a fun, hands-on adventure to learn what it takes to become a Junior Ranger!
Aug
15
3:00p
End Date
Jr Ranger Academy
Inks Lake State Park
Complete some fun activities and earn the title of Jr. Ranger
Aug
15
4:00p
End Date
Aug
15
8:00p
End Date
History of Enchanted Rock- Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Sit around the campfire with a ranger and volunteer and learn about the geologic and human history of our State Natural Area.
Aug
16
End Date
International Geocaching Day
Guadalupe River State Park
Join fellow park visitors in enjoying geocaching!
Aug
16
9:00a
End Date
Storybook Stroll
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
Aug
16
9:00a
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Aug
16
9:00a
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Ants Go Marching
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be an ant? In this interactive program*, learn about the intricacies of a leafcutter ant colony and see for yourself how much work goes in to maintaining a fungus farm!
Aug
16
9:00a
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Aug
16
9:00a
End Date
Coffee with the Birds- Birds Hike
Lake Whitney State Park
Bring your favorite brew and enjoy a peaceful hike filled with feathered chatter and nature’s beauty. This family-friendly event offers a chance to slow down and connect with the outdoors while enjoying birdwatching with a park staff and fellow nature enthusiasts.
Aug
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!
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
What's all the Buzz About?
Guadalupe River State Park
Find out about pollinators and make your own beeswax candle to take home!
Aug
16
11:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls at Visitor Center
Mission Tejas State Park
Come by the our visitor center and get a closer look at some of the wildlife found at Mission Tejas!
Aug
16
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Hummingbirds!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Aug
16
11:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Come discover some of the amazing creatures found here at the park and have a chance to interact with real skins and skulls!
Aug
16
11:00a
End Date
Create a Constellation
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Get creative and write your own story in the stars!
Aug
16
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.
Aug
16
1:00p
End Date
Aug
16
1:00p
End Date
Aug
16
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop (cap at 25 people).
Aug
16
2:00p
End Date
Aug
16
2:00p
End Date
Lost Pines Wildlife -Skins and Skulls
Bastrop State Park
Who calls this park home and what might you see while staying here? Touch, feel, and find your way to the answers.
Aug
16
2:30p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Ever wondered which mammal is the fastest or the furriest? Come decide for yourself.
Aug
16
2:30p
End Date
Insects of Mission Tejas
Mission Tejas State Park
Come explore the wide variety of insects that make Mission Tejas home and learn how they help nature and us!
Aug
16
3:00p
End Date
Aug
16
3:00p
End Date
Nature's Favorite Clean Up Crew
Inks Lake State Park
Learn about one of natures most important recyclers, vultures
Aug
16
8:00p
End Date
Aug
16
8:45p
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Aug
17
9:00a
End Date
Storybook Stroll
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
Aug
17
9:00a
End Date
Aranama Nature Trail Hike
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore the flora, fauna, and history of Goliad State Park on this ranger-led 1/3-mile hike.
Aug
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!
Aug
17
11:00a
End Date
River Romp
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come along as we walk the Paluxy River Trail in search of dinosaur tracks!
Aug
18
8:00a
End Date
🎣 Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch
Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
Aug
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!
Aug
20
6:30p
End Date
Nighttime Pollinators
Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Aug
21
8:00a
End Date
🎣 Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch
Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
Aug
21
3:00p
End Date
Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Aug
22
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call Goose Island State Park home!
Aug
22
1:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Families are welcome to paint and draw the nature around them.
Aug
22
2:30p
End Date
What Lurks Beneath
Goose Island State Park
What kind of marine life is found in our local bays? Join a ranger to find out!
Aug
22
4:00p
End Date
Aug
22
6:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
22
7:30p
End Date
Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come take a walk to the Overlook with us and discover the many species that call Dino Valley home!
Aug
22
9:30p
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!
Aug
23
9:00a
End Date
Storybook Stroll
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
Aug
23
9:00a
End Date
Aug
23
9:00a
End Date
Wings Over the Spring
Balmorhea State Park
Soar into the basics of birding with this junior ranger program!
Aug
23
9:00a
End Date
FREE: Lockhart State Park Open House & 4-H Kickoff
Lockhart State Park
Join us at Lockhart State Park for an event full of FREE family-friendly fun!
Aug
23
9:00a
End Date
Atlatl - Ancient Hunting
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Test your skills with the atlatl, an ancient hunting tool once used across the globe.
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
Microscopic Water Bugs
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
What's in the lake water? Let's find out!
Aug
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!
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Have you ever wanted to learn how to fish but don't know how to get started?
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
Water Wonders
Fort Boggy State Park
Water, water everywhere... If over 70% of the Earth is covered by water, why is it so important to conserve it?
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
Fun & Games at the Farm for LBJ's 117th Birthday Celebration
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Come celebrate Lyndon B. Johnson's birthday early with us at the Sauer-Beckmann Farm!
Aug
23
11:00a
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Aug
23
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Snakes!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about snakes through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Aug
23
1:00p
End Date
Intro to Archery
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Aug
23
1:00p
End Date
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Intro to Archery
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Amazing Outdoor Apps
Davis Mountains State Park
Enhance your outdoor experience by learning how to use plant, wildlife, and star identifying apps.
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
SSSnakes share our trails, craft with us and learn some tips and tricks to sharing a trail with snakes.
Aug
23
2:30p
End Date
Lotería (Spanish Bingo) - Goose Island Edition
Goose Island State Park
A fun game for the whole family!
Aug
23
8:00p
End Date
Let's Celebrate the Moon, Stars and Planets Together!
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing all you can see in the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through these astronomical wonders.
Aug
23
8:30p
End Date
Insects of the Night
Goose Island State Park
It's a whole different world at night, let's discover some new insects!
Aug
24
9:00a
End Date
Storybook Stroll
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
Aug
24
9:00a
End Date
Atlatl - Ancient Hunting
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Test your skills with the atlatl, an ancient hunting tool once used across the globe.
Aug
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!
Aug
24
11:00a
End Date
Critter Corner
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Use your senses to learn more about the wildlife roaming Dinosaur Valley!
Aug
24
1:00p
End Date
Watersense 101
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Discover the hydrology in the Rio Grande Delta with a ranger.
Aug
25
8:00a
End Date
🎣 Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch
Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
Aug
28
8:00a
End Date
🎣 Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch
Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
Aug
28
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Program
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Aug
28
3:00p
End Date
Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Aug
29
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call Goose Island State Park home!
Aug
29
9:00a
End Date
Aug
29
1:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Families are welcome to paint and draw the nature around them.
Aug
29
2:00p
End Date
Desert Snakes and other Creepy Crawlies
Davis Mountains State Park
Don't be scared...be curious!! Come learn about the "scary" critters inhabiting our park.
Aug
29
3:30p
End Date
Aug
29
8:00p
End Date
Nocturnal Marvels: Nighttime Navigators
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger to learn about our nocturnal creatures’ secrets to success.
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Storybook Stroll
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Grounded in Nature Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Stroll along with us as we explore the park in the morning, we'll listen to the birds chirp, the river babble, and take meditative breaks.
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Native American Games
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Sometimes life for Native Americans was all fun and games!
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Summer Color! Storybook on the Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
Step into a vibrant world of storytelling with “Summer Color!”, a delightful children’s book by Diana Murray & Zoey Persico. Follow the Two Bridges Trail as you read this amazing story, come and watch it come alive alongside the colors of nature that inspired it. This immersive storybook hike invites families and readers of all ages to explore the outdoors through a joyful, colorful tale.
Aug
30
9:00a
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Aug
30
9:00a
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Aug
30
10:00a
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Aug
30
10:00a
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Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
30
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Alligators!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Aug
30
1:00p
End Date
Aug
30
1:00p
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us learning the basics of fishing. All ages and stages welcome. No experience required!
Aug
30
2:00p
End Date
Aug
30
2:00p
End Date
Building Blocks of the CCC
Bastrop State Park
Learn about the CCC who built the parks and try your hand at building a roman arch and a paper army hat!
Aug
30
2:30p
End Date
Aug
30
3:30p
End Date
Atlatl: Prehistoric Spear Throwing
Copper Breaks State Park
Before the bow and arrow, there was the atlatl and dart. Join a park ranger to learn about this ancient hunting tool.
Aug
30
7:15p
End Date
Sunset Watercolors🎨
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for an unforgettable evening of nature, art, and beauty!
Aug
30
7:30p
End Date
Nightlife Talk & Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Hear about the critters that come out at night, then we'll try to find them!
Aug
30
8:30p
End Date
Insect Extravaganza!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Observe the diverse insects found right here at Dinosaur Valley under UV light!
Aug
31
9:00a
End Date
Storybook Stroll
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
Aug
31
9:00a
End Date
Patriotic Duck Scramble Hunt
Lake Whitney State Park
Can you crack the word code? Come celebrate Labor Day with a festive Patriotic Duck Scramble! Hunt for red, white and blue-themed duckies hidden along the scenic Two Bridges Trail. Collect all 12 letters from each duck to solve a surprise word scramble and unlock a special holiday message.
Aug
31
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
31
11:00a
End Date
Create a Constellation
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Get creative and write your own story in the stars!
Aug
31
12:00p
End Date
Jr Ranger Academy
Inks Lake State Park
Complete some fun activities and earn the title of Jr. Ranger.
Aug
31
1:00p
End Date
Survival of the Senses
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Discover how the park’s critters rely on their highly adapted senses to survive.
September 2025
Sep
3
6:30p
End Date
Nighttime Pollinators
Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Sep
6
9:00a
End Date
Veterans Suicide Awareness Kayaking
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Carry the Weight: Kayak Together to Combat Veteran Suicide.
Sep
6
9:30a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Sep
6
10:00a
End Date
Archery in the Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come practice your bow and arrow skills at this drop-in program open to all ability levels.
Sep
6
10:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Come shoot some arrows!
Sep
9
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Trees
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Sep
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Trees
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Sep
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Sep
10
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Trees
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Sep
11
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Trees
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Sep
11
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Sep
12
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Sep
13
9:00a
End Date
Youth Fishing Day - Sea Center Texas
Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for a morning of catch-and-release fishing. No registration required. Bring your own bait & equipment.
Sep
13
9:00a
End Date
Adaptation Artistry
Government Canyon State Natural Area
How do spotted fur, big ears, long tails, and other special features help animals survive in a challenging environment? Stop by to learn more at a touch table and craft station. All are welcome, but this activity is timed to coincide with Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend.
Sep
13
9:00a
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Dinosaur Valley is happy to announce we will be partnering with Girl Scouts Love State Parks again!
Sep
13
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Sep
13
8:00p
End Date
Let's Celebrate the Moon, Stars and Planets Together!
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing all you can see in the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through these astronomical wonders.
Sep
16
11:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Sep
17
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Sep
17
6:30p
End Date
Nighttime Pollinators
Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Sep
20
8:00a
End Date
Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Carry the Weight: Ruck Together to Combat Veteran Suicide.
Sep
20
9:00a
End Date
Veterans Suicide Awareness Hike
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Carry the Weight: Ruck Hike
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Cooking up History
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us as we explore how campsite cooking has changed from the Texas frontier days to today.
Sep
20
3:00p
End Date
Bentsen Outdoor Skills Showcase (B.O.S.S. 2025)
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
🎉 An exciting day for fun, games, and getting to know the outdoors!
Sep
21
10:00a
End Date
Seed Stomp
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Plant wildflower seeds for future generations!
Sep
25
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Sep
27
9:00a
End Date
Learn to Fish - College Station
College Station, TX - Lick Creek Park
Learn to fish at this fun, FREE, family event!
Sep
27
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
October 2025
Oct
1
6:30p
End Date
Nighttime Pollinators
Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Oct
4
3:00p
End Date
Nocturnal Nibbles
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
What hoots in the dark and swallows its dinner whole?
Oct
7
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Native Plants
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Native Plants
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Native Plants
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
9
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Oct
9
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Native Plants
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Oct
11
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Oct
11
10:00a
End Date
50 Years Through the Ages
Galveston Island State Park
Step Back in Time and Celebrate 50 Years of Galveston Island State Park! 🎉
Oct
15
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Oct
15
6:30p
End Date
Nighttime Pollinators
Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Oct
18
9:00a
End Date
Learn to Fish - College Station
College Station, TX - Lick Creek Park
Learn to fish at this fun, FREE, family event!
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
State Park Spook-Tacular
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers all day and celebrate Halloween!
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
Buzzing with Life: Pollinators of the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Buzz on over to Guadalupe River State Park and take part in this year's Texas Pollinator BioBlitz!
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
Kids Fish Fest - Pearland
Houston, TX - Bass Pro Shops - Pearland
Join Brazoria Co Parks Dept for a fun-filled day at Bass Pro Shops!
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
31st Annual Hueco Tanks Community Fair
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
It's time for our Annual Community Fair! Come on out for a fun weekend full of tours, presentations, demonstrations, rock climbing and much more!
Oct
18
5:00p
End Date
Boo in the Park 2025
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Welcome to our annual "Boo in the Park" celebration! Come out to see the decorated campsites and trick or treat!
Oct
19
10:00a
End Date
31st Annual Hueco Tanks Community Fair
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
It's time for our Annual Community Fair! Come on out for a fun weekend full of tours, presentations, demonstrations, rock climbing and much more!
Oct
21
11:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Oct
25
12:00p
End Date
Creature Features
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your spookiest friends and stop by the different booths highlighting cool animal adaptations on Saturday, October 25th in celebration of Halloween!
Oct
25
3:00p
End Date
Oct
25
5:00p
End Date
Trick-or-Treating
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Get ready for a spook-tacular time at our annual Trick-or-Treat in the Park!
Oct
25
5:00p
End Date
2nd Annual Halloween in the Park at Lake Whitney State Park
Lake Whitney State Park
2nd Annual Halloween in the Park at Lake Whitney State Park is creeping up! Join us for a night of frightful fun and festive chills on the Horseshoe Loop & Towash Forest trail! Don your costumes and bring your courage—it’s going to be a hauntingly good time!
Oct
25
5:30p
End Date
Oct
25
6:00p
End Date
Oct
25
6:00p
End Date
Oct
25
6:30p
End Date
Adapted for the Night Hike *RSVP REQUIRED*
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Eyes that shine, ears that hear, join us to explore the wild after dark...if you dare!
Oct
25
8:00p
End Date
Let's Celebrate the Moon, Stars and Planets Together!
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing all you can see in the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through these astronomical wonders.
Oct
26
3:00p
End Date
Sea Center Spooktacular
Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for our annual Halloween Spooktacular!
Oct
30
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
November 2025
Nov
1
9:00a
End Date
Learn to Fish - College Station
College Station, TX - Lick Creek Park
Learn to fish at this fun, FREE, family event!
Nov
1
2:00p
End Date
Archery 101
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Come shoot some arrows!
Nov
4
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Soil
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov
5
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Nov
5
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Soil
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov
5
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Soil
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov
6
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Nov
6
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Soil
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov
7
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Nov
8
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Nov
8
10:00a
End Date
Dino-bility Day!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate inclusion, adventure, and the great outdoors at Dino-bility Day - a fun-filled, accessible event for all ages and abilities!
Nov
11
11:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Nov
15
9:00a
End Date
Living History Day
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
History comes to life at Fort Richardson!
Nov
15
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Nov
15
7:00p
End Date
Let's Stargaze in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps, laser pointers and telescope. Retired national park ranger/astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts.
Nov
19
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Nov
22
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Nov
22
6:30p
End Date
Star Party
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
The stars are calling, maybe your extraterrestrial friend is too!
Nov
29
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
December 2025
Dec
9
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Geology
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
9
11:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Dec
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Dec
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Geology
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
10
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Geology
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
11
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Dec
11
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Geology
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
12
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Dec
13
1:00p
End Date
Christmas with the Fishes
Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for an underwater Christmas spectacular!
Dec
13
5:30p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Goose Island State Park
See the park in lights, enjoy holiday activities, and CAMP FOR FREE when you decorate your campsite!
Dec
17
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Dec
21
5:30p
End Date
56th Annual Tree Lighting
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy this special tradition started 56 years ago by President and Mrs. Johnson.
Dec
26
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2026
Jan
13
11:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Jan
17
10:00a
End Date
Explore Bowhunting
Goose Island State Park
Join us for a hands-on workshop that will get you ready to go out and harvest your first deer with a bow.
Jan
21
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Jan
24
8:30a
End Date
February 2026
Feb
10
11:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Feb
18
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
March 2026
Mar
10
11:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
April 2026
Apr
14
11:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
May 2026
May
12
11:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
June 2026
Jun
9
11:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
December 2026
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2027
Jan
23
8:30a
End Date
December 2027
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2028
Jan
22
8:30a
End Date
December 2028
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2029
Jan
27
8:30a
End Date
December 2029
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2030
Jan
26
8:30a
End Date