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 2025

Jun 5
3:00p
End Date

Critters of East Texas

Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Jun 6
10:00a
End Date

Wildlife Discovery

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Learn from a ranger about the different wild animals at the park and how to be safe around them!
Jun 6
10:00a
End Date

Donuts and Junior Ranger Fun!

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Celebrate National Donut Day with us!
Jun 6
1:00p
End Date

Make Your Own Animal Print!

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Use Plaster of Paris to make and take your animal footprint of choice!
Jun 6
2:30p
End Date

Oysters: The Pearl of Goose Island

Goose Island State Park
How do oysters provide protection to the coast? Come find out!
Jun 6
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!
Jun 6
3:00p
End Date

What's That Snake?

Eisenhower State Park
Do you know how to identify snakes?
Jun 6
5:00p
End Date

Plant Survival Trail

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Lost in the woods? Come learn what plants you could use to survive in the wild!
Jun 6
8:00p
End Date

Marvel at the Moon

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Earth would be lost without the Moon. Join us for a fun, hands-on look at our lunar neighbor!
Jun 7 End Date

Annual Mark Howell Memorial Fishing Rodeo

Lake Arrowhead State Park
It's time for our annual kid fish and adult rough fish contest!
Jun 7
7:00a
End Date

Jr Fishing Day - Live Oak

Live Oak, TX - Lakeside at Main Park
Join us for Free Fishing Day! This youth fishing clinic is for families with children ages 13 and under.
Jun 7
8:00a
End Date

Free Fishing Day Youth Fishing Clinic

Kyle, TX - Lake Kyle
Come celebrate Free Fishing Day with the City of Kyle at this Youth Fishing Clinic and Hooked on Fishing Derby at Lake Kyle Park.
Jun 7
8:00a
End Date

Hutto Catfish Derby - 6/7/25

Hutto, TX - Adam Orgain Park
Come out to this fun family event to celebrate Texas Free Fishing Day!
Jun 7
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!
Jun 7
9:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jun 7
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 7
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Let's go fishing
Jun 7
9:00a
End Date

Kid Fish Tournament

South Llano River State Park
Come on out and let’s go fishing!
Jun 7
9:00a
End Date

Free Fishing day at Northwest Community Park

Fort Worth, TX - Northwest Community Park
Join Cub Scout Pack 195 for Texas Free Fishing Day!
Jun 7
9:00a
End Date

Carleton's Catfish Catch-A-Thon

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers for our annual kids Catfish Catch-A-Thon.
Jun 7
9:00a
End Date

Girls’ Outdoor Workshop

Lockhart State Park
Join us for a FREE outdoor skills workshop exclusively for girls ages 10-18! Registration required.
Jun 7
9:00a
End Date

Setting the Hook Fishing Clinic at Greenline Park

San Antonio, TX - Greenline Park
It's Free Fishing Day! Come out and catch some fun, at this free family fishing event!
Jun 7
9:00a
End Date

Pfree Pfishing Day at Lake Pflugerville

Pflugerville, TX - Lake Pflugerville
Come out to this fun family event to celebrate Texas Free Fishing Day!
Jun 7
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.
Jun 7
10:00a
End Date

Microscopic Water Bugs

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
What's in the lake water? Let's find out!
Jun 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!
Jun 7
10:00a
End Date

RESCHEDULED: East Texas Fire and Nature Festival

Nature Center Wildlife Management Area
This event has been rescheduled for June 7th! Join Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and our partners for a free event all about nature, prescribed fire and how it benefits humans and wildlife alike!
Jun 7
10:00a
End Date

Mysterious Macroinvertebrates

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bugs and crayfish and mollusks, oh my!
Jun 7
11:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Meridian State Park
Unlock your creativity and connect with the natural world in a whole new way!
Jun 7
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Armadillos!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story about armadillos and make a macaroni armadillo to take home!
Jun 7
11:00a
End Date

River Romp

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come along as we walk the Paluxy River Trail in search of dinosaur tracks!
Jun 7
1:00p
End Date

Intro to Archery

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Jun 7
1:00p
End Date

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Where the fishing's free, no license required.
Jun 7
1:00p
End Date

Critters of LCCSP

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learn about the wild animals of the park.
Jun 7
1:30p
End Date

Reading with a Ranger

Resaca de la Palma State Park
Jump start your child’s summer reading adventure through hands-on learning.
Jun 7
2:00p
End Date

Intro to Archery

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Jun 7
2:00p
End Date

Dinosaur Hunt

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Track down the dinosaurs that have gotten loose in Dinosaur Valley!
Jun 7
2:00p
End Date

Goose Island Tram Tour (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Explore the park history from the comfort of our electric tram.
Jun 7
2:00p
End Date

What's in the Water?

Balmorhea State Park
Come see what’s swimming inside the world’s largest spring-fed swimming pool!
Jun 7
2:00p
End Date

Skull Detectives

Eisenhower State Park
Think you're a bone-afide expert on animal skulls?
Jun 7
2:00p
End Date

Wildcraft

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Make a craft to remember the park by!
Jun 7
3:00p
End Date

What's the Buzz?

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Learn about our local pollinators
Jun 7
3:30p
End Date

Skins and Skulls

Copper Breaks State Park
Join us to learn about the animals that call the Rolling Plains home!
Jun 7
8:45p
End Date

Discoveries in the Dark

Goose Island State Park
Explore the park after dark!
Jun 8
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!
Jun 8
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.
Jun 8
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Paint yourself into the great outdoors.
Jun 8
10:00a
End Date

What's in the Water?

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Ever wondered what kind of fish and small organisms make Lake Casa Blanca their home?
Jun 8
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!
Jun 8
3:00p
End Date

Critters of East Texas

Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Jun 8
3:00p
End Date

Art in the Park - Insects!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Get creative by designing your own butterfly!
Jun 10
7:30a
End Date

Sunrise Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Jun 10
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!
Jun 12
7:30a
End Date

Sunrise Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Jun 12
9:00a
End Date

iNaturalist and Seek Hike

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to become a citizen scientist.
Jun 12
3:00p
End Date

Critters of East Texas

Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Jun 12
3:00p
End Date

Corcl Games: Intro to Paddling

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Kids learn paddling in these fun, round boats!
Jun 13
9:00a
End Date

Photo Scavenger Hunt - Self Guided Program

Eisenhower State Park
Snap, Click, Scavenger Hunt!!
Jun 13
9:00a
End Date

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.
Jun 13
10:00a
End Date

What is Flag Day?

Guadalupe River State Park
Learn the history of the United States flag and design your own!
Jun 13
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?
Jun 13
1:00p
End Date

Make Your Own Animal Print!

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Use Plaster of Paris to make and take your animal footprint of choice!
Jun 13
2:30p
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Fish with a ranger and check out our 1620-foot pier!
Jun 13
3:00p
End Date

Texas Tracks!

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Learn to identify animal tracks
Jun 13
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.
Jun 13
9:15p
End Date

Night Sky Exploration

Goose Island State Park
Join a ranger as we tour the constellations of the night sky!
Jun 14
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!
Jun 14
9:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jun 14
9:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Come see the wonders of nature!
Jun 14
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.
Jun 14
10:00a
End Date

Microscopic Water Bugs

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
What's in the lake water? Let's find out!
Jun 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!
Jun 14
10:00a
End Date

Beach Birthday Bonanza

Galveston Island State Park
You're invited! 🎉
Jun 14
11:00a
End Date

Junior Ranger Academy

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn to think like a real park ranger!
Jun 14
11:00a
End Date

Park-itects

Meridian State Park
Think like an architect, build like the CCC, and uncover the stories of the men who built our park!
Jun 14
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Alligators!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Jun 14
11:00a
End Date

Frog Philharmonics

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Want to hear a sweet amphibian symphony?
Jun 14
11:00a
End Date

Intro to Orienteering

Lockhart State Park
Learn how to navigate like a pirate and hunt for hidden booty! ARRR!
Jun 14
1:00p
End Date

Intro to Archery

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Jun 14
1:00p
End Date

Critters of LCCSP

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learn about the wild animals of the park.
Jun 14
1:00p
End Date

Father's Day Hike

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
We may be celebrating a day early, but let’s be honest, dads deserve to be celebrated every day!
Jun 14
2:00p
End Date

Intro to Archery

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Jun 14
2:00p
End Date

Wildcraft

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Make a craft to remember the park by!
Jun 14
2:00p
End Date

Frog Chorus

Eisenhower State Park
Sing like the frogs!
Jun 14
2:00p
End Date

Paint with a Ranger - Prickly Pear Cactus!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn step by step how to paint a Prickly Pear Cactus!
Jun 14
2:30p
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Wet a hook and learn about fishing
Jun 14
7:30p
End Date

Nature Trivia Night

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Put your knowledge of wildlife, plants, and the great outdoors to the test!
Jun 14
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.
Jun 14
8:00p
End Date

The Park After Dark

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us for the sights and sounds of the park after dark.
Jun 14
9:00p
End Date

Insect Extravaganza!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Observe the diverse insects found right here at Dinosaur Valley under UV light!
Jun 15
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!
Jun 15
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Join a Ranger and go fish! On the banks of the San Antonio River, you'll get all the assistance you need to wet a line and try your luck at reeling in a catch!
Jun 15
10:00a
End Date

What's in the Water?

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Ever wondered what kind of fish and small organisms make Lake Casa Blanca their home?
Jun 15
11:00a
End Date

Sensory Friendly Hike - Registration Required*

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Experience the beauty of nature in a welcoming and accommodating environment!
Jun 15
2:00p
End Date

Design-a-Dino!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn step by step how to draw our friend Bronto!
Jun 15
2:00p
End Date

Arts in the Park

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Happy Father's Day!
Jun 15
3:00p
End Date

Critters of East Texas

Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Jun 17
7:30a
End Date

Sunrise Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Jun 18
9:00a
End Date

Frisco Learn to Fish

Bring the family out to The Depot at the Frisco Heritage Museum for a fun, FREE fishing clinic!
Jun 18
9:00a
End Date

Outdoor Skills Day Camp

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Ready to learn essential outdoor Skills?
Jun 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!
Jun 18
12:00p
End Date

Lunch & Learn with a Ranger

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Grab your lunch and your curiosity, it’s time for a picnic with a purpose!
Jun 19
9:00a
End Date

Trap Ball

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Baseball anyone?
Jun 19
3:00p
End Date

Critters of East Texas

Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Jun 20
9:00a
End Date

Kayaking 101

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a ranger to learn the basics of kayaking. Instruction provided. Limited equipment available. Reserve your kayak today.
Jun 20
9:30a
End Date

Birding 101 Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about our feathered friends in the park!
Jun 20
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?
Jun 20
1:00p
End Date

Make Your Own Animal Print!

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Use Plaster of Paris to make and take your animal footprint of choice!
Jun 20
1:30p
End Date

Solstice Sun Watch

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join us for a safe, close-up look at our star through a telescope.
Jun 20
2:00p
End Date

Goose Island Tram Tour (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Explore the park history from the comfort of our electric tram.
Jun 20
3:30p
End Date

Archery in the Park

Copper Breaks State Park
Learn how to shoot a bow and arrow!
Jun 20
5:00p
End Date

Plant Survival Trail

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Lost in the woods? Come learn what plants you could use to survive in the wild!
Jun 20
6:30p
End Date

S'mores Storytime

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Meet a Giant Walkingstick, listen to a story about its life, build a crafty critter, and make a s'more at our campfire.
Jun 20
9:00p
End Date

Spider Walk

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join a ranger in our hunt to find local spider residents in the park!
Jun 21
9:00a
End Date

Corn Husk Dolls

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Make a doll the old-fashioned way using corn husks and creativity!
Jun 21
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!
Jun 21
9:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jun 21
9:00a
End Date

Junior Ranger Journal Journey

Caddo Lake State Park
Earn your Junior Ranger badge with the assistance of a park ranger!
Jun 21
9:00a
End Date

Leaf and Seek

Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger on this family-friendly sensory experience through our butterfly gardens and native habitat.
Jun 21
9:00a
End Date

Setting the Hook Fishing Tournament at Greenline Park

San Antonio, TX - Greenline Park
Come out and catch some fun, at this free family fishing event!
Jun 21
10:00a
End Date

Microscopic Water Bugs

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
What's in the lake water? Let's find out!
Jun 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!
Jun 21
10:00a
End Date

Backyard Bass

Guadalupe River State Park
Learn how to cast a fishing pole, identify common fish species of Texas, and understand fishing regulations.
Jun 21
10:00a
End Date

Skins and Skulls

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Hmm, which one do you think is the fastest or the furriest?
Jun 21
10:00a
End Date

The Buzz About Bees

Fort Boggy State Park
Bees and other pollinators are responsible for one out of every three bites of food we eat.
Jun 21
11:00a
End Date

A Bug's Life

Meridian State Park
Come discover the wild world beneath your feet!
Jun 21
11:00a
End Date

Fishing 101

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Try your hand at fishing with a Ranger!
Jun 21
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Raccoons!

Brazos Bend State Park
Listen to the story and make your own raccoon puppet!
Jun 21
1:00p
End Date

Intro to Archery

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Jun 21
1:00p
End Date

Critters of LCCSP

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learn about the wild animals of the park.
Jun 21
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 21
1:00p
End Date

Mammals of East Texas

Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals.
Jun 21
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Paint yourself into the great outdoors.
Jun 21
2:00p
End Date

Intro to Archery

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Jun 21
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).
Jun 21
2:00p
End Date

Amazing Adaptations!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Discover how Dino Valley's wildlife thrives with unique adaptations for survival in a tough environment!
Jun 21
2:00p
End Date

Wildcraft

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Make a craft to remember the park by!
Jun 21
2:00p
End Date

Junior Ranger Journal Journey

Atlanta State Park
Earn your Junior Ranger badge with the assistance of a park ranger!
Jun 21
3:00p
End Date

Become a Junior Ranger!

Lockhart State Park
Earn a Junior Ranger badge!
Jun 21
8:00p
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Lake Livingston State Park
Join Ranger Eric for fishing!
Jun 21
9:00p
End Date

Star Party

Meridian State Park
Let your imagination blast off with captivating constellation stories and stargazing through a telescope!
Jun 22
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!
Jun 22
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 22
10:30a
End Date

Through the Ringer

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Want to experience the life of a tree?
Jun 22
1:30p
End Date

Junior Ranger Academy

Resaca de la Palma State Park
Participate in hands-on activities with a ranger to complete journals to earn a Junior Ranger badge.
Jun 22
3:00p
End Date

Critters of East Texas

Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Jun 22
3:00p
End Date

Art in the Park - Wildflowers!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Let your creativity go wild as you color your own wildflowers!
Jun 24
7:30a
End Date

Sunrise Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Jun 26
7:30a
End Date

Sunrise Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Jun 26
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.
Jun 26
7:30p
End Date

Sunset Watercolor

Galveston Island State Park
Express your love of nature through paints!
Jun 26
9:30p
End Date

Astronomy with Buddy!

South Llano River State Park
Come by for a quick look at the stars!
Jun 27
9:00a
End Date

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.
Jun 27
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Guadalupe River State Park
Enjoy a morning of fishing on the Guadalupe River.
Jun 27
9:30a
End Date

Birding 101 Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about our feathered friends in the park!
Jun 27
1:00p
End Date

Make Your Own Animal Print!

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Use Plaster of Paris to make and take your animal footprint of choice!
Jun 27
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 28
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!
Jun 28
9:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jun 28
9:00a
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.
Jun 28
9:00a
End Date

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!
Jun 28
10:00a
End Date

Microscopic Water Bugs

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
What's in the lake water? Let's find out!
Jun 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!
Jun 28
10:00a
End Date

River Bugs, Oh My!

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us as we discover what lives in the river!
Jun 28
10:00a
End Date

Basic Geocaching

Fort Boggy State Park
Geocaching - Fun for the whole family!
Jun 28
11:00a
End Date

River Romp

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come along as we walk the Paluxy River Trail in search of dinosaur tracks!
Jun 28
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Alligators!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Jun 28
11:00a
End Date

Here Comes the Sun

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Summer solstice is here! Celebrate it with us!
Jun 28
1:00p
End Date

Intro to Archery

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Jun 28
2:00p
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Intro to Archery

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Jun 28
2:00p
End Date

Dinosaur Hunt

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Track down the dinosaurs that have gotten loose in Dinosaur Valley!
Jun 28
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.
Jun 28
8:00p
End Date

Beach Walk by Starlight

Galveston Island State Park
The stars at night, are big and bright....Deep in the heart of Texas!
Jun 28
8:30p
End Date

UV Night Hike

Meridian State Park
Step into the night and explore the Park under UV light!
Jun 28
8:30p
End Date

Stargazing

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Starry nights are seen out here.
Jun 29
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!
Jun 29
9:00a
End Date

Trade Beads

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Colorful beads played a huge role as Europeans began exploring new places and encountering unknown groups of people.
Jun 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!
Jun 29
10:30a
End Date

Paws and Plaster

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Come learn some of the common tracks you can find here on our trails!
Jun 29
11:00a
End Date

Sensory Friendly Hike - Registration Required*

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Experience the beauty of nature in a welcoming and accommodating environment!
Jun 29
1:30p
End Date

Reading with a Ranger

Resaca de la Palma State Park
Jump start your child’s summer reading adventure through hands-on learning.
Jun 29
2:00p
End Date

Paint with a Ranger - Prickly Pear Cactus!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn step by step how to paint a Prickly Pear Cactus!
Jun 29
3:00p
End Date

Critters of East Texas

Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.

July 2025

Jul 4
8:15a
End Date

Scavenger Hunt - Independence Day

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
The second annual self-guided, parkwide scavenger hunt begins! Great for families, hikers, drivers and campers alike.
Jul 4
4:00p
End Date

Make a Badge

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Draw it. Decorate it. Rock it. Your ranger badge adventure starts here!
Jul 4
9:00p
End Date

Scorpion Scavenger Hunt

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us for a scorpion scavenger hunt!
Jul 5
9:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jul 5
10:00a
End Date

Snack Shack for Birds

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Curious about what birds like to eat?
Jul 5
2:00p
End Date

Colors of the Park

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Come pound some natural beauty into your artwork!
Jul 5
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.
Jul 10
12:00p
End Date

Reading with a Ranger

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Snuggle up under the trees and enjoy a nature themed story with a Park Ranger!
Jul 12
9:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jul 12
9:00a
End Date

Setting the Hook Fishing Clinic at Greenline Park

San Antonio, TX - Greenline Park
Come out and catch some fun, at this free family fishing event!
Jul 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!
Jul 19
9:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jul 19
9:30p
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!
Jul 24
9:30p
End Date

Astronomy with Buddy!

South Llano River State Park
Come by for a quick look at the stars!
Jul 26
9:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jul 26
9:00a
End Date

Setting the Hook Fishing Tournament at Greenline Park

San Antonio, TX - Greenline Park
Come out and catch some fun, at this free family fishing event!

August 2025

Aug 2
8:00a
End Date

C.A.S.T. for Kids - Rockport Beach

Rockport, TX - Rockport Beach
Do you have a child with special needs? Bring them out to fish!
Aug 2
8:00a
End Date

Family Stroll

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Start your kids out on the right foot enjoying the outdoors! Join dedicated volunteers on a FUN and easy family-friendly walk.
Aug 2
9:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug 2
11:00a
End Date

Sea Center Shark Celebration

Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for an afternoon of shark exploration!
Aug 9
9:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug 16
9:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
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 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.

September 2025

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 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
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 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!

October 2025

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 18
10:00a
End Date

State Park Spook-Tacular

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

Home, Home on the Prairie

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Stay off my prairie, DOG!
Oct 18
5:00p
End Date

Boo in the Park 2025

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Welcome to our annual "Boo in the Park" celebration! Decorate your campsite and get 2 nights free! Call the park to reserve your spot on May 2, 2025!
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
5:30p
End Date

Costume Contest!

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

Parktober Trick or Treat

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

Halloween in the Park

Abilene State Park
Safe trick-or-treating in the park.
Oct 25
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 31
4:00p
End Date

Goin' Batty!

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Get inspired by the Mexican Free-Tailed Bat!

November 2025

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
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!

December 2025

Dec 13
1:00p
End Date

Christmas with the Fishes

Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for an underwater Christmas spectacular!
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 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 21
10:30a
End Date

Reading Ranger

Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Jan 24
8:30a
End Date

Kid Fish

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

February 2026

Feb 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!

December 2026

Dec 31
9:30p
End Date

Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!

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

January 2027

Jan 23
8:30a
End Date

Kid Fish

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

December 2027

Dec 31
9:30p
End Date

Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!

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

January 2028

Jan 22
8:30a
End Date

Kid Fish

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

December 2028

Dec 31
9:30p
End Date

Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!

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

January 2029

Jan 27
8:30a
End Date

Kid Fish

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

December 2029

Dec 31
9:30p
End Date

Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!

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

January 2030

Jan 26
8:30a
End Date

Kid Fish

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