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.
July 2024
Jul
26
8:30p
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Insect Extravaganza!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate National Moth Week by observing the diverse insects found right here at Dinosaur Valley!
Jul
26
8:30p
End Date
Stargazing - CANCELED
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
I wish I may, I wish I might, wish upon a star tonight!
Jul
27
7:00a
End Date
Illuminated Horizons: Sunrise Photography Expedition
Galveston Island State Park
Paint your mornings with hues of dawn in our sunrise photography adventure!
Jul
27
8:00a
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!
Jul
27
9:00a
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!
Jul
27
9:00a
End Date
All Things Birds
Garner State Park
Read a children's book about birds with a ranger, then learn how to use binoculars to find birds at the Pavillion.
Jul
27
9:00a
End Date
Jul
27
9:00a
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Jul
27
9:00a
End Date
Kids Fish
Sea Rim State Park
POSTPONED: Check back for a new date to bring the kids to the beach for a day of fishing and fun!
Jul
27
9:00a
End Date
Jul
27
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!
Jul
27
10:00a
End Date
Atlatl
South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger and practice your ancient hunter and gather skills.
Jul
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!
Jul
27
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park: Watercolor Wonders
Fort Parker State Park
Take home your own watercolor masterpiece!
Jul
27
10:00a
End Date
Jul
27
10:00a
End Date
We Have Bears, Too!
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger to discover how we can be great neighbors to our resident Black Bear population!
Jul
27
10:00a
End Date
Gyotaku (Japanese Fish Printing)
Guadalupe River State Park
Learn about Gyotaku and make your own fish print to take home.
Jul
27
10:00a
End Date
3 Little Pigs Engineer Challenge
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Do you have what it takes to engineer a home that can stand up to the big bad wolf?
Jul
27
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Alligators!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Jul
27
11:00a
End Date
Bird Brain Guessing Game
Buescher State Park
Look at bird skulls, feathers and eggs and guess which flighty friend they belong to.
Jul
27
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Jul
27
1:00p
End Date
Education Center OPEN - Saturday Hours
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore our exhibits, engage in hands-on activities, ask questions!
Jul
27
1:00p
End Date
Becoming a Junior Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to become a Junior Ranger and earn your badge!
Jul
27
1:00p
End Date
Meet Dexter the Corn Snake!
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Observe our resident corn snake, Dexter, up close. Discover the many different snakes that call this area home.
Jul
27
2:00p
End Date
Jul
27
2:00p
End Date
Jul
27
2:00p
End Date
Jul
27
2:00p
End Date
Jul
27
3:00p
End Date
Jul
27
3:00p
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Jul
27
4:00p
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Animals from Lake Somerville
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join one of our team members for an educational program. Learn about the park's venomous snakes and learn the answer to questions such as why shouldn't we be afraid of them?
Jul
27
4:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Jul
27
8:30p
End Date
Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come join the Austin Astronomical Society in viewing stars, planets and galaxies through dozens of different telescopes!
Jul
27
8:30p
End Date
Moonlight Moth Night
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
It’s National Moth Week! See what the buzz is about as we light the way for moths and more.
Jul
27
9:00p
End Date
National Moth Week: Insects of the Night
Goose Island State Park
It's National Moth Week! Join us in discovering the nocturnal pollinators of Goose Island.
Jul
27
9:00p
End Date
Jul
28
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!
Jul
28
9:00a
End Date
Summer Birds of Cooper Lake State Park
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Come see and hear the birds of summer.
Jul
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!
Jul
28
10:00a
End Date
Pond Explorers
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Use our long handle dip nets to catch and investigate the tiny creatures that live in Lake Tawakoni!
Jul
28
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the wonders of our park by creating a masterpiece!
Jul
28
3:00p
End Date
Jul
28
8:30p
End Date
Creatures of the Night
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Grab your flashlight and learn all about the different animals that come out in night!
Jul
29
10:00a
End Date
Jul
30
10:00a
End Date
Drawing 101: Art in the Park Conservation Series
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
Jul
30
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Jul
31
9:00a
End Date
Reading In The Garden
Garner State Park
Come listen to a ranger read a children's nature book then do an arts and craft activity in our native garden.
Jul
31
9:00a
End Date
Kayak Litter Cleanup (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Help us remove trash from the bay from one of our kayaks!
Jul
31
10:00a
End Date
Fish Printing at the Mammen Family Public Library
Bulverde, TX - Mammen Family Public Library
Join Ranger Jessica offsite at the Mammen Family Public Library in Bulverde, Texas!
Jul
31
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Jul
31
2:00p
End Date
Critters of Davis Mountains State Park
Davis Mountains State Park
What critters call this park home? Come find out!
August 2024
Aug
1
10:00a
End Date
Dino-story Time
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Calling all toddlers and preschoolers! Join us for storytime with a ranger.
Aug
1
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
1
7:00p
End Date
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Aug
2
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
2
5:00p
End Date
Sunset Fishing on the Boardwalk
Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Aug
2
8:45p
End Date
Mothing at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Are you curious about the mysterious and mesmerizing creatures of the night? Embark on a captivating journey into the fascinating realm of moths!
Aug
2
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
3
8:00a
End Date
Misty Morning Guided Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us for a guided hike along the beautiful Island Trail.
Aug
3
9:00a
End Date
Aug
3
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Family Fishing!
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come use fishing poles and equipment for free!
Aug
3
9:00a
End Date
Walsh Ranch Lake Fishing
Fort Worth, TX - Walsh Ranch Lake
Bring the kids out to Walsh Ranch Lake for a fun morning of fishing!
Aug
3
9:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Get an inside look at some of the mammals of the park.
Aug
3
10:00a
End Date
Atlatl
South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger and practice your ancient hunter and gather skills.
Aug
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!
Aug
3
10:00a
End Date
Aug
3
10:00a
End Date
Insect Investigation
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover all about insects as we explore what makes them unique!
Aug
3
11:00a
End Date
Aug
3
11:00a
End Date
Bird Brain Guessing Game
Buescher State Park
Look at bird skulls, feathers and eggs and guess which flighty friend they belong to.
Aug
3
11:00a
End Date
Aug
3
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
3
1:00p
End Date
Education Center OPEN - Saturday Hours
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore our exhibits, engage in hands-on activities, ask questions!
Aug
3
1:00p
End Date
Meet Dexter the Corn Snake!
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Observe our resident corn snake, Dexter, up close. Discover the many different snakes that call this area home.
Aug
3
1:00p
End Date
Intro to Orienteering
Lockhart State Park
Learn how to navigate like a pirate and hunt for hidden booty! ARRR!
Aug
3
2:00p
End Date
Aug
3
2:00p
End Date
Aug
3
2:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Davis Mountains State Park
This fun, ranger-led workshop is aimed for kids, ages 5-12 (but open to all), who want to build their outdoor skills.
Aug
3
2:00p
End Date
Aug
3
3:30p
End Date
Aug
3
8:00p
End Date
Sunset Watercolor
Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Aug
3
8:00p
End Date
Aug
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!
Aug
4
11:00a
End Date
Heat Hacks Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn how to beat the heat with these outdoor heat hacks and tips!
Aug
4
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the wonders of our park by creating a masterpiece!
Aug
6
10:00a
End Date
Drawing 101: Art in the Park Conservation Series
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
Aug
6
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
7
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
8
10:00a
End Date
Dino-story Time
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Calling all toddlers and preschoolers! Join us for storytime with a ranger.
Aug
8
10:00a
End Date
Aug
8
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
8
2:00p
End Date
Beginners Roller Skating
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover the thrill of roller skating in our beautifully paved camping loop! Boost your fitness this summer in a new exciting way!
Aug
8
9:15p
End Date
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
Aug
9
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
9
3:00p
End Date
Junior Rangers of Mustang Island
Mustang Island State Park
Explore Mustang Island with a specially designed pack
Aug
9
5:00p
End Date
Sunset Fishing on the Boardwalk
Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Aug
10
8:00a
End Date
Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Aug
10
8:00a
End Date
Misty Morning Guided Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us for a guided hike along the beautiful Island Trail.
Aug
10
9:00a
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!
Aug
10
9:00a
End Date
Aug
10
9:00a
End Date
Jersey Village Youth Fishing Day
Jersey Village, TX - Jersey Meadows Nature Trail Pond
Come catch a smile at the Jersey Meadows Nature Trail Pond!
Aug
10
9:00a
End Date
Becoming a Junior Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to become a Junior Ranger and earn your badge!
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
Reading with a Ranger - Brown Bear
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us this morning to read a book, and then engage in activities related to the story. Jump start your child's reading adventure through hands-on learning.
Aug
10
11:00a
End Date
Dinosaur Hunt
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Track down the dinosaurs that have gotten loose in Dinosaur Valley!
Aug
10
11:00a
End Date
Bird Brain Guessing Game
Buescher State Park
Look at bird skulls, feathers and eggs and guess which flighty friend they belong to.
Aug
10
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
10
1:00p
End Date
Education Center OPEN - Saturday Hours
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore our exhibits, engage in hands-on activities, ask questions!
Aug
10
1:00p
End Date
Meet Dexter the Corn Snake!
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Observe our resident corn snake, Dexter, up close. Discover the many different snakes that call this area home.
Aug
10
1:30p
End Date
Aug
10
2:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Davis Mountains State Park
This fun, ranger-led workshop is aimed for kids, ages 5-12 (but open to all), who want to build their outdoor skills.
Aug
10
3:30p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Copper Breaks State Park
Join us to learn about the animals that call the Rolling Plains home!
Aug
10
6:30p
End Date
S'mores and Skills
Galveston Island State Park
Learn new outdoor skills or brush up on some you already know with dessert!
Aug
10
8:30p
End Date
Aug
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!
Aug
11
10:00a
End Date
Storytime and Craft: Night Sky
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for storytime and a take-home craft.
Aug
13
10:00a
End Date
Drawing 101: Art in the Park Conservation Series
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
Aug
13
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Lake Dip Netting
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
“Homeschool Classes” are educational field trip style lessons, only open homeschool families. Open posting to view program description.
Aug
13
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
14
10:00a
End Date
Stream Safari
Lockhart State Park
Wear your favorite water shoes, and join us to meet the residents of Clear Fork Creek!
Aug
14
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
15
10:00a
End Date
Dino-story Time
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Calling all toddlers and preschoolers! Join us for storytime with a ranger.
Aug
15
10:00a
End Date
Solar Arts and Crafts
Lockhart State Park
Join us to explore our nearest star and create sun-powered crafts!
Aug
15
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
Aug
16
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
16
5:00p
End Date
Sunset Fishing on the Boardwalk
Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Aug
16
7:00p
End Date
Aug
17
End Date
International Geocaching Day
Guadalupe River State Park
Join fellow park visitors in enjoying geocaching!
Aug
17
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Family Fishing!
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come use fishing poles and equipment for free!
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
10:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls!
South Llano River State Park
Check out animal skins and furs found in the Hill Country.
Aug
17
10:00a
End Date
Hands on Nature
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover how to safely explore nature! We'll learn how to handle live animals and investigate interesting plants.
Aug
17
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
17
11:00a
End Date
Bird Brain Guessing Game
Buescher State Park
Look at bird skulls, feathers and eggs and guess which flighty friend they belong to.
Aug
17
11:00a
End Date
Heat Hacks Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn how to beat the heat with these outdoor heat hacks and tips!
Aug
17
11:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Aug
17
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
17
1:00p
End Date
Education Center OPEN - Saturday Hours
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore our exhibits, engage in hands-on activities, ask questions!
Aug
17
1:00p
End Date
Meet Dexter the Corn Snake!
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Observe our resident corn snake, Dexter, up close. Discover the many different snakes that call this area home.
Aug
17
2:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Davis Mountains State Park
This fun, ranger-led workshop is aimed for kids, ages 5-12 (but open to all), who want to build their outdoor skills.
Aug
17
2:00p
End Date
Aug
17
2:00p
End Date
Create a Constellation
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Get creative and write your own story in the stars!
Aug
17
8:00p
End Date
Let's View the Moon and Stars in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Aug
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!
Aug
18
11:00a
End Date
Aug
20
10:00a
End Date
Drawing 101: Art in the Park Conservation Series
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
Aug
20
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
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!
Aug
21
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
21
3:00p
End Date
Junior Rangers of Mustang Island
Mustang Island State Park
Explore Mustang Island with a specially designed pack
Aug
22
10:00a
End Date
Dino-story Time
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Calling all toddlers and preschoolers! Join us for storytime with a ranger.
Aug
22
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
22
2:00p
End Date
Beginners Roller Skating
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover the thrill of roller skating in our beautifully paved camping loop! Boost your fitness this summer in a new exciting way!
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
Aug
23
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
23
5:00p
End Date
Sunset Fishing on the Boardwalk
Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Aug
23
7:00p
End Date
Aug
24
9:00a
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!
Aug
24
9:00a
End Date
Fun & Games at the Farm for LBJ's 116th Birthday Celebration
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Celebrate President Johnson's birthday at LBJ State Park with games from the turn of the century!
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
10:00a
End Date
Aug
24
11:00a
End Date
Aug
24
12:00p
End Date
Fossil Table
Pedernales Falls State Park
The geology of the falls gives us some great views! Come see the small details that make the view even more special!
Aug
24
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
24
2:00p
End Date
Aug
24
2:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Davis Mountains State Park
This fun, ranger-led workshop is aimed for kids, ages 5-12 (but open to all), who want to build their outdoor skills.
Aug
24
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
24
6:45p
End Date
Aug
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!
Aug
25
10:00a
End Date
Aug
25
11:00a
End Date
Dinosaur Hunt
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Track down the dinosaurs that have gotten loose in Dinosaur Valley!
Aug
27
10:00a
End Date
Drawing 101: Art in the Park Conservation Series
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
Aug
27
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
28
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
29
10:00a
End Date
Dino-story Time
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Calling all toddlers and preschoolers! Join us for storytime with a ranger.
Aug
29
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
30
10:00a
End Date
Aug
30
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
30
5:00p
End Date
Sunset Fishing on the Boardwalk
Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Aug
31
8:00a
End Date
Misty Morning Guided Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us for a guided hike along the beautiful Island Trail.
Aug
31
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Family Fishing!
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come use fishing poles and equipment for free!
Aug
31
9:00a
End Date
FREE: 4-H Kickoff & Open House
Lockhart State Park
Join us at Lockhart State Park for an event full of FREE family-friendly fun!
Aug
31
10:00a
End Date
Atlatl
South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger and practice your ancient hunter and gather skills.
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
10:00a
End Date
Bird Investigation
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover all about birds as we explore what makes them unique!
Aug
31
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Aug
31
1:00p
End Date
Education Center OPEN - Saturday Hours
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore our exhibits, engage in hands-on activities, ask questions!
Aug
31
1:00p
End Date
Meet Dexter the Corn Snake!
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Observe our resident corn snake, Dexter, up close. Discover the many different snakes that call this area home.
Aug
31
2:00p
End Date
Aug
31
2:00p
End Date
Create a Constellation
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Get creative and write your own story in the stars!
Aug
31
8:00p
End Date
Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come join the Austin Astronomical Society in viewing stars, planets and galaxies through dozens of different telescopes!
September 2024
Sep
1
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
4
2:00p
End Date
Sep
6
5:00p
End Date
Sunset Fishing on the Boardwalk
Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Sep
6
8:45p
End Date
Sep
7
9:00a
End Date
Sep
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!
Sep
8
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Furs & Skulls
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
“Homeschool Classes” are educational field trip style lessons, only open homeschool families. Open posting to view program description.
Sep
13
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalists Preschool Class
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
Sep
13
5:00p
End Date
Sunset Fishing on the Boardwalk
Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Sep
13
6:45p
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks - Sunset Watercolors
Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Sep
14
8:00a
End Date
Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Sep
14
10:00a
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks - Geocaching 101
Galveston Island State Park
High-Tech Treasure Hunting Workshop
Sep
14
4:00p
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks - S'mores and Skills
Galveston Island State Park
Learn new outdoor skills or brush up on some you already know with dessert!
Sep
14
4:00p
End Date
Night Moves Run
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Trail Racing Over Texas' (TROT)nighttime party race just West of Houston at Stephen F. Austin State Park!
Sep
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!
Sep
21
End Date
Bentsen Outdoor Skills Showcase
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
🎉 An exciting day for fun, games, and getting to know the outdoors!
Sep
21
9:00a
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.
Sep
21
11:00a
End Date
Wings on the Wind Festival
Abilene State Park
Join Texas Master Naturalists to learn about the mysteries of wind!
Sep
27
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalists Preschool Class
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
Sep
28
9:00a
End Date
Bull Red Run-A-Palooza
Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas as we celebrate the fall BULL RED RUN!
8am – 9am Fun Run around the rearing ponds
9am – 11am Youth Public Fishing
10am – 12:30pm Ask the Experts, Redfish Education Stations
10am - 12:30pm Red drum hatchery tours
Food trucks all morning long
Sep
28
8:00p
End Date
Let's View the Moon and Stars in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
October 2024
Oct
11
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalists Preschool Class
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
Oct
12
12:00p
End Date
Majestic Monarchs
Guadalupe River State Park
Come learn all about monarch butterflies and watch a monarch tagging demonstration!
Oct
12
5:30p
End Date
Fall Forest Fest
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Come to Stephen F. Austin State Park for a spooktacular evening of family-fun!
Oct
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!
Oct
19
9:00a
End Date
Intro to Fishing Basics - Sea Center TX
Sea Center Texas
Come learn the basics of fishing at this fun, FREE clinic!
Oct
19
10:00a
End Date
30th 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
19
5:00p
End Date
Boo in the Park 2024
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Welcome to our annual "Boo in the Park" celebration. Bring the family out for a campsite decorating contest, pumpkin carving contest, and trick or treating.
Oct
19
8:00p
End Date
Let's View the Moon and Stars in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Oct
20
10:00a
End Date
30th 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
20
3:00p
End Date
Sea Center Spooktacular
Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for our annual Halloween Spooktacular. Sunday, October 20th from 3pm-6pm.
Oct
25
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalists Preschool Class
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
Oct
26
3:00p
End Date
Oct
26
5:30p
End Date
Trick or Treat in the Park
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us for family friendly fun! The Trick or Treat loop will be closed to traffic so we can stay spooky and safe!
Oct
26
6:00p
End Date
November 2024
Nov
2
7:00p
End Date
Stargazing Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps and telescope. Retired national park ranger/astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts.
Nov
8
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalists Preschool Class
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
Nov
16
9:00a
End Date
Intro to Fishing Basics - Sea Center TX
Sea Center Texas
Come learn the basics of fishing at this fun, FREE clinic!
Nov
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!
Nov
22
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalists Preschool Class
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
Nov
30
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.
December 2024
Dec
7
9:00a
End Date
Intro to Fishing Basics - Sea Center TX
Sea Center Texas
Come learn the basics of fishing at this fun, FREE clinic!
Dec
13
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalists Preschool Class
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
Dec
14
1:00p
End Date
Christmas with the Fishes
Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for an underwater Christmas spectacular.
Dec
14
5:00p
End Date
Twinkle Tour 2024
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join us for our annual Twinkle Tour at Lake Tawakoni State Park. Enjoy all the festive Christmas lights and listen to a reading of The Night Before Christmas at the amphitheater.
Dec
14
6:00p
End Date
Country Lights
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Drive, bike or walk thru the 200 camping loop to experience campsites adorned with holiday themed lights, sounds and decorations
Dec
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!
Dec
27
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalists Preschool Class
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
Dec
27
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.
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 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 2025
Jan
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!
Jan
25
8:30a
End Date
February 2025
Feb
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!
March 2025
Mar
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!
April 2025
Apr
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!
May 2025
May
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!
December 2025
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 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
31
8:30a
End Date
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 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
30
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 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
29
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 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 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