Kids
Kid-focused events that explore nature and history of Texas state parks.
We provide tools to help kids learn and explore through the Junior Ranger Program.
May 2021
May
15
9:30a
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Garner State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Central Texas (SOLD OUT)
Garner State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May
15
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
15
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
16
9:00a
End Date
May
16
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
19
9:00a
End Date
May
21
9:30a
End Date
Bauer Unit Hike - Curry Creek Overlook Trail
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on this beautiful trail!
May
22
9:30a
End Date
Guadalupe River State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Central Texas (SOLD OUT)
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May
22
10:00a
End Date
May
22
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
22
10:30a
End Date
Monarch Butterfly Arts & Crafts
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us to learn about the Monarch butterfly.
May
22
11:00a
End Date
"Digging Armadillos" - Children's Story Time and Craft
Brazos Bend State Park
Learn about Armadillos and make a macaroni armadillo.
May
22
2:00p
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May
22
2:00p
End Date
May
22
2:00p
End Date
May
22
2:00p
End Date
May
22
2:00p
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Skins & Skulls
Village Creek State Park
Join a Ranger to learn more about the animals that call the park home.
Check out the variety of skins, skulls, scat, and tracks that will help you identify them.
May
22
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
22
5:00p
End Date
On the Hunt with Geocaching
Goose Island State Park
*Reservations Required* A modern-day treasure hunt that's fun for the whole family!
May
22
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association - Drop-in!
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
May
23
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
26
8:00p
End Date
Full Moon Hike
Estero Llano Grande State Park
A ranger-guided night hike which may include stargazing, alligators, pauraques, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, frogs, snakes, armadillos on this, the Full Moon night. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
May
28
9:00a
End Date
Dissection Inspection - Summer Camp
Sea Center Texas
It’s time to register for Sea Center Texas’ Summer Camp Series! Four different camps will be offered on Fridays throughout the summer. Register for one or for all!
May
28
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
May
28
8:30p
End Date
May
29
10:00a
End Date
May
29
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
29
10:00a
End Date
May
29
10:30a
End Date
Monarch Butterfly Arts & Crafts
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us to learn about the Monarch butterfly.
May
29
11:00a
End Date
Alligators - Children's Storytime and Crafts
Brazos Bend State Park
Learn about alligators through story time and get creative making crafts!
May
29
2:00p
End Date
River Bugs!
South Llano River State Park
Join us as we discover what kind of insects live in the river!
May
29
2:00p
End Date
May
29
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
29
3:30p
End Date
Story Walk Watercolor
South Llano River State Park
Come read an awesome story and create something to make your stay memorable !
May
29
8:00p
End Date
Night Hike at Honey Creek State Natural Area
Guadalupe River State Park
Come experience Honey Creek at night!
May
29
8:30p
End Date
May
30
9:00a
End Date
May
30
9:00a
End Date
May
30
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
June 2021
Jun
4
9:00a
End Date
Wonderful Wetlands - Summer Camp
Sea Center Texas
It’s time to register for Sea Center Texas’ Summer Camp Series! Four different camps will be offered on Fridays throughout the summer. Register for one or for all!
Jun
5
End Date
Jun
5
10:00a
End Date
Jun
5
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
5
2:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us as we read stories about the fascinating world around us and the animals that live here.
Jun
5
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
5
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps and a laser pointer.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
The 45 minute program will be offered at 8 and 9 pm. Please call or email to add your group to a time slot.
Jun
6
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
11
9:00a
End Date
From Hatching to Catching - Summer Camp
Sea Center Texas
It’s time to register for Sea Center Texas’ Summer Camp Series! Four different camps will be offered on Fridays throughout the summer. Register for one or for all!
Jun
12
9:00a
End Date
Introduction to Fishing Basics - FULL
Sea Center Texas
Learn all about fishing in this interactive session. Note: This session is full. The next available session is on July 10th.
Jun
12
10:00a
End Date
Jun
12
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
12
2:00p
End Date
Creature Feature (Online Event)
Zoom webinar
Attend a Zoom Webinar from Lake Corpus Christi State Park to learn about a creature we have at the park!
Jun
12
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
12
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps and a laser pointer.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
The 45 minute program will be offered at 8 and 9 pm. Please call or email to add your group to a time slot.
Jun
13
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
18
9:00a
End Date
Ocean Commotion - Summer Camp
Sea Center Texas
It’s time to register for Sea Center Texas’ Summer Camp Series! Four different camps will be offered on Fridays throughout the summer. Register for one or for all!
Jun
19
9:00a
End Date
Brazos Bend State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Region (SOLD OUT)
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Jun
19
9:30a
End Date
Inks Lake State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family (OPEN)
Inks Lake State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Jun
19
10:00a
End Date
Jun
19
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
19
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
19
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association - Drop-in!
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Jun
20
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
25
9:00a
End Date
Dissection Inspection - Summer Camp
Sea Center Texas
It’s time to register for Sea Center Texas’ Summer Camp Series! Four different camps will be offered on Fridays throughout the summer. Register for one or for all!
Jun
26
10:00a
End Date
Jun
26
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
26
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
27
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
30
10:00a
End Date
City of Deer Park Junior Angler (near Houston)
Deer Park, TX - Jimmy Burke Activity Center
Learn the the basics of fishing at this free event.
July 2021
Jul
2
9:00a
End Date
Wonderful Wetlands - Summer Camp
Sea Center Texas
It’s time to register for Sea Center Texas’ Summer Camp Series! Four different camps will be offered on Fridays throughout the summer. Register for one or for all!
Jul
3
2:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us as we read stories about the fascinating world around us and the animals that live here.
Jul
3
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps and a laser pointer.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
The 45 minute program will be offered at 8 and 9 pm. Please call or email to add your group to a time slot.
Jul
9
9:00a
End Date
From Hatching to Catching - Summer Camp
Sea Center Texas
It’s time to register for Sea Center Texas’ Summer Camp Series! Four different camps will be offered on Fridays throughout the summer. Register for one or for all!
Jul
10
9:00a
End Date
Introduction to Fishing Basics
Sea Center Texas
Learn all about fishing in this interactive session.
Jul
10
2:00p
End Date
Creature Feature (Online Event)
Zoom webinar
Attend a Zoom Webinar from Lake Corpus Christi State Park to learn about a creature we have at the park!
Jul
16
9:00a
End Date
Ocean Commotion - Summer Camp
Sea Center Texas
It’s time to register for Sea Center Texas’ Summer Camp Series! Four different camps will be offered on Fridays throughout the summer. Register for one or for all!
Jul
17
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association - Drop-in!
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Jul
23
9:00a
End Date
Dissection Inspection - Summer Camp
Sea Center Texas
It’s time to register for Sea Center Texas’ Summer Camp Series! Four different camps will be offered on Fridays throughout the summer. Register for one or for all!
Jul
24
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps and a laser pointer.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
The 45 minute program will be offered at 8 and 9 pm. Please call or email to add your group to a time slot.
Jul
30
9:00a
End Date
Wonderful Wetlands - Summer Camp
Sea Center Texas
It’s time to register for Sea Center Texas’ Summer Camp Series! Four different camps will be offered on Fridays throughout the summer. Register for one or for all!
August 2021
Aug
6
9:00a
End Date
From Hatching to Catching - Summer Camp
Sea Center Texas
It’s time to register for Sea Center Texas’ Summer Camp Series! Four different camps will be offered on Fridays throughout the summer. Register for one or for all!
Aug
7
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps and a laser pointer.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
The 45 minute program will be offered at 8 and 9 pm. Please call or email to add your group to a time slot.
Aug
12
10:00a
End Date
Aug
12
10:00a
End Date
Aug
14
9:00a
End Date
Introduction to Fishing Basics
Sea Center Texas
Learn all about fishing in this interactive session.
Aug
14
2:00p
End Date
Creature Feature (Online Event)
Zoom webinar
Attend a Zoom Webinar from Lake Corpus Christi State Park to learn about a creature we have at the park!
Aug
14
8:00p
End Date
Star Talks in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps and a laser pointer.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
The 45 minute program will be offered at 8 and 9 pm. Please call or email to add your group to a time slot.
Aug
14
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with San Antonio Astronomical Association - Drop-in!
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
September 2021
Sep
4
9:00a
End Date
Public Youth Fishing
Sea Center Texas
Bring your own gear (no barbed hooks) and bait and join Sea Center Texas for a morning of catch-and-release fishing. Admission is free.
Sep
9
10:00a
End Date
Sep
9
10:00a
End Date
Sep
11
2:00p
End Date
Creature Feature (Online Event)
Zoom webinar
Attend a Zoom Webinar from Lake Corpus Christi State Park to learn about a creature we have at the park!
October 2021
Oct
9
2:00p
End Date
Creature Feature (Online Event)
Zoom webinar
Attend a Zoom Webinar from Lake Corpus Christi State Park to learn about a creature we have at the park!
Oct
14
10:00a
End Date
Oct
14
10:00a
End Date
Oct
24
1:00p
End Date
Halloween Spooktacular
Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for an afternoon of family-friendly Halloween fun.
November 2021
Nov
11
10:00a
End Date
Nov
11
10:00a
End Date
Nov
13
2:00p
End Date
Creature Feature (Online Event)
Zoom webinar
Attend a Zoom Webinar from Lake Corpus Christi State Park to learn about a creature we have at the park!
December 2021
Dec
4
1:00p
End Date
Christmas with the Fishes
Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for an afternoon of holiday festivities at the aquarium.
Dec
9
10:00a
End Date
Dec
9
10:00a
End Date
Dec
11
2:00p
End Date
Creature Feature (Online Event)
Zoom webinar
Attend a Zoom Webinar from Lake Corpus Christi State Park to learn about a creature we have at the park!
January 2022
Jan
13
10:00a
End Date
Jan
13
10:00a
End Date
February 2022
Feb
10
10:00a
End Date
Feb
10
10:00a
End Date
March 2022
Mar
10
10:00a
End Date
Mar
10
10:00a
End Date
April 2022
Apr
14
10:00a
End Date
Apr
14
10:00a
End Date
May 2022
May
12
10:00a
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May
12
10:00a
End Date
June 2022
Jun
9
10:00a
End Date
Jun
9
10:00a
End Date
July 2022
Jul
14
10:00a
End Date
Jul
14
10:00a
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