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.

February 2023

Feb 20 End Date

StoryWalk® "The Golden Acorn"

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails!

March 2023

Mar 31
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Mar 31
6:30p
End Date

Women's History Month Lecture Series

Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join us at Barton Warnock every Friday in March to learn about the different roles women play in Texas Parks and Wildlife!
Mar 31
7:30p
End Date

Wonders of the Night

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Ever wonder what critters explore the park after dark?

April 2023

Apr 1
8:30a
End Date

Birdwatching with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn the basics of identifying our winged friends!
Apr 1
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 1
9:00a
End Date

Learn to Fish - Farmers Branch

Farmers Branch, TX - Gussie Field at Watterworth Park
Come learn the basics of fishing at this fun, FREE clinic!
Apr 1
9:00a
End Date

Palmetto State Park - 100 Years, 100 Species

Palmetto State Park
🎉 Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks at Palmetto State Park by helping us identify 100 different species!
Apr 1
9:00a
End Date

Festival of the Fish

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
🎉 Here fishy, fishy, fish! We will have several come and go programs during this celebration of fish.
Apr 1
9:00a
End Date

Discovery Walk: Pineywoods Boardwalk Nature Trail

Lake Livingston State Park
Take a guided walk and discover the wonders of the forest!
Apr 1
9:00a
End Date

Birding 101

Copper Breaks State Park
Learn the basics of birding!
Apr 1
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Fish ID and fishin' basics!
Apr 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!
Apr 1
10:00a
End Date

Ranger-led Hikes

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Enjoy nature with a ranger-led hike!
Apr 1
10:00a
End Date

Fishing 101 for All Ages

Blanco State Park
Learn all the basics of angling (fishing), practice casting with the backyard bass game, and fish in the Blanco River. A fishing license is not required. Instructions and all equipment are provided.
Apr 1
10:00a
End Date

Bug Eats Bug- Master Naturalist Guided Hike

Bastrop State Park
Join a Texas Master Naturalist to find out how it's a bug-eat-bug world out there! Explore the world of tiny predators and tiny prey; how they see and how they slay!
Apr 1
10:00a
End Date

Junior Ranger Hike!

San Angelo State Park
Come out on a short hike through Chaparral Trail and Red Dam loop and earn your Level 1 Junior Ranger Pin! This program is geared towards children 12 and under, adults must accompany their children.
Apr 1
10:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking: History in a Black Pot

Tyler State Park
Caution: You will be hooked!
Apr 1
10:00a
End Date

Naturally Beautiful Dyes

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Discover the natural sources of color used to dye materials for thousands of years, then use a faster, modern technique to dye yarn yourself!
Apr 1
10:00a
End Date

Craft time with Beverly

South Llano River State Park
Join Park Host Beverly for some cool craft projects !
Apr 1
11:00a
End Date

Storytime and Crafts: Hummingbirds!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for an awesome story about our tiny birds and make a hummingbird craft!
Apr 1
1:00p
End Date

Disc Golf with a Ranger

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Play a round of disc golf
Apr 1
2:00p
End Date

Storytime and Craft: Monarch Butterflies

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for story time and a take-home craft.
Apr 1
2:00p
End Date

Orienteering 101

Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join a ranger to learn how to navigate the backcountry of Big Bend Ranch State Park!
Apr 1
2:00p
End Date

Critters of East Texas

Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Apr 1
2:00p
End Date

Junior Ranger Academy

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come work with an actual Park Ranger to earn your Junior Ranger badge!
Apr 1
2:00p
End Date

Scat and Tracks

South Llano River State Park
Come discover what animals leave behind!
Apr 1
3:30p
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Apr 1
7:45p
End Date

Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Apr 1
8:00p
End Date

Snipe Hunt

Lockhart State Park
Ever searched for Easter eggs after dark? It's fun for the whole family – and that’s no joke! Registration required.
Apr 2
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 2
9:00a
End Date

Watercolors at the Lake

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Create your own nature-inspired souvenir
Apr 2
9:00a
End Date

Golden-cheeked Warbler Hike

South Llano River State Park
Join birding volunteers and park hosts Nancy and Damian for a walk to explore the golden-cheeked warbler habitat and other park birds.
Apr 2
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Apr 2
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
No matter your skill level, art can be a fun and relaxing way to enjoy the outdoors. Take some time for yourself and discover your creativity!
Apr 2
2:00p
End Date

Snake Safety Hike

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us for a quick hike to talk about snake species and safety!
Apr 2
3:30p
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Apr 3
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 4
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 4
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Class: Reptiles

Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Apr 5
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 5
2:00p
End Date

Homeschool Class: Reptiles

Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Apr 5
7:30p
End Date

Pink Moon Hike

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Experience the rising of April’s Pink Moon in this full moon hike.
Apr 6
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 6
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Class: Reptiles

Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Apr 7
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 7
4:00p
End Date

Geocaching 101

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Become a modern-day treasure hunter!
Apr 7
8:00p
End Date

Bats on the River

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger to discover the spectacular world of bats!
Apr 8
8:00a
End Date

Bird Outing

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Apr 8
8:30a
End Date

Birdwatching with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn the basics of identifying our winged friends!
Apr 8
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 8
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Fish ID and fishin' basics!
Apr 8
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with an Ambassador

Goose Island State Park
Stop by and fish with us!
Apr 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!
Apr 8
10:00a
End Date

Ranger-led Hikes

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Enjoy nature with a ranger-led hike!
Apr 8
10:00a
End Date

Predators of the Pines

Buescher State Park
Hit the trails with a Texas Master Naturalist and learn about survival characteristics of the wild!
Apr 8
10:00a
End Date

Fishing 101 for All Ages

Blanco State Park
Learn all the basics of angling (fishing), practice casting with the backyard bass game, and fish in the Blanco River. A fishing license is not required. Instructions and all equipment are provided.
Apr 8
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
No matter your skill level, art can be a fun and relaxing way to enjoy the outdoors. Take some time for yourself and discover your creativity!
Apr 8
10:00a
End Date

Wonders of the River

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger to uncover what makes the Rio Grande spectacular!
Apr 8
10:00a
End Date

Eggtastic

South Llano River State Park
Come explore eggs and find out about the animals that lay them.
Apr 8
10:00a
End Date

Home Improvement: The Beaver Pond Walk

Tyler State Park
Park improvements made by wildlife.
Apr 8
10:15a
End Date

Spring Family Fun Day: 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. This month's Reading with a Ranger will feature an EGGcellent story and spring activities!
Apr 8
11:00a
End Date

Craft time with Beverly 11am

South Llano River State Park
Join Park Host Beverly for some cool craft projects !
Apr 8
11:00a
End Date

Storytime and Crafts: Alligators!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Apr 8
11:15a
End Date

Spring Family Fun Festival: Create a Critter

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn about habitats and adaptations while getting creative during this interactive program for the family.
Apr 8
12:15p
End Date

Spring Family Fun Day: Backyard Bass

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn and practice casting in a simulated fishing experience for all ages. Will you catch the big one?
Apr 8
2:00p
End Date

River Bugs!

South Llano River State Park
Join us as we discover what lives in the river!
Apr 8
2:00p
End Date

Table Talks

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Come learn about the natural wonders of our park with a ranger. Topics vary!
Apr 8
2:00p
End Date

Easter Egg Hunt

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Come join us for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt!
Apr 8
2:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Calling all artists! No experience needed.
Apr 8
3:30p
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Apr 8
7:30p
End Date

Night Hike

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn about the different adaptations nocturnal animals use to survive in the dark, then join a Ranger on a walk through the night!
Apr 8
8:00p
End Date

Astronomy

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
I wish I may, I wish I might, wish upon a star tonight!
Apr 9
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 9
9:00a
End Date

Watercolors at the Lake

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Create your own nature-inspired souvenir
Apr 9
9:00a
End Date

Golden-cheeked Warbler Hike

South Llano River State Park
Join birding volunteers and park hosts Nancy and Damian for a walk to explore the golden-cheeked warbler habitat and other park birds.
Apr 9
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Apr 9
10:00a
End Date

Naturally Beautiful Dyes

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Discover the natural sources of color used to dye materials for thousands of years, then use a faster, modern technique to dye yarn yourself!
Apr 9
10:00a
End Date

Nature Detectives: Scat and Tracks

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Bring your sleuth skills and join a ranger to discover who is hiking on the trails with you!
Apr 9
11:00a
End Date

Nature Craft Table

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Come join a park ranger or volunteer to do a fun take-home nature-themed craft! Topics and crafts vary.
Apr 9
1:00p
End Date

Reading Ranger

Inks Lake State Park
Come listen to Ranger Jamie read a different story every month and then participate in a fun crafts activity!
Apr 9
2:00p
End Date

Archery 101 *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

McKinney Falls State Park
Learn the basics of using a bow and arrow!
Apr 9
2:00p
End Date

Plant Survival Methods

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us to learn how different plant species survive in different environments!
Apr 9
2:00p
End Date

Craft time with Beverly 2pm

South Llano River State Park
Join Park Host Beverly for some cool craft projects !
Apr 9
2:30p
End Date

Junior Ranger Explorers

Resaca de la Palma State Park
Earn Junior Ranger pins by completing an activity journal with a ranger!
Apr 9
3:30p
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Apr 10
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 10
9:00a
End Date

Volunteer Work Day: Rubbish Round-Up (Reservations Required)

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Lend a helping hand!
Apr 11
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 12
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 13
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 13
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Resaca de la Palma State Park
Make a nature-themed art piece with a ranger.
Apr 14
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 14
3:00p
End Date

Make a Star Chart

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Make and decorate your very own map of the night sky!
Apr 14
8:00p
End Date

Caddo Homecoming!

Caddo Lake State Park
🎉 Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks and 30 years of good conservation with the Caddo Lake Institute. Walk into yesteryear at Caddo Lake State Park and try your hand at canoeing, fishing, games, art, and a sock hop! Decorate your campsite with a retro theme, visit an outreach table or local presentation, and grab a bite to eat!
Apr 14
8:00p
End Date

Wonders of the Night

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Explore the park after dark!
Apr 15
8:30a
End Date

Birdwatching with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn the basics of identifying our winged friends!
Apr 15
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 15
9:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
A hiking we will go - no experience needed!
Apr 15
9:00a
End Date

Medicinal and Edible Plants Hike

Lake Livingston State Park
Join rangers for a one mile, one and a half hour guided hike featuring edible and medicinal plants on the Pineywoods Nature Trail Boardwalk.
Apr 15
9:00a
End Date

Bait and Boats

Martin Creek Lake State Park
🎉 Join us for an introduction to water-based recreation.
Apr 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!
Apr 15
10:00a
End Date

Ranger-led Hikes

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Enjoy nature with a ranger-led hike!
Apr 15
10:00a
End Date

Fishing 101 for All Ages

Blanco State Park
Learn all the basics of angling (fishing), practice casting with the backyard bass game, and fish in the Blanco River. A fishing license is not required. Instructions and all equipment are provided.
Apr 15
10:00a
End Date

Herbology 101

Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join a ranger to explore the practical (sometimes magical) properties of desert plants!
Apr 15
10:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Come fish with us! All ages and abilities are welcome. Drop in any time between 10am-11:30am.
Apr 15
10:00a
End Date

100 Years at South Llano River

South Llano River State Park
🎉 Texas State Parks is 100 years old!! Celebrate this milestone with us at South Llano River State Park.
Apr 15
10:00a
End Date

Annual Spring Wing Ding 🦋

Dinosaur Valley State Park
🎉 Join us as we celebrate everything migratory and with wings!
Apr 15
10:00a
End Date

Cordage - The Leaves that Bind

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Discover how Native Americans made rope from yucca leaves, then try it yourself!
Apr 15
1:00p
End Date

Texas Native Wildflowers

Bastrop State Park
Join the Lost Pines Texas Master Naturalist at this come and go program on wildflowers of the Lost Pines.
Apr 15
1:00p
End Date

Skins and Skulls!

Eisenhower State Park
Come meet the mammals of Eisenhower State Park! Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive.
Apr 15
2:00p
End Date

Table Talks

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Come learn about the natural wonders of our park with a ranger. Topics vary!
Apr 15
2:00p
End Date

Junior Ranger Club

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Fun activities for our future Rangers!
Apr 15
2:00p
End Date

Nature Walk

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
"Nature has the power to renew and refresh." Helen Keller
Apr 15
2:00p
End Date

Little Rangers: Who Lives in a Tree?

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Hint: lots of critters!
Apr 15
3:00p
End Date

Wild About Gators and Texas Ssssnakes!

Lake Livingston State Park
Learn about Alligators and Texas snakes and the important role they play in the ecosystem.
Apr 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!
Apr 15
8:00p
End Date

Star Party in the Park 8 pm

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Apr 15
9:00p
End Date

Star Party!

South Llano River State Park
Come look through a telescope, find constellations, and more!
Apr 16
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 16
9:00a
End Date

Golden-cheeked Warbler Hike

South Llano River State Park
Join birding volunteers and park hosts Nancy and Damian for a walk to explore the golden-cheeked warbler habitat and other park birds.
Apr 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!
Apr 16
10:00a
End Date

Trade Beads - Universal Currency

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Colorful beads played a huge role as Europeans began exploring new places and encountering unknown groups of people.
Apr 16
11:00a
End Date

Skins and Skulls

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us during a come-and-go program that allows a great way to see and learn about park wildlife close up!
Apr 16
2:00p
End Date

Archery 101 *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

McKinney Falls State Park
Learn the basics of using a bow and arrow!
Apr 16
2:00p
End Date

Dino Detectives

Dinosaur Valley State Park
We've set up a fake campsite. Come investigate!
Apr 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!
Apr 17
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 18
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 18
10:00a
End Date

Preschool in the Park: Insects

Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Apr 19
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 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!
Apr 20
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 21
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 21
8:00p
End Date

Friday Night Frog Talks!

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Ribbit!
Apr 21
8:45p
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!
Apr 22
8:30a
End Date

Birdwatching with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn the basics of identifying our winged friends!
Apr 22
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 22
9:00a
End Date

Fossils

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
How are fossils created? Take to the road of fossilization with a ranger!
Apr 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!
Apr 22
10:00a
End Date

Ranger-led Hikes

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Enjoy nature with a ranger-led hike!
Apr 22
10:00a
End Date

16th Annual Folk Festival at Mission Tejas!

Mission Tejas State Park
🎉 Kick back and take a trip back in time!
Apr 22
10:00a
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!
Apr 22
10:00a
End Date

Snakes Alive! Oh My!

South Llano River State Park
Join Park Host Beverly as we explore sensational snakes of the park!
Apr 22
10:30a
End Date

Nature Journaling

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Take a moment to collect your thoughts.
Apr 22
11:00a
End Date

Nature Craft Table

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Come join a park ranger or volunteer to do a fun take-home nature-themed craft! Topics and crafts vary.
Apr 22
11:00a
End Date

Discovery Table

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Ever wondered what different animal bones felt like?
Apr 22
11:00a
End Date

Storytime and Crafts: Armadillos!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story about armadillos and make a macaroni armadillo to take home!
Apr 22
1:00p
End Date

Fossils!

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
How are fossils created? Do you have what it takes? Take to the road of fossilization with a ranger!
Apr 22
2:00p
End Date

Atlatl

South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger and practice your ancient hunter and gathering skills.
Apr 22
2:30p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Take a moment to collect your thoughts.
Apr 22
3:00p
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking- Hardy Dishes with Cornbread

Eisenhower State Park
Please join us at the Rec Hall to learn about dutch oven cooking. Please bring your own chairs and utensils. Please RSVP for the event.
Apr 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!
Apr 22
4:00p
End Date

Archery 101

Copper Breaks State Park
Learn how to shoot a bow and arrow!
Apr 23
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 23
9:00a
End Date

Golden-cheeked Warbler Hike

South Llano River State Park
Join birding volunteers and park hosts Nancy and Damian for a walk to explore the golden-cheeked warbler habitat and other park birds.
Apr 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!
Apr 23
10:00a
End Date

Cordage - The Leaves that Bind

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Discover how Native Americans made rope from yucca leaves, then try it yourself!
Apr 23
2:00p
End Date

Archery 101 *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

McKinney Falls State Park
Learn the basics of using a bow and arrow!
Apr 23
2:30p
End Date

Junior Ranger Explorers

Resaca de la Palma State Park
Earn Junior Ranger pins by completing an activity journal with a ranger!
Apr 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!
Apr 24
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 25
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 26
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 27
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 27
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Resaca de la Palma State Park
Make a nature-themed art piece with a ranger.
Apr 27
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool: Fishing with a Ranger

Lake Livingston State Park
Join park rangers for a morning of fishing!
Apr 28
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 29
8:30a
End Date

Birdwatching with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn the basics of identifying our winged friends!
Apr 29
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 29
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Fish ID and fishin' basics!
Apr 29
9:00a
End Date

April Archery Day

Cleburne State Park
Learning archery is a fun way to recreate in the great outdoors!
Apr 29
9:00a
End Date

Big Sit- Great Texas Birding Classic

South Llano River State Park
Come bird with us as we compete in the Great Texas Birding Classic.
Apr 29
9:00a
End Date

Kid’s Wilderness Survival

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
A great program for your child’s outdoor safety and parents learn as much as the kids.
Apr 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!
Apr 29
10:00a
End Date

Ranger-led Hikes

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Enjoy nature with a ranger-led hike!
Apr 29
10:00a
End Date

Native American Games

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Sometimes life for Native Americans was all fun and games!
Apr 29
10:00a
End Date

Craft time with Beverly

South Llano River State Park
Join Park Host Beverly for some cool craft projects !
Apr 29
10:00a
End Date

Goose Island Extravaganza!

Goose Island State Park
🎉 Join us in the celebration of 100 years in Texas State Parks! Activities include fishing, archery, kayaking, a star party, demonstrations, food, and much, much more!
Apr 29
10:00a
End Date

Mosasaurs vs Modern Monsters

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger at Closed Canyon to discover how mosasaurs were the T-Rex of the Cretaceous Seas!
Apr 29
11:00a
End Date

Overlook Hike

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!
Apr 29
11:00a
End Date

Storytime and Crafts: Alligators!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Apr 29
1:00p
End Date

Disc Golf with a Ranger

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Play a round of disc golf
Apr 29
2:00p
End Date

River Bugs!

South Llano River State Park
Join us as we discover what lives in the river!
Apr 29
2:00p
End Date

Table Talks

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Come learn about the natural wonders of our park with a ranger. Topics vary!
Apr 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!
Apr 29
4:00p
End Date

Skins and Skulls

Copper Breaks State Park
Join us to learn about the animals that call the Rolling Plains home!
Apr 29
8:30p
End Date

Goose Island Extravaganza: Star Party!

Goose Island State Park
🎉 Join us in the celebration of 100 years in Texas State Parks! We're partnering with the Corpus Christi Astronomical Society for an epic star party!
Apr 29
8:45p
End Date

Marvel at the Moon

Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger and get reacquainted with the moon!
Apr 30
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Apr 30
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Apr 30
10:00a
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.
Apr 30
2:00p
End Date

Archery 101 *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

McKinney Falls State Park
Learn the basics of using a bow and arrow!
Apr 30
2:00p
End Date

Watercolor Wonders

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Enjoy the outdoors by painting it!
Apr 30
2:00p
End Date

Mythbuster Hike

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Myth or truth? The outdoors can prove us wrong!
Apr 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!

May 2023

May 5
8:30p
End Date

Flower Moon Hike - REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Experience the rising of May’s Flower Moon in this full moon hike.
May 6
8:00a
End Date

Learn To Fish

Leander, TX - Southwest Williamson County Regional Park
Come out to Southwest Williamson County Regional Park to learn fishing tips and tricks at this fun, FREE, family event!
May 6
8:30a
End Date

Birdwatching with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn the basics of identifying our winged friends!
May 6
9:00a
End Date

Shore Fishing Clinic

Sea Rim State Park
Learn tips and tricks for fishing from the beach!
May 6
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May 6
10:00a
End Date

Ranger-led Hikes

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Enjoy nature with a ranger-led hike!
May 6
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Resaca de la Palma State Park
Make a nature-themed art piece with a ranger.
May 6
10:00a
End Date

Snakes Alive! Oh My!

South Llano River State Park
Join Park Host Beverly as we explore sensational snakes of the park!
May 6
10:00a
End Date

Predators of the Pines - Guided Hike

Bastrop State Park
Join a Master Naturalist to discover what creatures are roaming through the Lost Pines!
May 6
2:00p
End Date

Craft time with Beverly 2pm

South Llano River State Park
Join Park Host Beverly for some cool craft projects !
May 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!
May 6
7:45p
End Date

Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
May 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!
May 7
2:30p
End Date

Junior Ranger Explorers

Resaca de la Palma State Park
Earn Junior Ranger pins by completing an activity journal with a ranger!
May 7
3:30p
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May 13 End Date

100 S'more Years at Lake Corpus Christi Photo Competition

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
The heat is on!
May 13
8:00a
End Date

Bird Outing

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
May 13
8:30a
End Date

Birdwatching with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn the basics of identifying our winged friends!
May 13
9:00a
End Date

Lake Brownwood Bash

Lake Brownwood State Park
🎉 Join us for a day of fun, learning and celebration!
May 13
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May 13
10:00a
End Date

Ranger-led Hikes

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Enjoy nature with a ranger-led hike!
May 13
10:00a
End Date

Predators of the Pines

Buescher State Park
Hit the trails with a Texas Master Naturalist and learn about survival characteristics of the wild!
May 13
10:00a
End Date

Celebrate 100 S’more Years

Huntsville State Park
Join us to toast 100 years and roast marshmallows for 100 'more.
May 13
10:00a
End Date

100 S'more Years

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
What better way to celebrate the past 100 years of Texas State Parks and look forward to 100 more years than enjoying s’mores with family or friends?
May 13
10:00a
End Date

The S'more You Know

Barton Warnock Visitor Center
🎉Help us celebrate 100 S'more years of Texas State Parks!
May 13
10:00a
End Date

100 S'more Years

Daingerfield State Park
Join us in celebrating the 100 Year Anniversary of Texas State Parks!
May 13
1:00p
End Date

100 S'more Years at Lake Tawakoni

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Help us celebrate 100 S'more Years of Texas State Parks!
May 13
1:00p
End Date

100 S’more Years Celebration

Lockhart State Park
Help us celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks by learning how to build a campfire and making s'mores!
May 13
2:00p
End Date

100 S'more Years of Texas State Parks!

Eisenhower State Park
Come and 'toast' the next 100 years at Eisenhower State Park.
May 13
2:00p
End Date

100 S'more Years

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us as we learn about building a fire and developing a bed of coals fit for a s'more.
May 13
3:00p
End Date

100 S'more Years at Enchanted Rock

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Celebrate 100 Years of Texas State Parks with us as we enjoy s'mores around a campfire.
May 13
3:00p
End Date

Civilian Conservation S'more

Goose Island State Park
Help us celebrate 100 s'more years of Texas State Parks by recreating our historic CCC Recreation Hall using only s'mores ingredients!
May 13
3:00p
End Date

100 S’more Years of Texas State Parks

Lake Livingston State Park
Join us to celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks by sitting around a campfire and enjoying some s'mores!
May 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!
May 13
4:30p
End Date

S'more Campfire Stories

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Help us celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks with s'mores and campfire stories!
May 13
5:00p
End Date

100 S’more Years

Caddo Lake State Park
What better way to celebrate the past 100 years of Texas State Parks and look forward to 100 more years than enjoying s’mores with family or friends? We are making s'mores and you are invited to join us for the celebration!
May 13
5:00p
End Date

100 S’more Years

Atlanta State Park
What better way to celebrate the past 100 years of Texas State Parks and look forward to 100 more years than enjoying s’mores with family or friends? We are making s'mores and you are invited to join us for the celebration!
May 13
5:00p
End Date

100 S'more Years

Sea Rim State Park
Join us for s'mores and games on the beach to celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks!
May 13
6:00p
End Date

Primitive S'mores

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Help us start a campfire the old-school way and make s'mores to celebrate 100 s'more years of Texas State Parks!
May 13
6:00p
End Date

S'moresFest!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Help us celebrate 100 S'more Years of Texas State Parks with some games and activities!
May 13
7:30p
End Date

Campfire S'mores with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Help us celebrate 100 s'more years of Texas State Parks!
May 13
7:30p
End Date

100 S'more Years B.Y.O.S.

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Join a ranger around a campfire with your own s'mores ingredients and determine who can best roast a marshmallow.
May 13
8:00p
End Date

Star Party in the Park 8 pm

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
May 13
8:00p
End Date

100 S'more Years

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us as we build our s'mores while enjoying a campfire story.
May 13
8:00p
End Date

100 S'more Years of Texas State Parks!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come and 'toast' the next 100 Years of Texas State Parks!
May 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!
May 14
11:00a
End Date

Mother's Day Picnic In The Park

Cleburne State Park
Bring the family and a picnic to the park for Mother's Day!
May 14
3:30p
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May 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!
May 18
9:30p
End Date

Astronomy with Buddy

South Llano River State Park
Come by for a quick look at the stars!
May 20
8:30a
End Date

Birdwatching with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn the basics of identifying our winged friends!
May 20
9:00a
End Date

Lure'ing You in to Eisenhower State Park

Eisenhower State Park
🎉 Take a deep dive into fishing at our Everything Fish Expo!
May 20
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May 20
10:00a
End Date

Ranger-led Hikes

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Enjoy nature with a ranger-led hike!
May 20
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Resaca de la Palma State Park
Make a nature-themed art piece with a ranger.
May 20
10:00a
End Date

Blanco State Park Celebration

Blanco State Park
🎉 Join us for an array of interactive activities and information stations set up throughout the park.
May 20
11:00a
End Date

Storytime and Crafts: Alligators!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
May 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!
May 21
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May 21
2:30p
End Date

Junior Ranger Explorers

Resaca de la Palma State Park
Earn Junior Ranger pins by completing an activity journal with a ranger!
May 21
3:30p
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May 27 End Date

Copper Breaks Day

Copper Breaks State Park
🎉 Come celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks at Copper Breaks!
May 27
8:30a
End Date

Birdwatching with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn the basics of identifying our winged friends!
May 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!
May 27
10:00a
End Date

Ranger-led Hikes

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Enjoy nature with a ranger-led hike!
May 27
11:00a
End Date

Storytime and Crafts: Hummingbirds!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for an awesome story about our tiny birds and make a hummingbird craft!
May 27
1:00p
End Date

What's beneath the water at Caddo Lake?

Caddo Lake State Park
Who lives beneath the water? Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks and join a park ranger to learn about the tiny critters that live in our lake!
May 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!
May 28
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May 28
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 2023

Jun 3 End Date

Fishing 101!

Lake Livingston State Park
🎉 Join park rangers for a day full of programs designed to teach you all of the skills you need to start fishing!
Jun 3
9:00a
End Date

Shore Fishing Clinic

Sea Rim State Park
Learn tips and tricks for fishing from the beach!
Jun 3
9:00a
End Date

Annual Mark Howell Memorial Adult Rough Fish Contest

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Let's fish!
Jun 3
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 3
10:00a
End Date

Annual LBJ Fishing Day

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Celebrate Free Fishing Day with us by fishing on the Pedernales River.
Jun 3
10:00a
End Date

Lake Arrowhead Kid Fish

Lake Arrowhead State Park
🎉 Let's fish!
Jun 3
1:30p
End Date

Kid Fish

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Come fish with a ranger!
Jun 3
7:45p
End Date

Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Jun 10
8:00a
End Date

Bird Outing

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Jun 10
10:00a
End Date

100-year Celebration Outdoor Community Day!

Cleburne State Park
🎉 Texas State Parks are turning 100! Join us for our 100-year celebration of Texas State Parks!
Jun 10
8:00p
End Date

Star Party in the Park 8 pm

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Jun 15
9:30p
End Date

Astronomy with Buddy

South Llano River State Park
Come by for a quick look at the stars!
Jun 17
10:00a
End Date

Father's Day Craft and Card

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Come Celebrate Father's Day.
Jun 17
10:00a
End Date

Archery 101

Caddo Lake State Park
Celebrate 100 years of Texas state parks and try out archery! **Registration is required. More information given after registration.
Jun 17
1:30p
End Date

Fishing with Dad/Rangers

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Come fish with us!
Jun 20
8:00a
End Date

Camp Wild: Summer Day Camp (Registration Opens April 1, 2023)

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Looking for new ways to get your kids outside? Stephen F. Austin State Park actively engages children with nature through outdoor and creative activities, a 4-day adventure for 8- to 12-year olds!
Jun 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!
Jun 24
6:00p
End Date

Skins and Skulls at the Trammel Trace Pavilion

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Come learn about east Texas wildlife.

July 2023

Jul 1 End Date

Happy Birthday Caddo Lake State Park!

Caddo Lake State Park
Join us to celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks and Caddo lake State Park's birthday! We will go on a celebratory birthday hike, followed by birthday cake! Throughout the day, enjoy several interpretive programs. **Instructions below!
Jul 1
9:00a
End Date

Shore Fishing Clinic

Sea Rim State Park
Learn tips and tricks for fishing from the beach!
Jul 1
7:45p
End Date

Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Jul 1
8:00p
End Date

Star Party in the Park 8 pm

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Jul 8
8:00a
End Date

Bird Outing

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Jul 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!
Jul 22
9:00a
End Date

Kids Fish

Sea Rim State Park
🎉 Bring the kids to the beach for a day of fishing and fun!

August 2023

Aug 5
8:00p
End Date

Star Party in the Park 8 pm

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Aug 5
9:00p
End Date

The Stars at Night

Caddo Lake State Park
The stars at night, are big and bright, (clap, clap, clap, clap) deep in the heart of Texas! Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks with a night sky viewing, led by a park ranger and their telescope!
Aug 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!

September 2023

Sep 9
8:00p
End Date

Star Party in the Park 8 pm

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Sep 15
5:00p
End Date

Prairie Palooza: Palo Duro Canyon – Back to the Future

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
🎉 Celebrate Texas State Parks’ 100-year anniversary at Palo Duro Canyon State Park! This three-day event will chronical 100 years of our past and showcase 100 years of partnerships for the future!
Sep 17
10:00a
End Date

Seed Stomp

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
🎉 Plant wildflower seeds for future generations!
Sep 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!
Sep 23 End Date

Bentsen Outdoor Skills Showcase

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
🎉 An exciting day for fun, games, and getting to know the outdoors!

October 2023

Oct 7
9:00a
End Date

An "Un" Natural Halloween

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
🎉 Join us for An "Un" Natural Halloween! We will host morning and evening activities.
Oct 7
7:45p
End Date

Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing!
Oct 14
5:00p
End Date

Fall Forest Festival

Stephen F. Austin State Park
🎉 Come celebrate 100-Years of Texas State Parks at the First Annual Fall Forest Festival 2023, presented by Stephen F. Austin State Park. There will be food, music, fun and games for the entire family.
Oct 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!
Oct 20 End Date

Find Your Trail

Big Bend Ranch State Park
🎉 Embark on you next great adventure at Big Bend Ranch State Park!
Oct 21
10:00a
End Date

Hueco Tanks 29th Annual 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
7:00p
End Date

International Observe the Moon

Colorado Bend State Park
Enjoy a fall evening of observing the moon at first quarter phase. We will have telescopes available.
Oct 21
7:00p
End Date

Star Party in the Park

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Oct 22
10:00a
End Date

Hueco Tanks 29th Annual 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 28
11:00a
End Date

The Trees at Caddo Lake

Caddo Lake State Park
The trees at Caddo Lake State Park root humans and animals together! Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks with a fall hike amongst the park's ever watchful trees.

November 2023

Nov 4
7:00p
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Star Party in the Park

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Nov 15
10:30a
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Reading Ranger

Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!

December 2023

Dec 17
5:30p
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54th Annual Tree Lighting

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
🎉 Enjoy this special tradition started 54 years ago by President and Mrs. Johnson.
Dec 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!